“Hey, you
coming in today?”
Not recognizing the number, I asked “Who
is this?”
“Oh, sorry, Marjorie. Me and Jordan
were wondering.”
Marjorie! I’d met Jordan’s friend
recently, who had taken the initiative and requested a tutor. Her text
signified, at least to me, that I was making progress on a personal level. Warmth
spread through me in waves, triggered by the knowledge that our sessions were
not only needed but wanted. I replied back promising to show up next week.
A large portion of my volunteering
at Sci High, outside the academic aspect, lay in building a relationship with
my students. More than helping them pass a class, my goal was to serve as a
role model and kindle a love for learning. By applying classroom material to
everyday activities, I emphasize that learning is not confined to the walls of
their high school but is a lifelong pursuit. Slowly, they have begun to discuss
their family lives, interests, and future plans such as college aspirations. This
text, innocuous at first glance, exemplifies the comfort level they now feel, a
sought-after achievement on my part.
“Marjorie? I’ll see you both
tomorrow.”March community service hours: 6
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