On February 1st 2026, AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (CCALI) from 1:30-5:00 PM. Volunteers worked as teaching assistants, providing aid to both students and teachers throughout class.
To start the day, we greeted students as they arrived for class and helped them unpack their belongings in an orderly manner. Before class officially started, TAs printed activity sheets, took students to the bathroom, and collected homework. Students took an exam today, during which the TAs effectively supervised the classroom, reducing the teacher’s workload. Afterwards, class continued smoothly as TAs collected tests for grading by the teacher. Later in the day, students attended their respective culture classes, where TAs guided them to their designated courses, ensuring a smooth transition from class to class. Finally, TAs made the pickup process much easier by helping students pack their belongings and ensuring they were delivered to the correct parent or guardian.
Conclusively, taking on the role of a TA allowed volunteers to gain valuable experience working with kids in a learning environment. This gave us insight into the daily lives of teachers, strengthening our patience and compassion for young children.
Reporter: Joanna Huang
Members who volunteered: Sofia Chen (3.5 hours), Jasmine Lin (3.5 hours), Lyann Lin (3.5 hours), Abigail Zhao (3.5 hours), Joanna Huang (3.5 hours), Ethan Liu (3.5 hours), Shinree Zhang (3.5 hours), Jenny Chen (3.5 hours), Henry Li (3.5 hours), Chloe Liu (3.5)
