New update: This week was very successful i got to go into a middle school classroom and give an elevator pitch to my genius hour. Afterwards i gave 3 girls my email who said they were going to let me know where they can meet up so i can help them. I think it went perfectly and I presented it just like i should, I hooked them by introducing my name and giving them a quick background story which let them realize that i had empathy for needing math tutoring. After that they all seemed very intrigued, and i got their attention. It made me so happy that i was able to present and get 3 girls who came out of their comfort zone and asked for help. Next, I was able to help with a math problem, one girl already wanted to ask me a couple questions. (See picture below). I am so happy of the progress i made, I am very excited to see what is going to happen to the future weeks to come because it will only get better from here. Stay tuned for next week!

New update: As you saw in my last post i had my interview with an expert who used to help children with math. This week I am taking a big step and getting out of my comfort zone. I am finally and officially speaking at the middle school convocation this Thursday when we get back from break to give a quick elevator pitch and promote my Genius Hour Project. I have always struggled with public speaking, but I feel like i needed to do this because not only would i be going to the source itself, but i need to get out of my comfort zone. Side note; i have another student i will be tutoring, and this week i have 2 appointments. I have a busy Thursday and Friday this week so stay tuned for pictures and an update next week!

New update: This week was an interview with my moms friend who used to tutor high school students she is experienced and is now a nurse; I asked her a couple questions about how I can improve on teaching other student and what I need to say in order to actually make an impact. I came up with a list of 7 questions to keep it short and simple but still gather important information. I will list the questions below. I didn’t get to film our interview but I did get a picture that I will also upload below. I am so glad I got to interview with an expert because now I have gained a better understanding of what I need to do and how I can improve. She said one of the main things I need to do is interact with each student I tutor and gain an understanding of who they are and what kind of teaching they need because each student is different and each student learns a different way, so I need to acknowledge that and figure out what each person needs. I am very grateful I have someone I can call or text who is an expert if I ever need help, I cant wait to see the progress ill make, stay tuned for next week.

New update: This week i have recently called a tutor to set up my interview with them, in fact Bryce gave me his card which i would like to thank in advance; thank you Bryce.When i Talked to him we set up a date and time to meet this weekend, i told him Sunday or Monday works and he said that he'd get back to me tomorrow (Monday 2/5/18) with an answer. I am trying to take the next step to make sure my sessions with students are the best they can e and the most effective. Side note; update on my convocation presentation, i emailed the staff leader and they haven't gotten back yet, i am hoping to speak to the middle school some time this week. I am very excited for this week because i am very confident i will have made much progress. Stay tuned for next week!