Sunday, November 23, 2008

Tutoring

So I just realized this afternoon that I neglected to mention that I started a tutoring job a week or two ago. I'm tutoring a co-worker of Jeff's in a college math course. We meet for 1-3 hours a week.
I love tutoring again. Teaching is fun, but tutoring in math one-on-one is my first love. I love helping them to grasp concepts and watching those "lightbulb moments" when they get it. If it's not making sense one way, I just attack it from another angle. Each student is a new challenge that I love taking on.
And I'll admit - it's also fun making a little money on the side doing something that I love. I hope to continue being a math tutor after we start having kids. I get to set my own hours and rate, and there never seems to be a shortage of people who need a math tutor. Plus, I could arrange to do it out of my home. It reminds me of how my mom taught piano lessons growing up. I like the idea of doing something on the side to keep me mentally sharp and help bring in some additional income.
So there you go - there's a tentative plan for the future. Oh, and somewhere along the way I'll write and publish a book, too (that's been a goal of mine since I was about 6). I guess we'll just wait and see what actually happens.

2 comments:

Suzanne said...

I didn't know you wanted to write a book! Fiction, or something else? What ideas do you have? Can I be an editor? :)

Suzanne said...

Sorry, make that MAY I be an editor?