How long have you been a befriender tutor?
Amanda: About 3-4 years.
What is your most memorable experience?
Amanda: There is no single most memorable experience but I have to say that the most fulfilling and rewarding experience is witnessing the progression of the two boys I’ve been tutoring - not only academically but more importantly, their character growth and attitude towards learning. 🙂
Have you learnt or gained anything from your journey as a befriender tutor?
Amanda: Definitely! There are always things to learn - being more creative and using different ways to motivate and guide the boys I’ve been tutoring, understanding how to communicate with teenagers and many more. But the biggest thing I’ve gained from this journey is my friendship with the family. We’ve built a relationship over the years and being with them through their highs and lows has taught me the value of family empowerment and working as a team. 🙂
If there is one thing you would like to share with our children and their family, what would it be?
Amanda: Tough times don’t last, tough people do. 🙂 Find something positive in your life daily and to quote Walt Disney, “The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.”