What To Look For In A High School Tutoring List

What To Look For In A High School Tutoring ListWhen searching for a high school tutoring list, it is important to know the basics of selecting the best possible tutor to attend your child's classes. If you have decided that you want to use a tutor to help you in the future, you need to make sure that you select someone with the skills and experience to give your child the education that he or she deserves.Before you begin your search for a tutor, you should have a comprehensive list of all the available options. You can easily do this by researching the internet, asking friends and relatives about the best services, or using an online high school tutor directory.Once you have found a few tutor recommendations, it is time to narrow down your search by taking a look at their credentials and their feedback. After you find a few to choose from, it is now time to ask yourself if you are able to handle being around a tutor for more than one hour at a time.An hour of tutoring at a time migh t seem like a good idea, but you will soon realize that it does not allow you to become intimately familiar with the tutor and his or her personality. For this reason, you must be able to spend more than one hour with the tutor in order to truly learn what you need to learn. A well-qualified tutor will also be able to work closely with your child so that you can teach them without causing too much stress.By working one hour each day with the tutor, you can begin to establish an effective relationship with your child. As a result, you will find that your child is more open to learning, and he or she will be able to communicate their ideas better and faster because they trust you more.When you finally settle on a high school tutor, it is best to provide them with a free trial. This is the best way to determine whether or not the tutor is the right fit for your family.The best high school tutor can be very helpful in any student's life. You should be able to choose a teacher who is abl e to set aside his or her busy schedule to work with your child to help them excel in school.

Online Algebra Tutoring - How It Works

Online Algebra Tutoring - How It Works 0SHARESShare As we all know, mastering Algebra is an inevitable aspect to accomplish your academic targets in future study courses. Earlier the better, you need to start your Algebra prep well in advance to avoid unwanted entanglements in future. Online Algebra tutoring works well in this context and helps you achieve your goals without encumbrance. How an online Algebra tutor works? ? He assesses your individual capability at the very start by assigning a problem for you to work out independently and fixes your merits and lacunae from that working ? He then tailors a package on his estimation of your areas of strength and areas to be improved and improvises that package to suit your individual learning needs ? Conducts assessment tests to come to a review about your progress in the study ? Reads your mind through your kinetics and tries to find out whether you have attained the expected improvement in the area of study he has worked on ? Uses Algebra calculator online to teach you easy and hassle free methods of calculation and suggests means to improve your speed in problem solving thereby ? Suggests standard educational resources for Algebra learning through good Algebra solvers, properly worked out worksheets, quizzes and mind blowing games to develop more interest in the subject Tutor Pace makes interesting packages of learning material to impress student minds on doing Algebra. Get Algebra Tutor Online Now! [starbox id=admin]

Learning English Writing Martin Luther King

Learning English Writing Martin Luther King Writing in English can often be a students worst nightmare-but dont worry, LOI is  here to help! Who better to help us discover the best ways to combat writing than one of the greatest speech writers of all, Martin Luther King. Lets watch the video below up to 4:00.I hope you found that inspiring! So, lets get to work and try to match MLKs great speech by copying some of his  techniques to engage people. Your friends and colleagues will be  impressed with your excellent writing skills in no time!The first point that is mentioned is  alliteration  that means when you begin words with the same letters or sounds. My friend Larry has a lizard who likes leaping leopards and alliteration also. Can you see the  alliteration in that sentence? Alliteration draws attention to a specific line in your writing, signifying the importance of the repeated letters or words. It is often used in the media (newspaper headlines) and in advertisements to capture peoples imagination, and also in poemsLets look at some examples;Alice’s aunt ate apples and acorns around August.Carries cat clawed her couch, creating chaos.As you can see, the examples use the letter for the majority of the words in the sentence. However, the best way to spot alliteration is to say the sentence aloud and listen for the words with the identical consonant sound- for example, the first sentence is easy- almost all the words have a short a sound.Lets try a few examples of our own- can you finish these sentences with your own words to make an alliteration? As always, write your answers in the comment section, and well respond!Fred had ______________ fun with his family.Anns angry aunt ate the _____________.Dans dog _________ the drink ______________.She shook the __________ with so much strength that it _____________.Mikes milkshake ____________ while Michelle made _____________.Good work! As mentioned before, alliteration is often used in advertisements-particularly in brand names such as  Dunkin Donuts  an d  Coca-cola. Can you think of any other brands that use alliteration? What about famous people? Another way we can use alliteration is in phrases such as  neck and neck (meaning to be level in a race), write a phrase in the comment section to show your alliteration expertise!Now lets go back to our video of Martin Luther King. As you can see, the next technique he used when writing that incredible speech was something called  anaphora.  That means that a word in the text/speech refers back to other ideas in the text/speech for its meaning. An easier way to achieve cohesion (that means, to stick your writing together), is to use pronouns  to refer back to the  noun  that has already been introduced.  Lets begin with an easy example; ‘I went to the restaurant  with Jo on Sunday. She looked awful. Who does the she refer to in this sentence? Thats right, it is talking about  Jo.  Lets look at this example:John was late for class again.  The teacher put John in detention.  John was late for class again, so the teacher put  him  in detention.Can you see how I connected the sentences together with the word so, and referred back to John with the pronoun  him-as we are still talking about a John (if you have forgotten which connectors to use, look at these great posts here and here. This makes our sentence much more fluent and easier to read. That was an easy example, now  lets try  some more complex  sentences where we  replace nouns with pronouns.For this exercise, you are going to join the two sentences together to form one sentence,  using a pronoun to replace the noun. Write your answers in the comment section to see if you completed the exercise correctly.Laura and Sarah are going to New York. Laura and Sarah will go by plane.There are many environmental problems in the world today. Many environmental problems are difficult to solve.Thomas bought 2 cheeseburgers. Thomas ate 2 cheeseburgers.If you look at the table below, more examples are shown to change a noun phrase to pronouns. Can you create  some sentences (you can connect them in separate sentences) to show you are a master of writing coherent text?noun phrasepronounThere are some people who think that Martin Luther King’s speech was the greatest……One argument they make is……At the time, there were a number of problems in the USAThe biggest of these was….Several scholars have analyzed Martin Luther King’s speechSome of them have given better descriptions of the language used than others….It is important to consider not just the effects the speech had at the time, but also the effects it has had on current generations….Both of these effects are equally important….We hope you enjoyed todays blog post. Sign up  for a free 25 minute class with LOI English today!

Parent-Teacher Conference Stress

Parent-Teacher Conference Stress End-of-year parent-teacher conferences can make some parents nervous and they might be stressful for you too, particularly when meeting with parents of students who are struggling. Here are a few tips to put parents at ease and make conferences constructive: Be prepared. Know exactly what you want to discuss, and have a timeline to cover the essential topics. Provide parents evidence of their childrens progress and performance (e.g. a portfolio of recent work and test scores) to keep the conversation focused. Share efforts since your last meeting. If youve talked with parents previously about any issues, address what youve worked on since your last conversation/conference. Ask parents what theyve tried at home as well. Communicate your goals. Its not easy for parents to hear that their children are having problems. If you have to broach this topic, do so in an action-oriented, confident manner. Let parents know youre committed to helping their children, share your plans to do so and ask for their input. You might already know about some of the contributing factors that are causing a student to struggle. Making parents feel heard and understood will go a long way toward moving things in a positive direction. Listen well. Many parents expect you to do most of the talking during conferences, but its important to let them talk too. Ask if they have concerns or ideas as you approach the end of the year. This information will help you make arrangements for a smooth transition to the next grade and future teachers. After conferences, follow through with any next steps you discuss, whether thats connecting parents with additional school resources or executing an action plan to finish the year strong. Need support? Call Huntington to learn more about how we work with teachers to help children learn.

Irvine AP Tutor How Many AP Classes Are Too Many

Irvine AP Tutor How Many AP Classes Are Too Many Tips from a Private Irvine AP Tutor: How Many AP Classes Are Too Many? Tips from a Private Irvine AP Tutor: How Many AP Classes Are Too Many? At this point, almost every college bound student will take an AP course in high school. Many students arent even concerned if they get college credit for these courses but simply want their college applications to be competitive, in some cases ultra-competitive. AP courses give students a realistic look at the work theyll have to complete once in college. But, how young can students start doing college work? Will they be able to cope at 17, at 16, or even 15? Each student is different, but many become entirely overwhelmed with their AP courses to the point that they are unable to complete the course successfully or pass the exam. Additionally, students and parents should think about their overall high school career and what their particular goals are its never too early to book your private Irvine AP tutor. 1. Find out if the courses will count for credit at the colleges youre applying to Before signing up for a year-long AP course, students should determine if they’re taking the course to get into college or if they want it to count for college credit. Some universities will excuse a student from freshman English if they take AP English Language and Composition while some will require students to take their freshman English class and simply give elective credit for the AP course. However, students who are simply remaining competitive on their college applications may not be concerned about such things (READ: AP Exams and the DBQ: How to Improve). 2. Make sure you can pass the AP exam with a 3 or higher When determining how many AP courses to take its important that students feel confident they can pass the exam with at least a 3. Scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the exam are considered successful and can result in college credit. However, a score of 1 or 2 will not count towards college credit or help students with their college admissions process. If a student is taking AP English Literature and AP Calculus, but have always struggled with numbers theyre not likely to get a 3 or higher on the math exam. They may also become overwhelmed in their English course and score lower due to stress or time management issues. Students should already be somewhat comfortable with the subject, in general, prior to taking an AP course. 3. Stick with subject matter you’ve had success with in the past Students are strongly encouraged to stick to their strengths when it comes to picking out AP courses. Students who are speed readers will probably do well in AP Literature while students who can easily memorize dates and names will likely excel in AP World History. However, a student’s overall GPA helps determine whether or not they can handle one or even two AP courses. The student might perform very well if they take just one but be entirely overwhelmed if they take two. 4. Take the advice of college counselors and teachers Students should also talk to their college counselor and their teachers before committing to an AP course. College counselors have a lot of information regarding what a student needs on their resume about the universities they are planning to apply to. Additionally, classroom teachers can offer students valuable information concerning the amount of time and effort required to do well in the course. Although the courses must meet certain standardized guidelines, each teacher is different, and some will give out more or less self-study. In general, an AP course will have about twice as much homework as a standard high school class. However, some courses will be reading intensive or require students to write research papers or essays on a regular basis (READ: Tips from an Irvine AP tutor: I bombed my AP test. Whats next?). 5. Get a realistic estimate of required self study When students pick how many AP courses they will take, and in what year, they should consider the amount of study required. If a student is taking four courses over all and two of them are AP courses, they may be working from the end of school until midnight to get things done. Speed readers and Students who can do math in no time may spend less time doing homework. Students with writers block will be at their desk longer. When students start taking AP courses, its important for them to know what their other commitments will be and if they have enough time to complete assignments successfully. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff!

Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff! We wanted to give a big welcome to our newest support staff Josie and Ethan who have recently joined us to help with our Customer Support Services. They are both avid language learners and teachers so know exactly the types of problems and challenges you might be encountering! We asked them to introduce themselves to everyone on italki! Josie My name is Josie and I am Swedish by blood, but was born and raised in Surrey, England. Going to an international school gave me the privilege to make friends with people from all over the world, meaning I have always been surrounded by different languages and cultures. I grew up speaking English and Swedish, studied Spanish at school and am currently learning Mandarin. Growing up in a multicultural environment and having done a lot of solo traveling after school gave me a great insight into how exciting different languages can be and how important it is to learn about different cultures. italki is the perfect platform for learning a new language and I am so glad to be a part of it. I understand how difficult (and at times scary) learning a new language can be, so I will make sure that I am here help you out with any problems that you may face in your new and exciting journey! Ethan Hey all! Im Ethan and I’m from the United States, specifically the Washington, DC area. I fell in love with the Chinese language in high school and have since been studying hard each and every day to achieve the fluency of a native speaker. I know how difficult language learning can be and that’s why I’m happy to work for a great company like italki! It makes language learning easy and is suited to meet your individual needs. I’m here to help you out with any problems you may have in the language learning process! Learning a new language is hard enough, so I want to make sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible. I wish you all the best of luck. ??! Welcome our new support staff Josie and Ethan! #italki #leanonme #support #newstaff #customersfirst #friendly #justgoodpeople #languagelearning #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:33pm PST Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff! We wanted to give a big welcome to our newest support staff Josie and Ethan who have recently joined us to help with our Customer Support Services. They are both avid language learners and teachers so know exactly the types of problems and challenges you might be encountering! We asked them to introduce themselves to everyone on italki! Josie My name is Josie and I am Swedish by blood, but was born and raised in Surrey, England. Going to an international school gave me the privilege to make friends with people from all over the world, meaning I have always been surrounded by different languages and cultures. I grew up speaking English and Swedish, studied Spanish at school and am currently learning Mandarin. Growing up in a multicultural environment and having done a lot of solo traveling after school gave me a great insight into how exciting different languages can be and how important it is to learn about different cultures. italki is the perfect platform for learning a new language and I am so glad to be a part of it. I understand how difficult (and at times scary) learning a new language can be, so I will make sure that I am here help you out with any problems that you may face in your new and exciting journey! Ethan Hey all! Im Ethan and I’m from the United States, specifically the Washington, DC area. I fell in love with the Chinese language in high school and have since been studying hard each and every day to achieve the fluency of a native speaker. I know how difficult language learning can be and that’s why I’m happy to work for a great company like italki! It makes language learning easy and is suited to meet your individual needs. I’m here to help you out with any problems you may have in the language learning process! Learning a new language is hard enough, so I want to make sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible. I wish you all the best of luck. ??! Welcome our new support staff Josie and Ethan! #italki #leanonme #support #newstaff #customersfirst #friendly #justgoodpeople #languagelearning #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:33pm PST Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff! We wanted to give a big welcome to our newest support staff Josie and Ethan who have recently joined us to help with our Customer Support Services. They are both avid language learners and teachers so know exactly the types of problems and challenges you might be encountering! We asked them to introduce themselves to everyone on italki! Josie My name is Josie and I am Swedish by blood, but was born and raised in Surrey, England. Going to an international school gave me the privilege to make friends with people from all over the world, meaning I have always been surrounded by different languages and cultures. I grew up speaking English and Swedish, studied Spanish at school and am currently learning Mandarin. Growing up in a multicultural environment and having done a lot of solo traveling after school gave me a great insight into how exciting different languages can be and how important it is to learn about different cultures. italki is the perfect platform for learning a new language and I am so glad to be a part of it. I understand how difficult (and at times scary) learning a new language can be, so I will make sure that I am here help you out with any problems that you may face in your new and exciting journey! Ethan Hey all! Im Ethan and I’m from the United States, specifically the Washington, DC area. I fell in love with the Chinese language in high school and have since been studying hard each and every day to achieve the fluency of a native speaker. I know how difficult language learning can be and that’s why I’m happy to work for a great company like italki! It makes language learning easy and is suited to meet your individual needs. I’m here to help you out with any problems you may have in the language learning process! Learning a new language is hard enough, so I want to make sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible. I wish you all the best of luck. ??! Welcome our new support staff Josie and Ethan! #italki #leanonme #support #newstaff #customersfirst #friendly #justgoodpeople #languagelearning #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:33pm PST

The Dos and Donts of Doing the Dirty

The Dos and Donts of Doing the Dirty friendsdatingplaces.com Safe Sex- The percentage of people who use condoms in the US This week I’d like to address an issue, which follows up from one of my previous articles, “But She Said “NO.”” After discussing the presence of rape and sexual assault on college campuses, I thought it would be important to also address the importance of safe sex. Protected, or safe sex is something, which can sometimes fall in shadows on many college campuses. And, when spending 24/7 with all of your friends, colleagues and peers, the presence of sexual activity can increase drastically. In 2008, Fox News ran a controversial segment on the OReilly Factor called “Is Sex on College Campuses Toning Down or Heating Up?” This segment addressed the prevalence of sexual activity on college campuses and the number change of sexual partner statistics over recent years. Programs such as Mount Holyoke College’s Sexual Health Educators (SHE), Connecticut College’s The Think S.A.F.E. Project, and Dickenson College’s Peers Assisting Learning About Safe Sex (PALS); are all examples of health educators on college campuses. Such groups can provide information, guidance advice, and safe sex supplies. Peer Education groups are an important part of the college experience, especially because the exposure to sexual pressures is much greater in this type of environment. Here are some general Do’s and Don’ts for college students: Do use protection: protects from STDs STIs, unwanted pregnancy Do get tested: check for STDs and other types of infection/disease Do ask your partners if they have been tested: Especially if you have any type of unprotected sex Do inform yourself about your on-campus safe sex resources: such as peer education programs the health center benefits Don’t use expired protection: expired condoms/dental dams  have a higher risk of breaking, can lead to unwanted STDs STIs or pregnancy, and can cause irritation which can lead to later infection Don’t rely solely on birth control: With unprotected sex, 6% of women will still get pregnant even when taking birth control Don’t use Plan B as a consistent alternative: the pregnancy rate of plan B is calculated for a single use. If plan B is used on more than one occasion, the cumulative pregnancy rate will be higher Well, hopefully some of these do’s and don’ts will keep you informed and better protected. Until next time, stay safe college go-ers.