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Eva Amerhanian, a biology major, joined the College Corps program for convenient employment while attending college. She gained tutoring experience at Verdugo Academy, where she formed relationships with students and fellow tutors. Eva emphasized the importance of patience and kindness in tutoring, as well as the impact of small acts of kindness. She highlighted the benefits of volunteering, such as personal growth and professional development. Eva also discussed the need for higher training for tutors and thorough background checks. She expressed gratitude for the College Corps program and its impact on low-income students. Despite not being able to continue with the program, Eva expressed a desire to return in the future. Her biggest takeaway was learning how volunteering benefits the community as a whole. Hello there. My name is Eva Amerhanian, and my major is biology. Prior employment history before College Corps included franchises like Dunkin' Donuts or working at Baskin-Robbins. I've also observed my dad for a day in his medical practice and volunteered at his hospital. Initially, I joined a College Corps program to have more convenient employment while attending college. I wanted to work somewhere that was near me. I was able to also gain real tutoring experience during my work. I would have liked to work as a tutor part-time, and I could do this through the College Corps experience. Verdugo Academy was my workplace for this program. Coincidentally, Glendale Community College is directly across the street from the location. It was practical and convenient. Since I went there before previously for high school, my relationship with the lecturers at the school was strengthened even more. When I started working there, my supervisor was Ms. Allison Curtis, who was also the lead teacher there. The school has two schools within one. One of them was an independent study program for students who wanted to complete their coursework at home, from which I graduated from. And the other was a specialized instruction school designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with special needs, whose educational needs couldn't be met by adapting to general instruction curriculum. When I attended the place for high school, I was also a member of the Associate Student Body, or the ASB. Additionally, the ASB maintains connections with locations where donations, fundraising, and other events are made possible. Through the ASB, the school's independent study division organizes activities for the children with special needs, such as Halloween, Christmas, Easter gatherings, or movie nights, picnics, and board game days. Being a tutor at Vertigo Academy typically entails meeting the educational needs of the students. This includes being patient, keeping an eye on their work, correcting and instructing them when they make mistakes, and responding to their questions kindly. Maintaining kindness and not getting frustrated easily when a student doesn't understand something is essential, since it's critical to create a trusting relationship with your students. In addition to my work hours, I spent time with my fellow pupils and formed friendships with them while tutoring my own students. When I didn't have any students, I talked and completed my schoolwork with others who were tutors. I was never by myself and always had company. This work was unlike any other I've had because of the serene environment. I had the most exciting times as a College Corps member when I got paired with a new student. This was thrilling for me because it was a new connection I had to establish, and I enjoy forming new connections. It was sometimes tricky since I was unsure how to calm agitated students. Other difficulties included maintaining my composure with louder or more defiant students who were unwilling to cooperate with me. Some advice that I have for future volunteers is to know that service is crucial because you can improve your community and establish a stronger connection with it. A tiny act of kindness can significantly impact the lives of individuals, animals, and charitable organizations in need. It gives you a sense of direction, makes it easier for you to socialize, boosts your self-confidence, teaches you valuable skills, and most importantly, provides employment opportunities and job prospects. Volunteering allows you to grow in many of life's areas, no matter if it is paid or an unpaid service. My community and I saved resources and developed professional work experience while I made progress by volunteering as a paid tutor, a more optimistic view of performing community service member. Beyond Vertigo Academy, I would give some success strategies, such as knowing that since every student has unique needs, there is room for development, such as giving fellow tutors higher training. Our ability to work with individuals in a way that doesn't irritate them is necessary to establish a robust student-tutor relationship. Giving individuals who have never had tutoring instruction is beneficial because it increases their knowledge and expertise. It is also great to ensure a tutor is confident in their ability to understand the subject they are assisting a student in. We can confidently communicate a subject to our students if we have a solid, confident understanding of it ourselves. More background checks should be mandatory rather than assuming complete trust in an employee immediately. Precaution is preferable to regret. Some impacts and future plans at College Corps was that my experience there had contributed to developing a generation of civic-minded leaders who can solve issues and mend risks. It's incredible how the program helps low-income students complete their college education on schedule and with less debt. College Corps members addressed societal issues and contributed to creating more just communities. I have made just the difference by giving my students a deeper understanding of their subjects. In addition, I made learning fun for kids rather than an obligation. Regretfully, my schedule did not allow me to continue with the College Corps program, but I would love to return to it in the future. My greatest takeaway was learning how to treat people with greater dignity and how volunteering benefits the community as a whole rather than just specific organizations. College Corps taught me how community service is beneficial for not only myself, but for everybody around me.