Teaching Your Child How to Find a Tutoring Service

Teaching Your Child How to Find a Tutoring ServiceTeaching students how to find a tutoring service is not as difficult as you might think. The first thing that you need to do is go online and read as many articles on finding tutors as you can. Your goal is to make sure that you never lose out on students in the future.If you are in a certain situation where you have a full-time job and your son is having trouble with his homework, you may decide to teach him the important lesson of how to get him an online tutor. After all, this is something that is probably going to help him learn more and it is something that he will use again in the future. When you decide to go this route, remember that it is going to take time to get used to the idea of teaching a student how to find a tutoring service. Don't give up too quickly.The next thing that you need to do is to find out what your child likes best. There are people out there who are going to be able to get more out of your child than othe rs are. You should at least try to make sure that they like their services.Once you have narrowed down what you think will work best for your child, you should ask if the school district has any other tutoring services. This is also an opportunity to discuss some possible drawbacks with the parent.For instance, you may find that a child may hate being tutored by the online tutoring company because they are simply a bunch of 'mechanics' instead of teachers. You can explain to them that it is just not going to be that way. While they will hate some of the work that they have to do in order to be a good tutor, they will appreciate that the money is worth it to them.Of course, you still want to make sure that you have enough money left over to spend on other things for your child if they need it. You can tell them that there are scholarships available if they really want to apply for one of them.It may sound obvious, but you never know when your own parents are going to get together and pitch you on giving them a tutor. Either way, it does not hurt to ask. After all, it is not as hard as you think.

Understanding Some Common Errors In English To Avoid Them

Understanding Some Common Errors In English To Avoid Them English is a subtle language with many tricky grammatical patterns. Even a well versed person in English tends to err in English grammar and more so in the case of a common practitioner of the language. English grammar is tricky with rules and exceptions to rules. Writing English with flawless grammar is a matter of practice and it needs extended knowledge in the grammatical patterns of the language. Following are some common grammatical errors caused by misunderstandings and insufficient knowledge in English grammar Confusion in placing apostrophes Confusion in placing apostrophes is a very common error. For example, The word ‘It‘ is a pronoun and its without apostrophe means its possession. Examples are A) The bird is beautiful. Its feathers are multi colored. B) It’s perching on the branch of a tree. In the first sentence, the phrase ‘its feathers’ denotes the feathers of the bird and thus the word ‘its’ (without apostrophe) denotes possession. In the second sentence, the word ‘it’s’ (with apostrophe) is the contraction of the words ‘it is’. It denotes the action of the bird (perching). Access Online #English Tutor For Mastery Of 4 #Language #Skills http://t.co/jJ1rfCHwCI pic.twitter.com/ZWHZSDJFu3 â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) July 27, 2015 It is important to know where to use apostrophes. Same confusion can be felt in the next example as well. C) There are 20 students in the class. D) Many students’ books were lost. E) A student’s money was also lost. In the first sentence, the word ‘students ‘denotes the number (how many) of the students. So, it is just a plural noun where there is no need for any apostrophe. In the second sentence, ‘students’ points out the meaning- books belong to students (possession). So, there is a need for using apostrophe in ‘students’. Third sentence contains a singular noun ‘student’ where apostrophe falls in between the letters ‘t’ and s’ to specify the singularity of the noun. If we misuse the apostrophe, the sentence loses its sense. Confusing pronouns Pronouns are the words used in the place of nouns. Confusing first person pronouns is a very common error found in English language usage. For example, ‘He and I went for a party yesterday’ is the correct sentence and if one uses He and me went for a party yesterday’, it is wrong. Same way, you should not use ‘He talked to I’. Instead you should say ‘He talked to me’. It is because the letter I is the subject pronoun and ‘me is the object pronoun and they cannot be misplaced. Same way, ‘myself’ is the reflexive pronoun which should be used only for repetition as in ‘I patted myself for the good job done’. Mixing homophones Homophones are words that have similar sound patterns but are different in meaning and in most cases carry different spellings. If one changes the homophones, the entire meaning changes or there is no sense at all. When you write ‘bow’ in the place of ‘bough’, the entire meaning is lost as in the sentence ‘The hunter took the arrow and bough to hunt the deer’- bough and bow sound the same but they differ in spelling and meaning. Bough is the branch of a tree and the other bow goes with the arrow. Similarly then denotes time and than is a comparative word. The pairs like there and their also are homophones often confused. Confusing words of quantity Countable and uncountable words are often confused by people. Examples are ‘A number of people attended the meeting yesterday’- The word ‘number’ is used, as the noun ‘people’ is countable. ‘He withdrew a large amount of money from the bank’-the word ‘amount’ is used with ‘money’, since it is uncountable. Agreement of the verb with the subject Using plural verbs in the place of singular ones is a common error. Take the word ‘mathematics’ or ‘news’. Though they end in the letter ’s’, they are not plural in meaning. So, one should write ‘The news is false’ and ‘Mathematics is an interesting subject’. Same way, collective nouns do not take plural verbs as in 1000 million dollars is a big sum. Why You Need To Focus On Your #English #Skills For Success In Your #career And Life http://t.co/4z4qVBMUNR pic.twitter.com/B6gSw2goLe â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) July 28, 2015 Many more errors in English usage are there. If students find them hard to fix, they can take recourse to an online English tutor who sets them right for him through customized solutions. Online English tutoring is the best bet for students who struggle in English grammar.

2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series Problem #23 (Algebra Distance-Rate Problems)

2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series Problem #23 (Algebra Distance-Rate Problems) GMAT MBA Admissions Blog This post is the fourth in our series on using strategies to answer specific questions from the 2018 Official Guide. Here, one of our most experienced GMAT tutors, John Easter, analyzes a question about distance-rate. During a certain time period, Car X traveled north along a straight road at a constant rate of 1 mile per minute and used fuel at a constant rate of 5 gallons every 2 hours. During the time period, if Car X used exactly 3.75 gallons of fuel, how many miles did Car X travel? (A) 36 (B) 37.5 (C) 40 (D) 80 (E) 90 This is a basic distance-rate problem, but the standard D = RT table isn't very convenient here. Before I jump in, I'm going to do some estimation/approximation and see if I can eliminate some of the answer choices. First, 1 mile per minute = 60 miles per hour. Second if 5 gallons is equivalent to 2 hours of travel, 3.75 gallons will be more than one hour (it's more than half of 5 gallons). So, Car X has obviously gone more than 60 miles. A, B, and C are out. Now if I round 3.75 gallons to 4 gallons, then the corresponding travel time will be 4/5 of 2 hours = 4/5(2) = 8/5 hours. At 60 miles per hour, that's 60(8/5) = 96 miles Because I rounded up, this should be slightly larger than the exact distance. The correct answer is E. If that's a little bit too seat-of-the-pants for you, we can use a proportion and solve for the exact amount of travel time: 3.75/5 = x/2 (2)(3.75) = 5x And x equals 7.5/5 = 15/10 = 3/2. So 1.5 hours at 60 miles per hour is exactly 90 miles. About the Author John Easter is one of MyGuru’s longest tenured and most experiencedGMAT tutors. He is also the founder ofOwl Test Prep, another great source for GMAT advice.

Too much homework How parents can help.

Too much homework How parents can help. Does your child or teen spend too much time on homework? Do you find yourself worrying that he or she is going to bed too late or is overly stressed because the amount of homework he or she has is overwhelming? Well, youre not alone. Complaints about homework seem to be at an all-time high, and relate to the quantity of homework (He doesnt have enough hours in the day to do all of this!), the level of effort or skill required to complete homework (This seems like a college-level assignment!), and the age at which kids are starting to have homework (How can he be expected to do that by himself?). While national data show that the amount of homework assigned to kids of all ages has generally stayed flat over the past decade, and even decreased in some cases, the academic skills engaged during homework time have changed (e.g., increased emphasis on critical thinking, requirements to show your work on math assignments, etc.). As a result, homework may actually be more taxing today for ki ds with ADHD. Many of the parents I have worked with tell me that homework is the most stressful part of their day because of the frequent arguments and conflicts that come up during this time. Most tell me that they feel like arguments around homework are having a serious negative impact on their relationship with their child. While you cant eliminate homework from your childs life, there are things you and your child or teen can do to help make homework more manageable. Schedule dedicated homework time. The National PTA and the National Education Association suggest that kids should be doing about 10 minutes of homework per grade level, and many public schools aim for these targets. So, your 6th grader should have at least an hour of homework to do. Your sophomore in high school should have about an hour and 40 minutes (100 total minutes). You and your child may believe this is longer than he or she should be spending on homework each night, but if this is the reality of what is being assigned, then its best to be prepared for it. Help your child or teen figure out how to set aside the specified amount of time in his or her daily schedule. Any less dedicated time than this, and your child will probably find himself or herself with too much to do and too little time, even if he or she is efficient. In fact, if your child has ADHD, he or she may need about 50% more time than kids without ADHD to complete work. If your child or teen is regularly taking much longer than expected to complete assignments (e.g., a 6th grader regularly takes 1 hour and 30 minutes or longer), then talk to your childs teacher. Often teachers dont realize how long homework is taking, and are open to making adjustments to your childs assignments to accommodate his or her ADHD. Create an action plan. Kids with ADHD often have a hard time starting on their homework, but do pretty well once theyre going. Parents can help by sitting down with their child at the beginning of homework time to create an action plan. Have your child make a list of each assignment, the due date, the tasks necessary to complete the work, and the materials he or she needs to get the job done. Then, decide which assignment should be completed first, and sit with him or her for a minute or two while he or she gets started. Try a homework club. Many schools and public libraries have started Homework Clubs after school to help kids get homework done. Homework clubs provide great spaces for kids to stay focused (no bedroom toys or everyday family life to distract them) and may provide more supportive adults (teachers, aides, librarians) and homework tools (supervised computer access, protractors for geometry assignments, etc.), and less distracting environments than typical afterschool programs. The best part about these programs is that they occur right after school, before your child becomes fatigued at the end of the day. They also minimize parent-child conflicts, since other adults are providing the supervision. Work with a tutoring center. If your child is struggling with homework completion, and a homework club and he or she needs more individualized help than a typical homework club or afterschool program can provide, then private tutoring or learning centers can help. They offer more flexible hours and small group or one-on-one support that can benefit kids with ADHD. They are also staffed with educational professionals who are focused on helping kids not only complete their assignments, but also truly understand and master the concepts. If youre searching your area for a center, search for one that has extensive experience working with kids who have ADHD. Fuel your childs performance. Kids need the right amount of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity to complete their work effectively this is true for all kids, but it is especially true for kids with ADHD. When any of these factors is out of balance, your childs homework will suffer. So, take a holistic approach to your childs homework time, and help him or her get the sleep, nutrition, and physical activity that he or she needs. Homework is challenging for all kids, and it is especially challenging for kids and teens with ADHD. By taking a solution-focus approach to helping your child get his or her assignments completed, you can alleviate stress for your child and your family. In my next post, Ill talk more about creating effective Action Plans by applying a Getting Things Done approach to homework! ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

American School of Yaounde

American School of Yaounde American School of Yaounde The American School of Yaoundé (ASOY) is an independent English medium, non-profit, educational institution offering the PYP, MYP and DP International Baccalaureate programs from PK-3 through grade 12. Admission to ASOY is open on a non-discriminatory basis to all students, regardless of race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, ethnic background, or philosophy. The Guiding Statements have been updated and are in line with the values of ASOY. Our Vision states that: We empower students to excel, to embrace their individual passions, and become engaged, fulfilled global citizens who will positively impact society. Our Mission of Engage-Empower-Excel is a powerful statement of our commitment to students. Organization: The school is accredited by both the Council of International Schools (CIS) in Europe and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). ASOY is an active member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) and the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). The school is governed by a 7-member school board elected by the Parent Association. ASOY is an IB World Continuum School authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP). Starting in 2019-20 school year, ASOY has started a Prek-3 French/English Bi-lingual program. Curriculum: The educational program at ASOY consists of an enriched curriculum, correlated with the U.S. Common Core, AERO, Next Generation Science Standards and the IB program philosophy. It is reflective of both the international character of the community and the environment of Cameroon. Instruction is in English and French is taught at all grade levels. Additional languages may be offered based on student interest and the availability of a qualified teacher. English Language Learners Program (ELL) support is available for students in grades 1 through 12 and a learning support program is offered for students with mild learning and/or other difficulties. Faculty: There are 40 full-time teachersand 3 interns including 15 U.S. citizens, 13 host-country nationals, and 15 third-country nationals. All full time staff members are fully certified and registered with their respective countrys educational department, with the majority trained and certified in the U.S. The school employs a full-time librarian and nurse. Facilities: The campus is located on a 3.5-acre site near the center of Yaoundé and consists of 25 classrooms, 1 computer lab, 2 science labs, a 16,000-volume multimedia library, a learning support center, an ELL support center, a college counselor, the Parrots Canteen, a multi-purpose room, and a courtyard for events and RR. Sports facilities include 2 tennis courts, one multi use outdoor court, a covered basketball court, a swimming pool, a kiddie pool, a newly installed artificial turf soccer field, and 2 playgrounds for younger students. The school consists of 4 sections: the early childhood (PK3-kindergarten), elementary school (grades 1-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12).

New Teaching Jobs in Kazakhstan

New Teaching Jobs in Kazakhstan Teachers looking for a new adventure can find a unique opportunity teaching in Kazakhstan. With exciting new teaching jobs across the country, Kazakhstan offers experienced teachers the chance to live in a beautiful country that few have fully explored.Living in KazakhstanNot many outsiders have a clear picture of Kazakhstan. Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the country has been influenced by a number of different cultures. From snowy mountain ranges to cosmopolitan urban areas, Kazakhstan offers both stunning natural landscapes and chic cities with every modern convenience.Residents of Kazakhstan are renowned for their warm hospitality. Enjoy a cup of tea, try local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Kazakh culture, whether in a small town or large city.Nazarbayev Intellectual SchoolsNazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) are an initiative of the Kazakh government. These elite secondary schools educate Kazakhstan's future intellectual leaders in a trilingual environment o f Kazakh, Russian, and English.NIS accepts talented, motivated students, with the aim of developing them into critical thinkers and independent learners. NIS secondary schools are located throughout the country, with new campuses opening due to rapid expansion throughout 2013 and 2014. As a result, NIS is recruiting experienced teachers for the opportunity to become part of their educational initiative.Teaching Jobs in KazakhstanNIS is currently hiring for the following positions:LibrarianBiology TeacherChemistry TeacherPhysics TeacherEconomics TeacherMathematics TeacherTeaching Job Salary and Benefits$4,000-5,000 USD per monthAccommodation provided (utilities and internet included)2 annual round-trip flights$2,000 relocation allowanceVacation of 56 calendar daysHealth insurance providedKazakh and Russian language courses availableRequirementsAll teachers must have a valid teaching license and at least 3 years of experience teaching the relevant subject.How to ApplyIn order to apply to teach with NIS, please follow the process below:Create a teacher profile through the  Teach Away Application Portal, or log in to your existing profile.Once your profile is complete, remain logged in to the Teach Away Portal, and return to this page.  Do not log out of the Teach Away Portal.Click on a link below to indicate which NIS position you would like to apply for.Apply for a Librarian position  Apply to teach MathematicsApply to teach PhysicsApply to teach BiologyApply to teach ChemistryApply to teach Economics

Tips From an Irvine SAT Tutor The Free SAT Study Guide The Basics

Tips From an Irvine SAT Tutor The Free SAT Study Guide The Basics Tips from an Irvine SAT Tutor: The Free SAT Study Guide: The Basics Tips from an Irvine SAT Tutor: The Free SAT Study Guide: The Basics The College Board recently released a free SAT study guide that will be free to students who cannot afford a tutor or SAT class. The College Board has teamed up with Khan Academy, a website that offers an amalgam of free educational services. With this recent breaking news, students and their parents are wondering how this new free practice guide will help them, hurt them, or just affect them in general. All information is according to reports made by College Board and Khan Academy; parents are advised to confirm information with their educational consultant as it is updated (READ: Eight SAT Essay Tips from an Irvine SAT Private Tutor). 1. Content-based material The recently released free study material is reportedly content-based, meaning that the student would learn about math and English instead of test-prep strategy. This is not a good or bad thing as each student is an individual learner and each one will have different experiences with standardized testing. However, the redesigned SAT is still a standardized test and students are highly encouraged (whether or not they work with a private Orange County SAT tutor) to take several practice tests to get a feel for how they perform as compared to the average student admitted to the universities they are applying to. Students who are on a tight budget can do this by purchasing the official College Board test prep book or by using the free material online. 2. Free Material Free educational materials are always a good thing, whether provided by a tutor for their students or from an online educational partnership. Students who have no money at all to spend on SAT prep generally qualify to take the SAT for free or at a highly reduced rate (students and their parents will need to check with the College Board to see if their income bracket fits into the qualification). Additionally, if a student can get to their local library and use public computers, they could potentially study for and take the SAT entirely free of charge (READ: Last Minute SAT Study Guide). 3.   Mentoring Although free and accurate material is wonderful, it won’t provide the mentoring that many students want or need from a classroom teacher or private tutor. Many high school students are overloaded with stress, multiple advanced-level classes (Honors and AP), are developing emotional maturity, time management skills, and struggling to stay motivated. This is why a real life educator plays such a key role. Students who can afford a private tutor certainly still have the option to work with one while students who cannot afford supplemental educational services are highly encouraged to inquire within their school and community to search for teachers and tutors who volunteer their free time to help students who are in need of extra help. Many educators are also using technology to reach out to students who can’t afford extra help. 4. Wait and See Because the free material available to all students who will be taking the SAT has just been released, the educational community (including students and parents) will have to wait and see if this new material is right for them. The best way to determine if the College Board/Khan Academy material helps them on their college prep journey is to simply give it a try. Teachers and tutors are also excited to learn as much as they can about the redesigned SAT so that they can help their students prepare for the exam and, ultimately, reach for the stars (READ: SAT and AP Exam Survival Guide). In Short Students are encouraged to check in with their private tutor, volunteer tutor, or classroom teacher to get continuously updated information regarding the newly released material from the College Board and Khan Academy. Although the college application process is a long and arduous one, educators of all kinds are here to help their students reach their potential. 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.