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My 40-Hour Tutoring Journey

Overview of this program:  The HelpingHand Summer Math Tutoring program is a non-profit, free organization founded by Diya Patel, a rising Sophomore at Thales Academy High School. She has taught a total of 20+ students (Rising 4th - 9th) for a total duration of 40 hours. Based on her unfaltering dedication she will receive the DOC NC (Dedicated to our community of NC) Summer SCHOLARSHIP.  Some words from her:  Starting the HelpingHand program has allowed me to participate in an unforgettable gratifying experience. Helping 20+ students from 6 different grade levels every day was definitely challenging to plan out curriculum and manage time efficiently. However, what kept me going was my passion for helping students. Watching them enter the first class with a faltering attitude sparked my interest to enhance their confidence. I started encouraging them and motivating them to strive for that confidence. On July 5th, 2023, I had achieved this. Everyone was very confident that they could ta