South 40 Tutoring - The Alternative to Traditional Education

South 40 Tutoring - The Alternative to Traditional EducationSouth 40 Tutoring is an alternative to traditional education for students who have not been accepted into a conventional school. They work on a voluntary basis with the aim of improving the self-confidence of students and giving them the necessary skills to reach their maximum potential.Many students may feel that their grades are average or they have not yet discovered their full potential. This can be because they have spent most of their time in traditional education playing games and watching television, rather than studying. With the advent of mobile phones and video games, it is not surprising that some kids become bored and lose interest in their studies.It is not only the kids who lose interest in traditional education that we should worry about. Teachers are losing interest in being able to get their work completed in time, so they let their students slip through the net and out of the classroom, leaving them very s hort on assignments to carry out.The answer to this problem has been South 40 Tutoring. This service is just one of the many different programmes that are available on the internet and provide tutors in the form of a 'virtual tutor'. This service is to ensure that your child receives the education they need to achieve at a level which is required.There are certain classes that the children are left behind and these classes are referred to as the classes of boredom, the most painful part of the educational process. The tutor will help your child to overcome this and allows them to make progress towards their full potential.Classes for your child may include: Maths, English, Science, History, Art, Music, Physical Education, Personal and Counselling classes, and several others. You can choose the one which best suits your child. You will have a mentor from the beginning, so you can tell them what you like and dislike about the classes.South 40 Tutoring will get your child a more benefi cial education, no matter what class they are in. There is no better alternative to conventional education.

Learning English Writing Martin Luther King

Learning English Writing Martin Luther King Writing in English can often be a students worst nightmare-but dont worry, LOI is  here to help! Who better to help us discover the best ways to combat writing than one of the greatest speech writers of all, Martin Luther King. Lets watch the video below up to 4:00.I hope you found that inspiring! So, lets get to work and try to match MLKs great speech by copying some of his  techniques to engage people. Your friends and colleagues will be  impressed with your excellent writing skills in no time!The first point that is mentioned is  alliteration  that means when you begin words with the same letters or sounds. My friend Larry has a lizard who likes leaping leopards and alliteration also. Can you see the  alliteration in that sentence? Alliteration draws attention to a specific line in your writing, signifying the importance of the repeated letters or words. It is often used in the media (newspaper headlines) and in advertisements to capture peoples imagination, and also in poemsLets look at some examples;Alice’s aunt ate apples and acorns around August.Carries cat clawed her couch, creating chaos.As you can see, the examples use the letter for the majority of the words in the sentence. However, the best way to spot alliteration is to say the sentence aloud and listen for the words with the identical consonant sound- for example, the first sentence is easy- almost all the words have a short a sound.Lets try a few examples of our own- can you finish these sentences with your own words to make an alliteration? As always, write your answers in the comment section, and well respond!Fred had ______________ fun with his family.Anns angry aunt ate the _____________.Dans dog _________ the drink ______________.She shook the __________ with so much strength that it _____________.Mikes milkshake ____________ while Michelle made _____________.Good work! As mentioned before, alliteration is often used in advertisements-particularly in brand names such as  Dunkin Donuts  an d  Coca-cola. Can you think of any other brands that use alliteration? What about famous people? Another way we can use alliteration is in phrases such as  neck and neck (meaning to be level in a race), write a phrase in the comment section to show your alliteration expertise!Now lets go back to our video of Martin Luther King. As you can see, the next technique he used when writing that incredible speech was something called  anaphora.  That means that a word in the text/speech refers back to other ideas in the text/speech for its meaning. An easier way to achieve cohesion (that means, to stick your writing together), is to use pronouns  to refer back to the  noun  that has already been introduced.  Lets begin with an easy example; ‘I went to the restaurant  with Jo on Sunday. She looked awful. Who does the she refer to in this sentence? Thats right, it is talking about  Jo.  Lets look at this example:John was late for class again.  The teacher put John in detention.  John was late for class again, so the teacher put  him  in detention.Can you see how I connected the sentences together with the word so, and referred back to John with the pronoun  him-as we are still talking about a John (if you have forgotten which connectors to use, look at these great posts here and here. This makes our sentence much more fluent and easier to read. That was an easy example, now  lets try  some more complex  sentences where we  replace nouns with pronouns.For this exercise, you are going to join the two sentences together to form one sentence,  using a pronoun to replace the noun. Write your answers in the comment section to see if you completed the exercise correctly.Laura and Sarah are going to New York. Laura and Sarah will go by plane.There are many environmental problems in the world today. Many environmental problems are difficult to solve.Thomas bought 2 cheeseburgers. Thomas ate 2 cheeseburgers.If you look at the table below, more examples are shown to change a noun phrase to pronouns. Can you create  some sentences (you can connect them in separate sentences) to show you are a master of writing coherent text?noun phrasepronounThere are some people who think that Martin Luther King’s speech was the greatest……One argument they make is……At the time, there were a number of problems in the USAThe biggest of these was….Several scholars have analyzed Martin Luther King’s speechSome of them have given better descriptions of the language used than others….It is important to consider not just the effects the speech had at the time, but also the effects it has had on current generations….Both of these effects are equally important….We hope you enjoyed todays blog post. Sign up  for a free 25 minute class with LOI English today!

Parent-Teacher Conference Stress

Parent-Teacher Conference Stress End-of-year parent-teacher conferences can make some parents nervous and they might be stressful for you too, particularly when meeting with parents of students who are struggling. Here are a few tips to put parents at ease and make conferences constructive: Be prepared. Know exactly what you want to discuss, and have a timeline to cover the essential topics. Provide parents evidence of their childrens progress and performance (e.g. a portfolio of recent work and test scores) to keep the conversation focused. Share efforts since your last meeting. If youve talked with parents previously about any issues, address what youve worked on since your last conversation/conference. Ask parents what theyve tried at home as well. Communicate your goals. Its not easy for parents to hear that their children are having problems. If you have to broach this topic, do so in an action-oriented, confident manner. Let parents know youre committed to helping their children, share your plans to do so and ask for their input. You might already know about some of the contributing factors that are causing a student to struggle. Making parents feel heard and understood will go a long way toward moving things in a positive direction. Listen well. Many parents expect you to do most of the talking during conferences, but its important to let them talk too. Ask if they have concerns or ideas as you approach the end of the year. This information will help you make arrangements for a smooth transition to the next grade and future teachers. After conferences, follow through with any next steps you discuss, whether thats connecting parents with additional school resources or executing an action plan to finish the year strong. Need support? Call Huntington to learn more about how we work with teachers to help children learn.

Irvine AP Tutor How Many AP Classes Are Too Many

Irvine AP Tutor How Many AP Classes Are Too Many Tips from a Private Irvine AP Tutor: How Many AP Classes Are Too Many? Tips from a Private Irvine AP Tutor: How Many AP Classes Are Too Many? At this point, almost every college bound student will take an AP course in high school. Many students arent even concerned if they get college credit for these courses but simply want their college applications to be competitive, in some cases ultra-competitive. AP courses give students a realistic look at the work theyll have to complete once in college. But, how young can students start doing college work? Will they be able to cope at 17, at 16, or even 15? Each student is different, but many become entirely overwhelmed with their AP courses to the point that they are unable to complete the course successfully or pass the exam. Additionally, students and parents should think about their overall high school career and what their particular goals are its never too early to book your private Irvine AP tutor. 1. Find out if the courses will count for credit at the colleges youre applying to Before signing up for a year-long AP course, students should determine if they’re taking the course to get into college or if they want it to count for college credit. Some universities will excuse a student from freshman English if they take AP English Language and Composition while some will require students to take their freshman English class and simply give elective credit for the AP course. However, students who are simply remaining competitive on their college applications may not be concerned about such things (READ: AP Exams and the DBQ: How to Improve). 2. Make sure you can pass the AP exam with a 3 or higher When determining how many AP courses to take its important that students feel confident they can pass the exam with at least a 3. Scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the exam are considered successful and can result in college credit. However, a score of 1 or 2 will not count towards college credit or help students with their college admissions process. If a student is taking AP English Literature and AP Calculus, but have always struggled with numbers theyre not likely to get a 3 or higher on the math exam. They may also become overwhelmed in their English course and score lower due to stress or time management issues. Students should already be somewhat comfortable with the subject, in general, prior to taking an AP course. 3. Stick with subject matter you’ve had success with in the past Students are strongly encouraged to stick to their strengths when it comes to picking out AP courses. Students who are speed readers will probably do well in AP Literature while students who can easily memorize dates and names will likely excel in AP World History. However, a student’s overall GPA helps determine whether or not they can handle one or even two AP courses. The student might perform very well if they take just one but be entirely overwhelmed if they take two. 4. Take the advice of college counselors and teachers Students should also talk to their college counselor and their teachers before committing to an AP course. College counselors have a lot of information regarding what a student needs on their resume about the universities they are planning to apply to. Additionally, classroom teachers can offer students valuable information concerning the amount of time and effort required to do well in the course. Although the courses must meet certain standardized guidelines, each teacher is different, and some will give out more or less self-study. In general, an AP course will have about twice as much homework as a standard high school class. However, some courses will be reading intensive or require students to write research papers or essays on a regular basis (READ: Tips from an Irvine AP tutor: I bombed my AP test. Whats next?). 5. Get a realistic estimate of required self study When students pick how many AP courses they will take, and in what year, they should consider the amount of study required. If a student is taking four courses over all and two of them are AP courses, they may be working from the end of school until midnight to get things done. Speed readers and Students who can do math in no time may spend less time doing homework. Students with writers block will be at their desk longer. When students start taking AP courses, its important for them to know what their other commitments will be and if they have enough time to complete assignments successfully. 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.

Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff!

Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff! We wanted to give a big welcome to our newest support staff Josie and Ethan who have recently joined us to help with our Customer Support Services. They are both avid language learners and teachers so know exactly the types of problems and challenges you might be encountering! We asked them to introduce themselves to everyone on italki! Josie My name is Josie and I am Swedish by blood, but was born and raised in Surrey, England. Going to an international school gave me the privilege to make friends with people from all over the world, meaning I have always been surrounded by different languages and cultures. I grew up speaking English and Swedish, studied Spanish at school and am currently learning Mandarin. Growing up in a multicultural environment and having done a lot of solo traveling after school gave me a great insight into how exciting different languages can be and how important it is to learn about different cultures. italki is the perfect platform for learning a new language and I am so glad to be a part of it. I understand how difficult (and at times scary) learning a new language can be, so I will make sure that I am here help you out with any problems that you may face in your new and exciting journey! Ethan Hey all! Im Ethan and I’m from the United States, specifically the Washington, DC area. I fell in love with the Chinese language in high school and have since been studying hard each and every day to achieve the fluency of a native speaker. I know how difficult language learning can be and that’s why I’m happy to work for a great company like italki! It makes language learning easy and is suited to meet your individual needs. I’m here to help you out with any problems you may have in the language learning process! Learning a new language is hard enough, so I want to make sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible. I wish you all the best of luck. ??! Welcome our new support staff Josie and Ethan! #italki #leanonme #support #newstaff #customersfirst #friendly #justgoodpeople #languagelearning #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:33pm PST Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff! We wanted to give a big welcome to our newest support staff Josie and Ethan who have recently joined us to help with our Customer Support Services. They are both avid language learners and teachers so know exactly the types of problems and challenges you might be encountering! We asked them to introduce themselves to everyone on italki! Josie My name is Josie and I am Swedish by blood, but was born and raised in Surrey, England. Going to an international school gave me the privilege to make friends with people from all over the world, meaning I have always been surrounded by different languages and cultures. I grew up speaking English and Swedish, studied Spanish at school and am currently learning Mandarin. Growing up in a multicultural environment and having done a lot of solo traveling after school gave me a great insight into how exciting different languages can be and how important it is to learn about different cultures. italki is the perfect platform for learning a new language and I am so glad to be a part of it. I understand how difficult (and at times scary) learning a new language can be, so I will make sure that I am here help you out with any problems that you may face in your new and exciting journey! Ethan Hey all! Im Ethan and I’m from the United States, specifically the Washington, DC area. I fell in love with the Chinese language in high school and have since been studying hard each and every day to achieve the fluency of a native speaker. I know how difficult language learning can be and that’s why I’m happy to work for a great company like italki! It makes language learning easy and is suited to meet your individual needs. I’m here to help you out with any problems you may have in the language learning process! Learning a new language is hard enough, so I want to make sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible. I wish you all the best of luck. ??! Welcome our new support staff Josie and Ethan! #italki #leanonme #support #newstaff #customersfirst #friendly #justgoodpeople #languagelearning #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:33pm PST Welcome Josie and Ethan! New italki Support Staff! We wanted to give a big welcome to our newest support staff Josie and Ethan who have recently joined us to help with our Customer Support Services. They are both avid language learners and teachers so know exactly the types of problems and challenges you might be encountering! We asked them to introduce themselves to everyone on italki! Josie My name is Josie and I am Swedish by blood, but was born and raised in Surrey, England. Going to an international school gave me the privilege to make friends with people from all over the world, meaning I have always been surrounded by different languages and cultures. I grew up speaking English and Swedish, studied Spanish at school and am currently learning Mandarin. Growing up in a multicultural environment and having done a lot of solo traveling after school gave me a great insight into how exciting different languages can be and how important it is to learn about different cultures. italki is the perfect platform for learning a new language and I am so glad to be a part of it. I understand how difficult (and at times scary) learning a new language can be, so I will make sure that I am here help you out with any problems that you may face in your new and exciting journey! Ethan Hey all! Im Ethan and I’m from the United States, specifically the Washington, DC area. I fell in love with the Chinese language in high school and have since been studying hard each and every day to achieve the fluency of a native speaker. I know how difficult language learning can be and that’s why I’m happy to work for a great company like italki! It makes language learning easy and is suited to meet your individual needs. I’m here to help you out with any problems you may have in the language learning process! Learning a new language is hard enough, so I want to make sure your experience goes as smoothly as possible. I wish you all the best of luck. ??! Welcome our new support staff Josie and Ethan! #italki #leanonme #support #newstaff #customersfirst #friendly #justgoodpeople #languagelearning #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Dec 12, 2014 at 11:33pm PST

4 Ways to Help Elementary-aged Kids With Homework

4 Ways to Help Elementary-aged Kids With Homework 4 Ways to Help Elementary-aged Kids With Homework Young kids are getting more homework these days than previous generations. It seems like there isnt enough time in the afternoon for them to get everything done and they often end up missing out on time with friends and family as well as time outdoors to just be kids. There are lots of different ideas about how much homework is appropriate for a child of elementary school age but, for now, they need help getting their assignments done efficiently and on time. By utilizing a few tried-and-true ideas, kids can get back to having a healthy and age-appropriate work-life balance well still thriving in the classroom environment our private Irvine academic tutors are here to help your kids succeed. 1. Break it up into parts Younger kids dont yet have a long attention span. In fact, they seem to be distracted by just about everything in their environment. As a result, its difficult for them to focus on homework for hours at a time. One of the ways parents can help their kids deal with lengthy homework assignments or busy work is to break it up into smaller parts. Each child will have a different attention span, and their level should be taken into consideration. Some kids might need a break every 30 minutes while other students will excel if they can take a break after each chapter. 2. Prioritize by due date Its also essential to prioritize assignment by their due dates. Its a great idea to sit down at the beginning of each week and figure out what to do now versus later. Some assignments are short and are due the next day. If kids miss these assignments, they might feel lost during the teachers lesson, and it can affect their long-term learning. Other assignments, such as research papers or reports, might be due 2 or 3 weeks from today. In that case, students might be better off saving their energy and working on these things during the weekend or a day they dont have other activities such as sports (READ: Costa Mesa Private Tutoring Tips: How to Improve Your Grades This February). 3. Get help with cumulative subjects Its a good idea for younger students to get some extra help with cumulative subjects. These are topics that build upon one another as the school year goes by, one prime example being math. If students miss an early step, they can struggle for the rest of the time the teacher is covering that particular topic. Private Irvine tutors are a great help when it comes to cumulative subjects because they can identify which steps a student has missed and helped get them back on track in a one-on-one environment that is based on a students individual needs. 4. Target personal strengths and weaknesses Another thing for kids to work on at this age is to identify personal strengths and weaknesses. Every student has a subject they tend to do well in naturally and one they need extra help with. When doing homework, they should reserve more time and energy for topics that require extra concentration. Some students are better off starting their homework with the more difficult topic while others might want to get easier assignments out of the way first. Learning how to prioritize can help make homework less stressful. Our private Irvine elementary tutors are here to help your kid succeed in school. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Juicing A Way To Begin A Healthy Living

Juicing A Way To Begin A Healthy Living This guy is making all of my meals this week This weekend I started a cleansing/detox program that is commonly referred to as juicing, a process that involves taking various fruits and vegetables and blending them into a juice/smoothie and, for seven days, foregoing solid food in favor of five drinks per day. If youre familiar with the documentaries Hungry for Change or Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead, then youve heard of juicing before. Why am I doing this? American diets are notoriously bad at giving the body nutrients it requires to function properly. Were all aware that the US is one of the highest-ranked nations in obesity. 27.5% of us are obese. Our bodies are constantly ingesting man-made food that they were not designed to digest. We have worsened our health because of what we put into our bodies. If you have 15 minutes, watch Dr. Terry Wahls  talk about how she treated her M.S. with a healthy diet inspired by the Hunter/Gatherer diet, and youll hear her talk about our horrendously poor nutrition and how that effects our minds and our bodies, all the way down to the cellular level. The typical American diet is high in calories and low in nutrition, obviously the inverse of what our bodies are designed forthus, we have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even learning disabilities. The processed foods we take in are not being processed in our bodies. Juicing provides an opportunity to flush out the garbage we take in, giving us an opportunity to change our lifestyles more suitable to what we, as humans, are biologically designed for. After two days, Ill admit to it being difficult. Im getting headaches from the lack of caffeine, and Im craving a bacon cheeseburger something fierce, but Im not hungry. Its five 10-12 oz glasses of juice per day, juice that is derived from fruits and vegetables that you buy and blend at home. After a drink, I feel full, but want to eat more, because my body has become addicted to the chemicals and sugar we put in our processed food. Ill follow this up next week and let you know how I feel at the end, but the purpose of juicing is not to starve merather, it is to give my body what it needs and get rid of what it doesnt. Its helping my body naturally discharge the chemicals I put in without inundating it with more crap. You can find out more about juice at Jason Vales website, and read about it yourself, but I encourage you to consider it as an option for improving healthy living. Its not a diet, its a lifestyle change. I encourage you to give it a look. Its an added bonus that the stuff is actually pretty tasty.

Computer Tutor in San Francisco East Bay

Computer Tutor in San Francisco East BayIf you are looking for a computer tutor in San Francisco East Bay, then it would be best if you know what you are doing. In any area of learning, some people are more adept than others. Even experts can fall prey to laziness and tend to slack off in their study sessions. The best way to combat this is to make sure that your tutor is up to par with the subject.This can be done by hiring a professional internet research to find a tutor in SF East Bay. The internet gives you the chance to contact them for free or at least a minimal charge. If you don't want to waste your time online, you can also contact your local tutors to see if they have a website.When your tutor is online, make sure that you will give them the opportunity to speak to you in real time. In order to give them an idea about your subject, they should be able to give you advice, inform you about various subjects or cover some concepts that they have already covered. Having a live t utor will give you the opportunity to ask your questions and learn more.The first place that you can look for a tutor is the search engines. Make sure that you visit the top three search engines. You need to search carefully for any advertised tutor. If you are lucky, you will find some tutors listed.Your next option is to approach your friends or relatives. Ask them if they have any recommendations about tutors in San Francisco East Bay. Try to find someone who lives in the area or is a close friend.Once you find a computer tutor in SF East Bay, you can call him or her up and schedule an appointment. With the help of internet technology, this can be done in less than half an hour. Online consultation also allows you to get the advantage of communicating with your tutor face to face. Your tutor will be able to give you an honest opinion about your problems, provide you with training on how to deal with the subject and give you tips on getting ready for the upcoming exams.There are s till many options to choose from when it comes to finding a computer tutor in SF East Bay. Your task is to find a tutor that you can trust.

What You Need to Know About Graduate Programs in Chemistry

What You Need to Know About Graduate Programs in ChemistryIf you are interested in graduate or undergraduate degree programs, one of the most effective ways to make a great impression is to take Chemistry in an HCC Chemistry major. Whether you are intending to become a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, or an educator, you will find the coursework to be highly rewarding. You will learn how to identify the right mixture of physical and chemical properties of materials to use in your lab, and how to analyze data for the information that you need.Before you choose a chemistry major, be sure to understand what makes chemistry different from other science fields. Chemists use laboratory work to find out the properties of elements, molecules, or combinations of elements that can be used to create new chemicals. This type of research has helped make our modern world possible, allowing us to discover cures for disease, batteries that last longer, and even a type of paint that doesn't fade. It's important to understand the process of doing chemistry so that you can become an expert in your field.So how does HCC Chemistry help you become an expert? Chemists use methods and techniques that differ from those that you would use in the average lab. To have the most fun in your laboratory, you need to learn about lab equipment, laboratory safety, and the most effective methods for analyzing data. You'll also learn about the mechanics of creating complex materials, and the reasons why it is important to perform experiments in controlled environments. These are just a few of the many aspects of chemistry that you will learn when you choose to attend a graduate program in HCC Chemistry.There are several types of chemistry that you can study at the graduate level, including organic chemistry, which studies the interactions between molecules, such as carbon and hydrogen; and forensic chemistry, which deals with the analysis of trace amounts of drugs and alcohol in bodily fluids. Thes e are some of the aspects of chemistry that you will learn through the Graduate Studies Program in Chemistry. Although many different types of study occur in a lab, all of them focus on studying materials under controlled conditions, analyzing data for scientific research, and even preparing a case for trial.Once you have chosen a graduate program, you will need to decide on a concentration. This can be a huge decision, since you will need to choose a concentration that will allow you to complete the required number of required courses, without disrupting your life outside of the lab. Chemists choose different areas of study, based on their interests, career goals, and personalities. After you have chosen a concentration, you can enter the lab and begin the work that you love to do.The Faculty of Science in HCC offers a wide variety of opportunities for students interested in a career in the laboratory. To get the most out of your time in the lab, you will need to take the classes t hat are related to your concentration. For example, if you are interested in forensic chemistry, you will need to be able to understand the process of detecting trace amounts of drugs and alcohol, as well as the chemistry involved in creating trace amounts of chemicals. Of course, you will also need to take the classes that are appropriate for your career goal.You can learn about the chemical properties of materials through the Graduate Studies Program in Chemistry, even if you don't want to become a scientist. Many graduate programs require a high school diploma or its equivalent. The Graduate Studies Program in Chemistry provides a solid foundation for your studies, while helping you find a graduate program that will lead to a successful career in the laboratory.