Motivated & Determined

Considering that Rosa Parks Elementary approved my interview last minute, I didn't think that I would get the opportunity to work there. Once I found out, I was ecstatic.

I like working with children. To see the look on the little kid's faces when you help them when they're struggling. When they ask you for constant help just because they want your attention. When they ask you annoying questions over, and over, and over again, yet you find it cute. I love that feeling. Just as I said in my interview, I wanted to be a role model to the children and show them that anyone can succeed. If they have any trouble whatsoever, I'll help them academically. I don't want to only be a teacher's assistant, but someone they look up to.

In my past experiences as a tutor, I learned to be patient, and to be gentle with the kids. As a tutor, I loved being the older figure that the students looked up to, especially as an inspiration. I loved reaching out to the students and revealing that school is not that hard if you put your utmost effort in it. I enjoyed listening to the conversations they had with me in order to get to know them better. I loved how interested the students were in life, and how curious they are. It gave me the sense of being one of them again, and how they feel like. The students gave me the chance to love teaching, and to love helping others who are in need of help.
 Helping teachers teach the children and be there for them was a great experience, and I am excited to work with students again. Seeing the students work hard motivate me to be as eager as they are to learn. I am determined to make this year with a new group of students memorable as I hope to inspire them as I have in the past.