My heart is swallowed up in pride of my students' accomplishments
1. My student who I worked with on his admissions essay (twice) finally got into his dream school! So proud!
2. My student who I worked with a lot in previous semesters, but hadn't seen in a while, came in today. Other tutors had trouble with him because he was so "difficult," I recognized that he was likely autistic and developed a style to work with him. Today, he was still himself, but noticeably more pleasant to work with, and more aware of social cues. He made a point of checking the time with me to make sure he wasn't overstaying his welcome. I know it has little to do with me, but I'm proud to see how far he's come!
Note on the title: yes, I meant to say "swallowed up," not swelled, because, in some moments, my heart is entirely consumed with pride in my students.
2. My student who I worked with a lot in previous semesters, but hadn't seen in a while, came in today. Other tutors had trouble with him because he was so "difficult," I recognized that he was likely autistic and developed a style to work with him. Today, he was still himself, but noticeably more pleasant to work with, and more aware of social cues. He made a point of checking the time with me to make sure he wasn't overstaying his welcome. I know it has little to do with me, but I'm proud to see how far he's come!
Note on the title: yes, I meant to say "swallowed up," not swelled, because, in some moments, my heart is entirely consumed with pride in my students.