Sarah Lyle
Senior Corps Member
City Year
Columbus, OH USA
“Be present. Don't let the fear of the future block out the light that you could be shining today.”
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By Roadtrip NationSarah Lyle
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Always knew that she wanted to help people, and that she liked kids, so she entered college as an education major.
Realized she didn't want to teach the same curriculum year after year; switched her major to biology-thought she'd help people through the sciences instead.
Eventually fell into psychology, where she had a supervisor who had participated in City Year.
City Year is a national nonprofit that helps at-risk students improve their attendance records, class performance, and behavior.
She applied and was accepted to the program; went directly into City Year after she graduated, has been there for two years.
Works with a lot of students who grow up in stressful environments, are angry with their home lives and don't know how to express it.
Says kids' initial reaction to her is often one of suspicion; they're reluctant to admit they need help, want to do everything on their own.
Now she goes into schools with the understanding that she's fighting uphill battles, but knowing that ultimately, her work will pay off.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Senior Corps Member
I volunteer full time as a tutor, mentor, and role model in an urban elementary school to resolve the dropout crisis.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I work with a lot of students who grow up in stressful environments, are angry with their home lives and don't know how to express it. I support the creation of new school partnerships. I lead a team of seven corps members through the City Year experience through observation and feedback sessions, biweekly check-in meetings, and general coaching, while performing the duties of a Corps Member.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Stay in the present. There is a future out there, but don't let the fear of not getting there block you. Focus on small things you can do every day to get you to your goal.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"This is really hard, I don't think I can manage this stress. "
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The Road to TEACH
Teaching takes many forms
