Prompt #1

I volunteer twice a week at an elementary school part of the Providence public schooling system. It is a very clean building located in a quiet neighborhood. The school makes use of all the space it has inside and outside. Outside there is a small parking lot for teachers and the rest is a playground area. Inside all the classrooms are occupied and all the walls are covered with educational posters. While I was in the school I felt that everyone I met seemed to have a positive attitude and the teachers seem excited about what they teach which makes the students much more interested. The teacher I have been working with and the others I have met show enthusiasm while teaching and they take the time to make sure everyone in the class understands before moving on. Most students at the schools seem interested in learning and show excitement when then correctly answer the problems. At first most of the students were nervous to work with me but when they became comfortable while me they really seemed to enjoy my help. While volunteering I noticed that most of the teachers and faculty value equal education for all of their students. They make sure everyone in the class is reaching the standards before they begin a new lesson and they make sure all the students understand. I also noticed how every teacher and faculty I met value the safety of the students. Before I can enter the school building I must buzz into the front desk and identify myself before they let me in. This ensures that no one will enter the building that doesn’t belong there. Also, while I am in the building I must where a nametag so everyone knows I’ve been to the front desk and am allowing in the building. If I don’t wear a nametag I will get stopped by many teachers and faculty asked me to go to the front desk.