What does a typical day look like for a Dream Maker at Dreams 2 Reality Education? From delivering motivational school assemblies to providing personalised one-to-one mentoring, Tyrese Graham takes us behind the scenes of two days supporting secondary school students.
At Dreams 2 Reality Education, our Dream Makers work with schools across the UK to motivate, challenge and support young people to achieve their potential.
In his latest vlog, Tyrese Graham shares two very different days working with students at Studley High School and Melbourn Village College, highlighting the importance of both whole-year-group motivation and targeted individual support.
Day One: GCSE Motivation at Studley High School
The first stop was Studley High School, where Tyrese delivered a motivational assembly to Year 9 students as part of their GCSE Motivation Day. His message was simple: If you want above-average results, you need to develop above-average habits.
Throughout the assembly, Tyrese challenged students to reflect on their daily routines, behaviour, choices and attitudes towards their education. He also shared the story of Hollywood actor Jim Carrey, highlighting the importance of having a vision, believing in yourself and working towards your ambitions.
But it wasn’t all serious conversations! Tyrese even finished the assembly with a backflip, bringing plenty of energy to the room.
Day Two: One-to-One Mentoring at Melbourn Village College
The following morning, Tyrese travelled to Melbourn Village College, where the focus shifted from delivering an assembly to working directly with individual students. Through a series of one-to-one mentoring sessions, Tyrese explored students’ personal ambitions, challenges and the steps needed to move forward.
Whether discussing academic performance, motivation, behaviour or aspirations outside the classroom, the aim was to help students understand the connection between their current habits and future opportunities. One conversation focused on a student’s sporting ambitions, with Tyrese explaining how the commitment needed to become a professional athlete is no different from the consistency required to succeed academically.
By connecting education to something meaningful in each student’s life, mentoring can help young people recognise the value of revision, homework and personal responsibility.
Building Confidence Through Experience
Beyond the work with students, the vlog also captures Tyrese reflecting on his own personal development. He recalls a time when speaking in front of just 20 people left him nervous and struggling to find his words. Today, he confidently delivers motivational assemblies to hundreds of students.
For Tyrese, that journey is a reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re simply born with. It’s something you develop through practice, experience and consistently challenging yourself.
As he puts it: “That’s what you call progress.”
Supporting Schools Through Motivation and Mentoring
These two days highlight the different ways Dreams 2 Reality Education supports schools and their students.
While motivational assemblies can inspire entire year groups to think differently about their futures, targeted one-to-one mentoring provides an opportunity to explore individual barriers, build relationships and develop practical strategies for success.
Both approaches share the same goal: helping young people raise their standards, take ownership of their choices and work towards a brighter future.
Watch Tyrese Graham’s latest vlog to see what life as a Dream Maker looks like behind the scenes.
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