A Few Facts About the UCSB Tutoring Program

A Few Facts About the UCSB Tutoring ProgramThe UCSB Tutoring Program has one main goal, to enable students to become well-rounded students. They aim to help you get through your classes in college or university through a more flexible curriculum and to give you that practical work experience that is required.The focus of the UCSB Tutoring Program is to assist you by supplying you with high quality, and accredited teaching and tutoring. However, what it is really for is the particular program. Students who choose this method will benefit from an environment that teaches you how to be a good student as well as instilling a belief in you to put forward your best work.One of the most distinctive aspects of the UCSB Tutoring Program is that it focuses on career advising. This program aims to help you learn how to apply yourself well to any subject, wherever you may be based and at whatever level you might be at.If you have always had aspirations of going into teaching, and of becoming a p rofessional in your field, then it's definitely in your interest to choose this program. The best thing about it is that it gives you the opportunity to build up a portfolio so that when the time comes for your application to another university, you will be given extra time in the application process to ensure that you are considered for the job. It will also provide you with extra opportunities to interview for the position.Another great thing about the UCSB Tutoring Program is that it helps you understand and appreciate your subject better, and the aim is to make you a better teacher. It offers you an opportunity to think about how you can achieve this goal and the best way to do it.As you're doing this, you'll gain an understanding of how different subjects and other areas of your education affect each other. For example, if you are studying Maths at the moment, you'll have an understanding of what you need to do and how you need to improve.In summary, it's your right to make sur e that you're able to move at your own pace. By choosing this program, you will improve your knowledge and awareness of what it takes to be a great student, a good teacher, and a dedicated academic.

10 English Collocations with Say ?? - Learn English with Harry

10 English Collocations with Say ?? - Learn English with Harry Today, Im talking to you about English collocations and in particular 10 English collocations with Say.So there are lots and lots of these collocations to go through and Ill try and give you some helpful examples. 10 Collocations with Say So the first one is:say somethingSomebody is sitting there and theyre silent, perhaps in a class and the teacher says:Say something! Or if youve just heard some bad news and the persons waiting for a reaction, they are very quiet. They say:Please just say something.So say something and then the opposite of that:say nothingIf you dont want to get into trouble with your parents, say nothing.  If somebody insults you or says something bad, say nothing. Dont respond.This is what my parents always used to tell me never work cause I always got into trouble. But they always used to tell me, say nothing.So say something and then the opposite say nothing.Or indeed you can say anything or have you anything to say so you can turn them around.When youre preparing, for example, an English exam, its not about what you say, its about how you see it.So your teacher might say:Do you want to say anything? Say, talk about your family or talk about your job. Say anything. And of course we can all always  say sorrySo when somebody does something or one of your children does something, you always tell them:Say sorry, theyll understand.So if you hit your brother by accident or you take something from your sister or you dont share the sweets.Say sorry as if you mean it. Thats what I always hear. Theres no point saying oh, sorry. Im sorry.say a wordWe usually use this in the negative. Dont say a word.So somebody says:I dont want to hear it. I know what happened. I shouldnt have backed the car out onto the street without looking. So I know it was my fault. Dont say a word. Im already upset. 10 English Collocations with Say say for sureSo we, again, we might use this in the negative.I cant say for sure and we use it also I cant say for certain. That is very, very similar.So are you going to join us for dinner on Friday?I cant say for sure at the moment because Im waiting to hear from my brother. I cant say for certain, but hes got to ring back because I just dont know with him. So theyve got really the the same meaning cant say for certain and I cant say for sure.And then we also have tosay hello or say goodbyeSo these are greetings that we use. The parents might tell their children when theyre bringing them up or theyre trying to instruct them about good manners.When you go to the house, say hello. If somebody says something to you, say hello. And when youre leaving, please say goodbye. Remember your manners, please say goodbye. say thank youSo when you get something, thank you.And when you want somethingsay pleaseSo these are all instructions that we give our children.Say please, say thank you. Say He llo and say Goodbye.And of course we cansay yes and we can say noSo these are just very simple.Say Hello. Say Goodbye. Say Yes. Say No. Say please. And say thank you. So weve got all of these 10 English collocations with say. Let me just run through them with you again just one more time:say somethingsay nothingsay anythingsay sorrydont say a word or I never say a wordsay for suresay for certainsay Goodbyesay Hellosay thank yousay pleasesay yes and say noSo as always, join me on my YouTube channel Learn English with Harry and visit me at www.englishlessonviaskype.com and Ill catch up with you again soon.

Its fine

It’s fine The limits of my language are the limits of my world” “Die grenzen meiner sprache sind die grenzen meiner welt” .- Ludwig Wittgenstein; Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (section 5.6) How often do you go through your day encountering something that creates a response of “that’s fine”? By this I mean “oh, it doesn’t matter, it’s fine, there is nothing to be done about it”. Lets enter the theater of the mind for a second: A: “Hey, sorry I forgot to mention yesterday, but I can’t come to your birthday party after all” B: “Oh, okay, don’t worry about it. It’s fine” or: A: “Is that vase supposed to be cracked like that?” B: “Oh yeah, that’s fine” Think about this for a moment: we routinely encounter situations which we decide to ignore. “It’s fine”, “it doesn’t matter”. All of these statements communicate a  mental event the resolution of potential tension in one’s mind. Having taken a few classes in Blackfoot as a team, we have stumbled on a particularly poignant example of how the language you speak subtly shapes your attitudes and understanding of the world: “it’s fine”. This came about from learning the phrase in Blackfoot: “maatohkaiki”. The structure of word formation in Blackfoot is such that elements are added together to produce single words that produce complex ideas. This feature of the language is called “agglutination”, a feature present in Turkish, Japanese, Malay, Tagalog, Finnish, Estonian, and many others. Even English displays some features of this, for example in the word “un-wholesome-ness”. Maatohkaiki, broken down by element, is roughly equivalent to the phrase “I’m not doing anything about it”. This, of course, struck us as very indicative of what, as language nerds often do, one can derive from a closer look at the particulars of a language one uses casually. So, what can we learn from this? The phrase accomplishes the same task in each language, but, buried deep in the deceptively simple expression, there is a window to a fascinatingly diverse worldview. What can we tell from “it’s fine” or “it doesn’t matter” in English? First of all it is a declarative statement about the outside world. The thing out there possesses a state: mattering or not mattering, being fine or not fine. The phrase declares a state, judged and evaluated by the subject: “it’s fine”. That evaluation is loaded with meaning is the state of the world “correct” or “acceptable”, or is it not? The Blackfoot interpretation is subtly, but significantly different: “I am not doing anything about it” the distinction is not based so much in evaluation, as it is in decision of action. Action, in this case, is the vehicle through which meaning is imparted on the situation or object. Meaning is created and given to the outside world through the action of the subject. Let’s add just one more element of complexity for illustrative purposes: Mandarin Chinese The equivalent phrase here is “???” (méi guan xi) - or “no relationship”, meaning that a certain thing does not matter; has “no relationship” to another thing. The first character means “lack of” and the following two “relationship”. The emphasis of the world view becomes very apparent here: the world is made of relationships, and the speaker is filtering the world through this model. “Chinese culture looks primarily at relationships” is a statement that bears repeating in this case. So, what? It makes sense, then, that a native speaker of any of these languages would internalize their understanding of the simple phrase differently from speakers of other languages. The language of one’s thoughts shape her world in a distinctive way. Of course, a language is filled with these subtle colors, shaping our perception during the language acquisition phase of our childhoods. The beginning example, seen through this lens, can be now re-interpreted: A: “Hey, sorry I forgot to mention yesterday, but I can’t come to your birthday party after all” B: “Oh, okay, don’t worry, I’m not doing anything about it” Or B: “Oh, okay, don’t worry, it has no relationship to me” A: “Is that vase supposed to be cracked like that?” B: “Yeah, I’m not doing anything about it” Or B: “Sure, it has no relationship to me” These re-interpretations do seem to convey a contrast in attitude and perception of the world. Such subtle differences are almost imperceptible to a monolingual speaker. It is only in the learning of foreign languages do we start seeing these changes in perceptions, the way our own minds shift subtly with every new language. We learn from contrast. Seeing the world through another’s eyes is a difficult but necessary task. In order to build productive relationships with those around us, the ability to see the the world as they do is a powerful tool. It is a tool of cooperation and understanding. It seems that a great way to do this is to keep learning no languages and vocabularies. With each new word, our world expands and becomes just a shade more flexible, a bit more capable of empathy and understanding.   It’s fine The limits of my language are the limits of my world” “Die grenzen meiner sprache sind die grenzen meiner welt” .- Ludwig Wittgenstein; Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (section 5.6) How often do you go through your day encountering something that creates a response of “that’s fine”? By this I mean “oh, it doesn’t matter, it’s fine, there is nothing to be done about it”. Lets enter the theater of the mind for a second: A: “Hey, sorry I forgot to mention yesterday, but I can’t come to your birthday party after all” B: “Oh, okay, don’t worry about it. It’s fine” or: A: “Is that vase supposed to be cracked like that?” B: “Oh yeah, that’s fine” Think about this for a moment: we routinely encounter situations which we decide to ignore. “It’s fine”, “it doesn’t matter”. All of these statements communicate a  mental event the resolution of potential tension in one’s mind. Having taken a few classes in Blackfoot as a team, we have stumbled on a particularly poignant example of how the language you speak subtly shapes your attitudes and understanding of the world: “it’s fine”. This came about from learning the phrase in Blackfoot: “maatohkaiki”. The structure of word formation in Blackfoot is such that elements are added together to produce single words that produce complex ideas. This feature of the language is called “agglutination”, a feature present in Turkish, Japanese, Malay, Tagalog, Finnish, Estonian, and many others. Even English displays some features of this, for example in the word “un-wholesome-ness”. Maatohkaiki, broken down by element, is roughly equivalent to the phrase “I’m not doing anything about it”. This, of course, struck us as very indicative of what, as language nerds often do, one can derive from a closer look at the particulars of a language one uses casually. So, what can we learn from this? The phrase accomplishes the same task in each language, but, buried deep in the deceptively simple expression, there is a window to a fascinatingly diverse worldview. What can we tell from “it’s fine” or “it doesn’t matter” in English? First of all it is a declarative statement about the outside world. The thing out there possesses a state: mattering or not mattering, being fine or not fine. The phrase declares a state, judged and evaluated by the subject: “it’s fine”. That evaluation is loaded with meaning is the state of the world “correct” or “acceptable”, or is it not? The Blackfoot interpretation is subtly, but significantly different: “I am not doing anything about it” the distinction is not based so much in evaluation, as it is in decision of action. Action, in this case, is the vehicle through which meaning is imparted on the situation or object. Meaning is created and given to the outside world through the action of the subject. Let’s add just one more element of complexity for illustrative purposes: Mandarin Chinese The equivalent phrase here is “???” (méi guan xi) - or “no relationship”, meaning that a certain thing does not matter; has “no relationship” to another thing. The first character means “lack of” and the following two “relationship”. The emphasis of the world view becomes very apparent here: the world is made of relationships, and the speaker is filtering the world through this model. “Chinese culture looks primarily at relationships” is a statement that bears repeating in this case. So, what? It makes sense, then, that a native speaker of any of these languages would internalize their understanding of the simple phrase differently from speakers of other languages. The language of one’s thoughts shape her world in a distinctive way. Of course, a language is filled with these subtle colors, shaping our perception during the language acquisition phase of our childhoods. The beginning example, seen through this lens, can be now re-interpreted: A: “Hey, sorry I forgot to mention yesterday, but I can’t come to your birthday party after all” B: “Oh, okay, don’t worry, I’m not doing anything about it” Or B: “Oh, okay, don’t worry, it has no relationship to me” A: “Is that vase supposed to be cracked like that?” B: “Yeah, I’m not doing anything about it” Or B: “Sure, it has no relationship to me” These re-interpretations do seem to convey a contrast in attitude and perception of the world. Such subtle differences are almost imperceptible to a monolingual speaker. It is only in the learning of foreign languages do we start seeing these changes in perceptions, the way our own minds shift subtly with every new language. We learn from contrast. Seeing the world through another’s eyes is a difficult but necessary task. In order to build productive relationships with those around us, the ability to see the the world as they do is a powerful tool. It is a tool of cooperation and understanding. It seems that a great way to do this is to keep learning no languages and vocabularies. With each new word, our world expands and becomes just a shade more flexible, a bit more capable of empathy and understanding.  

Deciding between public schools private schools in Abu Dhabi

Deciding between public schools private schools in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi attracts professionals from the global education community to the region on a frequent basis; Teach Away helps thousands of teachers land exciting opportunities in Abu Dhabi every year. These opportunities include positions for highly experienced education leaders as well as positions for elementary school teachers with only a few years of teaching experience. All of these jobs are either at private schools or public schools. Understanding the benefits of employment at both private and public schools in Abu Dhabi will help educators make more informed decisions when pursuing teaching work in the Middle East.Benefits of Teaching in Abu Dhabi Public SchoolsFantastic salaries and benefitsBe part of the UAE’s education reform - there are a lot of very excited teachers with the chance to help shape the new learning system in Abu Dhabi!Lots of opportunity - Teach Away posts hundreds of vacancies in Abu Dhabi every year, reviews applications regularly, and interviews candidates for public school positions several times throughout the yearJoin a very active and connected community of educators - teachers meet and converse prior to going abroad Extensive support during arrival and departure, including massive orientation events during your first week abroadBenefits of Teaching in Abu Dhabi Private SchoolsFollow a familiar curriculum from your home country (private American international schools will follow a curriculum from or based on education in the United States)Competitive salaries and benefits Interview directly with the specific school and hiring director or principal - teachers heading to Abu Dhabi private schools know exactly where they’re going (including the name of their school) and can connect with staff at their school before even arrivingEnjoy amazing resources and facilities at most private schools - amenities like gyms, computer labs, and theatres are commonOnboard with a thorough, fun, and very personal orientation program that might even include a trip to the desert to ride ATVs on the dunes! Teach in a familiar environment to home in terms of structure, schedule, and students Communicate clearly with parents, who are mostly English-speaking expatsMove and live with your family - in some cases children of teachers are offered schooling at the hiring private school  Both public and private schools in Abu Dhabi have a lot to offer their employees. When deciding between them, it’s all about finding which is the better fit for you. If you want to teach a familiar curriculum and to know exactly where you’ll be teaching before you fly overseas, then private schools are probably the better choice for you. If you’re looking to contribute to and experience a massive education reformation, then landing employment in an Abu Dhabi public school should be your priority.  See our current Abu Dhabi teaching jobs here.

5 Reasons to take a Practice Test before taking the AP Exam

5 Reasons to take a Practice Test before taking the AP Exam Tips From an Orange County AP Tutor: Reasons to take a Practice Test before taking the AP Exam Although nearly every student of the SAT and ACT will take multiple practice exams, many AP students don’t take a full-length practice exam in its entirety until the real test in May. There are several reasons students fail to take a practice test for any given AP subject. For example, they feel they have gotten enough help from their classroom teacher at school, they are already exhausted from taking multiple SAT or ACT practice exams, or it’s their first Advanced Placement experience. However, failure to take at least one full-length practice test leaves students in a bad spot when it comes time for the real exam need further help on you AP exam? Book your Orange County private AP tutor today. Reason #1 Get a realistic view of your score Many students dont understand the grading process for AP or how much each section counts for. The only way a student can truly find out what their expected score will be is to sit down and take a full length test. So many students feel confident they will get a 4 or 5, but come home with a 2 or a 1, neither of which counts towards college credit. However, students who take a practice test in advance have time to work with their tutor on their test prep skills (READ: AP Exams and the DBQ: How to Improve). Reason #2- Get used to sitting for a very, very long time Students in AP classes, especially those taking their first AP, forget how long the actual test it is. Of course, students who have already taken the SAT will have some idea of what its like to sit for extended periods, however, its a good idea to think about issues such as mental fatigue, back and hip pain, and other issues associated with taking long standardized tests in one sitting. Reason #3- General test prep Students who are taking their first AP exam are probably not familiar with test prep techniques. A big portion of the multiple-choice exam is basically learning about these techniques. If terms like ‘process of elimination’, ‘going with your gut’, ‘looking for evidence’, and ‘choosing the best option’ are not intimately familiar, the student is in need of more practice. A private tutor can sit down with the AP student and explain why certain answer choices are there to confuse them and why and how to eliminate these answer choices. This can make a big difference on test day and can also help prepare AP students for the all-important SAT and ACT exams later on (CLICK: AP English Language and Composition Exam: 101 Key Terms). Reason #4- Each AP classroom experience is different Each AP class will be a little different. Although teachers have a certain syllabus and rubric they are required to follow, every educator has a different teaching style. Some will focus on the essay while others may work on test prep techniques. Some will be easy graders and others may be exceedingly strict. The issue with this is that the AP test is standardized, meaning it will be the same throughout the country. On the real test theres no room for leniency, different grading styles, or anything other than the standard rubric for the AP exam. Reason #5- One chance and only one chance Students taking the SAT and ACT often have to take it two or three times. This has become fairly normal and takes quite a bit of pressure off of students who dont do that well on the exam the first time around. In fact, students who happen to have an ‘off’ day when they take the SAT simply never show that particular score to colleges they are applying to and no real harm is done. However, there is one chance and only one chance to take the AP exams. Students who are unprepared will have to find a way to get it together for the exam or risk losing a full year of college level study (READ: Ask a Nerd! Grades and AP Class). Bottom line Choosing to take an AP class and exam is a big responsibility. Although many students dont want to spend multiple hours sitting down to take a full length AP practice exam, theyre advised to remember that if they dont score at least a 3 on the exam they will lose their college credit option. This means that they may have traded those few hours one day in high school for an entire semester of Math or English 101. At the end of the day a practice test is totally worth it. 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 post about. 5 Reasons to take a Practice Test before taking the AP Exam Tips From an Orange County AP Tutor: Reasons to take a Practice Test before taking the AP Exam Although nearly every student of the SAT and ACT will take multiple practice exams, many AP students don’t take a full-length practice exam in its entirety until the real test in May. There are several reasons students fail to take a practice test for any given AP subject. For example, they feel they have gotten enough help from their classroom teacher at school, they are already exhausted from taking multiple SAT or ACT practice exams, or it’s their first Advanced Placement experience. However, failure to take at least one full-length practice test leaves students in a bad spot when it comes time for the real exam need further help on you AP exam? Book your Orange County private AP tutor today. Reason #1 Get a realistic view of your score Many students dont understand the grading process for AP or how much each section counts for. The only way a student can truly find out what their expected score will be is to sit down and take a full length test. So many students feel confident they will get a 4 or 5, but come home with a 2 or a 1, neither of which counts towards college credit. However, students who take a practice test in advance have time to work with their tutor on their test prep skills (READ: AP Exams and the DBQ: How to Improve). Reason #2- Get used to sitting for a very, very long time Students in AP classes, especially those taking their first AP, forget how long the actual test it is. Of course, students who have already taken the SAT will have some idea of what its like to sit for extended periods, however, its a good idea to think about issues such as mental fatigue, back and hip pain, and other issues associated with taking long standardized tests in one sitting. Reason #3- General test prep Students who are taking their first AP exam are probably not familiar with test prep techniques. A big portion of the multiple-choice exam is basically learning about these techniques. If terms like ‘process of elimination’, ‘going with your gut’, ‘looking for evidence’, and ‘choosing the best option’ are not intimately familiar, the student is in need of more practice. A private tutor can sit down with the AP student and explain why certain answer choices are there to confuse them and why and how to eliminate these answer choices. This can make a big difference on test day and can also help prepare AP students for the all-important SAT and ACT exams later on (CLICK: AP English Language and Composition Exam: 101 Key Terms). Reason #4- Each AP classroom experience is different Each AP class will be a little different. Although teachers have a certain syllabus and rubric they are required to follow, every educator has a different teaching style. Some will focus on the essay while others may work on test prep techniques. Some will be easy graders and others may be exceedingly strict. The issue with this is that the AP test is standardized, meaning it will be the same throughout the country. On the real test theres no room for leniency, different grading styles, or anything other than the standard rubric for the AP exam. Reason #5- One chance and only one chance Students taking the SAT and ACT often have to take it two or three times. This has become fairly normal and takes quite a bit of pressure off of students who dont do that well on the exam the first time around. In fact, students who happen to have an ‘off’ day when they take the SAT simply never show that particular score to colleges they are applying to and no real harm is done. However, there is one chance and only one chance to take the AP exams. Students who are unprepared will have to find a way to get it together for the exam or risk losing a full year of college level study (READ: Ask a Nerd! Grades and AP Class). Bottom line Choosing to take an AP class and exam is a big responsibility. Although many students dont want to spend multiple hours sitting down to take a full length AP practice exam, theyre advised to remember that if they dont score at least a 3 on the exam they will lose their college credit option. This means that they may have traded those few hours one day in high school for an entire semester of Math or English 101. At the end of the day a practice test is totally worth it. 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 post about. 5 Reasons to take a Practice Test before taking the AP Exam Tips From an Orange County AP Tutor: Reasons to take a Practice Test before taking the AP Exam Although nearly every student of the SAT and ACT will take multiple practice exams, many AP students don’t take a full-length practice exam in its entirety until the real test in May. There are several reasons students fail to take a practice test for any given AP subject. For example, they feel they have gotten enough help from their classroom teacher at school, they are already exhausted from taking multiple SAT or ACT practice exams, or it’s their first Advanced Placement experience. However, failure to take at least one full-length practice test leaves students in a bad spot when it comes time for the real exam need further help on you AP exam? Book your Orange County private AP tutor today. Reason #1 Get a realistic view of your score Many students dont understand the grading process for AP or how much each section counts for. The only way a student can truly find out what their expected score will be is to sit down and take a full length test. So many students feel confident they will get a 4 or 5, but come home with a 2 or a 1, neither of which counts towards college credit. However, students who take a practice test in advance have time to work with their tutor on their test prep skills (READ: AP Exams and the DBQ: How to Improve). Reason #2- Get used to sitting for a very, very long time Students in AP classes, especially those taking their first AP, forget how long the actual test it is. Of course, students who have already taken the SAT will have some idea of what its like to sit for extended periods, however, its a good idea to think about issues such as mental fatigue, back and hip pain, and other issues associated with taking long standardized tests in one sitting. Reason #3- General test prep Students who are taking their first AP exam are probably not familiar with test prep techniques. A big portion of the multiple-choice exam is basically learning about these techniques. If terms like ‘process of elimination’, ‘going with your gut’, ‘looking for evidence’, and ‘choosing the best option’ are not intimately familiar, the student is in need of more practice. A private tutor can sit down with the AP student and explain why certain answer choices are there to confuse them and why and how to eliminate these answer choices. This can make a big difference on test day and can also help prepare AP students for the all-important SAT and ACT exams later on (CLICK: AP English Language and Composition Exam: 101 Key Terms). Reason #4- Each AP classroom experience is different Each AP class will be a little different. Although teachers have a certain syllabus and rubric they are required to follow, every educator has a different teaching style. Some will focus on the essay while others may work on test prep techniques. Some will be easy graders and others may be exceedingly strict. The issue with this is that the AP test is standardized, meaning it will be the same throughout the country. On the real test theres no room for leniency, different grading styles, or anything other than the standard rubric for the AP exam. Reason #5- One chance and only one chance Students taking the SAT and ACT often have to take it two or three times. This has become fairly normal and takes quite a bit of pressure off of students who dont do that well on the exam the first time around. In fact, students who happen to have an ‘off’ day when they take the SAT simply never show that particular score to colleges they are applying to and no real harm is done. However, there is one chance and only one chance to take the AP exams. Students who are unprepared will have to find a way to get it together for the exam or risk losing a full year of college level study (READ: Ask a Nerd! Grades and AP Class). Bottom line Choosing to take an AP class and exam is a big responsibility. Although many students dont want to spend multiple hours sitting down to take a full length AP practice exam, theyre advised to remember that if they dont score at least a 3 on the exam they will lose their college credit option. This means that they may have traded those few hours one day in high school for an entire semester of Math or English 101. At the end of the day a practice test is totally worth it. 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 post about.

College Finals Tips From a Los Angeles Private Tutor

College Finals Tips From a Los Angeles Private Tutor Tips From a Private San Diego College Tutor: 5 Tips for College Finals College students are finishing up another year of university level course work that has kept them busy since last August. They are just a few short days away from heading off for summer vacation and taking a mental break from all the hard work theyve done. Before they can enjoy some rest and relaxation, they need to ace their final exams, which will entail an intense amount of studying, essay writing, and review. Finals week can be horrid and overly stressful or can be somewhat manageable, depending on how efficient the student’s study habits are and how intense their coursework is but there are some tips and tricks that can help them survive our in-home San Diego college tutors are here to help you score high on your finals. 1.   Talk with the professor or TA Its really important for students to visit the professor or TA during office hours ahead of time so they have an opportunity to ask any questions or clarify any assignment details before the due date. Office hours fill up very quickly in the days leading up to finals, so students are encouraged to book ahead of time. Many students discover that they have follow-up questions or need further clarifications from the instructor so they should not wait until the last minute to communicate. 2.   Re-read the syllabus College students are also encouraged to reread their syllabus for important information about final exams. Sometimes a final exam is worth as little as 5% of the final grade, making it a pretty low-stress situation where as, in other situations, a final exam can be worth 25% or even 50% of the final grade. That means a student’s entire letter grade could be decided based on one day. The syllabus might also offer clues as to where students should look for study materials or where they might find potential test questions within the reading or class notes. Instructors often put bonus point questions within the syllabus just to see if students read it (READ: 5 Signs You Need an Irvine Math Tutor in College). 3.   Limit social activities to studying Its important to have an overall balance and a fun social life while in college but finals week is not the time to be meeting with friends. Social activities should cease while studying for finals except working with a study group and helping each other succeed. Students will have plenty of time to meet with friends over the summer once they have aced all of their difficult exams. 4.   Find a quiet study space During finals week it seems like every library cubicle, every couch in the dorm common room, and every bench under a tree is filled with a student anxiously studying for exams. This leaves many students stressed out and unable to find the peace and quiet they need to focus on their studies. Students may need to be creative and venture to a coffee shop or library off campus, or they may need to book a private study space at the school library in advance. Students who simply cant find a quiet spot should use ear plugs or any other thing that limits distractions from classmates and the environment. 5.   Prioritize Finals week is also a good time for students to think about priorities. Which classes are more important than others? Do they need to maintain an overall GPA to meet the requirements of their financial aid package? What are their grades like in their potential major field of study? What grades do they have going into the final? Taking 10 or 15 minutes to look at where students need to put the bulk of their time and effort can help them thrive through this difficult week. Getting an A+ in one course might not help if a student receives an F in another. Perhaps theyre better off with two Bs. Students need to plan ahead to make sure they meet their specific goals and have an overall successful semester. Its not too late to book your private San Diego college tutor for finals. Our tutors work around your busy schedules. Call TutorNerds 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.

Compass Tutoring in Online Tutoring

Compass Tutoring in Online TutoringThere are many times that it is useful to have a compass when you are working in the field of online tutoring. You may find yourself teaching online, where there are not many directions and you will want to get around easily and quickly.It is not so easy to be able to work as fast as you would like, especially when you have many students or in the classroom, but sometimes you do need a compass. To be able to find your way quickly and easily when you are teaching online, and it does help in the classroom as well. One useful thing is that you will need a compass on a map, because that compass will tell you what direction you need to go in, in order to reach your student. As an online tutor, you will need to learn how to use this tool properly, as there are many people who are more comfortable using an electronic device than using a compass.The digital compass is a handy little device that is a much more advanced version of the old fashioned compass. I t works as a small electronic device which can be connected to your computer and you can use it to show the direction that you should go in to reach your student. Using this tool can help you get around at any time in any situation, and it will also help you find your way easily. Just, like you would if you were in the field and you were only using a compass.The compass is extremely useful because it will provide you with lesson plans for you to follow that are based on this device. You will need to find out the actual address or location that you are teaching in, so that you will know the best way to proceed. Compass tutoring will allow you to see that you are going in the right direction, and that is how you are going to be able to give the most effective lessons for your students.If you have used a compass in the past, then you will notice that the compass makes it so much easier to navigate in the real world, but with online tutoring this feature has really come in handy. A comp ass will make it so much easier to work, and the whole concept of this device is to make it so that you can get around easier.The best thing about this compass is that it has a light in it which is easy to read and to operate. Once you have found the address that you are to teach in, you will just need to turn the device on, and it will tell you exactly where you are. It will also allow you to show the students how to reach that particular location with ease, so that they will be able to understand what they need to do in their own homes or even in schools.There are many advantages to using a compass, and it is best that you use one of these devices when you are working online. When you use a compass, you will find that you are able to get around easier, and your lesson plans will be much more effective, and you will get to teach in a much more effective way. Use the digital compass to teach online and your students will thank you for it.