SAT English Tutoring Jobs in San Diego

SAT English Tutoring Jobs in San DiegoWhile researching whether SAT English tutoring jobs are available in San Diego, one of the first things you should look for is availability. It is a good idea to find a school that has openings for SAT tutors. Most schools have openings at least once a semester and they will have class sizes.Of course, there are also schools in San Diego that do not offer SAT English tutoring. They probably don't have any. The best option is to find a school that has openings. With this, you have the benefit of being able to search by city or region, or simply use a keyword search to narrow down your search to the schools in your area.Once you have found a school that has openings, you can schedule an appointment with the tutors in order to meet with them and ask questions about their qualifications and credentials. You will want to ask the tutors about the length of their experience. You may also want to ask the tutors how many students they have tutored in the past.As you prepare for your first appointment, it is important to remember that your goal is to find SAT English tutoring jobs. It's not to 'get your foot in the door' or to enroll at the school that has a job opening. Since you have not attended the school, they may not even be aware of it.In order to make a good impression on the teacher you will be meeting with, it is essential that you have already received SAT English tutoring. In other words, if you had taken the SAT as a high school student, you will have to have already enrolled in SAT tutoring before you visit the school. If you don't have some prior SAT experience, this could cause you to be rejected. Therefore, it is important to have taken the SATat least once before you make an appointment.It is also important to meet with the tutor to find out what types of packages are available. Some schools offer either one-on-one tuition along with sessions with other students. If you can afford a package that includes both tuitio n and tutoring, this is often a more affordable option.You can also find SAT English tutoring jobs by searching online. Many SAT tutoring websites have listings of schools and individuals who may be willing to tutor your child. The internet has made finding and keeping up with SAT tutoring jobs easier than ever.You can also send a letter to the college you are considering applying to, in case they have SAT tutoring programs they are not currently advertising. They may be willing to set up an appointment so that you can discuss your child's specific needs.

I like TutorZ

I like TutorZ These are the nice words of our featured tutor Matt Horwich about TutorZ. I like TutorZ because it is such a quick and easy platform for students as well as tutors to use. As soon as I get a notification, I purchase the lead for as little as two dollars. Within minutes I have made a call or sent a direct email. I usually set up the first session for that week or sometimes that very same day. Thanks to Dirk and his team, there is great tutor+student match made every few minutes. Now lets start studying! Thank you Matt. I shared your good words with all TutorZ team members.  You made our day! Dirk Wagner

Join us for our final live Twitter QA of the year and #askteachaway

Join us for our final live Twitter QA of the year and #askteachaway Since we’re all getting ready for the holidays, this will be the last live Twitter chat of the year.  If you’ve got burning questions about teaching overseas, our Recruitment Program Manager, Adrian, is going to be tweeting live starting at 8:30 pm GMT (3:30 pm EST) for our hour-long #askteachaway Twitter chat.A Teach Away veteran, Adrian has worked with us for 5 years and deals with the teacher recruitment for major ESL programs like English First, Maple Bear, and Disney English. But there’s nothing that can stump him at this point, so whether you’re a certified teacher or an ESL teacher won’t matter to Adrian -- shoot him any questions you have. Before Teach Away, Adrian taught English in Korea and then in Japan for 3 years.Adrian works hard but plays hard too. He’s a serious technie who solves all of our office woes. But when he’s not saving our butts, he’s either brushing up on a new language (need any tips for language learning while abroad? He’s got you cover ed!) or trying out the latest restaurants in Vancouver.Ask Adrian anything you need answered before you complete your Teach Away profile for the New Year. Just send him a tweet and include the chat hashtag #askteachaway. He’ll retweet the question before he tweets you an answer, that way everyone can follow the Q&A.If you’re not on Twitter, click here to sign up. Once you’ve signed up, or if you already have an account, just follow @teachaway.

The Details You Need About Aloha Computer Tutor

The Details You Need About Aloha Computer TutorAloha Computer Tutor is an exciting new product that allows you to easily connect to the internet, get help from tutors and even build your own library of internet resources. Using this program you can access up to 25,000 quality online tutors, with the ability to create a personalized tutor profile as well as adding your own online teaching tips, and share information.The webmaster of Aloha Computer Tutor, Brian Provost, made a compelling argument for the easy accessibility of quality resources on the internet, and this is very much true in the case of this product. He explains that students have several different levels of understanding and need a certain level of connectivity to help them retain information and make connections with others.The individual nature of students' personal circumstances makes them a prime target for offering more convenient access to online resources, and this was just one of the many improvements that were implemented in this program. There is an excellent development of search features to help you find specific information and resources. In fact, if you click the search box you can instantly see what resources are available to help you in your course, your online tutorial or a project.The tutor section of the program was expanded to include full user profiles, allowing you to customize the tutor according to your own needs and preferences. This was a great addition, because now you can determine exactly what type of tutor you want to be, how much time you want to spend on your tutoring session, and what type of questions you would like answered by your tutor.Another significant feature of this program is the interactive learning module, which enables students to take a single course lesson and view it as a complete project with assigned due dates, due dates and test dates. Once the instructor has reviewed the work, he will be able to provide feedback.All of these features allow you t o monitor your progress throughout the entire course. If you find yourself struggling, you can turn off the tutoring feature, or just continue with your study at your own pace.The main purpose of this product is to make studying easier, and this is done through the use of a program designed specifically for the internet. This program provides you with all the resources you need to complete a course, all in one convenient package, allowing you to stay organized as well as help you keep track of your progress.

Helping a Prodigy Through Her Struggles

Helping a Prodigy Through Her StrugglesI sat in a coffee shop in Kuala Lumpur last week and watched as the young lady who had requested me to help her tutor a hijab Dian Pelangi almost fell off her chair. If you think that is bad then imagine having to teach a fellow human being how to swim! She was in tears, asking me not to cancel my appointment.However, I am not a swimmer, so I sat there and watched, watching her struggle to keep her composure. She is a pupil from a school in Malaysia that is at the very bottom of the national rankings. To be honest, she has very little chance of even making it through school this year.A year ago, this girl went to the principal's office and told him that her school would close if the government would give them the money to buy her a school uniform or her father's money, and then the money would go on her husband's money. She did not even have an idea where she was going to live this summer after she left school!As you can imagine, she is very ups et and I felt for her. I can't help thinking about how this could have been avoided if she had been taught that the only way to get to the top is to work hard, play hard, and stay humble. Hopefully, with the right information, she can learn from this experience and move up the ranks!The sad part of all this is that the school that was teaching the hijab Dian Pelangi is now closing its doors for good because of a combination of poor leadership, lack of funding, and a lot of families like hers that cannot afford to send their children to school. My friend thinks that they should have just had a one to one meeting with her first and then gave her an ultimatum to move or they would be forced to close. The school itself has faced many difficulties recently, but everyone says that this is a once in a generation problem, so, maybe she should have had a higher quality school than this one!With that said, I wanted to help this hijab Dian Pelangi because I know her family. I know that she has a great family that will support her and love her no matter what happens. I know that her parents are struggling to survive as well, but they are doing everything they can for their daughter, which is why I sat down with her.There is nothing better than seeing a person grow up, and I saw that with hijab Dian Pelangi. She is going to have so much more in her future than just learning how to swim.

Chemistry Chapter 5 Review Answers

Chemistry Chapter 5 Review AnswersThe Chemistry chapter 5 review answers can vary depending on the goal of the students. It is important that you know the intended outcome of the student's chemistry class. In order to accomplish this goal, they will need to answer the questions.The reviews for the chapter 5 can vary, but not in the order that they are written. You should be looking at these reviews as they come out. Your students will expect the answers to be in a particular order and you will want to adhere to the following general guidelines. First, the results of the material that is being tested and the answers that are given by the students. Second, the level that the students are at as a student.Once you have finished writing the review answers, the section should be graded, according to the following criteria. To begin with, grade the answers on a scale of 1 to 10. Then, make sure that all the students get the same grade. If one or two students get an A, the others should rece ive a B or C.Next, look at your students' grades for the previous section. If there is a difference, then evaluate the grade based on that section, as well as the grade you give them for this section. In other words, do not simply give them a grade.The next factor to be evaluated is the response time. Make sure that all students are able to respond to the quiz questions in a timely manner. Once again, you want to evaluate each students grades and assign the same grade to them as they received for the previous section. If there is a difference, then it is time to evaluate the grades based on the section, as well as the grade you give them for this section.Finally, make sure that all students are able to work in a good classroom atmosphere. While the materials need to be challenging, you also need to make sure that all students can focus and understand what is being taught. This means that the chemistry section needs to be written in a way that is easy to understand. Give all students equal attention and give students feedback.Keep in mind that you and your classroom teachers need to work together to make sure that the students are receiving the best education possible. As long as they are aware of how to achieve this, they will have a successful and productive learning experience.

Heres How 3 Holidays Can Help You Learn Spanish [Infographic]

Heres How 3 Holidays Can Help You Learn Spanish [Infographic] Suzy S. As youre learning how to speak Spanish, its a great idea to learn about the culture and Spanish traditions at the same time! Here, Honolulu, HI tutor Jinan B.  shares 3 important holidays youll want to get familiar with Learning about Hispanic holidays is a wonderful way to learn specific vocabulary and increase your understanding of the cultural aspects of the Spanish language. The Day of the Dead, the New Year/New Years Eve, and Epiphany are three widely-celebrated Hispanic holidays that are important to become familiar with. After reading about these Spanish traditions, you might even be inspired to go practice your Spanish in a Spanish-speaking country and enjoy the festivities at the same time! 1.  el Día de los Muertos The first holiday is the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), a tradition  that you might already be familiar with, as it has spread from Mexico to the United States. On this day, family members gather to honor their deceased loved ones with elaborate celebrations. They create an altar (el altar) within their house that they decorate with photos of the deceased, as well as the deceased’s favorite foods and drinks and a circular bread that represents the cycle of life. Another bread also central to the Day of the Dead is  el pan de muertos, which has a sign of the cross on top of it. Family members will also go to the  cemetery  (el cementerio) to decorate the tombs (decorar las tumbas) with flowers (las flores). They remain there until midnight (medianoche). 2.  el Año Nuevo/Nochevieja The New Year/New Years Eve (el Año Nuevo/Nochevieja) is celebrated with festivities throughout the Hispanic world in a variety of ways. Two especially interesting traditions are those of Ecuador and Spain. In Ecuador, larger-than-life figures of key individuals from the previous year are displayed and then burned at midnight. In Spain, people consume 12  grapes (las uvas) with each strike of the clock (el reloj) at midnight. If all of the grapes are consumed in time, it symbolizes 12 months (doce meses) of good luck (buena suerte). 3.  el Día de los Reyes Another interesting Hispanic holiday that is also celebrated in the United States (although to a lesser degree than in the Hispanic world) is Epiphany (el Día de los Reyes). This day  recognizes the existence of God (Dios) in the human form as Jesus Christ. What makes this Spanish tradition especially fun is that it relates to children. Just as the three wise men (los reyes magos) visited Jesus Christ as an infant, so do the three wise men visit homes before dawn (el alba) on January 6th (el seis de enero)  to leave Christmas gifts (los regalos de Navidad) for children. Got all that? Heres a handy infographic for a quick run-down: Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to http://takelessons.com with this graphic. As you continue to learn Spanish, you will find even greater significance in these holidays as your understanding of Hispanic culture increases. In addition, these holidays are simply a few examples of the many festivities that occur throughout the year in the Hispanic world. You can practice the vocabulary associated with these holidays as you encounter Spanish speakers by asking questions (for example, “ ¿Cómo celebra usted el Día de los Muertos?”) and sharing your own cultural holidays (“Aquí en los Estados Unidos, nosotros…”). The more fun you can have learning Spanish conversation and vocabulary, the more likely you are to practice frequently and consistently. Jinan B. tutors in Honolulu, HI. She is currently an  Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, teaching various courses including  Community Nutrition, Concepts in Nutrition Education, and Advanced Child and Adolescent Nutrition.  Learn more about Jinan here!   Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Jenny Huey

Am I Ready to Apply to Medical School

Am I Ready to Apply to Medical School Your prerequisites are complete, youve taken the MCAT, and youve lined up your recommendationsall thats left to do is begin your actual application process. But before you start the tasks involved with that process, you may be wondering if this particular application cycle is right for you. Could you assemble a stronger application by spending a year or two off doing research, community service, or taking extra classes? Or is your application strong enough for matriculation as is? This checklist can help you answer the burning question, Am I ready to apply to medical school? Decide if your MCAT score, science GPA, and overall GPA are all competitive enough for your prospective schools Before you fill out your primary application, you need to be honest with yourself about your statistical chances of admission to the medical school(s) to which youre applying. If your MCAT score is below the average of admitted students there, you might want to forego the current application cycle, seek MCAT tutoring, and put your energy into retaking the test. Similarly, if your science GPA or overall GPA is low, you might want to skip this cycle to boost your GPAs and prove that you can handle the academic rigor of medical school by taking some extra classes or by enrolling in a special masters program. [RELATED: How to Write a Resume for Med School] Examine any other responsibilities you have that might complicate your matriculation Have you signed a job contract that extends for a certain period of time that would make it difficult for you to get to admissions interviews, or that would interfere with your enrollment next fall? Do you have any special family commitments that you might temporarily want to devote more time to before you enter medical school? Surveying your own goals and responsibilities before you decide to apply to medical schoolon both a professional and personal levelcan help you determine what application year will be best for you. Ensure you have the necessary funds for both medical school and your application cycle Youve probably heard that medical school itself is extremely expensive, and you may have already decided how you intend to pay for it. But even before you must pay for medical school, you must pay for your application cyclethis includes registering for the MCAT, sending in your primary applications, and submitting your secondary applications. If you are fortunate enough to be offered a medical school interview, you may have to account for travel expenses as well. While there is financial assistance available for medical school applicants who meet certain criteria, it is likely that you will end up paying at least some of the bill for the application cycle yourself. Before you decide to apply this cycle, make sure you have decided how you will financially handle both your application cycle and medical school itself. Ensure you are mentally ready for the admissions process and the medical school journey Many students may find that by their senior year of college, they do not feel fully prepared to immediately embark upon another several years of study. Whether you are just about to graduate from college or have been otherwise preoccupied with another academic or professional endeavor, it is essential to assess your mindset and overall readiness to navigate the medical school application process (as well as to become a medical student!). If you find that getting back into the classroom seems too daunting or unrewarding at this time, it may be best to choose a later application cycle for yourself. Applying to medical school will always be an option, so relax and choose the application year that best ensures that you will matriculate as a strong and stable medical student. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

A Guide To Learn Hindi

A Guide To Learn Hindi Learning Hindi: All You Need To Know ChaptersWhat Is The Hindi Language?How To Find A Hindi Teacher?What Is The Cost Of Hindi Lessons?Best Tools For Learning HindiIs It Hard To Learn Hindi?How To Learn Hindi On Your Own? GiusyHindi Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnchalHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NehaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AkshayaHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SuhaniHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MedhaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PriyankaHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SaurabhHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Is The Hindi Language?With over 250 million speakers across the north of India alone, it is a wonder that Hindi lessons are not more widely accessible in schools in the UK and the rest of Europe. Especially, that is, when you consid er that statistics show that nearly 425 million people in the world speak this form of Indian language as a first language and around 120 million as a second language.Some Background Information On IndiaThe second most populous country in the world, India is a powerful Asian country in many respects. Not only is it a multilingual and multi-ethnic society, it is also a nuclear weapons state and regional power, it boasts the second largest standing army in the world and it is home to a variety of protected natural habitats and diverse wildlife.Ask anyone who has spent time in one of its 29 Arabic  states, and they will all tell you that India is a special place, and each for their own reason.The Importance Of HindiSo, whether it is spirituality, food, art, architecture or industry that takes you to this fascinating territory, wouldn't it be amazing to understand a little more about the culture and languages of India before you cross its borders? Furthermore, wouldn't you like to know why Hindi is such a good language to speak? Of course some residents you come across will be an English speaker, however, learning a language like Hindi doesn't have to be difficult and will help with your conversation skills.Make sure you practice those greetings!Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and derives from Sanskrit, written in the Devanagari script.  Because of their similarities, learning how to speak Hindi will help you to speak  Sanskrit, Urdu, Nepalese, Bengali,  and Gujarati.Check here to find and take Hindi classes now.Hindi derives from Sanskrit, written in the Devanagari script. Photo credit: romana klee on Visual HuntHow To Find A Hindi Teacher?It may be stating the obvious, but the easiest way to find Hindi classes in your area is to do a search online and see what language lessons are being offered.While most results will come up on an Internet search, don't forget to consult local schools, colleges and universities to see if they offer any evening classes for adults. Alternatively, if looking for a child, there may be some weekend or after school classes available run by either trained teachers or parents of pupils.Just because Hindi isn't on the conventional school curriculum, it doesn't mean that educational establishments can't and won't offer lessons in this important language.If you don't have any luck finding group classes, then you may like to consider one to one tuition with the likes of a friend of a friend or a professionally trained private tutor. Of course, if you don't know anyone within your circle who has connections with the Hindi language, then you may be forced to look for a tutor with the help of Internet once again.Since finding individual tutors for private lessons can be quite hard (for instance, will they be listed on Yell, advertised on a community webpage or up for grabs 'Things for Sale' Facebook page?) be sure to look in the right place for your prospective tutor. There is no better place for this than Superprof.com.Superprof is an online tutoring platform for tutors to advertise their services and to connect with pupils. Here, you will be able to search for a tutor in your chosen subject, filter by area (however this may not be applicable if you are happy to carry out lessons via video call) and also sort in order of price.Learn Hindi online with one of their expert tutors and understand all you can want to know about Hindi as a beginner, like Hindi vocabulary, Hindi phrases and how to read and write the language. GiusyHindi Teacher 5.00 (3) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnchalHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NehaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AkshayaHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SuhaniHindi Teacher 5.00 (4) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MedhaHindi Teacher 5.00 (2) £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PriyankaHindi Teacher £10 /h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SaurabhHindi Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Is The Cost Of Hindi Lessons?Hindi lessons can cost just about anything, depending on a number of factors.Instructors will base their pricing on their knowledge, training, and experience, as well as on the length of the lesson or course, how many pupils are included in the session (this will determine how much one-to-one time can be spent with each learner) and perhaps the starting level of the learner(s) entering the language course.Teachers may also need to adjust their pricing according to what you want to gain from your lessons. For instance, if you want to learn technical language for business purposes fast, then they may have to prepare a whole set of new resources tailored just for you and the specified timeframe.Expect to pay around £20, give or take, for an hour's lesson.Best Tools For Learning HindiAside from purchasing dictionaries and finding some language te xtbooks at your local library or WH Smith, why not consider some interactive online tools dedicated to language learners? Duolingo is a popular language app, however, there are many more free language learning tools to choose from too.You may find n=books to help you learn Hindi in a library or book shop. Photo credit: The City of Toronto on Visualhunt.comRocket LanguagesRocket Languages is a website that offers free lessons in Hindi, including  Hindi common phrases, salutations, and pronunciation tools. As well as the many resources on offer, there's a forum for Hindi learners so you can speak to others in your position and exchange ideas and tips.The Hindi version of this 'Rocket Languages' series is called 'Rocket Hindi'.Glossika HindiGlossika Hindi is a product that helps learners progress in Hindi.By encouraging you to listen to Hindi spoken phrases and reproduce the sentences (and then repeat!), you can learn key grammar lessons and master your pronunciation.HindiPod101The Hin diPod101 course is part of the Innovative Language series which teaches students using a podcast-style format with videos to stream.All lessons can be downloaded to your device for use offline and include a range of features such as a database for vocabulary, a flashcards app, grammar lessons and more.There's a multitude of audio and video lessons available at various levels.Is It Hard To Learn Hindi?Hindi is unlike English in many ways, but that doesn't mean to say that it is difficult to learn.Hindi is written from left to right, which is something that English speakers are familiar with! It's also fairly easy to read Hindi as words are generally written as they are pronounced because each character of the alphabet has a different sound. This is quite refreshing for speakers of European languages who often have to learn words one at a time as opposed to chunks of sounds and memorise exceptions to the many grammatical rules!The other good thing about Hindi is that it doesn't have a rticles (i.e. words for 'the' or 'a'), yet all nouns have genders to remember (a bit like in French). It may seem like a minefield at first, but you will see that the genders do start to come naturally.How To Learn Hindi On Your Own?Acquiring a new language on your own is always going to be a challenge, so if after reading the above you still want to go it alone, then you may want a few tips to help you along.1. Look For Some Resources, Even If They Are FreeFirstly, you simply cannot learn this language without using some resources.If you don't want to spend money on books and student guides, then you can opt for free language resources like the lessons found on the BBC website, for example. The dedicated Languages page for Hindi features facts about Hindi, including where it is spoken and how to use the language respectfully, along with the Hindi alphabet, a list of key phrases and other useful guides to help with your language learning journey.Alternatively, if you want to immerse yourself in the Hindi language then see if you can get hold of some newspapers for Hindi communities. Newspaper articles are good practice because the content is usually quite basic and easily understood by foreigners.As well as written resources, you should never forget to find tools that help you listen to spoken Hindi.To hear natives talking in Hindi (remember, however, that the different regions have different dialects so be sure to stick to one form of Hindi wherever possible), try tuning into an Indian radio station or finding a TV channel dedicated to Hindi speakers. Most people with Sky TV will have access to such programmes broadcast in India.2. Don't Give Up Too QuicklyAs a solo learner, it can be really easy to become despondent and lose all faith in your ability to pick up the language. If you get off to a slow start, then don't get down about it. It is probably just down to the fact that you are still learning how to learn Hindi, whereas others who are being led by a l anguage instructor will have the advantage of being led down the easiest and most direct path to language acquisition.If you struggle to pick up key phrases, then take a step back and try to break the language down into smaller, more digestible chunks. For instance, go back to the start and learn how to conjugate your verbs, revise nouns and their gender, and build up your learning from here.Just think to yourself, what kinds of things did you learn first as a child picking up your mother-togue, or what were your first lessons in French / Spanish about? While sentence structure is different in Hindi to that of English and other European languages, remembering to focus on the basics can be key.3. Travel To IndiaIt may seem incomprehensible that a stay in India could teach you more than a dozen lessons with a professional, but visiting a country and practicing immersion can teach you so much in the way of language and culture and thus facilitate your language acquisition.Imagine being stood in a village in northern India with all of the conversations around you, signs written in Hindi, local traditions taking place... there's nothing quite like it and you can't replicate this.To learn more about Indian culture, visit the country yourself and witness their traditions. Photo credit: Arian Zwegers on Visual Hunt / CC BYThe younger you are, the easier it is said to be to pick up a foreign language yet if you leave yourself completely open to learning and are willing to show yourself up by trying to communicate with the locals, then you will pick up the language in no time.You just need to be brave in taking that huge step of settling in an unknown country first!