I'm sorry. I have very little in the way of adventures to write about today. The only thing I did other than go to class this week was go kayaking to San Marcos on Saturday morning, and that was pretty uneventful. I feel like I just talked about it in great detail, really, just telling you that there was a kayak and some water involved. I'm sunburned, despite my sunscreen.
What I do have to share, however, is some fantastically good news. I got my work placement for Cuernavaca! YAYYYYYYYYYYYY! I'll be working at La Estación Kinder and Community Center as well as Casa Tatic. Five mornings a week I'll be at La Estación, starting with the breakfast program at the Community Center. Three mornings a week, I'll work in the Kinder program, most likely teaching English in all the classes, but possibly also working on reading skills one-on-one. The other two mornings I'll remain in the Community Center with the mothers who work to keep the center running. The work in this part will vary greatly.
Each week I'll eat my lunches with a family involved in the La Estación programs. I'm especially excited about this part, since it will really provide me with time to get to know the people of the neighborhood. Two afternoons a week I will return to La Estactión and offer workshops. I have a lot of flexibility as far as this is concerned, including having the option to offer them myself or find presenters to come in to the center. During this time I might be working with kids or adults.
The remaining three afternoons each week will be at Casa Tatic. The details here are also fairly open, but Casa Tatic has a special focus on teaching computer skills to the children that are involved in their programs. I could also be working one-on-one reading skills here, or as a teaching assistant. One day a week I should be able to work with the mothers, who are provided with time and space to practice handicrafts they can sell to support their families.
Welp, that's pretty much all I've got. Hope you're having a great week.
What I do have to share, however, is some fantastically good news. I got my work placement for Cuernavaca! YAYYYYYYYYYYYY! I'll be working at La Estación Kinder and Community Center as well as Casa Tatic. Five mornings a week I'll be at La Estación, starting with the breakfast program at the Community Center. Three mornings a week, I'll work in the Kinder program, most likely teaching English in all the classes, but possibly also working on reading skills one-on-one. The other two mornings I'll remain in the Community Center with the mothers who work to keep the center running. The work in this part will vary greatly.
Each week I'll eat my lunches with a family involved in the La Estación programs. I'm especially excited about this part, since it will really provide me with time to get to know the people of the neighborhood. Two afternoons a week I will return to La Estactión and offer workshops. I have a lot of flexibility as far as this is concerned, including having the option to offer them myself or find presenters to come in to the center. During this time I might be working with kids or adults.
The remaining three afternoons each week will be at Casa Tatic. The details here are also fairly open, but Casa Tatic has a special focus on teaching computer skills to the children that are involved in their programs. I could also be working one-on-one reading skills here, or as a teaching assistant. One day a week I should be able to work with the mothers, who are provided with time and space to practice handicrafts they can sell to support their families.
Welp, that's pretty much all I've got. Hope you're having a great week.
3 comments:
Hey Kat,
The week may have been "boring" (or as I've come to appreciate: ordinary is highly under-rated)BUT the news of your placement sounds so exciting for you! So glad you were matched with a site where so many of your skill, interests, and gifts can be put to work!
Still having a heat wave in the e and se--more like Aug. in SC than July...
Jerry led a discussion on Merton's
Innocent Bystander" in second hour--written during the McCarthy era just after 2nd ww when the question of "how could this happen" was on the minds of thoughtful Christians and others...
Jack was there (along with his parents). He told his mom, "Back to Montreat" what with all the heat in Cola...wise guy!
Love,
Gita
Kat- This is extremely exciting, and may I say--- it's about time! I can't believe you have such a detailed proposal of what exactly you will be doing,, no fair! All I know is I am in the middle of nowhere working at an information center that may or may not have children running around.... And I am glad to see that you get to throw a little bit of arts and crafts time into your busy work week of teaching and influencing the lives of those around you. See you incredibly soon!
Sounds like you are going to be working hard! Very cool to understand what you are doing during your time there. And very excited to hear more about the arts and crafting!!! :-) Miss you!
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