Math Tutor: How did your midterm go?
Student: I was just about to text you! I think it went really well! Thank you so much for the extra time last night (:
The student had contacted the tutor a week before her midterm exam, on referral from a counselor.
Tutor and student spent more than an hour together that first evening at the library, reviewing the quiz, notes and book chapters. It passed quickly. The test was three days away.
The teacher was going to be handing out a midterm review packet in the next day or so, so the tutor gladly volunteered to have a second meeting the night before the test.
On that second night the student came straight from work. Despite having nothing to eat since lunch, the student soldiered on through eleven pages of problems (to be graded). At 8:30 they bid farewell. And the following day was a joyful one.
The tutor reflected on the great sense of satisfaction in the adventure.
He wouldn't say that he likes to brush his teeth, but he likes the benefits enough to continue on.
He wouldn't say that he likes to exercise, but he likes the benefits more than enough to continue on.
He wouldn't say that he likes his day job, but he likes the benefits more than enough to continue on.
He likes to teach, to coach, to create. And once he has enough benefits, the adventure will reach new heights.
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