Category: Tutor Stories
Donnie Damon, a remote tutor with Saga Education, transformed his career by pursuing his passion for teaching. Through high-impact tutoring, he honed skills in flexibility, organization, and personalized student support. Donnie connected with students by tailoring lessons to their interests, fostering engagement and confidence in math. His experience solidified his path toward becoming a teacher and highlighted the transformative impact of tutoring on students’ academic journeys and personal growth.
Nashwa Siddique’s journey with Saga Education reveals the profound impact and personal growth that can emerge from dedicated educational service. Serving as a Saga Education Fellow in New York City, Nashwa’s experiences offer insightful reflections on remote teaching, the transition from private tutoring, and the broader implications of service through AmeriCorps.
Being a tutor is not just a job, but a transformative journey filled with learning, growth, and impact. It empowers students, hones teaching skills, and fosters connections. Tutoring is a catalyst for positive change in education. Read how former Saga Leadership Fellow Kenzie Confer embarked on a transformative journey that enriched the lives of her students and herself.
Former Saga Education tutor Caitlin Hentish wasn't always sure she wanted to be a teacher. Despite her passion for learning and desire to be a positive influence, concerns about being a teacher steered her away for a while. But Caitlin never stopped learning herself, nor did she lose sight of her passion for helping others learn.
Before Saga said goodbye to its Fellows, we asked them what they learned from their students, what advice they would give to new Fellows, and what were their most memorable parts of their experience. Here’s what they had to say about being an AmeriCorps member serving Saga.
Makala Gage, an AmeriCorps member serving with Saga Education, is back. This three-time tutor served first as a remote tutor at Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, IL, then as an in-person tutor at the same school, and this year, she’s coming back to Little Village Lawndale High School in Chicago to tutor her students in person—again.