In our first featured post it is our pleasure to introduce you to one of our brilliant tutors, Emily J. Emily, like all our tutors, embodies what it means to be a lifelong learner, and impacts our community in such a great way.
We asked her a series of questions about herself and we want to invite you all to get to know her as the outstanding tutor and person we know.
How did you feel about school when you were growing up?
Emily: Growing up I always loved school and had passion for it because of my family's influence in my life. My biggest educational influences growing up were my mother, who was a 5th grade teacher, and my sister, who evokes passion for learning every day. In school I prided myself on being a hard worker because one thing that stuck with me as I grew up was the idea that in order to succeed in education all you have to do is work for it.
If you could give your students one piece of advice what would it be?
Emily: Never give up, and find what you're passionate about it. Go for it and you will succeeded. My dad always told me growing up, “Whether you believe you can or cannot, you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it."
What are some hobbies or activities outside of school that have influenced who you are as a person?
Emily: Soccer was a big part of my life and it shaped me as a person. I loved it and I was passionate about the sport, but I experienced an accident that left me with a broken arm. This accident lead to me having three major surgeries and five years of recovery. I never thought I would be able to live life normally again, but the doctors and physical therapist showed me I could. They essentially helped me get my life back. Soccer helped me realize I had to work in the medical field. From there I pursued medicine and went on my first medical mission in Fiji where I volunteered at an elementary school every afternoon. I was also a participant in the Care Extender volunteer program at UCLA. I want to help people and give back to others the same way my doctors and physical therapist have done for me.
Whats the best thing about being a tutor?
Emily: The best thing about being a tutor is being able to see the frustrations of a student turn into joy and growth. To be able to see the progress of the student and to see the light bulb moment when they final get it!
How is working with PCH Tutors different than any other company you’ve worked for?
Emily: PCH tutors has given me the opportunity to create a lifelong friendship with my students and their families, which no other tutoring company has given me before. There's something special about being able to tutor a student from the comfort of their own home while also becoming a new addition in their everyday life.
Emily is one of the best, and at PCH tutors we strive to bring quality to each student who chooses to work with us. Not only is Emily a phenomenal tutor but she's a well rounded, intelligent, and hard working individual. We take great pride in our team, and we’re so excited for all the progress you’ll experience and the memories you'll create when you schedule your tutoring session with PCH Tutors.
