Being a tutor has been something that I’ve really enjoyed for a long time—even before joining Oui Tutor. It has helped me communicate more effectively: if you can explain something to a seven year old, you can explain it to anybody (not to plagiarize off of Einstein). Plus, actively tutoring helps you connect with the students that you see regularly. You get to talk to them, grow bonds with them, and not only watch them grow as students, but also as people. Another, albeit smaller, benefit of tutoring is that you get to revisit concepts. Being able to go back to the basics of math and English, lets you rebuild those basic building blocks. You become quicker with your times tables without having to check your calculator and you can spot errors with commas and your/you’re or their/there/they’re quickly, leading to quicker answers and less mistakes in your own work.
Beyond just tutoring, being a part of Oui Tutor has also helped me in my time as a board member, as well as being the co-CEO and the Chairman of the Board. In these positions, I learned a lot of important leadership and teamwork skills that came in handy across my classes and extracurricular activities. Throughout my internships, being able to work as a team and lead my peers was an invaluable skill that has been useful on more than one occasion. It led to me being singled out for more responsibilities by my supervisors. Plus, it helped me gain the confidence to take charge when I needed to and step up to fulfill any responsibilities that are left empty in classes, clubs, and even in my personal life. Further, the different skills learned completing various tasks on the Board have also helped me with outreach, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and working as a team to accomplish more.
Overall, being a part of Oui Tutor has given me skills that I would not have had otherwise. It helped me build skills I already had, as well. Working on a start-up nonprofit has really helped me understand how to build up a company like Oui Tutor, a small business, a non-profit, and honestly, a great way to be active in making our community a better place.
Being a part of Oui Tutor for 3 years has given me an advantage in college. Beyond looking great on my applications, being a part of the Oui Tutor team has given me skills that set me up for success in my future endeavors.