Service to the Community"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill I believe everyone has a responsibility to give back to the communities in which they live. Helping others is something that I have a great passion for. Throughout college, I have had the opportunity to give back to the communities in which I live in a variety of ways. |
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Tutoring and Counseling at Burbank Middle School Working at the Pierce County AIDS FoundationBeginning in the summer of 2007, I began working at the Pierce County AIDS foundation. I have always been an advocate for HIV/AIDS research, and felt that working at PCAF would be an amazing experience for me. During my time there I provided various services to the clients, helped organize and participated in the 2007 Pierce County AIDS Walk, and volunteered at several events run by the foundation. |
Tutoring at Stanley Elementary School During January of 2007, I was a volunteer tutor at Stanley Elementary school in Tacoma, WA. I mainly worked with 2nd and 3rd grade student, helping them with math, reading, and music. I greatly enjoyed working with these kids, as they were so full of life and talent.
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While attending Occidental College, I was fortunate enough to be able to work with 6th grade boys and girls at a local middle school. These kids came from low income, often single parent households, and were considered to be "at risk" students by their school. What I mean by "at risk" is that they had a high chance of dropping out of school or joining gangs. Through a program called L.A. Bridges, we tutored these kids in math, reading, computers, arts and crafts, and cooking five days a week. We provided an environment where these kids could learn and have fun at the same time. 