Date/Time: April 28, 6:30-9:30pm
Location: Tutee’s home in Sienna Square Apartments and Tallahassee Senior Center
Topic/Skill: Review books and contra dancing activities
I met with Damarce and her sisters for the eighth time on Friday. I had them finish filling out and coloring the remaining pages in the books they made about themselves. Then all the girls changed into dresses and we went to the Tallahassee Senior Center for contra dancing. At the end of my lesson for several weeks, I taught the girls different contra dance moves and invited their family to come to a dance together at the end of April. Their parents decided not to come along, but one of the girls' former TEFL tutors (who works for the IRC) and I drove the girls to the dance and had a great time with them. The girls did a good job following the caller's instructions and learning the dances. I think they had fun and had a positive cultural experience interacting with lots of friendly Americans there. I was glad that the other tutor was there with me as well as a few other friends I invited. Otherwise, it could have been really chaotic and difficult to keep an eye on all the kids! When we got back from the dance, the mother had prepared dinner for us. I ate as much as I could, but I could not finish the portions she served me. The girls have had a couple of tutors who have kept working with them beyond their 8-week commitment, so the girls don't seem to recognize that my time teaching them is done. I really enjoy working with them, so I feel conflicted about whether to continue or not. I will try my best to make up my mind and communicate clearly with them about my availability in the future.
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