Volunteering is an amazing experience that not only allowed me to help my community but also myself. For example, at first I wanted to become a veterinarian so I volunteered at an animal shelter. I loved working with dogs, but not with cats so I realized I could not be a veterinarian. However working with children is something I thought I would not like, because I am not patient. However working at Hazeltine Elementary School last summer showed me that I do have patience.
On the first day of working with Mr. Ordonez’s fourth grade class, I had to give a reading test to the children. As each child came to me, I timed them on their reading; I felt like a teacher. Most of the children read 110 words per minute, except Elizabeth who read 30 words per minute. When the teacher found out, he asked me if I could help Elizabeth. I worked with her every day. I would drill her on vocabulary words, and make her read a book every week. I told her that reading was great because you get to learn new things and improve your reading. Sometimes she did not want to do work or read. I told her that all she needed to do was to find one great book and she would love to read. She whined constantly; I wanted to give up and let her do what she wanted, then I thought if I did not push her, no one would. One day I saw Elizabeth reading a book I had not assigned her; I will never forget that book “The Lovely Bones.” When I asked her why she was reading that book she replied, “I wanted to read one of your favorite books, and so far it is my favorite too.” From that day on I saw her reading that book at recess and lunch. She started volunteering to read in class, something she had never done before. The teacher was amazed at her improvement in English and at her participation in class.
Helping Elizabeth with reading and seeing her improvement made me feel proud of her and of myself. I felt proud of making a difference in someone else’s life. All she needed was someone to support her and someone to give her a push. I know this because I also hated to read as a child, and like her someone had to push me to read. This experience will always be memorable to me.
Volunteering is an amazing experience that not only allowed me to help my community but also myself. For example, at first I wanted to become a veterinarian so I volunteered at an animal shelter. I loved working with dogs, but not with cats so I realized I could not be a veterinarian. However working with children is something I thought I would not like, because I am not patient. However working at Hazeltine Elementary School last summer showed me that I do have patience.
On the first day of working with Mr. Ordonez’s fourth grade class, I had to give a reading test to the children. As each child came to me, I timed them on their reading; I felt like a teacher. Most of the children read 110 words per minute, except Elizabeth who read 30 words per minute. When the teacher found out, he asked me if I could help Elizabeth. I worked with her every day. I would drill her on vocabulary words, and make her read a book every week. I told her that reading was great because you get to learn new things and improve your reading. Sometimes she did not want to do work or read. I told her that all she needed to do was to find one great book and she would love to read. She whined constantly; I wanted to give up and let her do what she wanted, then I thought if I did not push her, no one would. One day I saw Elizabeth reading a book I had not assigned her; I will never forget that book “The Lovely Bones.” When I asked her why she was reading that book she replied, “I wanted to read one of your favorite books, and so far it is my favorite too.” From that day on I saw her reading that book at recess and lunch. She started volunteering to read in class, something she had never done before. The teacher was amazed at her improvement in English and at her participation in class.
Helping Elizabeth with reading and seeing her improvement made me feel proud of her and of myself. I felt proud of making a difference in someone else’s life. All she needed was someone to support her and someone to give her a push. I know this because I also hated to read as a child, and like her someone had to push me to read. This experience will always be memorable to me.
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Helping Elizabeth with reading and seeing her improvement made me feel proud of her and of myself. I felt proud of making a difference in someone else’s life. All she needed was someone to support her and someone to give her a push. I know this because I also hated to read as a child, and like her someone had to push me to read. This experience will always be memorable to me.
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Volunteering at Hazeltine Elementary School provided you with a valuable experience of helping others and discovering more about yourself. It allowed you to explore different career interests and realize your strengths and weaknesses.
To answer your question, we need to examine the information provided about Elizabeth's reading performance. According to the passage, most children in Mr. Ordonez's fourth grade class read 110 words per minute, while Elizabeth's reading speed was only 30 words per minute. This difference in reading ability caught the teacher's attention, and he asked if you could help Elizabeth.
You began working with Elizabeth by drilling her on vocabulary words and making her read a book every week. You recognized that Elizabeth lacked interest and motivation in reading, but you didn't give up. You encouraged her by sharing your own love for reading and emphasizing its benefits. Your efforts eventually paid off when you noticed Elizabeth reading a book you hadn't assigned her, "The Lovely Bones." When you asked her about it, she explained that she wanted to read one of your favorite books, and she ended up enjoying it as well.
From that point on, Elizabeth's attitude towards reading changed. She started reading during recess and lunch and even volunteered to read in class, showcasing her improvement in English and active participation. The teacher was impressed by her progress and increased involvement.
This experience taught you the value of support, encouragement, and pushing someone to reach their potential. It showed you the impact you can have on someone's life by providing assistance and motivation. By sharing your personal journey of initially hating to read but eventually being pushed to do so, you connected with Elizabeth and helped her find joy in reading.
Overall, this experience reinforced your belief in the power of volunteering and making a difference in someone else's life. It allowed you to discover your own patience and the satisfaction that comes from helping others grow.