Tutoring: your opinion?

Question

I'm an 8th grader and i tutor a 7th grader in math 2 days a week 30 minutes before school starts. I don't get paid or anything, and I really, really want to stop. The 7th grader pretty much gets everything, so there is no point. It's also a drag having to get up half an hour earlier every other day, plus i have morning volleyball practices other days. I also want this last month of school to just be laid back, since i'm graduating and i want to enjoy the month i have left! Do you think it would be bad/selfish if i stopped for the last month of school? How do i tell my principal and the person i tutor that i want to stop?

( i've been tutoring for about 5 1/2 months, and i am the only person in my school who tutors. It's not like there's an actual tutoring program at our school.)

Answer 1

It's not selfish to stop tutoring after 5 1/2 months.  Since the 7th grader already seems to understand what you have taught, then you have done your part successfully.  There is no need to stress yourself out for the remainder of the school year.

I recommend printing out your question above in its entirety, making an appointment with the principal, and saying, "Hi Mr./Ms. So-and-So, I was wondering if I could get your opinion on something?  I posted the following question on Yahoo Answers hoping to get some feedback, and someone suggested I talk to you about this directly."  Then hand your principal the print-out, and I guarantee that he/she will guide you smoothly out of your tutoring dilemma.

Have a great graduation!

Answer 2

Just ask the 7th grader how he\she feels about it.  If you are in agreement, you can go to the principal together.  Enjoy your last month of school!

Answer 3

i would talk to the kid you are tutoring first. if you both are in agreement with the fact that they are doing fine and dont need your help the last month it will be really easy to talk to the principal about it. but if he needs help i would suggest you help him still. i know things can get overwhelming at times and it will only help prepare you more for your future.

Answer 4

stop-its over whelming for ur age!!!! tell them that!!!

Answer 5

First off, it's great that you volunteered to do this for five months- many kids wouldn't do this twice.

But now that you have done it for so long, you may reap more benefits if you finish off the year. If the seventh grader has kept you around for so long, you must really be helping him. Once the school year is over, go to his parents/ the principal and ask them to write you a letter of reccomendation. Mention that you are hoping to start tutoring for money.

With that letter, you'll be able to apply for real jobs once you're old enough, or tutor for money. The letter says that you are a reliable, hard-working person, which is pretty much invaluable. Many people won't be able to build a resume until they start looking for their first job- you have an edge on them. Besides this, your principal now somewhat knows you and has information in your record about your effort, which will help when you apply to college, scholarships, or private schools, if you wish.

If you believe the 7th grader gets the information, ask if he would like to shorten the time, or meet once a week instead of twice, or perhaps after school.

Good luck!

Answer 6

You have done an amazing job, but it is time to move on to other things.

Don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself - which is what you seem to be trying do do.

Let your Principal know on Monday that you won't be tutoring after this week (give a week's notice so another tutor can be found if needed).

Tell your student how much you've enjoyed being his/her tutor.  You might find that your student is also ready to move on.

Congratulations on a job well done and on your graduation.

Be well.