Finding The Right Family Tutor For Your Child

Finding The Right Family Tutor For Your ChildScholastic family tutoring is a big part of any child's education, whether that be at home or in school. Parents who have children who are struggling to learn will know just how important it is for their child to have the necessary tools to succeed. Here are a few important things to think about when choosing your professional tutor.One important aspect of this topic is that you should feel comfortable with your parents. Many of the most successful tutors have parents who were themselves tutors. This gives them great credibility with their clients and allows them to help their client through a learning curve, they would never have had to deal with on their own. Of course, you may find that your own parents were successful in their tutoring career as well, so think carefully about this.The main role of a tutor is to help a student to achieve their goal. In other words, what is the one area of your child's education you need to improve? If t hey are not achieving as well as they should in this one area, your tutor will be able to address that issue in a more helpful way than you could.Another thing to consider is how much time you want your tutor to spend with your child. This is also known as a half-hour class, which is generally much less than what the tutors actually do. Make sure you feel comfortable with this to ensure you get value for your money.If you have extra money, this may be an option for you, but if you don't, look at some of the additional benefits that you get from tutoring that you won't get by using a traditional classroom teacher. For example, there is no uniform for tutors, so there is a much more personalized service for your child.Another important thing to consider is the schedule. Don't let your child's tutor choose their schedule - make sure you are able to fit it in. You may be able to get a few extra hours per week, but if it isn't allowed, it's not going to help the progress of your child.Ma ke sure you talk to your school before you commit to anything. There are so many different types of teachers available that they can use, so don't just go with the first one you hear about. Also, always check with your parents' background to ensure they have the skills and experience to successfully teach your child.

Heart Tutorings 4th Annual Tutor Thank You Party - Heart Math Tutoring

Heart Tutorings 4th Annual Tutor Thank You Party - Heart Math Tutoring Heart Tutorings 4th Annual Tutor Thank You Party Heart Tutorings 4th Annual Tutor Thank You Party May 23, 2018 Thank you to all of our tutors who joined us for the 4th Annual Tutor Thank You Party at Queen Park Social last night! We are so grateful to all of our volunteers for choosing to spend your time with Heart Math Tutoring students. It has made such a difference in their experiences of school this year! We measured some of that difference in our students’ final assessments: 98% of this year’s 893 students met program growth goals in math, growing in 2 or more concept areas. Those goals were set with guidance from math specialists at CMS and UNCC. On average, students more than doubled the goal â€" growing in 4.9 concept areas. Thank you to all of our tutors for your part in that achievement! We started off the night with a tutor-inspired BINGO ice breaker and followed that up with inviting one of our tutors, Charlotte Atkinson, to share her experience over the past three years and the power of seeing the positive impact on students first-hand. Thank you again to all who joined us and to all who tutored this year. We loved celebrating the year with food, fun, and games. See photos of the event below!

Key GMAT Sentence Correction Concepts Subject-Verb Agreement

Key GMAT Sentence Correction Concepts Subject-Verb Agreement GMAT MBA Admissions Blog Sentence Correction is the only part of the GMAT Verbal section where you can truly acquire new skills and knowledge to improve your score. Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension are more a matter of the long term investment you’ve made in reading and writing critically throughout your life, supplemented by the amount of near term practice and “developed intuition” you build as you study for the GMAT and refine your skills to apply them to this particular test. In other words, on these sections, there are fewer “magic bullets” that, once placed into your pistol, will quickly improve your GMAT verbal score. Luckily, the sentence correction section offers more opportunities to relatively quickly improve your GMAT verbal score. Careful and deliberate study will pay dividends. Sentence Correction questions look like this: The Glass House Mountains in Queensland, Australia, were sighted in 1770 by the English navigator Captain James Cook, by whom they were named supposedly because its sheer wet rocks glistened like glass. (A) by whom they were named supposedly because its (B) by whom they were named supposedly and their (C) naming them supposedly since their (D) who so named them supposedly because their (E) who so named it since supposedly their The five choices represent ways the underlined portion of the sentence may be rewritten. Choice (A) represents the sentence as is â€" i.e. no change is needed. Your job is to Select the answer that produces the most effective sentence; your answer should make the sentence clear, exact, and free of grammatical error. It should also minimize awkwardness, ambiguity, and redundancy. In essence, you should be concerned with three things: Grammar, Meaning, and Style. Grammar trumps every other consideration, though it is often very much tied to meaning. Style is the last thing to look at, but it can be the focus of the question. Let’s breeze through some of the major grammatical concepts you need to master with a brief look at what the GMAT considers good style in the context of effective business writing. Subject-Verb Agreement Our first major concept is subject-verb agreement. As the name implies, a sentence is written incorrectly if the verb used does not “agree” with the subject. However, it is sometimes not clear what or who the subject of the sentence is, and therefore what form of the verb one should use. For the most part this concept will come naturally if you are a native speaker of English. Native speakers acquire these skills along with the rest of their language effortlessly. You probably never thought about the conjugation of verbs until you started to learn another language. You say “I drive” instead of “I drives” without really knowing why. One is just obviously correct while the other is obviously not. But, even if you are a native speaker, the GMAT is a nefarious character who will do its best to trip you up in the following ways: 1) It may muddy the waters with a prepositional phrase, a subordinate clause, or some sort of modifier. Prepositional Phrase: At the zoo the snakes are kept in glass cases. i. “Snakes” is the subject, not “zoo.” SKIP THE INTRO Subordinate Clause: The little league baseball diamonds, which are on the south side of the park, are also used for the adult slow-pitch softball league. i. Subordinate clauses are not complete sentences. They often begin with “who” or “which” and are surrounded by commas when they appear in the middle of a sentence. In the example, “baseball diamonds” is the subject, not “park,” so the verb must be plural. CUT THE FAT 2) Collective nouns are nouns that represent a group containing more than one thing but which are nevertheless singular. For example: The army is moving south The orchestra was disbanded Other examples: class, school, citrus, baggage, crowd, committee… 3) SANAM pronouns (some, any, none, all, more(most)) are singular unless the context dictates a plural verb. 4) Each and Every are both singular pronouns. 5) Either X or Y followed by a verb: The noun (in this case Y) closest to the verb controls the number of the verb. Neither John nor his students are tired of studying for the GMAT Either the students or the teacher is responsible for the dismal scores on the common core assessment. In our next article on key GMAT sentence correction strategies, we’ll cover diction, a concept concerned with choosing the proper words in a sentence. About the Authors This article was written by MyGuru founder Mark Skoskiewicz, a 2010 graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. However, it pulls very heavily from materials developed for MyGuru’s small group GMAT prep class. These materials were written by John Easter, one of MyGuru’s senior GMAT tutors in Chicago, the instructor for this class, and the founder of Jedi Prep. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

Masterminds Nursery Kindergarten

Masterminds Nursery Kindergarten Masterminds Nursery Kindergarten Masterminds has partnered with a globally renowned institute that has been a pioneer in childhood development for over 60 years, and whose founders include Nobel prize laureates. Our enrichment programs integrate a mothers traditional wisdom with 60 years of leading-edge research in child development to create intellectual, physical and social excellence, in children age eighteen months to six years. The Masterminds Nursery Kindergarten programs include English, French, Arabic language immersion, learning to play the violin, gymnastics and swimming, as well as enrichment programs that will ensure all children can read fluently, do maths and have exceptional knowledge, physical and social awareness, by the age of six. These have been proven to be the building blocks of a strong, well-rounded childhood and beyond, into a successful adult life. Masterminds offers a warm and nurturing environment for students and teachers. In addition, it offers industry leading training programs for its staff. Masterminds has been awarded Best Early Years Education Provider 2017 and 2018 in the UAE Business Awards as well as a Global Gamechanger in Education. View our Brochure

Connect with World Languages 6 Language Learning Social Networks to Explore

Connect with World Languages 6 Language Learning Social Networks to Explore Connect with World Languages: 6 Language Learning Social Networks Social networks are supposed to show us the freshest updates  on our friend groups and in the world, right?So why is it that each days newsfeed seems so much like the last?Pictures of babiesNews posts and comment section argumentsEnvy-inducing vacation photosWhat if there was a social network where you could actively grow and learn?What if you could turn your social media time into language learning time?You definitely can!Well show you six social networks where you can connect with native speakers and other learners from around the world, build your vocabulary and practice your language skills.Yes, technology for language learning  is every language students best friend, and social media is an exceptionally  fun way to learn any language.Ready to get scrollin? Why Use a Language Learning Social Network?Language is inherently social, so  its just more natural to learn it socially.The ultimate goal of studying a language is to be able to communicate effectively in conversations and in writing. Language learning social networks get you chatting casually with native speakers, which wont just give you essential communication practice but will also expose you to new vocabulary, slang and cultural lessons youd normally have to travel for.Plus, as you start to make friends on these networks, youll have people to both answer your questions and hold you accountable. Whether its posting a question in a public forum or shooting a message to a new native speaking friend, itll be easy to get your grammar roadblocks and vocabulary confusions solved. Having these types of language learning connections also creates a whole community of people who are invested in your language development.If you like this type of authentic language learning, an innovative tool to check out alongside language learning social networks is FluentU. Its another fun way to learn your target language the way native speakers really use it. FluentU provides real-world videos, like movie trailers, musi c videos, inspiring talks and more, which have been transformed into a language learning experience.Each video comes with interactive captions, flashcards and exercises built to teach you new words in an engaging, memorable way. Not only will you be actively building your vocabulary and listening comprehension skills, youll also be absorbing pop culture in your target languageâ€"giving you lots to post and chat about on one of the social networks below!Connect with World Languages: 6 Language Learning Social NetworksitalkiAlso available:  iOS | Androiditalki may be best known for its one-on-one language lessons, but it also offers terrific community features on its website whether or not youre taking lessons.For instance, you can post pieces of writing to the Notebook section for native speakers to correct. An Answers section allows you to ask questions and/or peruse responses to other users questions. A Discussions section allows you to discuss whatever is on your mind, whether you re seeking friends, asking a pressing language question or just wanting to chat about current events in your target language.Aside from posting publicly, you can also view other users profiles on the Language Partners page. From there you can send messages or hit Add Friend to start building up your network.As its also a platform for  professional teachers, italki offers one of the most varied and colorful learning experiences that can be found on the web.For focused study, you can hire one of the platforms professional, experienced language educators wholl teach you everything from grammar to slang to day-to-day conversations. All you need to do to get started is to select your preferred teacher, then schedule a paid trial lesson.All in all, the nice array of options make italki a great social network for language learners.SpeakyAlso available: iOS | AndroidSpeaky is a free language exchange app that can connect you to a world of learning opportunities.Just select what language you want to practice and sign up through your Facebook or Google+ account. With  more than 180 countries and 110 languages represented, you can practice common or even many uncommon languages.Speaky allows you to connect with other users who share your interests, so youll always have something to talk about. Its easy to scroll through a feed of profiles to see whos online and learn more about them.  Every users profile shows what languages they speak, what theyre learning and what level theyre atâ€"and Speaky also makes it easy to distinguish native speakers in particular.Through a web browser, you can engage in audio or video chat. Through the app, you can text chat. Audio messages and file sharing are also in the works.Connecting like this is a helpful way to get real-world practice in your target language in a comfortable setting that encourages learning and growth.HiNativeAlso available: iOS | AndroidGot a question? HiNative can help!HiNative is formatted as a question-and-answer p latform for language learners. Simply post a question in text or audio. To make it simpler, you can even use HiNatives built-in question templates or post a picture to give other users some context.Then,  native speakers can respond with text and/or audio answers. This makes HiNative a good way to ask grammar questions, find out how something is pronounced, seek clarification on slang or even ask whether your pronunciation is correct.In addition to language questions, HiNative also accepts questions about culture, so you can get tips and insights into countries around the world.If youre feeling friendly, you might also try answering peoples questions about your native language or country.HiNative has users from over 170 countries and supports over 110 languages.The basic version of the app is free, but the premium version ramps up the social network-style features. Youll be able to hear every voice answer (including to other users questions), a search feature, notifications and prem ium tickets that highlight your questions to get them more attention.LanguingAlso available: AndroidIf youre looking for a versatile tool to find and chat with people around the world, Languing is a good bet.You can search for friends using various filters like language, proficiency level and age. Languing is designed to make finding and messaging friends as easy as it is on a regular social network. It also offers audio, video and text chat, which is great to practice all the key skillsâ€"reading, writing, listening and speaking.Theres even a built-in translator so you can look up tricky words without leaving the platform.Supported languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Croatian, Dutch, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.LingualiaWhen you sign up for Lingualias language lessons, you also get access to its language learning social network.This network aims to help you make new friends who are native speakers. From there, you can also p ractice your target language, ask questions, receive help and help others (a good deed always feels good).Lingualia offers Spanish and English. You can interact with other learners with a free subscription. Additional website features like dialogues and example audio require a paid subscription.UniLangUniLang is a language learning forum, which is like an old-school social network.There are a number of different forums to meet your learning needs on UniLang.To get started, check out the General Language Forum, which is great for getting your feet wet in the forums and discussing languages in general. Youll find a community of avid language learners! Some topics that are discussed include language games, translations, words you just learned, words youre struggling with, etc.UniLang also has a Culture board to help you learn about world cultures. Topics include literature, politics, religion, music, clothing and more.For focused help in your target language, look to the  wide array of language-specific forums. There are forums for common languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and Japanese, but there are also forums for less common languages like Faroese and Basque.Some forums also discuss specific language groups, like Celtic languages, North American indigenous languages and Sami languages. If youre learning a constructed language or developing one yourself, theres even a forum for that.Perhaps best of all, UniLang is an active forum, so new posts appear regularly.So if youre looking to friend and follow your way to better language skills, look no further than these six language learning social networks! And One More ThingWith FluentUs social media share buttons, you can even bring your language learning life into your regular social media existence by sharing your favorite videos on Facebook, Twitter and other sites. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you l earn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

Why bother with a TEFL certificate

Why bother with a TEFL certificate We get a lot of questions from individuals hoping to head overseas to teach ESL. Some are certified teachers and some are just individuals looking for a new adventure. Some have classroom experience teaching subject-specific material and some have never stepped foot in a classroom. Across this spectrum of potential ESL teachers, we always say the same thing: a TEFL certificate can make a huge difference. Why should this certificate make such a difference, especially for certified teachers who have plenty of in-class experience? Let us explain: Most reputable TEFL certificates are comprised of at least 100 hours of ESL-specific information and teaching tactics to help build a teacher’s confidence while teaching English-language learners overseas. ESL teachers face a set of challenges entirely unique to teaching ESL - you will have to stand in front of a classroom of learners with a completely different L1 (native language). The 100-hour course provides you with some essential tools to handle these challenges accordingly. Look for a TEFL certificate that covers the following information: A brief English grammar refresh Principles of second language acquisition Teaching methods for classrooms with a different L1 Which English language elements are most difficult for learners and appropriate teaching tactics Dos and Don’ts in ESL teaching Correcting student errors appropriately to encourage free-flowing conversation Pronunciation and Phonetics Integrating external content in classroom activities Teaching English isn't as easy as speaking English Speaking English doesn’t automatically make you qualified to teach English to a classroom of eager adult learners with many, many questions. This is a common misconception in the ESL world. You have to be prepared to explain the nuances of the language and the grammatical rules as well. Teaching ESL is still a job, and it can be a very rewarding one. But as with all jobs, it’s important to be qualified and skilled at what you do. Over time, the classroom experience comes, but giving yourself the knowledge to answer your students and provide them with the best English education that you can is some of the legwork you can do before you leave. It will also take the edge off your lesson planning and your question and answer sessions with your students. Certified teachers can benefit from a TEFL certificate too And for certified teachers looking to head overseas to teach at a private international school or in a public school system like ADEC, a TEFL certificate can be just as useful. Most reputable certificates will cover teaching techniques when teaching a classroom of learners with a different L1 - an important difference from in-class teaching experience that you may already have. Teaching students Chemistry in English for the first time will bring about a whole new set of challenges to prepare for. Teach Away has a unique partnership with the University of Toronto, where together we have developed a reputable TEFL certificate. Visit the website to learn more and read about each individual unit and the material covered, as well as supplementary learning material. Go overseas set to prepare your students for a global approach to English. Get TEFL certified!

Making the Grade

Making the Grade Making the Grade Tips on Interpreting Report Cards The school year is now in full swing, and the balance of soccer practice, homework, and piano lessons is becoming routine for both you and your children. As report cards begin to roll out, it is a great time to see if your children are on track for the school year and making progress across multiple subjects. The way that parents respond to grades, whether good or bad, can affect their children’s self-esteem.  While some kids are eager to run home to show-off their excellent grades, others, who may be struggling, hope their parents don’t look at the crumbled-up report card buried in their backpack. It’s time to take the fear out of the report card discussion and make it more productive for you and your children. Here are some helpful tips: Pay attention to teacher comments as they can be more revealing than the actual grade. If any comments seem unclear, follow-up with the teacher and ask for more feedback. A grade doesn’t always reflect a child’s true potential. Keep an open line of communication with your children’s teachers. One of the most important aspects of any parent-teacher-child relationship is the establishment of regular communication. This will strengthen the relationship in developing healthy homework habits, which will in turn help your children have a successful school year. Don’t wait for the report card to signal a call to action. Become familiar with the grading system in your district. Schools will typically use a different grading system for K-2 than they use for 3-5. Some schools will use a letter grade scale, while others use a numerical score to rank progress. Understanding how to decode these grades will help you better understand your children’s progress. Review graded tests or papers together with your children. First, start with the positive and show them what they got right or did well on. Next, review the mistakes and see if there’s something that they keep struggling with. You will be able to see if they are having trouble with the whole subject, certain types of questions (i.e. multiple choice vs. open-ended), or a specific concept like fractions or multiplication. Knowing any struggles or obstacles will allow you to help them study more efficiently. Promote good study and homework habits. Schedule a daily homework time and make it part of your family’s routine. This also helps children see that homework is a priority. Focus on the positive. As you pick up your child’s report card and see a bad grade glaring back at you, resist the impulse to focus on the negative. First, find an area where your child is doing well, and acknowledge their hard work. Next, begin a healthy discussion with your child on the subject they are struggling with. By approaching the bad grade in a safe manner, your child will likely open up and discuss what they are finding difficult. You might also be interested in: Get Report Card Ready with these Four Easy Tips Studying Three Years Above Her Grade Level, This Student Helps Her Peers 7 Important Study Habits for School Neuro-what? Why Neuroplasticity Is the Key to Making Your Smart Kid Even Smarter. Making the Grade Making the Grade Tips on Interpreting Report Cards The school year is now in full swing, and the balance of soccer practice, homework, and piano lessons is becoming routine for both you and your children. As report cards begin to roll out, it is a great time to see if your children are on track for the school year and making progress across multiple subjects. The way that parents respond to grades, whether good or bad, can affect their children’s self-esteem.  While some kids are eager to run home to show-off their excellent grades, others, who may be struggling, hope their parents don’t look at the crumbled-up report card buried in their backpack. It’s time to take the fear out of the report card discussion and make it more productive for you and your children. Here are some helpful tips: Pay attention to teacher comments as they can be more revealing than the actual grade. If any comments seem unclear, follow-up with the teacher and ask for more feedback. A grade doesn’t always reflect a child’s true potential. Keep an open line of communication with your children’s teachers. One of the most important aspects of any parent-teacher-child relationship is the establishment of regular communication. This will strengthen the relationship in developing healthy homework habits, which will in turn help your children have a successful school year. Don’t wait for the report card to signal a call to action. Become familiar with the grading system in your district. Schools will typically use a different grading system for K-2 than they use for 3-5. Some schools will use a letter grade scale, while others use a numerical score to rank progress. Understanding how to decode these grades will help you better understand your children’s progress. Review graded tests or papers together with your children. First, start with the positive and show them what they got right or did well on. Next, review the mistakes and see if there’s something that they keep struggling with. You will be able to see if they are having trouble with the whole subject, certain types of questions (i.e. multiple choice vs. open-ended), or a specific concept like fractions or multiplication. Knowing any struggles or obstacles will allow you to help them study more efficiently. Promote good study and homework habits. Schedule a daily homework time and make it part of your family’s routine. This also helps children see that homework is a priority. Focus on the positive. As you pick up your child’s report card and see a bad grade glaring back at you, resist the impulse to focus on the negative. First, find an area where your child is doing well, and acknowledge their hard work. Next, begin a healthy discussion with your child on the subject they are struggling with. By approaching the bad grade in a safe manner, your child will likely open up and discuss what they are finding difficult. You might also be interested in: Get Report Card Ready with these Four Easy Tips Studying Three Years Above Her Grade Level, This Student Helps Her Peers 7 Important Study Habits for School Neuro-what? Why Neuroplasticity Is the Key to Making Your Smart Kid Even Smarter.

Types of MT Sac Tutoring Services

Types of MT Sac Tutoring ServicesThere are many different online MT Sac Tutoring Services that you can choose from. You can find a vast array of different types of service providers, and all have different incentives and fees. As such, it is essential that you compare the different packages that you are considering, as this will help you make the best decision for your child's needs.One of the biggest benefits of the tutoring services that you find online is that you will be able to customize them for your needs. For example, some of the services that you will find will require that you complete some type of mandatory assessment of your child. Other services will have some form of tutoring at no cost for up to forty minutes per day. Some of the packages that you will find online will have a wide variety of available tutors and even allow you to make appointments.Tutoring Services online provide a very large range of services that can help to improve your child's educational attainmen t. All of the tutoring services will also help you boost your child's confidence levels. This will allow them to handle more difficult and challenging situations better. They will learn to utilize different strategies and work with their classmates and teachers to give them a great advantage over their peers.Many of the online tutoring services will also help to provide the child with greater communication skills and understanding. This will enable them to know more effectively how to handle various social situations with people and situations around them.If you do want to find out more about the various additional benefits that they offer, you will need to compare them with the costs. Depending on the package you choose, you may pay a small fee or you may end up paying a considerable amount of money. It is crucial that you do your research to ensure that you get the best value for your money.When you choose the tutoring services online, you will have the option of adding your child to a list of users that are also enrolled in the service. This will allow you to make important contact with the tutors themselves, and you will be able to request more information when you have any questions or concerns. This will allow you to give the tutors a chance to answer any questions that you may have and provide any answers that you may need.As you can see, there are a number of different MT Sac Tutoring Services online. This is an excellent way to make sure that you get the tutor that will best meet your child's individual needs. With these services, you can ensure that your child will experience the benefits of improved self-esteem, increased communication and confidence.

Register As A Tutor To Get a Student Loan

Register As A Tutor To Get a Student LoanRegistering as a tutor means that you are registered with a tutor company. This is an important step in obtaining a valid student loan.Tutor companies have various responsibilities. The tutor company must have obtained your written consent to register you with them. They also must keep the records, and the online tutor system which tracks all activities that they do. The tutor company is responsible for all correspondence that you send out as well as any emails.In your email address section, you must list all of your addresses. When registering as a tutor, you can only use a personal email address. If you use a school email address, this must be maintained on the website.You must have an official registration card from the local educational authorities in your area that you live in. If this is not on your phone or laptop, you may have to find it. You will need this when you are applying for your student loan.To be registered as a tutor, you mu st belong to an organization that is recognized by the Department of Education. It is not necessary to meet the requirements. If you do not belong to any organization, you must find one and join. This is to protect your privacy.You should also not appear in advertisements for tutoring services, although you can apply for them if you feel comfortable with their work. These agencies have to meet all the Department of Education requirements and they must be licensed.You will also need to register as a tutor at the college you plan to teach at. This is because your education and teaching certificate are an important part of your qualifications. If you do not register as a tutor, it is possible that you may have to deal with a dispute between the school and you because they have come to know about your experience as a tutor.