I loved working with students. It was extremely rewarding to see them grow and learn.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more training beforehand because I had to figure a lot out myself as I went.
Advice
It was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend that anyone who even might want to teach should try it over the summer.
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Teacher
June - August 2018 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Great practiced for a future teacher
What I wish was different
A longer break for lunch and breaks for students
Advice
If you like kids, it’s great for u!
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Summer
June - August 2019 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
Got to help pick what topics you taught. It was fun, and related to my major well.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Instructor
June - August 2019 • Herndon, VA
What I liked
I liked my coworkers and working with the students.
What I wish was different
I wish we had been given more instructions.
Advice
Plan a little bit before coming to class.
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Instructor
June - August 2018 • Dulles, VA
What I liked
I loved the work I was able to do there and the people I met
What I wish was different
I loved everything about working there
Advice
If you love working with children and love teaching, this is a perfect fit for you
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Instructor
July - August 2017 • Fairfax, VA
What I liked
I really enjoyed teaching children my favorite subjects and getting to guide them through understanding how the world works. Hearing my students talk about how much they now love the subject because I make the subject interesting was extremely rewarding. It was also a great opportunity to empower young girls to pursue the STEM fields.
What I wish was different
The organization of the company is often hectic at best. There are 3 people running the entire operation, and they are often spread too thin to have everything run smoothly. Getting class materials late and having incomplete curricula were frequent challenges and caused a lot of stress over the entire course of the summer.
Advice
This job can be rewarding but it can also be exhausting. Also realize that it will not supplement your education so much as give you and opportunity to apply it to teaching the next generation.
