What Is Spanish Tutoring For Kids?

What Is Spanish Tutoring For Kids?Spanish tutoring for kids can be an enjoyable experience for parents. It is an excellent way to help your child to improve his or her language skills. As many of us know, the skills of learning a new language are quite similar to other skills such as math and social studies. Teaching Spanish to your children can be quite beneficial in many aspects such as self-esteem and psychological well-being.Not all children may learn fluently in one year or two years but most of them will learn at least at half a year. So if you would like to have a kid who can communicate with others easily in Spanish, it is best to choose a Spanish teaching as a possible option. For that purpose, there are several Spanish learning methods you can use so that your child can learn in a natural way.The basic way to learn is to introduce him to the basics in Spanish. For that purpose, you can read books on Spanish language, play games and listen to the recordings in Spanish.Howeve r, these conventional ways of learning can also prove to be too slow for your child. He may feel bored and look for more interesting activities. Learning Spanish can be a great opportunity for them to learn different languages in a more natural way.Spanish tutoring for kids can be fun, entertaining and beneficial for children. With the introduction of new Spanish words, it will be easier for them to understand. You can teach them the Spanish alphabet or learn the Spanish alphabet and Spanish writing system together so that they can understand each other.Some parents and teachers may find the interactive activities as an effective way of learning so that your child will be more prepared and confident in speaking Spanish with others. If your child loves music, then this would be a good idea for him.Spanish tutoring for kids can be very useful especially for younger kids. They can learn Spanish easier, enjoy their newfound freedom and develop their love for learning Spanish in a natura l way.

A Day in the Life at The University of Texas at Austin

A Day in the Life at The University of Texas at Austin The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Miles is a Houston tutor specializing in many AP subjects including English tutoring, European History tutoring, Macroeconomics tutoring, and many other areas. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a Bachelor's in Economics Political Science. Check out his review of his undergraduate experience: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Miles: The University of Texas at Austin has a beautiful campus and extensive public transportation options. The campus is filled with a variety of trees, flowers, and other pleasing landscaping. The UT buses run frequently throughout the day and travel to every corner of Austin, particularly the neighborhoods with the highest concentrations of students. The campus is both very urban and safe, and conveniently located next to a variety of restaurants, shopping, and other amenities. VT:How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Miles: Many professors, advisers, and assistants are available regularly, and almost all of them hold regular office hours. Ive found that all of these groups are happy to talk to students about their academic performance and interests, as well as help them prepare for their professional careers. Ive had very few bad experiences with anyone in these groups! VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Miles: The quality of dorm life can vary depending upon your dorm, your neighbors, and so forth. The newer dorms, such as Duren and San Jacinto, tend to have higher quality rooms and amenities than older dorms such as Jester. The dining options also vary depending on the dorm, as some dorms have convenient dining options (such as the cafeterias in Jester and Kinsolving), and some dont have those options. The social scene is very active, and there are always plenty of opportunities to get involved in student organizations and your dorm groups. Just get out there! VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Miles: I studied Economics and Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts, and I thought both of those programs were well supported within the College. My general observation is that the larger departments within each College, such as Economics within the College of Liberal Arts, had more resources and access to professors, academic advisers, and so on. I believe the university did a good job of supporting my particular area of studying, but I know that some of my fellow students in very small departments had a somewhat different experience. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Miles: As a freshman, it was quite easy to make friends. While the University of Texas at Austin is a very large school, I found the easiest way to make friends was to make the school smaller by joining a few organizations and sticking with them. By doing this, not only will you be able to make new friends that youll keep throughout your college career, but youll develop leadership and socialization skills along the way. Greek life plays an important role on campus, and many students do pursue it, but by no means is it the only, or even primary, option for students to socialize on campus. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Miles: The various career centers and other support services do a great job of giving students employment opportunities at a variety of reputable companies. While the McCombs School of Business tends to attract the most prestigious companies, the College of Liberal Arts certainly attracts many well renowned companies to its students, particularly organizations such as Teach for America. Theres certainly no shortage of opportunity for the driven student! VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Miles: The various study areas vary dramatically in their style. For example, some study areas are reserved as quiet areas (such as the top floor of the PCL), and some areas are more social and open to people talking and working in small groups (such as the FACs main lobby). It really depends on your study and work style as to which location will work best for you, but its very easy to get a feel for each of them by taking a quick walk around campus. The areas tend to be relatively open during the regular semester, with the exception of the exam period when they can become overcrowded. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Miles: Austin is a fantastic city! Nestled in the center of Texas, the city has no shortage of a fantastic variety of dining, shopping, outdoor, live music, and other activities. The entire city is filled with great restaurants, parks, swimming holes, walking trails, and hole-in-the-wall joints. Theres never a shortage of fun things to do; in fact, many students find their problem is that there are too many options to do outside of class! VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Miles: Each incoming class is about 8,000 students, making a total undergraduate population for the university approximately 36,000. The class size can vary dramatically, with the general classes (such as introductory English) having 200 or 300 students, while the more specialized classes (such as the Liberal Arts Honors classes) can have as few as eight students. My average class size was around 30 people, which is certainly large, but I didnt feel like it was overwhelming. The most important thing I can recommend is that you actively get to know your professor and/or TA, because if you dont, they wont make the effort to know you because of all the other students. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Miles: My most memorable experience was asking one of my Political Science professors to work on my thesis with me. I had taken several of his classes and loved them, and I knew he would be an invaluable resource as my thesis dealt with some of the topics he lectured about in class. My final year, I worked extensively with him to define, refine, and fully develop my thesis, which was ultimately praised by the faculty panel in the Political Science department. Id recommend that every student be bold in asking professors and other staff for what they want, because if you dont ask them, you could never have a positive experience with them! Check out Miles tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Edexcel Maths GCSE Grade Boundaries

Edexcel Maths GCSE Grade Boundaries Qualified teacher and experienced GCSE maths Tutor Adam S has worked with maths teachers across different schools to come up with predicted grade boundaries for the Edexcel 9-1 Maths GCSE. As this is the first year the new Maths GCSE 9-1 is being sat, this is the best resource to help you understand your predicted grade and to examine the Edexcel Maths GCSE Grade Boundaries. Edexcel sample papers   As there are no past papers available yet for the new Mathematics GCSE exam, completing all three sample papers from Edexcel is your best chance to get an accurate view of your predicted grade. For easy access here are the Edexcel sample papers: Sample paper 1    Sample paper    Sample paper 3 The Grading score The Grading score for the new mathematics GCSE is different to the old GCSE scheme. The new grading scale uses 1-9 in place of the more familiar letters A* to G. This means that grade 9 is the highest grade and equates to an A*. Grade 4 will be the same as grade C and grade 7 is the same as Grade A. On top of this data  Adam S has used analysis from  maths teachers across different schools to provide further grade boundary predictions for the Edexcel GCSE maths paper. It is important to remember these are still predictions, based on a small sample size of individual schools and not all schools in the UK. Higher Tier If you sit the Higher paper your grade will range from 4-9. Level, %                             (marks out of 80) 9                     91%                                           (73) 8                     79%                                           (63) 7                     64%                                           (52) 6                     53%                                           (43) 5                     41%                                             (33) 4                     30%                                           (24) Foundation Tier For the Foundation paper your grade will be in the range 1 to 5 Level           %                     (marks out of 80) 5                       78%                                           (63) 4                     67%                                           (54) 3                     56%                                           (45 Therefore, based on Adam’s predictions, a score of 63 out of 80 will give you an A where as a score of 54 out of 80 will give you an E. These predicted grade boundaries are incredibly helpful  to use alongside your studies. They can help students understand their performance and decide what areas need improvement. .......... Looking for more blogs on the new 9-1 GCSE? In this blog, New Maths 9-1 GCSE, Adam S outlines explains all you need to know about the new maths 9-1 GCSE providing sample papers   for all exam boards as well as insight into the exam itself.   If you have any questions for Adam S or would like him as a tutor for your child, please send him a message through his profile. Alternatively, on the Tutorfair website enter your postcode and Tutorfair will show you GCSE Maths tutors in your area, with the top rated tutors! Did you find this useful? Let us know in the comments below.

Finding Support in Law School

Finding Support in Law School LSAT Law School Blog Let's face it. Law school is not known to be a nurturing environment. Over 30 years later, the 1970s novel-based TV series, The Paper Chase, in many ways still reflects the reality of the law school experience. Law school tends to be a competitive, no-nonsense environment. Grades, class rank, and law review status still determine a student's post-law school job prospects. Students are inclined to be singularly focused on their own performance and outshining their classmates. Professors, particularly those who teach first year students, tend to have a masochistic inclination toward embarrassing and instilling fear in students. Given this uniquely stressful and isolating environment, where does a student find support when grades go awry and the overall experience becomes overwhelming? Study Groups. While many law students are competitive, it is possible to bond with other students and be supportive of each other. This is likely to occur among students with some sort of common interest. A good place to start is with a study group. Students who form a study group naturally support each other's success. While a study group is not the place to spend a significant amount of time discussing individual angst about grades and other personal issues, it is a place to get and share ideas about how to maximize success in class and on exams. Similarly, students who are part of special interest organizations often create bonds that encourage support among members. These types of groups range from area of law specific groups such as an intellectual property or criminal law group, or a women's law society, or a group based on ethnicity or sexual orientation. Such groups also often organize seminars on how to handle stress in law school. Counseling Services. Another source of support is counseling services offered by the law school or the university. A school's services department typically employs professionals experienced in helping students deal with issues associated with academic performance, job search, and campus social issues. These confidential services can be vital in helping students get through rough patches and ultimately succeeding in law school. Tutor. If your problem is academic, working with a tutor will help you learn how to better manage the law school workload. Since a primary source of law school stress is grade-related, if you feel lost in class or performed poorly on exams, get help from a resource experienced in helping students understand how to organize themselves and properly prepare for law school success. Once students learn these law school fundamentals, they often find that their anxiety level goes down and their grades go up. Family and Friends. Family and friends who are not in law school can also provide much needed support. While those who have never experienced law school or a similarly grueling experience may not be able to fully identify with your situation, sometimes talking with an outsider who has a sympathetic ear is all you need. While you may not be able to turn to the student in the assigned seat next to you in your contracts class, there are other resources available to help guide you through law school. Do not wait! This article was written by FindMyLawTutor. Visit us at www.findmylawtutor.com for exam resources and study tips for the LSAT, Law School, and Bar Exam. Our website matches LSAT, Law School, and Bar Tutors with students â€" Providing Law Students with the Legal Edge, Connecting Law Students with Law Tutors to Create Future Lawyers. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'f08a3c58-464f-4164-a82e-313b7951bbb2', {});

Securing the candidates you want through good communication

Securing the candidates you want through good communication Finding the candidates you want for your international teaching jobs can be both exciting and daunting. When the world is your oyster, how can you secure the best teacher for your job? With Teach Away’s teacher recruitment services, we help you narrow down your search to hone in on the best possible candidates for each of your availabilities. But after you’ve found the right candidates, you have to secure them as employees. How can schools do this successfully? As a recruitment agency, we’re in regular contact with our database of over 200,000 educators worldwide. Through this, we’ve gained some good insight into what makes teachers more inclined to accept or decline offers. Many of our teachers have said to us that what’s most important to them is responsive and timely communication and feedback. Because teaching overseas is a big leap of faith for many teachers who have lived and worked in a relatively small radius their entire lives, teachers appreciate having their questions answered and their applications treated on an individual basis. Not only does it put their concerns to rest, it also establishes more faith in your institution. You should strive to keep the communication channel open throughout the entire recruitment process. This doesn’t just mean answering their questions in a timely fashion, it means anticipating what their questions might be and providing good information from the start. Communicating the specifics of each of your availabilities is important as well because it helps interest and attract more educators to your positions. We can say from experience that the more information that you provide in your job postings regarding the school, the benefits, and the offer package, the more interest this will generate. Teachers like to know what they are being offered if they’re considering moving their life overseas. Get teachers excited about your job, your educational institution, and the growth potential by offering them responsive and timely feedback. Making candidates feel coveted and cared for is one of the key ways to attract ideal talent. As your recruitment agency, we at Teach Away will make the recruitment process as streamlined as possible by handling the initial communication process, but once your communication with your candidates begins, be sure that you keep them interested by being present and communicating effectively.

Reggio and Montessori Teachers Wanted!

Reggio and Montessori Teachers Wanted! Early Years, Kindergarten, or Elementary teachers - do you have experience with the Montessori or Reggio approach? Do you have an AMI diploma?  Teach Away is beginning to hire for more and more positions requiring this experience, and how you specify your qualifications could make the difference in landing an international teaching job.Many teachers worry that being too specific on their applications will hurt them, because they might be overlooked for other jobs. In fact, the opposite is true! Being as specific as possible when it comes to your experience - listing your experience with different curricula and teaching methods - is the best way to be successfully recruited for a teaching job abroad.Whether your experience is with Montessori, Reggio, IB curriculum, GCSE, or AP curriculum, letting us know the details can only help your application. Specify the type of teaching in your job application as well as your resume. Don't risk missing out on fantastic opportunities teaching abr oad!Teachers with Experience in the Reggio ApproachTeach Away currently has the following positions available for teachers experienced in the Reggio approach:Early Years Principal, ThailandEarly Years Teacher, ThailandKindergarten Teacher, ThailandEarly Childhood Coordinator, ThailandMontessori Teaching JobsThe following positions are also available in Rwanda for Montessori teachers:Preschool Montessori TeacherElementary Montessori TeacherWith new positions opening all the time, you'll want to make sure you're ready for the opportunity that's right for you. Apply online to give yourself the best chance of finding a teaching job overseas.Apply for JobsTo apply for jobs through Teach Away, please fill out our online application. If you have already applied with Teach Away and would like to be considered for one of the teaching jobs listed above, please contact janette(at)teachaway.com directly.

Changes to the KS2 curriculum - Tutor Hunt Blog

Changes to the KS2 curriculum Changes to the KS2 curriculum Changes to the KS2 curriculumPrimary schoolsKey Stage 2 defines part of the National Curriculum for pupils in year three through to year six, typically pupils aged between seven and eleven. The curriculum for KS2 has remained unchanged for a number of years - covering language and literacy, mathematics and the arts - but as of September 2014 it underwent a number of significant alterations. The changes put more focus not mathematics and English, demarcating each into various subgroups. The tests at the end of the three years focus on each new group:English Reading - reading material and answer bookEnglish Grammar, spelling and punctuation - Paper 1, short answersEnglish Grammar, spelling and punctuation - Paper 2, spellingMathematics Paper 1 - arithmeticMathematics Paper 2 - reasoningMathematics Paper 3 - further reasoning Results of the new KS2 tests will be given in scaled scores - this scoring system takes into account the difficulty of the exam: a scaled score of 50 on a hard exam might well be equal to a 70 on an easier exam. Scaled scores are designed to allow for easier comparisons between groups of pupils over time. The lowest possible score in this scaled system will be 80, while the highest will be 120. The expected score for each child will be 100 or over, with anything lower being considered a fail.Not all current year 6 students will take a science SAT - those who do will sit a physics, chemistry and biology paper. While it may sound ambitious for eleven year old pupils to be talking individual science exams, the difficulty levels are certainly appropriate for this age group, as the following sample questions show:Physics: `Predict whether two magnets will attract or repel each other, based on which way the poles are facing`Biology: `Describe the differences in the life cycle of a mammal a nd an amphibian`Chemistry: `Group a list of materials according to whether they are solid, liquid or gas` Schools participating in the KS2 science exam will be selected in May 2018. Changes to Key stage one and two are not common - many see them as the bedrock of the education system. Key stages were first formulated in the 1988 Education Reform Act, as part of the inception of the National Curriculum. There are six Keys stages in all, covering the entire span of the pre-university education range. When introduced they were simply intended to classify and demarcate the education levels of different age groups of pupils, and specified very few changes to long standing teaching practices.Key stage zero covers nursery, or reception as it is sometimes termed, applying to children aged 3-5. Key stage one covers infant school, with pupils aged 5-7. Key stage two applies to Junior school, for pupils aged 7-11. Key stage 3 begins in secondary school, for pupils aged 11-14. Key stage 4 applies to GCSE s, where pupils are aged 14-16. Key stage 5 concerns sixth form (also called Further Education ), with pupils aged 16-19. 3 years ago0Add a Comment