It's just the two of us
Sandrine came to one-to-one tutoring from the classroom. One early student's honest remark taught her to slow down and take her time with each student.
When I first started teaching French as a foreign language (FLE), I was full of good intentions. With my background as a teacher, I knew how to prepare and deliver a lesson. However, I hadn't accounted for one of my early students, who—after a few lessons—said to me: "Sandrine, I enjoy your classes because you’re cheerful and full of energy; it makes one want to learn with you. But please remember, it’s just the two of us—you’re no longer managing an entire classroom."
Indeed, in a traditional classroom, you have to be everywhere at once, catering to students of varying proficiency levels while preparing activities to fill a long school day. Today, thanks to that student—and while still maintaining my positivity, zest for life, and kindness—I have learned to slow down, take my time, and provide the best possible one-on-one support to all my students.
I still teach because I love give my knowledge and support students who really want to learn
Reading about it is a start. Practicing is the rest.
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