Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime!
I am a 15 year old who is hugely passionate about teaching. From a young age, I have been attending many camps with my mother, a doctor, where she would talk to underprivileged children in rural areas about various topics. I was immediately stirred by how a single person could make such a big impact on a young child's life by imparting knowledge. This was what inspired me to take up teaching as a passion and a hobby. Giving back to people is dear to me and community service is something I enjoy doing.
Due to these qualities, over the 15 years of my life, I have participated in many health, education and self-defence camps with my mother, for rural and underprivileged children.
I also volunteered to teach students Spoken English at Mathru Blind School, Yelahanka. It was an amazing experience and I will never forget the look on the children's faces. It was truly inspiring.
I make it a point to teach my house-help and her children English. I sit with her when she is done with her work and teach her how to read, write and speak the language. I also tutor students younger than me and help them understand their coursework and be prepared for their tests in school.
I am proud to be taking a step in the direction of positive change by giving these students something that will stay with them for the rest of their life - Knowledge.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world!