“I advise the Model UN, Economics, and Film Club on campus. I was initially approached by students to advise the club, and I would actually do more if I could. I’ve been approached by the Muslim Student Union and JSA, but haven’t been able to advise them because of the three-club limit placed on teachers. Throughout my time at Irvington, I’ve seen how clubs are an integral part of campus and have seriously helped students become more comfortable with the school and with themselves, which has driven me to offer help to different clubs when they need it.. 

I’m pretty hands off when it comes to clubs. The students do most of the work when it comes to what most of the club does. I mainly supervise and provide help if needed as an adult, but I’m always on hand to help. While being an advisor, it’s impressive to watch students organizing meetings and fundraising. They’re doing very, very adult things in a way that I think most adults don’t expect. 

I myself didn’t really face struggles for becoming an advisor. I’m pretty free on the weekends and I enjoy helping the students in the ways that I can. It’s easy to make time for clubs, assist them as they’re traveling or being at school on the weekends. I’ve found myself in places like New York several times while being advisor of the Model UN club at Irvington, along with schools like UC Davis. 

Throughout my time as an advisor, I’ve learned that even though students can be very mature, they still very much need some guidance. And I’m still learning how I can provide that effectively. My favorite part of being an advisor is watching the students accomplish their goals or win awards. For example, when Film Club finishes a filmstrip and when Model UN students win awards. That’s the best part of being an advisor for me.

As an advisor, you guide and you offer help. You do what you can to help students.”