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Inspiring Minds

Youth Development Worker

June - August 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

I liked working with kids and learning from the Kindergarten teacher at the school where I was placed. Additionally, I was able to foster a relationship with the teacher and she trusted me with a lot which gave me space to grow and take initiative instead of waiting for instructions.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had learned more skills about restorative justice and how to problem-solve a little more with students.

Advice

Working with kids and being in a role of authority can seem intimidating, but as long as you own-it they will follow by example.
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Youth Development Worker

June - August 2019 • Providence, RI

What I liked

I loved working with kids and learning different methods of using restorative justice practices from the Kindergarten teacher that I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wish that some of the outside programmings had been more engaging for the students.

Advice

To be patient and give every student a chance because seeing their growth is so rewarding!
1 One person found this helpful