[nabs-l] working with kids

[Lucy Sirianni]

Hi Sophie,

I worked at my university's writing center throughout college, 
and it was a job I really enjoyed.  I just had students email me 
their writing.  I would ask them to do this ahead of time if they 
made an appointment.  My school's center was staffed by multiple 
tutors at a time, so if someone came in without having made an 
appointment and didn't have his or her writing in an electronic 
format, that person could simply work with another tutor, but I 
don't think this ever happened.

Hope this helps and that a similar arrangement might work with 
your writing lab!

Lucy

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From: Sophie Trist via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
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Lucy, I'm interested in working in my university's writing lab
next year.  I've always wondered how tutoring works for blind
people.  My understnding is that people bring in print textbooks,
papers, and homework materials for them and the tutor to look at.
What are some strategies for getting around this?

Soph

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Hi Ahbee,

Absolutely! I babysat regularly throughout my teenage years.  I
started by reaching out directly to families I knew with young
children to let them know of my interest in finding jobs, and I
also made fliers to distribute throughout my neighborhood that
included information about my background, availability, and
references.  I was concerned that people would discount my
ability to care for children because of my blindness, but while
it's very possible some did, I always had as many clients as I
wanted.

In addition to the babysitting, I also volunteered at a local
children's shelter, tutored students struggling with reading at a
nearby elementary school, and taught singing both one-on-one and
to groups of children, so there are plenty of ways to work with
kids in whatever capacity appeals to you.

Hope this helps, and good luck!

Lucy

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
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Date sent: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 09:09:08 -0600
Subject: [nabs-l] working with kids

Hi Folks,

I want to babysit or get some experience with elementary
children.  Is there a way that I could do that?
I am thinking about going into elementary teaching.  Any
suggestions?

Thanks,
Ahbee

Sent from Ahbee's iPhone

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