Teaching the Virtues of Life

As a student in high school with free time, there are plenty of opportunities to make an income. An obvious option like tutoring allows students to exercise their skills in subjects they excel in, such as math, English or history. Tutoring is definitely a job for those looking to pursue a career in education.
Getting started usually takes a little talking to with a guidance counselor or reaching out to any tutoring organization on campus. Anyone looking to start their own tutoring business can get themselves out there with an advertisement and informing friends and parents know that they’re available for the job.
A love of teaching drives most along the tutoring road; sometimes helping kids and setting an example is all the motivation one needs. “What keeps me going is when the kids actually listen to what I have to say,” junior Raydon Lam said. Additionally, they normally look into certain subjects that they excel in and have a knack at explaining so it’s not incredibly difficult.
However, while the money parents love to allot to their children’s education is rewarding, the job does have its downs. Being stuck in the same building- assuming one is working at their own school- can be straining and boring.
Patience is a virtue, especially when the kids who really need the help are coming for it. “When the kids have a short attention span and they don’t listen, it can be irritating,” Lam said. So, when it seems kids don’t have the desire to learn, the job has the potential to be frustrating.
Age plays an important role, too- the younger they are the more one has to work to get the point across. “I teach kids five to ten so it can be kind of hard.”
Overall, tutoring provides a good taste for high schoolers of what it’s like to be a teacher.

By StaffWriter Astrid Tovar