How One Teacher Is Transforming Lives Through Learning
How can one teacher’s determination change the future of an entire community? Meet Vivi Hermawati, a Quran teacher from Serang Regency, Banten, who is proving that education is the key to transformation.
Overcoming Challenges to Pursue a Dream
When Vivi joined the Solve My English (SME) program in April 2024, she was navigating a major life transition—starting a new job after a period of unemployment. Balancing work and learning was tough, and for the first three months, she struggled to stay engaged.
But once she settled into her new routine, Vivi fully embraced the opportunities SME provided. She interacted with Edbot, an AI-powered learning assistant, and participated actively in the SME community, even contributing to the SME Movie Project Presentation. What started as a personal goal to improve her English soon evolved into a mission to uplift the children in her community.
Teaching Underprivileged Children Against the Odds
Vivi’s passion for teaching began long before SME. In August 2023, she started offering Quran lessons to children from underprivileged backgrounds. But she quickly realized that these children lacked access to basic English education.
When English was excluded from their 2023-2024 school curriculum, Vivi refused to let this limit their learning. She took matters into her own hands, making lessons interactive and fun. After Quran classes, she introduced vocabulary guessing games and started teaching a small group of students from grades 3 to 5. Despite having limited resources, she found creative ways to keep the children in her community engaged.
Whenever Vivi received payment for her lessons, she chose to reinvest it in books and materials for her students, prioritizing their education over personal gain.
The Role of Solve My English in Amplifying Impact
SME became a crucial partner in Vivi’s teaching journey. With the support of Edbot, she introduced English listening exercises, helping her students build confidence despite their struggles with reading. Edbot’s interactive approach turned learning into an enjoyable experience while fostering a sense of community, ensuring that education remained accessible and engaging.
“Edbot has been a tremendous help in realizing my dream of supporting these children’s education. I plan to continue using it to make this dream come true,” Vivi shared.
Her story is a powerful example of what happens when dedication, technology, and education intersect. But countless other educators like Vivi need support to make a lasting difference.
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