Fun with math

The Huntington Beach Independent asked student math tutors at Dwyer Middle School, ‘Why did you decide to become a math tutor and what have you enjoyed most about it?’

“I wanted to start because it sounded fun and I like to help other people. I’ve enjoyed meeting a lot of people and being able to help them.”

Emily Davis, 12, Huntington Beach

“I did this because I thought it sounded fun and I wanted to help kids out. I like it because I met my new friend Kelly; she’s my student.”

Katie Kruger, 13, Huntington Beach

“Because I’ve been helping out a lot in the past and I thought it would be really easy for me. I enjoy it because I’ve met my new friends and I like helping out -- it gives me a good feeling.”

Vanna Nguyen, 12, Huntington Beach

“It sounded fun and I like to help people. I’ve enjoyed making a new friend.”

Bethanie Blake, 12, Huntington Beach

“I decided to do it because it sounded fun, and the way Mrs. Clay described it, it sounded like we would be making a difference. I like making new friends and helping other people.”

Mariah Clayton, 13, Huntington Beach

“I decided to do it because I like to help people in math, and I enjoy most that you can help a student achieve in school.”

Nicole Allen, 12, Huntington Beach

“I decided to do it because it sounded fun and I like to help people. My favorite part about it is helping others understand math.”

Lindsay Fay, 13, Huntington Beach20060112iswldmnc(LA)20060112iswla6nc(LA)20060112iswldhnc(LA)20060112iswle5nc(LA)20060112iswldznc(LA)20060112iswlbhnc(LA)20060112iswld2nc(LA)