Education In Modern Classrooms

Now it has been a long time since I was a student in a classroom I will admit, however I have seen the results of the modern classroom in my day to day life. I know there are great schools and fantastic teachers out there and I applaud their achievements. There are great afterschool programs and opportunities. Unfortunately not every student is lucky enough to have access to these and as the competition for places at university and jobs increases it means it's harder and harder for them to reach their goals. As tough as that sounds there is hope in the form of tutors who are willing to put in extra time and effort to help the less fortunate students level the playing field. I am one of those tutors. With overcrowded class rooms and slipping standards, making the most of their time in the class room can be difficult. Grades can fall and frustration sets in and a downward cycle can take a good student and turn them into a struggling failure. I understand how tough it can be. I struggled with dyslexia as student. I was called lazy and told I wasn't working to my potential. I graduated from high school and went onto university eventually attaining a degree through the Open University. I could have used some help but I didn't have access to any. That is why I chose to take up tutoring so that other students wouldn't have to go through what I went through and can achieve their potential. Sometimes it is as simple as just needing a little more time to understand a concept or finding some way to relate what you are learning to your life and why it is important. I work with a student to identify where the weak point is in the study process and help them bridge that gap so that they can learn the material they are studying and develop skills to approach exams without stress and apprehension. Building confidence and skills mean building success. Many of the skills I teach are useful not just for academic pursuits but for filling in job applications and interviews. Today's children are tomorrow's doctors, lawyers and teachers. We can't afford to let them fail and we have the means to prevent it. I won't let them fail.