Pros
- you can really see the kids improve over time which can be really satisfying - every hour is different because you get a new kid - one-on-one tutoring enables you to build strong connections with the kids - I almost cried tears of joy after the kid finally was able to spell "pout" after two months of trying to get her to understand the difference between "ou" and "au" - kids vary in severity. you can have a blast and a favorite kid who gets it and improves or you can get a severely autistic kid who wants to pet all the plants outside and not come in for a break. but the good part is that the kids are rotated among clinicians and if you are having a horrible time with a kid, you can switch out if you ask nicely
Cons
- can be very draining if you are not a patient person - had a kid scream, tear our her hair, call me ugly, throw things at me, spit all over the desk, and chew on her chair when she got frustrated (like I said, if you are not a patient person, this job will be hell sometimes) - sometimes you will teach a kid vowels every day for an entire summer with the same practice and not see improvement (like I said you need lots and lots of patience)