Presenter: Nandini Persaud, Public Health Science, Global Public Health Scholars
For my practicum project, I volunteered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to tutor students from various grade levels, ranging from grade six to college. IRC provides refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, immigrants and other survivors opportunities to be successful and thrive in the United States. Education plays a vital role in an individual’s ability to live a healthy life. As a tutor for the After School Program and Saturday Learning Series, I provided academic support to these students who have faced many hardships. I provided one-on-one assistance with homework, assessed their online learning, explained learning principles that are fundamental to their education and encouraged the development of their English and writing skills. After tutoring on Saturdays, students could unwind and play interactive games, while also building their social and communication skills. After each session, I completed a tutoring log to record my overall experience with the student, their well-being and academic progress.