Jasmine Magat

I started tutoring when the stay-at-home orders got lifted. I was tutoring all subjects, but math was my focus. I’ve always known of the negative feelings that came with math (and STEM in general), so I came in went a gentle approach to math. After making worksheets (from scratch) for my students, students were starting to get their A-ha! moments. Then came students becoming proficient in their foundational skills.

The most memorable experience I had teaching was when I had my students do a hands-on activity with probability and these cool funky dice. I actually had something else planned (a worksheet activity) but knew we all needed insert a fun activity. After each class was done with the activity, I had a bunch of students thank me for the break from the “work” (but it still was) and even say how much they enjoyed it.

First, pay off my student loans. Second, treat some of my coworkers out. Third, treat my friends out. Fourth, but students some snacks. Fifth, buy a laptop. Sixth, go on a vacation with my partner. Seventh, donate money to our PTA so our seniors can get a better deal on their senior trip this year (I taught them last year as a first year teacher).