New update: Genius Hour is coming to end an, I am so excited to have had the opportunity to help some of the middle school girls. I feel like i was really able to help them and answer all they're questions, i also feel as if they're confidence for math has shot up dramatically. I am seeing now that they are excited to get help and learn or tell me how they did on a test/quiz. Take it from me, the best feeling is knowing you have effectively helped someone and made them feel more confident about themselves. On top of that, id love to mention the connections ive made with the girls, they not only come to me with math, but other subjects as well that i am glad to answer/help with. Some girls even talk to me about relationship advice or advice in general, which is amazing! Not only was i able to help them but they really helped me as well. I have learned to be more understanding and patient because some people need to take things slow and step by step to fully comprehend the information, and i had to understand that. This has been an amazing experience!

New update: Just like i said last week, i had a feeling my students grades improved and i was right! They have improved significantly just from the couple of sessions i've had with each of them. Not only has they're grade raised an average of 5 points, but they're confidence with math raised as well. i am so proud of my girls that i want to give them all a little goodie-basket to just show them that i am proud of they're hard work! Side note: I am still looking for new students or anyone who needs help even if its just a session, i am open to everyone and anyone who needs help. Next week is the last week until Interim (Genius Hour Projects due). I am so sad this project is coming to an end,  but i feel like i want to continue this outside of school because i love being able to help the younger students at FRA. Stay tuned for next week! 

New update: this week I've gotten to tutor the same girls as last time, and on top of that I am tutoring a new girl that was in the classroom when i gave my elevator pitch. I am very proud of my girls, I have seen improvement just by 3 sessions with some of them, they're getting the concepts now and and able to do the problems themselves without asking me to give them a hint about what to do next. This week i am going to do a "grade check", basically i know the grade they started with so i am just going to make sure they're still on track and if they need help in any other areas or if they've mastered what we're learning! For the most part i am very proud to say each student has mastered the majority of what they're learning right now. Sadly i did not get to speak at the middle school convocation last week because of the girls basketball game on Thursday, but i am still determined to find a time in my schedule so i can do that. Stay tuned for an update next week!