For my Senior Project, I helped tutor a class of pre k students. I would help them with counting numbers correctly and identifying shapes. I started my project on January 11, 2015 and finished it on March 9, 2016. I spent approximately 27 hours on this project. My mentor was with me during every class so I spent approximately 27 hours with her too. My product was a short, 6 page booklet that had activities that the students could do. Dr. McCully helped me with my product by printing about 30 copies for me. I chose this project because as a child, i always had a hard time with numbers and shapes. I struggled a lot during my first few years of elementary school. By helping these kids, it will make me feel like I will have an impact on them in
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Also I wouldn't of tried as hard to get the students to participate in activities because sometimes they’re just tired or want to be alone. I also would have kept track of their improvement to see how much they have learned and what I could’ve worked on more.One of the biggest challenges I faced was when kids would cry or throw tantrums. Often times I would have to attempt to calm them down by talking to them, most times I would succeed, but when I didn't, my mentor would take over and cheer them up. In the beginning my product was supposed to be calculators for the kids, but then I decided to change it. I decided to make a little 6 six page booklet filled with activities which was much more convenient for me and for them. The most satisfaction I felt in the process of completing my project was when I gave my students the product I made. This was because when I was handing them out, they looked very excited and happy. A lot of the girl students finished them very fast and asked me if there was any more. Getting to know so many kids and bonding with them was the part of my project that I enjoyed the most. The most important skill that I have acquired during my senior project has to be working with children. I learned to always be patient with them no matter
Also I wouldn't of tried as hard to get the students to participate in activities because sometimes they’re just tired or want to be alone. I also would have kept track of their improvement to see how much they have learned and what I could’ve worked on more.One of the biggest challenges I faced was when kids would cry or throw tantrums. Often times I would have to attempt to calm them down by talking to them, most times I would succeed, but when I didn't, my mentor would take over and cheer them up. In the beginning my product was supposed to be calculators for the kids, but then I decided to change it. I decided to make a little 6 six page booklet filled with activities which was much more convenient for me and for them. The most satisfaction I felt in the process of completing my project was when I gave my students the product I made. This was because when I was handing them out, they looked very excited and happy. A lot of the girl students finished them very fast and asked me if there was any more. Getting to know so many kids and bonding with them was the part of my project that I enjoyed the most. The most important skill that I have acquired during my senior project has to be working with children. I learned to always be patient with them no matter