How to Find the Best Tutor in Town

How to Find the Best Tutor in TownThe smartest thing you can do to stand out among the other students in your class is to find the best tutor in town. When you're just starting out as a student at the college or university level, there are usually no counselors available to you. You may have to work with a guidance counselor, but that can take some time to find. As a result, finding the best tutor can be difficult, particularly when it comes to the recruiting process.Many schools are concerned about developing relationships and building trust with their students, so the school is less likely to put the student first. That means that you'll need to make sure that the right people are leading your classes and taking care of your education. Here are a few ways to do that. Be sure to write down a list of questions to ask the individual you are considering for tutoring. Once you have this information, ask him or her for their website.Ask about what types of tutors they work with, what typ e of experiences they have had with teaching students, and how many years they have been teaching. Ask for an overview of their education and the type of programs they would recommend. Look for references or recommendations from their personal networks as well.One last thing to consider is the benefits that you will receive by having a student in your classes. Tutors may only be able to help you along with your studies, but they can also be valuable resources when it comes to helping you prepare for exams. If you've got a good student who can help you achieve your goals, then why not get him or her as a student tutor?If you can't find them on your own, you can still use a resume to highlight your skills and qualifications. They don't always need to be required, but if you have them on your resume, you'll want to use them. You may also want to mention if you have any experience working with specific programs or teachers.If you are an experienced student, you may even want to get a st udent who is less experienced as a mentor. In fact, if you have a lot of experience and not many students, you may be able to get a new student to become a mentor for you.Find someone who is willing to work with you and give you the attention you need. It will show to your classmates that you are responsible, dedicated, and persistent, and that's what matters most in this competitive world. This will help you to move forward and continue your education and build a successful future.

How To Squeeze The Most Out Of Your Internship Experience

How To Squeeze The Most Out Of Your Internship Experience image via www.adweek.com Internships are a lot of work, especially on top of school and another job or two, but once in a while, really stop and ask yourself if you are getting the most out of that internship as you can. How can you do this exactly? Let’s take a look. Get in with the in crowd: Internships usually mean that you get to work with some pretty cool people in your field or industry. Whether this is a professor who has a lot of experience or a working professional that you aspire to be, you really want to be around them as much as you can and soak in their awesomeness. Sure, you are going to be doing a lot of brunt work and you can’t always be at the cool table, but sometimes you get to snag a spot, and you don’t want to waste the moment. For my creative writing internship, all of the interns had to help put on a Living Writers Series, where authors would come to our school, read from their books or poetry, and then host a QA. We had the opportunity to go to dinner with a few of them, and I got to tag along with Chang-Rae Lee, and he actually asked me about my own writing! I was so star struck and amazed that this successful author was taking the time to ask about little old me. It was such an amazing opportunity, and I wouldn’t have had the chance to be there if it weren’t for my internship. Moments like this have to be earned through hard work, so if you prove your worth, you might just get an in with the in crowd. Do you know how valuable that is in today’s society where everything is based off of connections? Watch the people you work with and for; they might just know someone somewhere who will help land you your dream job someday if you play your cards right. Take on extra work: During your internship, you probably won’t be the only intern that is bustling around, so try and really make sure that you stand out. Take on extra work when there is an opportunity to do so, put a lot of effort into everything that you do, don’t be afraid to ask questions or get clarifications to make sure that you are doing things right, and really show that you are grateful for the opportunity that you have and you won’t put it to waste. You want to leave your internship with the company begging you to stay on as an employee, or if they don’t have the room, at least leave in a way that will make them remember you and that will result in you getting some awesome reviews and letters of rec. Bond with other interns: All of you interns are in the same boat and same position, and while it may not seem “cool” or optimal to get all buddy-buddy with people that you have to work with, you never know when the connections might come in handy, or what friendships might be born. This doesn’t mean you have to be best friends with all of the interns, but if you take the time to get to know them, your future might just thank you for it. Students love helping each other out, especially when it’s about scoring an awesome job, so do good now and good will come to you later. unsplash.com Be quick on your feet: A lot of internships require you to dive in and sort of learn as you go. You might get a bit of training, but after that, you are expected to get your work done and figure it out, and also ask questions if you get lost. This is really valuable for when you go and get your job in the future, because your degree will give you the knowledge to work there, but you might not have all the skills under your belt yet. You’ll have to learn as you go, be quick on your feet, and show that you can watch and learn quickly. You can talk about this during a job interview, and prove that you are the right one to hire because you learned how to pick things up quickly during your internship. These are just a few ways to really squeeze everything you can out of your internship experience. Definitely make sure to get at least one or two of them under your belt before you graduate, to boost that resume and your confidence in the field.

Updates Design improvements, using the CEFR

Updates Design improvements, using the CEFR Its been a long time since weve posted on our blog, but we hope you know that doesnt mean we havent been making changes to the site. We uploaded a few changes recently and we just wanted to write a quick post to let you know what those are. Redesign Over time, italki has added many new features, including our questions and answers, and our notebook corrections. We think these features are helpful for our users, but its also added a lot of complexity to the website. In our latest design update, weve tried to simplify the user interface to reduce all the distractions. Where there used to be two user menus, now there is only one. Recent Updates now shows what is interesting We are also experimenting with recent updates to try and bring up more relevant information to you. Interesting is a feed of updates that tries to pick out questions, notebook, entries, and other information that might be useful to you. You can modify what is included in interesting by clicking on the gear icon. You can still see the previous recent updates (what your friends are doing) by just clicking on following to see what your friends are doing on italki. Adopting the European CEFR System We also decided to shift our language rating system to the European standard for language levels called, the strong>Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). While our previous system was easy to understand, we believe over time, these official standards will become more common. CEFR Explanation A1 : italki Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. A2 : italki Elementary Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. B1 : italki Pre-intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. B2 : italki Intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. C1 : italki Upper-intermediate Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. C2: italki Advanced Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. (Text was taken from the Wikipedia entry) Here is the link to the Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages There are more changes coming up still we thought wed just post a quick note, as many of you have already noticed the changes. As always, if you have any suggestions or ideas, please keep sending them into feedback at italki dot com. The italki Team Updates Design improvements, using the CEFR Its been a long time since weve posted on our blog, but we hope you know that doesnt mean we havent been making changes to the site. We uploaded a few changes recently and we just wanted to write a quick post to let you know what those are. Redesign Over time, italki has added many new features, including our questions and answers, and our notebook corrections. We think these features are helpful for our users, but its also added a lot of complexity to the website. In our latest design update, weve tried to simplify the user interface to reduce all the distractions. Where there used to be two user menus, now there is only one. Recent Updates now shows what is interesting We are also experimenting with recent updates to try and bring up more relevant information to you. Interesting is a feed of updates that tries to pick out questions, notebook, entries, and other information that might be useful to you. You can modify what is included in interesting by clicking on the gear icon. You can still see the previous recent updates (what your friends are doing) by just clicking on following to see what your friends are doing on italki. Adopting the European CEFR System We also decided to shift our language rating system to the European standard for language levels called, the strong>Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). While our previous system was easy to understand, we believe over time, these official standards will become more common. CEFR Explanation A1 : italki Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. A2 : italki Elementary Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. B1 : italki Pre-intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. B2 : italki Intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. C1 : italki Upper-intermediate Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. C2: italki Advanced Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. (Text was taken from the Wikipedia entry) Here is the link to the Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages There are more changes coming up still we thought wed just post a quick note, as many of you have already noticed the changes. As always, if you have any suggestions or ideas, please keep sending them into feedback at italki dot com. The italki Team

To be or Not to be, Math is the Question

To be or Not to be, Math is the Question I always found the history of mathematics and the mathematicians themselves far more interesting than the actual math. I have never really figured out if this is because Im lousy at math or that I just do not have enough interest to make great strides into the ever advancing world of mathematics? I must admit that my math chops improved as I received a degree in it 4 years ago at the tender age of 55. However I cannot take credit for this achievement because I graduated from Venice High school in 1971 boasting that the highest math course I took there was called “senior math”.  I believe that course was for the “we are NOT going to college” kids. So when I sat down for my first college math course, which actually was a high school math course on a college campus with college prices, I had trouble grasping concepts. My first question to the instructor was; “How can a negative multiplied by a negative be positive?!” This made no sense at all. So you can see I was off to a great start on my mathematical journey. My biggest surprise about mathematicians was that many of the old school guys were also philosophers. I thought one of the things I’d like best about philosophy was that there were no wrong answers. Boy was I wrong.  â€œSymbolic logic” proved that!  I remember raising my hand and asking one of my professors if he ever noticed that an awful lot of mathematicians had troubled lives.  â€œAll professions have many members’ with troubled lives”, he said, defensively.  I thought well, this would explain my life. The main reason I was lifted onto this fast track to the world of higher math was simply because my major was Computer Science, and any Comp. Sci. student will tell you there is an awful lot of math required there. And I mean awful. Now please kids don’t allow me to discourage you on math because it is an incredible and very honorable scholastic path to embark upon. Some of the most amazing figures in world history were math guys.  Bill Gates for one. Oops, he dropped out didn’t he? Oh well. You get the point. There is always Descartes, Pascal, Einstein, and Wagner, to name a few.  Most of them graduated, I think? Either way these men changed the direction of the evolution of mankind.  Mathematics has been able to explain the universe and all that we see and all that we are. Except time, they still cant explain time! Maybe that’s why I always seem to be late. Now the real point to this diatribe is this; I could have never passed “Differential Equations”, “Numerical Analysis”, or “Combinatorial Algorithms” without some major help.  And my last year plus, of university work, I was helped by a tutor from (yes, you guessed it) TutorZ.com. Now this guy, from TutorZ, could have taught “Combinatorial Algorithms”. This is what my professor told me. So when I walked away from all that with an   “A” , I mean heh! That’s not bad? Right? So if you’re having trouble factoring a polynomial, or landing a mobile camera on Mars, click on TutorZ.com and see what you can accomplish with a little help from your friends at TutorZ! You just might be surprised. To be or Not to be, Math is the Question I always found the history of mathematics and the mathematicians themselves far more interesting than the actual math. I have never really figured out if this is because Im lousy at math or that I just do not have enough interest to make great strides into the ever advancing world of mathematics? I must admit that my math chops improved as I received a degree in it 4 years ago at the tender age of 55. However I cannot take credit for this achievement because I graduated from Venice High school in 1971 boasting that the highest math course I took there was called “senior math”.  I believe that course was for the “we are NOT going to college” kids. So when I sat down for my first college math course, which actually was a high school math course on a college campus with college prices, I had trouble grasping concepts. My first question to the instructor was; “How can a negative multiplied by a negative be positive?!” This made no sense at all. So you can see I was off to a great start on my mathematical journey. My biggest surprise about mathematicians was that many of the old school guys were also philosophers. I thought one of the things I’d like best about philosophy was that there were no wrong answers. Boy was I wrong.  â€œSymbolic logic” proved that!  I remember raising my hand and asking one of my professors if he ever noticed that an awful lot of mathematicians had troubled lives.  â€œAll professions have many members’ with troubled lives”, he said, defensively.  I thought well, this would explain my life. The main reason I was lifted onto this fast track to the world of higher math was simply because my major was Computer Science, and any Comp. Sci. student will tell you there is an awful lot of math required there. And I mean awful. Now please kids don’t allow me to discourage you on math because it is an incredible and very honorable scholastic path to embark upon. Some of the most amazing figures in world history were math guys.  Bill Gates for one. Oops, he dropped out didn’t he? Oh well. You get the point. There is always Descartes, Pascal, Einstein, and Wagner, to name a few.  Most of them graduated, I think? Either way these men changed the direction of the evolution of mankind.  Mathematics has been able to explain the universe and all that we see and all that we are. Except time, they still cant explain time! Maybe that’s why I always seem to be late. Now the real point to this diatribe is this; I could have never passed “Differential Equations”, “Numerical Analysis”, or “Combinatorial Algorithms” without some major help.  And my last year plus, of university work, I was helped by a tutor from (yes, you guessed it) TutorZ.com. Now this guy, from TutorZ, could have taught “Combinatorial Algorithms”. This is what my professor told me. So when I walked away from all that with an   “A” , I mean heh! That’s not bad? Right? So if you’re having trouble factoring a polynomial, or landing a mobile camera on Mars, click on TutorZ.com and see what you can accomplish with a little help from your friends at TutorZ! You just might be surprised.

University of Alabama Tutoring - When to Start Looking For a Program

University of Alabama Tutoring - When to Start Looking For a ProgramUniversity of Alabama Tutoring is a two-year, full-time program that gives students the chance to get an education and a job at the same time. If you have always wanted to earn a college degree, but couldn't afford it, then you can study at this university and earn your degree.If you are interested in American history and taking classes on that will make you a better history student, then this might be a good option for you. The university's mission statement is to be 'a nationally accredited institution of higher learning.' This means that students will have a solid education, and a good future.Tutoring is only one of the many things that the university offers. There are also online degrees, as well as graduate programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and psychology. You can also take classes in other subjects such as engineering, and business.When you have finished your courses and have earned your degree, you wi ll be able to work in any field you like. Some people choose to stay in business, while others are starting their own home based businesses.A distance learning degree is something that can be completed through several online schools. There are about 25 colleges that offer distance learning degrees.Most people who get a distance learning degree will complete it in just two years. This can be a great option for those who need some time to study. You will probably want to go for one of the bachelor's degrees that is offered by the university.However, you can finish your program and transfer to another school at any time. It would be best if you start looking for schools now so that you can find theone that you will like best.

The Nature of Volatility

The Nature of VolatilityDefine volatility. It is like some common characteristic that is not fixed but rather changes with the fluctuation of market performance. This means that there is no constant market performance and thus there is no consistency to the nature of the market.The best thing for you to understand when trying to define volatility in the market is the reason that there is no state or authority of stability to the market. And this creates the environment of volatility, which can cause an impact on the market that is beyond what we can predict. It means that we are unable to predict the price changes that occur during the course of the day.What you can try to do as a trader or even an investor is to learn how the market behaves. You can also get the facts by reading market reports. If you have a background in learning about volatility then you are all set to understand this volatile behavior of the market.As mentioned earlier, this behavior is not consistent in the mark et. There is no entity that is perceived to be the control of the market. And this means that the price or the trend can change without the knowledge of the person that is conducting the trading activity.So how is volatility defined? It is like the lack of truth that causes the market to become more volatile and unpredictable than anything else. As much as we as traders or even investors want this to be consistent then we will see it changing at various points.When traders or investors come across volatility, they tend to lose their nerve because of the nature of the market that is observed. They are unable to manage the profit from the trade in a short term. If you are in the business of trading then you know that the most important part of your trading is to limit the risk so that you do not lose your investments.So, now you have understood the concept of volatility in the market. Now you need to look at the short term effect of volatility on the market. You can assess how the mar ket behaves in relation to the changes of the volatility.

How Bill Gates Influences Education Reform

How Bill Gates Influences Education Reform Education funding may be down in the past few years, but one private donor is starting to pour more money back into education that one donor is Bill Gates. Gates is cracking his piggy bank to the tune of $373 million in 2009 for education and an additional $78 million to advocacy, according to an article in the New York Times. The $78 million poured into advocacy was four times the amount the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation spent in 2005 on advocacy. The money donated on education and advocacy do not go to the same areas. The advocacy money funds grassroots organizations that Gates and his wife support. For example, the Gates Foundation supported a group of teachers fighting against seniority-based layoffs, which were being debated in late 2010 and early 2011. These teachers were recruits in a national organization, Teach Plus, which testified before legislature, wrote briefing papers and published an opinion-edited article in the Indianapolis Star. The group described themselves as a group of local teachers who favored school reform. But together, they persuaded lawmakers to eliminate seniority-based layoff policies with the help of Gates generous funding. Gates support of this organization has marked a change in the way he funds education. For years, Gates simply focused his philanthropy on overhauling large schools and opening small ones. But, he is now more involved and ambitious, as he and his wife focus on overhauling the nations education policies. The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is focusing on educators who pose alternatives to union orthodoxies on the issues of seniority systems and the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers. Gates is also funding Harvard-trained data specialists to collect information inside school districts and use that information to change policies. Major philanthropists, like Gates, are shaping education reform by creating new advocacy groups or helping existing ones grow stronger. These philanthropists can basically decide which issues they favor, fund them and help form education reform to their liking. Some experts are beginning to worry about Gates and other philanthropists power. They argue that they are squeezing independent thought too much and suggest that philanthropists need to be more transparent and open about their motives. After all, many reporters and politicians dont know that some of these grassroots organizations are heavily funded. However, the lagging American education system has become a concern of national interest. Journalists, teachers, grassroots organizations, private philanthropists, administrators and all the way up to major politicians and President Barack Obama are weighing in on education reform. These individuals all have different opinions on whats best for education. However, they are all including Gates donating their time, money and insights to make Americas education system as good as it can possibly be. They are all committed to making it better.