I have been a tutor myself for nearly three years, a job that I take great pride in adding to resume. “Effective & Empathetic Communication,” “Problem Solving” “Relationship Building” – buzzwords that stand proudly next to “Tutor at First Education” subheading. Tutoring has taught indeed taught me how to effectively communicate and solve problems, more than just those in a maths textbook. I have learnt not only how to adapt to diverse learning styles and academic needs but also how to listen, empathise, and encourage students as they navigate their academic journeys, something I myself experienced as a student at First Education nearly four years ago as I was extended the chance to get to know my tutors.
Each session brings a new challenge, and each student a new story, which has pushed me to be creative and flexible in my approach. One of the things I value most about tutoring is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with my students. It’s such a lovely thing to see how students’ confidence grows when they start getting and understanding concepts that once seemed impossible. Watching them overcome challenges with persistence and self-belief is incredibly inspiring, and it reminds me of the impact that patient, personalised guidance can have on a person’s academic path, especially when I think back to my own experience at school. Whether in English or Maths, I’ve learned to make each session feel less like a lecture and more like a collaborative journey – a skill I believe I would be without as I come towards the end of my degree without having worked here.
Tutoring has been a significant part of my professional growth, and hence, it’s a role I’m genuinely proud to share when I am asked about it in a job interview and how its helped me develop as a person.
Teg
