tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616323684560577714.post4809684052574783206..comments2009-01-15T11:46:36.020-05:00Comments on the catalyst: considering kindnessCFredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02833516198378640452noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616323684560577714.post-79031775875433063122008-11-29T00:22:00.000-05:002008-11-29T00:22:00.000-05:00I'm reminded of one of the bosses I had at the job...I'm reminded of one of the bosses I had at the job I had shortly before I went back to school. She was notorious in the difficulty employees had in getting along with her; she was strict and had extremely high standards (which I actually appreciate more now) but her manner was such that I didn't want to do well to please her; I wanted to do well to get punished less. She brought out kindness in oddly presented and oddly timed ways that caused more stress than happiness.<BR/><BR/>I think of her, now, when I work with my students. I consider her a lesson in how I don't wish to connect with others.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15143978663214331262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616323684560577714.post-51249513291106143662008-10-23T16:54:00.000-04:002008-10-23T16:54:00.000-04:00Comment from Gary:"I agree with you, Courtney. I t...Comment from Gary:<BR/>"I agree with you, Courtney. I think that tutors should be understanding, patient, and kind. For example, I had a student who wanted to reschedule her tutoring session with me, on another day and time. I had to do something else on that day and time. However, I still saw this student because I knew that she really needed my help. I was glad that I did that because she got a good grade and she thanked me for that. "The way we treat people, that's the way people we'll treat us."CFredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833516198378640452noreply@blogger.com