<p>hi. </p>
<p>i would like to start to develop another EC with passion. i was thinking about 3 but for me, it seeems unlikely to start.
1.soccer tutoring for children
2. reading tutoring for children with reading difficulties.
3. spanish tutoring.</p>
<p>but the thing is, i just thought about it. i don't even know how to start or whcih one to choose. maybe 2 or 3 may work, but i don't know how to start. </p>
<p>how should i start?</p>
<p>Speak to current teachers/coaches in those fields.</p>
<p>i mean how should i get started by bringing kids for tutoring. i know what i should teach and everything, but for example spanishi tutoring, how should i get kids involved in this</p>
<p>I believe that you know your stuff.</p>
<p>Are you planning to charge for tutoring?</p>
<p>I still say that you should ask your teachers. For example, the teacher could tell students who need tutoring of your availability. One idea would be to meet kids after school, at school.</p>
<p>I am unsure if you are a college or high school student, but I would go to the local high schools and make the guidance counselors and teachers in those areas, (spanish teacher, coaches) aware of your services. If you are a college student looking to teach high school I would proactively get my child abuse clearance and criminal record history done. (can be done on internet). then you need to come up with a lesson plan so to speak regarding your assessment of your individual students, their needs and how you will meet those needs. If you are asking for money for this, you need to have a good plan of action in place.</p>
<p>i just plainly want to teach kids from my community that would like to learn spanish ahead of time, in which i will definitely not charge a penny. i plan to teach little kids but i know what to teach - i am not hispanic but i have been living in a spanish-speaking country for 15 years and now im 16. thing is, how should i start involving kids into this program? there's no way im gonna launch an ad (that's crrazy) since it's for non profit purposes and it's just to share my knowledge of spanish with other elementary kids. </p>
<p>but how should i start bringing kids into this activity</p>
<p>How about speaking with the local library - you could agree to offer one class a week in the evening perhaps and one on the weekend - different levels etc. They might be thrilled to get the tutoring for free.</p>
<p>Thank you for sharing your more specific plans with us. I admire your interest in helping others! :)</p>
<p>My advice, though, is still the same: find an adult who has responsibility for the kids that you want to teach. With your plan, one idea would be to contact day-care centers, pre-schools, wrap-around care, etc. and talk to the adults in charge there. IMO they will help you fine-tune your idea and determine if there is a suitable place to put it into effect. Again, you can ask a Spanish teacher if he/she knows anyone who can help you with your idea. </p>
<p>You might also want to write a brief and grammatically correct (very important!) summary of what you have in mind, get a letter of reference from a Spanish teacher, put together a brief resume, and introduce yourself by letter beforehand.</p>
<p>EC with passion? And you have a choice? Passion is about not having a choice--because you love something that much.</p>
<p>thank you with all your help moms and dads! i just cannot believe how much help you can give ! thank you!</p>
<p>marylandmom- i just cannot see why i wasnt thinking about that idea. thank you!</p>
<p>ADAD- i'll; preety much follow what you say. </p>
<p>Bytheway, I am really really kind with kids. once, my parents had diner with another family and i had to be encharged of the 3 kids from the other family. i really know how to take care of kids and the other family's mom is thrilled on my "skills" on taking good care of kids. i read them stories and played lots of "fun" games (hehehe,) with them too. i'm preety sure i'm shaped up for this part, though i'll see what librarians say for tutoring. </p>
<p>maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaany other kids, so far i've seen, have done tutoring. i've seen many kids here at CC that have done tutorinng of many kinds- golf, tennis, english,etc. i hope this Spanish Tutoring won't stand out as common and simply for making a long list of ECs. i really want to get very deep into this activity and put all my energy and effort to it and i hope i do since i have experience handling with kids and with spanish.</p>
<p>passion....</p>
<p>I agree with dmd - it seems strange to say "I want to start to develop a passion." It's like saying "I want to start to develop a love relationship. Parents, which person should I choose?"</p>
<p>There was a thread on here recently about how volunteering activities are actually resume padding for colleges. Sounds like the case here. I wonder if admissions people can spot true passions a mile away(?).</p>
<p>^not to discourage you, but just commenting on the way the request came across...</p>
<p>well you know noobie, i am kind of lost here and i know my question is totally stupid. there were parents that were helpful (thank you all) and that although the approach to my question seemed stupid, i think they understood what I meant. </p>
<p>again, i know it quite doesn't make sense. but a little help from you parents means a lot for me.</p>
<p>No matter WHY you help people, so long as you do, even if it is resume padding, if you help a little kid, why not</p>
<p>What city are you in? Many cities have soccer leagues and you could connect up with a coach in your area</p>
<p>Or go to your old elementary school and see what you can do, or a homeless shelter to help kids in general do their homework</p>
<p>I was wondering if hospitals that have kids wards have need for someone to come in a read, tell stories, help kids catch up, which seems to me would be very needed and an original idea</p>
<p>I think what OP meant could perhaps be:</p>
<p>"I have a passion. Now I want to develop it."</p>
<p>I think OP does have a passion for teaching, and now is trying to develop it, to find an outlet for it, to encourage it and have it bear fruit.</p>
<p>:)</p>
<p>That's a good way to look at it. The request makes more sense now. I DO see the common thread I didn't see before.</p>
<p>I know this activity emphasizes a lot with Teaching, but is it OK if although I would like to do this a lot it doesn't match with my future major?</p>
<p>Yes, it is OK.</p>
<p>ok, thank you</p>