I am completing my volunteer hours in the same school that I tutor the 5th grade in from the hours of (9am-1pm) daily. There are many benefits of volunteering at this school, one is that there is a "real" need for competent, caring volunteers; and the other is that I am often seen on campus by the other students yet I do not get to have learning interactions with them.
My first session was for one hour after school last week, and I was able to jump right in based on the the assigned tutors level of comfort, and the students knowledge of me (many are siblings of my current 5th graders). The students were really enthusiastic to learn, and I feel that they were pleased to see someone (like) them in an instructional position.
We worked on using context clues, and they were extremely focused on the lessons. After the session ended, the assigned tutor mentioned that she had not seen the students so interactive since the program began. I am glad that I am able to provide a spark to their program as we wind down toward the scheduled end (right before FCAT).
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