How to Make a Tutoring Personal Statement

How to Make a Tutoring Personal StatementIf you want to teach a child, tutoring can be the solution to your problem. However, first of all, you must have the courage to believe in yourself. Once you have acquired this kind of self-confidence, you will surely find that you will excel in tutoring.Teaching is not just about learning and teaching skills. It is also about teaching the best way to deal with other people as well as what is the best way to give someone comfort. What is important in a school is to instill in the students an attitude that will help them maintain their confidence in facing any situations. One good thing about being in a school is that there are so many other kids that are in the same situation that you are and you have the capability to help each and every one of them.While teaching, you will also have to get parental assistance. Before doing anything, you need to make sure that your student's parents understand why you are becoming a tutor and also whether the y have any problem with their child's education.There are some other things that are required before you can take up the option of becoming a tutor. Some of the things that you should consider are, how old you are; whether you are going to earn money from the job; do you have any prior experience in tutoring; whether you are willing to put in work to earn money. Even though you do not have experience in this field, you can still do the job if you have the dedication and a positive attitude.Another important thing is that you must have a positive attitude and you must be a perfect person to work in this job. Other than that, you must have some degree of dedication towards what you are doing. If you are going to be a tutor, it is a good idea to study and get some degree in this field. This will give you more confidence to be a tutor.If you are going to be a tutor, you must make sure that you have an outlook towards life and you must not only aim at making money from it but also find s ome person to spend time with every day. If you are not happy, then why should anyone else be satisfied?Remember that making a tutoring personal statement is not the only thing you have to do. You need to also talk to the parents and to other teachers to ask for feedback. After giving out the feedback, you can decide if you are going to continue the job or not.

Spelling Struggles and ADHD

Spelling Struggles and ADHD Many kids with ADHD struggle with spelling problems. They have difficulty learning to spell new words, may take longer to think through how to spell a word and write it down on the page, and make mistakes spelling simple words that they had previously memorized. In fact, studies have shown that kids with ADHD are even likely to make spelling mistakes when they copy words verbatim. Unfortunately, kids with ADHD who struggle with spelling are often perceived as not caring about the quality of their work, or being too lazy to double check for errors. In reality, one of the primary executive functioning components involved in spelling working memory - is impaired in many kids with ADHD. As a result, kids with ADHD will make more spelling mistakes than kids without ADHD even when they are trying to do their best work. In addition, having ADHD makes it harder to identify spelling mistakes during proofreading, so traditional strategies for double checking work may not be very effective. While spelling struggles may be a lifelong challenge for many kids with ADHD, there are strategies that can help. Commit words to memory using creative strategies. Making spelling an automatic process whenever possible wont eliminate spelling problems, but it will help cut down on errors. Basic, repetitive memorization strategies are often not very effective for kids with ADHD. Instead, try incorporating tactile activities. Allow your child to use magnetic letters to spell words or write words with his or her fingers in a tray of sand or on a cutting board covered in baking flour. If you have more time, allow your child to use clay to form letter shapes and spell out words. Encourage your child to read. In general, the more kids read the better they will become at spelling. If your child is a reluctant reader, supplement required reading assignments with fun reading activities. These can be things like reading comic books, having someone read aloud while he or she follows along, or visiting websites with articles on his or her favorite topics. Allow your child to type words instead of handwriting them. Spelling is a complex process, and some kids with ADHD have difficulty with the physical process of handwriting letters to form word lists and at least some of his or her assignments. Consider talking to your childs teacher about getting an accommodation that will allow your child to turn in homework assignments that were completed on a computer. Use Text to Speech readers and spell checkers as proofreading tools. Basic proofreading is a challenge for kids with ADHD, but technology can help. Spell checkers will catch many spelling errors, and Text to Speech readers will identify even more spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. Text to Speech programs will read aloud the words that your child has typed onto the page. Your child will be able to hear when a word sounds incorrect, or is used is the wrong context. There are many free Text to Speech readers, like NaturalReader, available online. Consider testing for learning problems. If your childs spelling challenges are severe and/or are accompanied by reading delays and other writing problems, then consider requesting a learning evaluation from your childs school, an educational therapist, or a psychologist. Its possible that a reading or writing disorder is driving the problem, and targeted interventions can help. Spelling struggles can be frustrating for kids with ADHD, but with patience, practice, and a little help from technology, your childs spelling can improve over time. 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.

Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss Birthday With These Fun Activities

Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”- Dr. Seuss Every year at the beginning of March, children across the country kick-off National Reading Month by celebrating the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss and the many characters that have been immortalized in his children’s books across the globe. “Read Across America Day” is an annual reading program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2nd. From a child’s first time hearing a story on their parent’s lap to an adult’s escape into the pages of an intriguing novel, reading plays a major role in our lives. Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child!”- Dr. Seuss Check out these fun and simple ways to celebrate “Read Across America Day:” 1. Throw A Reading Party.  Share a love for reading by inviting friends over for a Dr. Seuss themed reading party. Ask the attendees to dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character. And then get comfy with Dr. Seuss books, enjoy some Dr. Seuss themed snacks and talk about the timeless classics. 2. Cook up Some Reading Fun.  Have fun in the kitchen with your kids and serve up some green eggs and ham or make a tasty Cat in the Hat snack by providing kids with wooden skewers and red and white foods. Have the kids alternate the red and white foods as they put them on the skewer and let them enjoy the snack as you read aloud. 3. Oh, the Places You’ll Go.  In spirit of one of Dr. Seuss’ most popular books, map out all of the places you and your children have read or are reading about on a U.S. or world map. Inspire reading 365 days a year and keep the project going. Every time your child reads about a new location, he can mark it on the map. Check out several Dr. Seuss books on the Kumon Recommended Reading List. You might also be interested in: Celebrate “Read Across America Day” with these Fun Activities 5 Tips to Celebrate National Family Literacy Month 5 Books to Read for Black History Month How One Girl’s Love for Reading Led Her to Become the Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”- Dr. Seuss Every year at the beginning of March, children across the country kick-off National Reading Month by celebrating the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss and the many characters that have been immortalized in his children’s books across the globe. “Read Across America Day” is an annual reading program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2nd. From a child’s first time hearing a story on their parent’s lap to an adult’s escape into the pages of an intriguing novel, reading plays a major role in our lives. Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child!”- Dr. Seuss Check out these fun and simple ways to celebrate “Read Across America Day:” 1. Throw A Reading Party.  Share a love for reading by inviting friends over for a Dr. Seuss themed reading party. Ask the attendees to dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character. And then get comfy with Dr. Seuss books, enjoy some Dr. Seuss themed snacks and talk about the timeless classics. 2. Cook up Some Reading Fun.  Have fun in the kitchen with your kids and serve up some green eggs and ham or make a tasty Cat in the Hat snack by providing kids with wooden skewers and red and white foods. Have the kids alternate the red and white foods as they put them on the skewer and let them enjoy the snack as you read aloud. 3. Oh, the Places You’ll Go.  In spirit of one of Dr. Seuss’ most popular books, map out all of the places you and your children have read or are reading about on a U.S. or world map. Inspire reading 365 days a year and keep the project going. Every time your child reads about a new location, he can mark it on the map. Check out several Dr. Seuss books on the Kumon Recommended Reading List. You might also be interested in: Celebrate “Read Across America Day” with these Fun Activities 5 Tips to Celebrate National Family Literacy Month 5 Books to Read for Black History Month How One Girl’s Love for Reading Led Her to Become the Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner

What to Drink When It Gets Chilly

What to Drink When It Gets Chilly Photo from Flickr.com by Piutus Pumpkin spice lattes are fall beverages that made this years debut on September 4th. This beverage is topped with whipped cream and includes pumpkin syrup, espresso, and steamed milk. The ever-popular pumpkin spice Frappuccino ®  is also currently available. The salted caramel hot chocolate is another fall drink that can be found at the beginning of September. This drink combines steamed milk with vanilla, mocha, and toffee nut syrup. It is topped with caramel sauce and a mixture of sugar and sea salt. For those who prefer a caffeinated salted caramel beverage, it is also available as a Frappuccino ® and a mocha, which includes espresso. In November, still more delicious beverages will be debuted in Starbucks locations across the country. The gingerbread latte is similar to the pumpkin spice one, except for the important substitution of gingerbread-flavored syrup. For those who find themselves craving a cold drink in the dead of winter, the gingerbread Frappuccino ® is yet another option. The caramel brulée latte is still relatively new to the holiday drink lineup. This drink involves espresso and steamed milk flavored with caramel brulée sauce, with whipped cream and crunchy caramel topping. This drink is also available in Frappuccino ® form. Eggnog lattes are a holiday classic. Real eggnog is combined with espresso and nutmeg for a fantastic drink with a taste that is truly reminiscent of the holidays. The peppermint mocha is a perennial favorite of many. A twist on the standard plain mocha with its splash of peppermint syrup, it is also available as a hot chocolate drink, minus the espresso. Peppermint mocha Frappuccinos ®  are also available. (If youre worried about calorie counting  or other nutritional facts, Starbucks has an online listing for each of these drinks!) The end of summer might be less than desirable for some, but with the help of these delicious drinks, the transition to icy weather can be made a bit sweeter!

England`s Schools facing a severe Teacher shortage - Tutor Hunt Blog

England`s Schools facing a severe Teacher shortage England`s Schools facing a severe Teacher shortage England`s Schools facing a severe Teacher shortageSchoolsFor many years now there has been a teacher shortage in the UK. Back in 2016 the National Audit Office (NAO) confirmed in an extensive report that many schools were severely understaffed, and there were an exorbitant number of temporary filled positions - a figure that had apparently doubled between 2011 and 2014. The Education Policy Institute, an independent, evidence-based research body which aims to promote high quality education outcomes for young people, has recently published a report that says many British schools are severely understaffed. There is a `severe shortage` of teachers, which has inevitably led to larger classes, with many subjects being taught by staff lacking the relevant degree. These last two points are extremely concerning - It is of course harder to maintain discipline in a larger class, and there is less chance of pupils receiving even a little one to one help from the teacher. I wasn`t aware that teachers were even permitted to teach a subject that they didn`t possess a degree in - having retired from teaching a little over a decade ago, I recall my colleagues were all suitably qualified to teach their classes; it would be dismaying to think standards have slipped so precipitously in such a short span of time. In a recent statement Education Secretary Damian Hinds announced that staff recruitment is a top priority, and said that targeted pay increases could assist with the problem. Back in July a fast track teacher training course was given the green light. Aiming to recruit teachers in computing, mathematics, chemistry, home economics, and physics, the course consist of the whole of the two-year postgraduate diploma of education (PGDE) and teacher induction, and can be completed in just 18 months. Education Secretary John Swinney was extremely enthusiastic about the new fast track courses: `This innovative programme will aim to broaden the range of people entering the profession in shortage subject areas and provide a challenging and rewarding opportunity to train in rural schools within areas of high deprivation.` The courses contain less holiday time, so those determined to undertake them will certainly have to knuckle down - but the chance to become a fully qualified teacher in less than two years will certain be attractive to many. The shortage of teachers in the STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - has been a concern for some time. The economy is obviously becoming more technology orientated, and if the UK is to remain competitive, we must ensure that we produce a workforce capable of meeting the needs of the modern market. The 2016 NAO report contained some extremely concerning statistics, detailing how the majority of the government`s recruitment targets were missed, and that little more than half the design and Technology teacher places were filled. In the same year the department for education was heavily criticised for failing to hit recruitment targets - continuing a somewhat dismal pattern, as they had also failed to meet them for the previous three years. When met with criticism about the teacher shortage the government seems to reflexively roll out the same response - that there are more teachers in the profession than ever before. On the face of it this seems a satisfactory rebuttal, and it is indeed factually correct. From 2016 to 2017 the number of teachers in the profession rose by 1.3 per cent, from 506,000 to 512,000. A very slight rise, but an increase certainly. The pertinent issue however is that we have more pupils than ever before in the education system, with the number growing every year. It is estimated that, because of the rise in birth rate, as we enter the 2020`s the school population is very likely to increase by between 800,000 and 900,000 - a truly staggering figure, almost a million extra pupils in the education system by the end of the decade. Is the government taking proper steps to deal with the problem? A judicious way to bring more people into teaching, in my opinion, is to make the profession itself more attractive. There are a multitude of potential teachers out there, working in industry - in the scientific, corporate, and business sectors - who have both academic, and workplace knowledge. If the profession of teaching could be made more attractive to them, then the shortage could be attenuated. 18 months ago0Add a Comment

New version of italki.com!

New version of italki.com! Today a new version of italki went live!   There have been many changes to the layout, design, navigation, and features of italki.   A couple of changes wed like to highlight are to Answers and the Language Index. Answers When you ask a question, you will be able to add additional information to clarify your question; however, you can not edit your original question.   While the question is still open (ie within 14days of initially being asked, with no best answer having been chosen), respondents can edit their answer.   This may help respondents more accurately answer the question after it has been clarified by the asker. Members can also now vote as to whether questions as related to language learning or not related.   Three votes indicating its related to language learning will move it into a category of Educational questions.   Members can then decide if they only want to see educational questions related to language learning.   We hope this will help those who are focused on language studies more easily access relevant questions, while giving others a chance to ask cultural and similar questions on the side. There is now a quick Ask a question box on the right side of every Answers page, so you can ask questions more quickly and easily. Language Index The language index page for each language is now a one-stop shop for everything related to that language.   Weve aggregated all the different pages and put them in each languages index page.   That includes self-study resources like: podcasts, videos, documents, websites, and Knowledge, as well as interactive resources like: language partners, teachers, groups and answers.   You can still post on the blackboard of that language, too. The new Podcasts and Videos tabs makes it much easier and quicker to find and share multimedia resources for learning that language. Start browsing around the most recent version of italki to get an idea of the new features and layout, then tell us what you think.   We encourage you to send your feedback on these or any other features youd like to see to feedback@italki.com or leave a message on our Contact Us page. Were always looking for new ideas to make italki better. New version of italki.com! Today a new version of italki went live!   There have been many changes to the layout, design, navigation, and features of italki.   A couple of changes wed like to highlight are to Answers and the Language Index. Answers When you ask a question, you will be able to add additional information to clarify your question; however, you can not edit your original question.   While the question is still open (ie within 14days of initially being asked, with no best answer having been chosen), respondents can edit their answer.   This may help respondents more accurately answer the question after it has been clarified by the asker. Members can also now vote as to whether questions as related to language learning or not related.   Three votes indicating its related to language learning will move it into a category of Educational questions.   Members can then decide if they only want to see educational questions related to language learning.   We hope this will help those who are focused on language studies more easily access relevant questions, while giving others a chance to ask cultural and similar questions on the side. There is now a quick Ask a question box on the right side of every Answers page, so you can ask questions more quickly and easily. Language Index The language index page for each language is now a one-stop shop for everything related to that language.   Weve aggregated all the different pages and put them in each languages index page.   That includes self-study resources like: podcasts, videos, documents, websites, and Knowledge, as well as interactive resources like: language partners, teachers, groups and answers.   You can still post on the blackboard of that language, too. The new Podcasts and Videos tabs makes it much easier and quicker to find and share multimedia resources for learning that language. Start browsing around the most recent version of italki to get an idea of the new features and layout, then tell us what you think.   We encourage you to send your feedback on these or any other features youd like to see to feedback@italki.com or leave a message on our Contact Us page. Were always looking for new ideas to make italki better.

What Are the Options for Taking an Advanced Level Exam in Al Chemistry?

What Are the Options for Taking an Advanced Level Exam in Al Chemistry?If you are one of the many people who are interested in taking an advanced level exam in Al Chemistry, you have many options to consider. You can consider taking it at a college or university, but many of them will require you to take it at a college or university that has a Chemistry department. If you decide to take this course online, make sure you have a way to do it.Many schools provide coursework for their students in chemistry. Others offer independent study programs. Many accredited colleges and universities, even those that do not have a Chemistry department, offer advanced coursework in chemistry.If you plan on taking courses online, make sure you do your research before deciding on any school. Many of these courses are approved by the National Science Foundation. You should also be prepared to pay for your coursework in advance, as most online courses charge a minimal amount per credit hour.It is often very beneficial to take more than one course in order to learn from more than one viewpoint. If you choose to take two courses, you should take two courses from two different institutions.For example, if you are taking both a survey course and a core courses in Chemistry, you can compare the number of hours each course will require you to complete. The good news is that all the courses in Al Chemistry will count toward the core. The bad news is that some courses will count toward the core, while others will not.Some online chemistry courses offer free trial periods where you can choose which courses you want to take. This means that you can actually skip a few courses to see if they fit into your schedule better.Online courses usually require registration at the time of registration. It may take a few weeks for you to get enrolled. Once youare enrolled, you can take your coursework whenever you feel like it.