How To Choose The Best Vcu Drop In Tutoring Program

How To Choose The Best Vcu Drop In Tutoring ProgramVcu drop in tutoring is where you go in and out of the tutoring sessions. You can schedule a class for a particular day or time and be in and out as needed.Most students prefer to have a student to tutor them each week. It gives them the ability to go in the classroom and meet with the instructor at a later time and can also be done on weekends. It allows more flexibility in the teaching and can give the students some direction in studying.Often your student's academic schedule will not allow it. If that is the case, take the option of Vcu drop in tutoring and be sure to check the program out beforehand. Some are more flexible than others and the information you read can help you make a choice for the most effective time to go in and out. There are many different options but the three common ones are drop in tutoring, free tutoring, and prepaid tutoring.Drop in tutoring is when you go in and out of the tutor. The idea is you come in on the scheduled times and leave during the time you don't want to go. This may be desirable for a longer period of time for you.Free tutoring is similar to drop in tutoring. It works just like a drop in tutoring but you don't have to worry about the program or scheduling. It's common for students to need these benefits. Some can't take the amount of time that a regular teacher can give them.Prepay tutoring is also another option for you to think about. This is the only time you get to go in and out and the time you get is for a set amount of time. This is really flexible for students who aren't able to get a scheduled time but the quality of the education can still be good.With Vcu drop in tutoring you have more time in the classroom, and can bring in different people to tutor you. The best part about it is you don't have to worry about making appointments or using other resources. It's a great way to make your class time more productive.

Six Questions to Ask Teens Choosing a College Major

Six Questions to Ask Teens Choosing a College Major The college decision is one of the most exciting and overwhelming that a teen will ever make. Add to that the selection of a college major and it is no wonder many teens struggle to decide. Eileen Huntingtonof Huntington Learning Center tells parents of high school students that sometime during sophomore year is a good time for teens to start thinking about possible majors. If a teens college search process during the last two or three years of high school is largely focused on where to go but not what to study, he or she is overlooking a big aspect of the college experience, says Huntington. Shesuggests that as parents and teens talk about college possibilities, they also talk about field of study possibilities. If you need a little help starting the conversation, here are six questions to ask: Narrowing down the options questions What do you find interesting? Encourage your teen to reflect on past jobs, school projects, volunteer projects and classes and think about the most and least enjoyable aspects. Avoid the pressure to probe about passionsperhaps your teen is still in discovery mode. Instead, focus on things that capture his or her attention and fuel inquisitiveness. What are you good at? Its wise to talk about school subjects, but remember to explore other skills that your teen would consider strengths, such as working on teams, managing people, critical thinking, analyzing details or solving complex problems. Have you researched any possible majors (and if so, what did you learn)? Have your teen do some preliminary research on the fields of study on his or her mind to understand the major and what classes are usually required in that major. The College Majors 101 website is a useful resource for students wanting to learn more about majors, possible careers, and universities options for majors. The high school guidance counselor is also a good resource. Deeper research questions What types of jobs are out there? Its important to do some initial homework on college majors and the jobs that graduates of those majors often obtain, but once your teen begins focusing on a particular major, its good to also research statistics like employment rates and job growth. Check out information on the Center on Education and the Workforce, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, and O*NET Online websites for starters as well as the labor market organization websites in your state (find a list here). What matters to you? Family? Travel? Helping people? Working with your hands? Encourage your teen to think about his or her core values and personality while exploring majors and careers and picturing life down the road. Of course, its best not to think too far ahead, but a social butterfly who thrives working with others might be unsatisfied working in a laboratory or other independent type job. What type of education is required? As your teen researches careers, its important to consider educational requirements and whether he or she is comfortable committing to them. Does a job of interest require advanced education for employment? Does it require additional certifications? Teens who have their sights set on earning a bachelors degree for now should make sure that they will be employable with that degree after graduation. The more research and thought teens put into choosing college majors, the higher their return on investment, says Huntington. Our advice to parents is to talk early and often about careers and majors and incorporate this type of consideration into the college search process. For more information about how to prepare teens for college-level academics or Huntingtons SAT and ACT prep programs, contact Huntington Learning Center at1-800-CAN-LEARN. About Huntington Huntington 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 succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards.Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2017 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

Our first verified tutor in Manchester!

Our first verified tutor in Manchester! We've had an amazing 2015 here at Tutorfair thanks to our fantastic community of tutors and students!  We asked a few of our favourites to share their adventures with us.  Here,  Frances tells us about becoming Manchester's first verified tutor! Frances G Having finished the Teach First Leadership Development program this summer and starting work for Parent Hub, I wanted to keep involved with the  Teach First  mission that no child's academic success should be limited by their socio-economic background.  Tutorfair provide an excellent opportunity  to work with young people in my local area and also contribute improving educational disadvantage across the UK! A few weeks  ago I attended a TutorFair Fast Track Event in London â€" I saw it was a great way to get more clients and I really wanted to improve my TF profile. I was the first tutor from Manchester to attend, and I’m really glad I did. It really made me feel part of the Tutor Fair community, and it was great to meet the staff in person â€" Annabel and Sam were so lovely and gave me lots of top tips to improve my profile even further. I hadn’t worked with any clients before the Fast Track event, but in the last two weeks I’ve booked two new clients and I’m in the process of booking lessons with 3 more! Working as a tutor is brilliant, and I love how easy it is to use the Tutor Fair website â€" from booking a lesson to getting paid, I feel like the hard work is all done for me! I’m looking forward to taking on more clients in the New Year, and I’ve had really positive feedback for the lesson I’ve already taught. I can definitely recommend attending the Fast Track event, (even making the video wasn’t as cringey as I thought it would be!) and tutoring with Tutor Fair. Want to  book Frances  for  Science  revision?  Or perhaps you want to  come along to one of Fast Track events? There's something for everyone at Tutorfair!

Lexie Language Challenge Week 3

Lexie Language Challenge Week 3 Taking my French sessions over Chinese New Years Hi Everyone! First of all, Happy Chinese New Year!!! At Week 3 of the Language Challenge, I ran into Chinese New Years our biggest national holiday here in China.  Its a 7-day break here in China (everyone at italki is off as well).   I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Years! So heres my current status updates: Language Challenge Completed Sessions:  9 Language Challenge Sessions Remaining:  11 Session Schedule for Week 3:  4 During Chinese New Years, we have loads of fun activities:  everyone is setting off fireworks, making traditional Chinese food, visit friends and familySo this week is really pleasant but busy!  Somehow, I still successfully finished 3 session during this week!  I hope that our other Language Challengers from China were also to make good use of this week as it can get busy! Last night before I went out to attend a party, I took my 3rd lesson of the week 3 at my place, and my friends who saw me taking a lesson on internet were pretty amazed!  They found it a great way to learn a language!  One of my Korean friend wants to learn English, so she immediately asked me to help her finding an English teacher on italki! My advice for her was to look into teachers profile carefully, then to schedule a couple of trial lessons with different teachers. Because finding the right teacher for yourself is very important for your language learning! Personally I have tried 4 different teachers on italki, and in the end I found the right one for me, and since then I started seeing some amazing improvement in my French learning.  Its also SO nice that I can do all of this in the comfort of my own home.  Whats pretty cool for me is that with our newest feature Instant Tutoring you can start a lesson whenever you want without scheduling, so it is more convenient for you to try some other teachers! I have finished 9 sessions in the past 3 weeks, and 22 days to go! I will start to take 4 lessons per week from next week! I feel my french really progressed a lot so taking lessons is not a burden for me anymore because I really enjoy the feeling of progressing! Good luck with the Challenge at the halfway point!  Together we can do it! Lexie Language Challenge Week 3 Taking my French sessions over Chinese New Years Hi Everyone! First of all, Happy Chinese New Year!!! At Week 3 of the Language Challenge, I ran into Chinese New Years our biggest national holiday here in China.  Its a 7-day break here in China (everyone at italki is off as well).   I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Years! So heres my current status updates: Language Challenge Completed Sessions:  9 Language Challenge Sessions Remaining:  11 Session Schedule for Week 3:  4 During Chinese New Years, we have loads of fun activities:  everyone is setting off fireworks, making traditional Chinese food, visit friends and familySo this week is really pleasant but busy!  Somehow, I still successfully finished 3 session during this week!  I hope that our other Language Challengers from China were also to make good use of this week as it can get busy! Last night before I went out to attend a party, I took my 3rd lesson of the week 3 at my place, and my friends who saw me taking a lesson on internet were pretty amazed!  They found it a great way to learn a language!  One of my Korean friend wants to learn English, so she immediately asked me to help her finding an English teacher on italki! My advice for her was to look into teachers profile carefully, then to schedule a couple of trial lessons with different teachers. Because finding the right teacher for yourself is very important for your language learning! Personally I have tried 4 different teachers on italki, and in the end I found the right one for me, and since then I started seeing some amazing improvement in my French learning.  Its also SO nice that I can do all of this in the comfort of my own home.  Whats pretty cool for me is that with our newest feature Instant Tutoring you can start a lesson whenever you want without scheduling, so it is more convenient for you to try some other teachers! I have finished 9 sessions in the past 3 weeks, and 22 days to go! I will start to take 4 lessons per week from next week! I feel my french really progressed a lot so taking lessons is not a burden for me anymore because I really enjoy the feeling of progressing! Good luck with the Challenge at the halfway point!  Together we can do it!

Orange County College Tutor Modern College Experience

Orange County College Tutor Modern College Experience Tips from an Orange County college tutor: The modern college experience: One size doesnt fit all Tips from an Orange County college tutor: The modern college experience: One size doesnt fit all College freshmen are now returning to their second semester of a brand new experience. Although each student will have a different situation and be studying different subjects, one commonality remains in that most students’ expectations were shattered. Students are often told stories by family members, older friends, and educators. However, its important to remember that was their experience, and this is your experience. If you feel like your transition to university life is not quite what you expected, or maybe not even what you wanted, its important to remember that in today’s educational world, one size simply doesnt fit all and thats absolutely okay ask your private Orange County college tutor about their college experience. 1. The living situation The living situation may not be as ideal as one would have thought, although most college students will have heard at least one horror story about the dorms and roommates. If this situation isnt working out, there are several alternatives for modern students. Students can transfer out of the dorm (and probably save a lot of money doing so) and into student housing with a preferred roommate. In some cases, students can transfer to a different on-campus housing situation. Whats important is that freshmen have the opportunity to learn and enjoy their college experience, not that they can fit into a preconceived notion of college life (READ: 5 Things to do Before You Go Away to College). 2. Academics Oddly enough, freshman academics are probably the hardest of all four years. Its important to remember that upperclassmen courses are taken by students who are specializing in that major. Advanced engineering is probably not incredibly hard for an aspiring engineer, and ancient Egyptian art history is probably easy enough for an art major. However, every single person has to take freshman English and math whether theyre good at it or not. It may be a relief to know that academics will usually get better after freshman year once students have had an opportunity to learn how to study like a college student, not a high school student. As long as freshmen can avoid academic probation, theyre on a good path. 3. Campus life Campus life is one of the biggest variables among students. Someone at a giant urban university will have a very different campus experience than somebody on a small suburban campus. Regardless, its important for freshmen to experiment with different social aspects of campus life and see what works best for them as an individual. In addition to basic social clubs, there are also honor societies, clubs for people of a particular background, clubs focused on gender, volunteer and work experience, and individual research projects. Students are encouraged to visit as many clubs as they want just to try it out. At some point one or two will just feel right (READ: Going Back to College: A Mature Students Checklist). 4. Social life In addition to broadening the campus experience, its important for students to have a healthy social life. Of course, this doesnt mean partying all day every day, but it does mean making new friends and finding your place. There is a preconceived notion that students will simply show up on campus and make a dozen friends the first week since everybody is new. In reality, many students get dropped off the first week and dont know one single soul. Over time, this can leave freshman feeling rather lonely and disconnected. Unfortunately, simply waiting for friends to make the effort may result in a lonely semester. Students who put themselves out there and form their own study groups, arrange their own weekend plans, and encourage their peers to get together will often be more socially successful. 5. Independence The perceived glory of independence may be one of the biggest disappointments for college freshmen. Yes, students will be able to make their own schedule, go where they want when they want, and have little to no supervision. However, each decision comes with its own consequence. Students who stay up too late will still be tired in the morning. Students who skipped class will have a lower grade. And students who spend too much money will have massive debt to pay off. Independence is a great thing and should be enjoyed but its important to test those waters slowly and be able to take responsibility for one’s choices. In Short At the end of the day its important for students to remember that they dont have to fit into a specific mold, rather they can mold their college experience to fit them. In order to do this they will have to be diligent, responsible, and use those critical thinking skills to brainstorm for new and exciting experiences. Make the most out of your college experience with the help of one of TutorNerds experienced Orange County college tutors. Call us today for more information. 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.

Alumni series Mallorys path to becoming an international teacher

Alumni series Mallory’s path to becoming an international teacher Meet Mallory Williams. Mallory grew up in Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world. Naturally, she’s a live music enthusiast. She loves seeking out great bands playing nearby or rare vinyl about almost as much as searching for the latest flight deals to the next destination on her extensive bucket list. So what initially sparked Mallory’s passion for education? Shortly after graduating with her BA, she left the US to teach English in South Korea. She taught for elementary kids for a year, traveled through Southeast Asia and returned to the US to seek out an alternative certification program. She’s been teaching in an elementary school in Detroit ever since and indulging her deep love for travel during school breaks. From trekking around Angkor Wat to snowmobiling a glacier in Iceland, Mallory wants to learn as much as possible about the world through lived experiences. She’s always searching for that next great experience, even if it’s something as simple as finding a new restaurant, gallery, book or band. Her long-term goal? To combine her two passions - teaching and traveling - in order to see and change the world. And she’s already taken that first key step towards that goal. Back in December 2017, Mallory landed her dream teaching job at an international school in the Cayman Islands at the Teach Away job fair in Atlanta. So without further ado, let’s hear it from Mallory herself! Here in Detroit, there’s a phrase that you often hear as an educator. It’s repeated frequently as if a slogan or some sort of mantra. When days are tough, and many are, you tell yourself that one thing is true, “if you can teach here, you can teach anywhere.” We tell one another that if we can teach in the toughest of places, we’ll find teaching anywhere else a breeze. It’s now my fourth year teaching in Detroit, and I’ve been questioning if I am truly prepared to teach anywhere else. Don’t get me wrong, I love my school and I am so fortunate to work for a non-profit charter school that believes in promotingprofessional development and recognizing hard work. Learning to become a good educator in a high-needs school in an urban setting has afforded me a unique skill set. However, do these skills apply to a private school in the suburbs, let alone a top-ranked international school overseas? But I guess I’m jumping ahead a bit. Before my time teaching in Detroit, my only teaching experience was a year-long stint teaching English to elementary school kids in South Korea. What I loved most about living and teaching abroad was that almost every routine situation became a learning experience. For example, how exactly do I call in sick to work my first week when I’m violently throwing up, have no phone and can’t speak the language? (Yes, that really happened.) Despite the food poisoning debacle that was my first week on the job, it was exhilarating to feel like a well-respected professional for the first time. I soaked up every moment of my year abroad. I traveled around Southeast Asia, tried ALL of the food, learned to read and write Hangeul and made lifelong friends with many of the locals. Most importantly, I realized that I loved teaching and was passionate about making it a long-term career. From these two formative teaching experiences (South Korea and Detroit) I’ve learned two things: Nothing is better for my soul than travel Growing as a teacher is all about challenging yourself Once my ESL teaching contract in South Korea was up, I made the incredibly difficult decision to come back to America to train as a certified teacher. I knew that getting my teaching license and some teaching experience was the best path to landing a great job teaching in any country my heart desired. I landed back home in Austin, TX and looked for the perfect alternative teacher certification program that fit my needs. I also registered for Teach Away to keep an eye on to possible teaching jobs abroad and noticed an ad for The New Teacher Project (TNTP), an alternative certification program working with public school systems in a number of different cities - one of which especially caught my eye. My art school brother was always telling me how cool Detroit is. I thought to myself, why not go to Detroit, get your teacher training done, benefit from the low cost of living and make a difference in young kids’ lives? So I did! Fast forward to four years later. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. I’ve had a long-term substitute gig teaching Yemeni refugees, spent two years as a fourth grade teacher and another year as a math interventionist in one of the lowest-scoring schools in the country. I have this poster in my classroom that reads, “if you rest, you rust”. It has a colorful picture of a resting bike rusting on a fence. It embodies my attitude towards my career, or maybe just life in general. I feel this constant itch to keep on moving. Learn more, experience more, breathe more life and make a bigger impact. I think the best way for me to settle these feelings is to keep moving. For a while, that meant changing job roles but now I know that to keep growing I need to look further afield. I began to search for a position which might fulfill both my adventurous spirit and my desire to become a better educator. As I researched teaching destinations, I applied to a number of positions through Teach Away and even interviewed for a couple. The more I looked, the narrower my search became. The perfect job in the perfect location wasn’t easy to find and I didn’t want to leave a school that I am extremely passionate about for something that I wasn’t totally sold on. In September 2017, an email landed in my inbox, letting me know about an upcoming Teach Away job fair in Atlanta. Seeing all the different locations and schools looking to hire teachers fueled my sense of excitement. I applied immediately, completed the screening process, booked a flight and hotel, requested a couple of personal days, and I was off! In preparation for the fair, I pored over the list of schools attending and made my own personal wishlist of dream schools. Despite myself, I also found myself becoming anxious about the competition. For a brief moment, I wanted to completely bail on the whole fair and I had to remind myself over and over again why I was going and how this was going to change my life for the better. It was time to move onward and upward, and the Teach Away job fair was going to get me where I wanted to be! Swirling around in my head throughout the fair were thoughts like: maybe I don’t have enough experience or the right experience. Maybe “speed-dating” style interviews just aren’t for me - they sounded pretty nerve-wracking. What if an employer scoffs at my resume? What if I say something stupid? Well, the truth is, someone kind of did scoff at my “lack” of experience and I most certainly said a few stupid things. But I came out of it with a newfound sense of confidence in amid the competitive world of international education. In the end, I received multiple offers and my decision came down to two incredible schools. However, there was one school that I knew, if they offered me a contract, I’d sign right away. So when that moment came, I was beyond thrilled and jumped to sign on the dotted line. Will my unique skill set have prepared me for a top-ranked international school after all? I guess we’ll find out!

Teachers 1% Pay Cap - Tutor Hunt Blog

Teachers 1% Pay Cap Teachers to face another 1% pay cap Teachers to face another 1% pay capSchoolsIt has just been announced that teachers will have their pay capped to a 1% rise this year. Given that (as of April 2017) inflation stands at 2.6%, this of course amounts to a pay cut. Austerity certainly shows no signs of abating. This continues the seven year pay cap teachers, along with other public sector workers, have been forced to endure. Teresa May has been openly accused of insulting teachers with this announcement, which is a real-term pay cut for more than 500,000 teachers across England and Wales.The pay cap has been in place since 2010, when austerity measures were introduced. Initially the figure stood at 0%, but while the figure remains below that of inflation any increases will be unlikely to elicit widespread appreciation. The National Union of Teachers have criticised the announcement, saying that the attritional effect of austerity measures have led to teachers enduring a 13% pay cut over recent years. Kevin Courtney, the union`s leader said that the last 7 years have meant `austerity for some.` Teaching has never been classified as a lucrative profession - not in this country at least. It would be trite and jejune to say that in a better world this profession would provide more recompense for those who practice it. Perhaps, as a nation, we have never given the career of teaching the respect it deserves though. At the turn of the 20th century the great Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw wrote the famous lines `He who can, does; he who cannot, teaches.` A hugely successful advertising campaign at the turn of the millennium (a century after the condescending original was penned) used an altered, ablated form: `those who can, teach.` Other countries provide far more recompense for the noble profession of teaching. Data released by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) last year shows that the starting salary in Luxembourg for a high school teacher with no experience is ; $73,000. This astonishing figure can rise quickly too, peaking at $131,000 for veteran teachers. Ten Best countries for teachers` Salaries Annual salary in thousands of USD Ten Worst countries for teachers` Salaries Annual salary in thousands of USD As the OECD data reveals, not only is there huge variance in the salaries of teachers across the world, there is also great disparity in their potential for increase over time. In Germany for example, the starting salary for a teacher is not much less than what they can expect at their end of their career - $46,000 is the initial figure, rising up to $60,000. In south Korea the contrast of pay between new teachers, and veterans, is far more pronounced. $22,000 is the entry level salary, which rises to $34,000 after ten years. After this the increases are regular, and peak at $62,000. In Luxembourg though, teachers can enjoy a wage right from the outset that exceeds the highest fee paid to teachers in other countries, whatever the stage of their career! Perhaps this fact should not be promulgated - already doctors and surgeons are defecting from this country, seeking careers in more salubrious climates. If our teachers learn about the glittering career prospects that are just a few hundred miles and a minor language barrier away, we may have some empty classrooms next September. 2 years ago0Add a Comment