"Seventy percent of success in life is showing up." Woody AllenEducators' lives are a perfect picture to understand this quote. We don't typically have the hourly work load - work 6 hours and get paid for 6 hours. We give more of our time in and out of our classrooms. We don't just give and then receive in equal ratios of 50% for 50%. Success in our lives involves giving more than we ever expect to receive in return. Success to us is watching others succeed. More than half the time (this is where I see the emphasis of 70%) our lives are spent giving and "being there" for what we truly believe in. The extra effort we put into our dreams and aspirations for ourselves and our students is what makes our lives successful.
Maybe this quote is literal and simpler than I'm making it. It seems so simple and concise; however, it holds so much meaning. A little help with different perspectives would be great.
Well, first session went steady. Relief came about 8:00 this morning when his mom arrived to sign and agree to the tutoring. He truly wants to speak, read, and write in English so much. English is his second language. I feel a bit straggled behind as I try to assess and play catch up from ED643. I'll be meeting my student a few more times in the week after school hours in order to do that. I guess I can say I'm giving my 70% for "showing up" in order to prevail in my dream. I just have to remember to keep my eye on the goal - witnessing a child's success fulfilled. I shall see you all next week. Have a good one.
Sheila
Good for you Sheila for taking the extra time--it will pay off in the end for sure for both you and your student. Teachers are a prime example of going above and beyond what is required of them. The extra effort they put forth to ensure that their students succeed is an example most people should follow!
ReplyDeleteTeachers always go the extra mile to ensure that all our students succeed! Kudos to you, Sheila. Everything that you do for your student will pay off in the end.
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