When I was a student at [school name] it was easy to connect with students I was tutoring because we were meeting as peers in the sense that I didn't have the burden of being an authority figure, so students would have no problem with being honest about gripes, opinions or anything else. What this taught me is that a great deal of preparation has to be put into encouraging and retaining a diverse group of learners. I particularly like the focus on taking notes and trying to get a complete view of each individual, in order to develop tailored teaching strategies. I think a good leader needs a lot of humility and empathy and as instructors we are leading people in learning. That extra responsibility to also be an authority figure for them was what most fascinated me about this section. I think that along with preparation being key, one has to be able to adjust in real time for, possibly several people at the same time, how to not only encourage and motivate them but to try to prevent any disciplinary actions before they become necessary.
