Community Voices
Schoolhouse Stories
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Inspired by our internet neighbor, Khan AcademyTurning Screens into Laboratories
Dec 20, 2025What started as a tutoring session soon transformed into a shared scientific exploration. During my second session on Schoolhouse, I taught concepts from Wave Optics and Geometrical Optics, but instead of limiting the discussion to theory, I brought experiments to life using a lab experiment app on my computer. This allowed learners to see what formulas often struggle to explain—how waves interfere, how images form, and how light behaves in real time. I had prepared a detailed PDF beforehand, carefully structured to guide understanding step by step. The PDF became our roadmap, while the lab experiment app became our laboratory. As I adjusted parameters on the screen—changing distances, angles, or wavelengths—learners actively predicted outcomes, asked questions, and refined their understanding together. What stood out most was the level of engagement. The session was not one-sided; it was interactive and collaborative. Learners explained ideas to one another, clarified doubts collectively, and built confidence as the concepts unfolded visually. I found myself fully present—not just teaching, but facilitating meaningful discussion. Using technology to simulate experiments helped bridge the gap between abstract equations and physical intuition. More importantly, it helped create an inclusive space where curiosity thrived. In that moment, Schoolhouse felt less like an online platform and more like a real classroom—one driven by curiosity, empathy, and shared learning. By the end of the session, I realized that teaching is not about how much you know, but how effectively you help others see. This experience reaffirmed my passion for physics and reminded me why I value education as a tool for empowerment. Through Schoolhouse, I didn’t just tutor—I grew as a communicator, a leader, and a learner.
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Narayani B
I love schoolhouse
Nov 24, 2025schoolhouse has been great. I joined because I needed to be tutored in math but since iv joined I have been tutored and gone to events. I never expected to meet such a cool program!
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Ava c
Learn things easier
Dec 11, 2025I love to use Schoolhouse, it is great to join a session and to figure out problems, I met so many tutors that explain clearly and I can understand deeper, which is better than my school, I would genuinely recommend this learning resources to everyone who wants to learning!
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Ella H
Learning as a Tutor
Nov 20, 2025I joined Schoolhouse because of my passion for sharing resources that I have. However, it taught me an attitude that helped me learning, not only in the schoolhouse but also in any interactions with people. Through various discussion series and dialogues, I found out how to actively listen and learn from each other rather than just communicating. Sometimes we disagreed, but our civil disagreement taught us different perspectives rather than conflicts. I wish to continue this experience and hope others can have this as well!
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Lillian K
Schoolhouse Experience as a Tutor
Dec 2, 2025Hi, my name is John David and I'm 24 years old. I found out about this website in July when I heard about the College Admissions Workshop. When I saw it, I was interested in tutoring one because I also went to Mitchell College in Connecticut, so it seemed like a great idea to help assist high school students unfamiliar with college applications. And so far, I have tutored the College Admissions Workshop twice, once in August and once in November. Although I have to admit the one in November was canceled because nobody showed up to the 1st session on time. Sometimes, I also do tutoring through the 1-on-1 method (or those who want help with college essays, history, and social studies related homework individually). But overall, I would recommend this website to anybody who has a passion for tutoring or needs help.with something!
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John David D
SHW And My Teaching Journey
Nov 2, 2025In 2023, I joined Schoolhouse to further my passion for teaching and ever since joining, it has been amazing. I am so thankful for the opportunity to see many students grow and learn in areas they never knew they could. I LOVE seeing their faces light up when they understand something, when we are all playing a blooket together, or when they are confident during tests. Being able to see students learn and grow and learn and building those long-lasting connections with learners is the reason I teach, and Schoolhouse has made that possible for me
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Ryan M
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