As a student at a college preparatory high school, I have been prepared for everything a college honors program offers. My high school heavily placed value on the education of its students and giving back to our community. It has embedded these values into its students by making 100 hours of community service a requirement to graduate. It is because of this “law” that I participated in the Missouri A + program. By the end of this school year, I will have dedicated over 50 hours of my time specifically to tutoring and mentoring those around me. At the close of this year, I would have also completed various levels of rigorous International Baccalaureate English, Science, and French courses, all of which I have excelled in.
The Missouri A+ program allowed me to reach out to impoverished elementary students. Through this program, I learned how to break down materials students were already familiar with and present it to them in multiple ways. I used this skill to help children improve on their times tables, simple science, and reading abilities. I’ve also applied this method when tutoring middle school students who were struggling with algebra and history. The key to effective tutoring is finding out how your tutee learns and applying that method to every subject they struggle with. Although the oldest …show more content…
I have a strong, positive, and determined mindset whenever I’m faced with a challenge. I never let any situation take control over my emotions or ability to work. As a student of the Honors College, I will teach others my methods of keeping a level head and persevering through even the toughest issues, whether they be a complex assignment or an internal torment. I always encourage people to look for a solution to a problem before they look for all the reasons why they could fail. I hope to bring this mindset to the students of the University of
The Missouri A+ program allowed me to reach out to impoverished elementary students. Through this program, I learned how to break down materials students were already familiar with and present it to them in multiple ways. I used this skill to help children improve on their times tables, simple science, and reading abilities. I’ve also applied this method when tutoring middle school students who were struggling with algebra and history. The key to effective tutoring is finding out how your tutee learns and applying that method to every subject they struggle with. Although the oldest …show more content…
I have a strong, positive, and determined mindset whenever I’m faced with a challenge. I never let any situation take control over my emotions or ability to work. As a student of the Honors College, I will teach others my methods of keeping a level head and persevering through even the toughest issues, whether they be a complex assignment or an internal torment. I always encourage people to look for a solution to a problem before they look for all the reasons why they could fail. I hope to bring this mindset to the students of the University of