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Buffalo Prep

Teacher's Assistant

July 2017 - August 2018 • Buffalo, NY

What I liked

I went through the Buffalo Prep program, strting in 5th grade all the way through high school. They continue to be a resource for me and I think it is important to give back. The kids are absolutely amazing that we work with and we form such strong bonds. It is really great to watch them grow their wealth of knowledge throughout the summer to help the in the upcoming school year. We create a lot of memories at Prep and they are so incredibly invaluable.

What I wish was different

Genuinely I love everything about the Prep experience. The teachers are great, and overall all of the TA's get along. We have a lot of fun and I love returning for the summer.

Advice

It is really difficult to get the kids to listen when they are in a large group. Trying to get over 100 kids to be quiet at the same time is incredibly demanding. My advice would be to establish some sense of seriousness in the beginning. Treating them like they are competent individuals is the way to go. If you respect them then they will respect you. It is hard to do sometimes, but try to keep your calm.
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