Red lines, green arrows and neatly written black text visually prioritize my commitments and responsibilities. My colored dry erase markers and the whiteboard which hangs prominently on my bedroom wall hold great power. This is how I brainstorm, capture ideas, manage my time efficiently and write down my goals. Currently, my whiteboard includes homework, extracurricular scheduling, tutor schedules, personal plans and a college admissions checklist complete with deadlines. In much simpler days, back when I was in ninth grade, the highlight of my whiteboard was the time I set aside each week for Luis.
Luis was a fifth grader I was introduced to while volunteering for an elementary school aftercare program. He barely spoke to me during the first few sessions we spent …show more content…
Each week, we spent hours together, as he kicked a soccer ball back and forth while spelling out the words on his spelling list, or jumped his way down a path of math flashcards spread out across the cafeteria floor while shouting out the answers. I was consistently amazed at his progress and elated when his teacher approached me and believed that Luis wasn’t the same student she’d met in …show more content…
I had tutors with last minute scheduling conflicts, others who weren’t compatible, children who were uncooperative and a lice infestation that caused a total panic. Over time, my mantra became “there are no problems, just solutions” as I individually addressed each concern and managed it to its resolution. As the boss, I made decisions, remained flexible but firm, committed, efficient, budget conscious, open to suggestions for improvement, and remembered my team is everything. Staying organized and prioritized was
Luis was a fifth grader I was introduced to while volunteering for an elementary school aftercare program. He barely spoke to me during the first few sessions we spent …show more content…
Each week, we spent hours together, as he kicked a soccer ball back and forth while spelling out the words on his spelling list, or jumped his way down a path of math flashcards spread out across the cafeteria floor while shouting out the answers. I was consistently amazed at his progress and elated when his teacher approached me and believed that Luis wasn’t the same student she’d met in …show more content…
I had tutors with last minute scheduling conflicts, others who weren’t compatible, children who were uncooperative and a lice infestation that caused a total panic. Over time, my mantra became “there are no problems, just solutions” as I individually addressed each concern and managed it to its resolution. As the boss, I made decisions, remained flexible but firm, committed, efficient, budget conscious, open to suggestions for improvement, and remembered my team is everything. Staying organized and prioritized was