Looking back on two semesters of tutoring, I’ve decided to respond to the original prompt posted by Susie on what my reasons for tutoring are. This post comes at a particularly interesting time because I was debating returning next semester. The appeal of tutoring is not in the money, nor in the prestige (every one wants to be Starbucks barista, but not really a tutor), but in the satisfaction I get from helping someone else understand something. I know it sounds cheesy, but truly, that lightbulb moment is the reason I tutor. It also doesn’t hurt that I’m getting some real-life experience in working with people, thereby developing my own interpersonal skills. I remember the first day I tutored–I was nervous, jittery and most likely didn’t get a lot of information across. With time, I’ve become more confident, I know my material better, and I’ve improved my communication skills. I’ve learned to listen, to be patient, to explain things in different ways so people with different learning styles can grasp information better and have improved in working with someone to achieve a common goal. Overall, looking back, I can’t think of a reason not to tutor.