Home Tutoring Reflection

Over the course of the semester I had the opportunity to work at Masonic Homes tutoring students in elementary to middle school. Entering into this placement I did not know what to expect, not only from the children and my employer but from myself as well. Now at the end of this experience I can proudly state that this was an amazing experience and I performed my duties excellently. It might also be the case that I go back in the spring to help out from time to time, and I was told by Mrs. Doran that they would love to have me back. With regard to Cornerstone Community Ministries, I will have more time to visit and volunteer next semester.
When I began work at Masonic Homes I was very nervous because I had not done elementary or middle school work since I was that age. I was not aware of how much things had changed since then. I believe my apprehension was felt by the children and they seemed wary of me too as I helped them with their work. Most of what I did that day consisted of helping a few students with their math and science homework. As time progressed, working with the children became easier and I learned how to communicate with them to help them.
On occasion Mrs. Doran would have me work on a special project to help decorate the space …show more content…
For one child it might have been better if they worked through the problems on their own. Whereas others needed more help and I had to get creative when helping them study for quizzes and tests. For example, I had one student who was studying for his science test and could not remember which clouds were the right ones. In response to this obstacle, I had him come up with phrases which reminded him of the cloud (e.g. this is a cloud a picnic cloud). It worked out for him and I was excited that this worked out for him and that it helped him do well on his