Starting an English Tutoring Business

Starting an English Tutoring BusinessStarting an English Tutoring Business is a lot easier than you might think. Before you start on your adventure, you need to have an idea of what you want to do. Before you start, there are a few things that you should be able to determine to help you decide whether or not this is something you want to do.First, you need to determine what type of teaching style will work best for you. Are you going to have a classroom setting or are you going to have a one-on-one setting? Do you want to be working with children or adults? This should also factor into the teaching methods you decide on.Next, you need to figure out what type of business structure you are going to have. Will you choose to be an independent tutor, a management business, or a franchise? Make sure that all three of these options are open to you. You can also have other options as well if you need to.Once you have figured out your specific plan for starting an English Tutoring Business, y ou are ready to do some research. There are many resources available that can help you decide how to proceed. One of the first places to look is on the Internet. Use different search engines to find the sites that specialize in starting a business like this.When you have found these types of resources, you will want to pay attention to how they charge. Be sure that the fees that you are being charged are fair and reasonable. If they are charging a lot more, it could mean that they have little competition. If this is the case, you may want to stay away from the business. If they are charging less, it could mean that you have competition that is willing to take a small fee to get your business.Another thing to consider is how easy it is to find referrals when starting a business like this. Look for websites that list businesses that are looking for English tutors. These types of sites will offer free tips to help you figure out how to run your business.Finally, you want to check out y our competition before starting your business. It is important to know what is out there and how much they are charging. Compare the fees that they are charging and see which company is offering you the best deal. It can be easy to run a successful business, but you can't just decide that it is going to be a breeze.

Creating Independent Students

Creating Independent Students Creating Independent Students Whether you teach elementary school or high school, one of your key goals is to help your students become independent, capable learners. In fact, nurturing independence in students is an underpinning of the Common Core State Standards, which state that students who are college and career ready are self-directed learners overall. Just as it is essential for your students to comprehend the content that you teach, it is critical that they become more focused and able to think on their own as they mature as learners. Students need to learn how to develop their ideas, solve problems, seek out resources on their own, and much more. How can you foster such academic independence? Here are a few exercises to incorporate into your lessons that will build essential self-starter competencies: Encourage students to learn from their mistakes. Making mistakes is how students learn, but it is critical that you teach your students to not only recognize their mistakes, but also figure out potential solutions. How? Walk students step by step through solutions to common mistakes, and invite their input so that they comprehend where they went wrong and how to fix it. Always encourage your students to ask questions. Most importantly, let your students know that mistakes are opportunities to confirm understanding of how a problem or process works. Set goals. At the beginning of each year, have students set a number of short- and long-term goalsseveral that are related to your class and several broader life or academic goals. In class or as homework, have students write down the roadblocks standing in the way of their goals and the necessary steps to overcome them. Throughout the year, revisit goals and have students track their progress. The goal-setting process is rich with valuable lessons about working diligently toward the things one wants, taking ownership of ones life and education, beating challenges and more. Strive for intrinsic motivation. While it is tempting to motivate students with extrinsic rewards such as constant praise, prizes or bribes, students who are inspired to learn because they want tointrinsically motivatedare far better off in the long run. So, what can you do to help? Challenge your students. Set the bar high and give them the tools and support to reach it. Urge students to ask questions and think through solutions, and congratulate them for their efforts and progress, not just their grades. The more you can do to encourage students to learn for learnings sake, the more independent they will be. Establish clear rules and procedures. Students of all ages flourish when they know what is expected of them throughout the school day. Equipped with a consistent routine upon which they can rely, your students can be more independent when completing tasks, working on bigger projects and transitioning between activities. This will translate to independence at home, too. Students who know how to function independently and successfully in the classroom are more likely to complete their homework without reminders from parents. Focus on organizational skills. As students move into middle and high school, the art of organization is more critical than ever. Expect students to keep their desks and backpacks tidy and organized. They should have a designated place for everything, from papers to books, so it is quick and easy to get out materials and get to work when you ask them to. A related and equally important concept is time management. Teach your students to keep track of their homework and assignments in a planner or smartphone app. Consider incorporating into each class a few minutes of administration time (during which students can write down assignments and other information, organize their desks and notes, and more). Students must learn to be self-starters and independent thinkers in order to succeed in college and beyond. You can build this aptitude by giving your students opportunities to think, make decisions and learn from their mistakes. Provide your students ample guidance and support and the result will be engaged students who are confident in themselves and their abilities.

10 Common Misconceptions About College Internships

10 Common Misconceptions About College Internships via pexels.com 1. Interns only make coffee and copies. People tend to believe that interns dont do anything worthwhile for the company. However, this is totally untrue. Companies dont hire college students to do mundane tasks that no one else wants. Sure, you may have to make a few copies throughout the semester, but the majority of your job should be doing something worthwhile. Unless, of course, you accepted an internship for copy-making. 2. All internships are unpaid. A common rumor about college internships is that theyre all unpaid. However, there are a fair number of internships that  are  paid. The pay might not be as high as you were expecting mostly because you dont have a degree yet and youre an  intern,  but having an internship and gaining the experience of being an intern can easily outweigh what might seem like less-than-perfect pay. 3. All internships will result in a job offer. Most of the time, this could probably be assumed. However, theres always a chance that your internship wont turn into a job. However, you shouldnt accept an internship hoping that it leads to a job. You should accept an internship because it will give you the experience you need to be better at your job in the future. If youre a really great intern and your internship turns into a job wonderful! But the expectation shouldnt be that an offer will be waiting for you on your last day. Dont be discouraged by this misconception! Just because your internship may not result in a job offer at the end of the semester, theres a lot more that could result! If you walk into your internship every day ready to work and get the job done, more than likely youve acquired more than one strong recommendation from your internship supervisor. This can come in handy when you are applying for jobs following graduation. Having someone to vouch for your work ethic and productivity in the workplace will go a long way when it comes to securing a job. Employers have overwhelmingly stated that an internship is one of the most important factors to consider when they look at hiring recent college graduates. Additionally, completing an internship can result in: increased confidence: youll feel more confident in your workplace abilities if youve had experience in the field critical contacts in the field: maybe your relationships with these people arent strong enough to serve as references, but they may be able to steer you in the right direction when it comes to finding a job after graduation an education you cant learn from the classroom: there are certain things textbooks and professors cannot prepare you for. Dont let this scare you. A college internship is the perfect place to gain the knowledge you need to excel in the workplace 4. Only nationally recognized internships are worthy. College internships are worthy, whether or not theyre with a company thats nationally recognized. The experience you can gain from  any  company, regardless of their national ranking, will be worthy in the future. Applying for jobs after youve had an internship automatically gives you a leg-up on all the applicants who  havent  had an internship. It doesnt matter if you worked for BuzzFeed or not, at least you went through the process of applying and accepted a position as an intern in the first place! Infographic created by Lorena Roberts via Visme.com 5. You should only apply for internships in your field of study. Its perfectly fine to apply for internships in related fields. After all, a large portion of your education can come from the experience of  doing it.  What youre studying in school doesnt have to limit you to what youre capable of doing on a day-to-day basis. Internships with non-profit organizations are some of the most flexible. If youre willing to help people and work with the community on a daily basis, youre more than qualified to be an intern at a non-profit. When youre thinking about applying for an internship, or youre looking for an internship you think you would enjoy, dont limit yourself to what youve studied thus far. Internships are open to all kinds of students and majors. Youll never know if you dont try, right? 6. Internships are only for the latter half of college. Internships come in many shapes and sizes. You arent forced to wait until youre a junior or a senior to get an internship. The earlier you can snag one, the better off your resume is going to look. Internships are offered during each semester and the summer. Students tend to think internships are for the latter half of college because this is when students tend to have time to use a semester interning. Its unlikely that in the spring semester of your freshman year youll get an internship, just because you havent taken too many classes yet, but by the time youre a sophomore, youre a strong candidate for an internship. If you dont want to use a semester working an internship, theres always the option of taking a summer internship. Additionally, you can often gain college credit for an internship if you set it up with your department. Engineering, business, and architecture often set up flexibility in their programs of study for an optional internship. This is probably because students in these majors are the most likely to apply for and get an internship. The experience and education youll gain from being an intern, even for just the summer term, is more valuable than pushing your graduation another semester. If you have the opportunity to work an internship, but youre worried its going to take you longer to graduate, think about how much more attractive your resume will be when you enter the job market if youve already had some experience. Its definitely worth it, and I think any advisor you talk to will tell you to absolutely snatch that opportunity! 7. A high GPA will get you an internship. A high GPA will certainly help your application throughout the process, but this isnt the only thing youll need to get an internship. The process is much more complicated. If you want to secure an internship, one of the key parts of the process is an interview. If you get invited to an interview, you should be prepared in the following ways: research the employer beforehand have a list of questions that are important for you to have answered dress professionally; you wont be taken seriously if you show up in a T-shirt arrive on time be positive be energetic thank the interviewers; showing gratitude will make you stand out 8. Interns are free labor. Oftentimes, companies are excited to welcome interns to their team! New, fresh ideas, upbeat personalities, and young, excited individuals can add a whole new perspective to the teams goals. Sometimes, unpaid internships get a bad name because it seems like interns are being taken advantage of. But this is likely  not  the case. Companies seek out interns for a specific purpose whether that be training (hopefully) future employees, gaining new perspectives, or giving back to the colleges and communities who support them, an internship (even if its unpaid) is beneficial for both parties. If you find yourself making copies and coffee runs in your first few days at the office, dont be disgruntled. Part of working an internship is for the company to see what youre interested in and what youre willing to work on while youre there. Dont be afraid to voice your ambitions to your supervisor. Showing youre interested and motivated will really impress your coworkers! 9. The application process is long and enduring. Knowing when to apply for an internship can be tricky. The rule of thumb is that its never too early to start researching and applying for an internship. Youll have to get all the materials together that are necessary to complete an application. Sometimes youll need recommendation letters, transcripts, and, of course, youll need to interview. However, needs of an organization can change on a dime, so if youre looking for a summer internship and its late spring, keep trying do not give up! Companies will oftentimes reach out for an intern at the last minute simply because their needs have changed. If youre looking for a summer internship (which I would say is most popular), you should start researching and applying  before  winter break. Theres a lot that goes into accepting an intern to a company, so the earlier you start the process, the more likely it is that youll have everything together and be fully prepared to be considered for an internship. Try not to get discouraged during the application process lots of college students embark on this journey every semester. You are fully capable of landing an amazing internship. Keep pushing. via Pexels.com 10. An internship will prolong graduation. Sometimes students assume that an internship will prolong their academic goals. However, it is more than possible to make an internship count for college credit as well. Typically, there is some way to accrue credit for an internship. Whether it be through the department youre in, or elective credit, sometimes referred to as field study, receiving credit for the work youre putting in at an internship is more than possible while youre in college. Its important to start looking into the possibility of an internship early on for two reasons: planning your academic timeline and meeting all the necessary requirements to graduate. If you want your internship to count for college credit (which you more than likely do!) get started early to ensure everything is in place. Whats in it for the employer Sometimes college students assume that an employer is just looking for free labor, but this is likely not the case. Employers use internships for a few different reasons. The underlying reason for hiring an intern is for the company to get a return on their investment whether its in the present or the future. Sometimes hiring an intern is a solution for the company being unable to find a full-time employee to take a position. Another reason an employer might be looking for an intern is because they want a new perspective on a project theyre currently involved with. Sometimes interns are the best way to get a refreshing take on something that the companys been working on for a while. If an employer is looking to improve the overall public view of the company, hiring interns that have positive experiences may boost community reputation. When interns have a good experience with a company, theyre more likely to talk about their experience with their peers, friends, and family members. Employers should approach your internship with a list of accomplishments you both want to achieve. You should feel obvious transparency between you and your supervisors. You should feel like part of a team. If you dont, you should think about whether or not you want that internship. That being said, an internship during college can be a fantastic experience for todays student. Theres so much to be learned from working with people in the field, understanding how a company operates, and gaining the knowledge and experience that comes from an internship. If youre planning to apply for a college internship, know that the application process is half the battle.

Four Ways to Improve Your Teach Away Application

Four Ways to Improve Your Teach Away Application You could be the perfect teach abroad candidate, but simple mistakes on your application could cost you your dream job. Take your time when filling out the application and read the instructions carefully to ensure the information you’re providing is correct and complete. These are four key areas to check over before you click the ‘submit’ button:Make sure you meet the job requirementsTeach Away recruits for some of the most prestigious schools in the world, and these institutions are looking to meet very specific needs. Read our job postings thoroughly for role requirements. For example, a newly qualified teacher applying for a high school science teaching position in Abu Dhabi, which requires 2+ years of teaching experience, can not be considered for the role. Vacancies are always opening up for teachers of all levels of experience, so don’t worry if you can’t find a position that suits you today.Make sure your application is 100% completeEvery section of the application i s included for a reason! We need all the information we’re requesting, however insignificant it may seem. We need to make sure you’re a suitable candidate for the position or in order to match you to your ideal teaching job abroad. Any gaps or missing details on the form really can make the difference between your application moving forward or failing at the starting blocks.Polish your resumeTake a look at our recent resume advice blog  for tips on how to improve yours and bring it up to date. A great teacher resume is clean and simple in design and presents the most relevant information about your education, training and experience in a concise and well laid out format. Make sure all dates and positions are in order and accounted for, with the most recent first. Remember the golden rule of resumes: always keep it under two pages long.Upload your photoIncluding a photograph of yourself with a job application is common practice in many overseas countries. Not including a photo at the first stage won’t mean you’ll miss out, but causes unnecessary issues later in the application process, when providing a photo will be mandatory. Employers like to put a face to a name and get a sense of who you are. We like to see clear, simple headshots of applicants looking directly at the camera. Don’t add filters or effects. And don’t forget to smile!  Related articles:Update your resume for 2014Succeeding in a phone interview

Language Teachers Learn with Multiple Session Packages

Language Teachers Learn with Multiple Session Packages And now, what youve all been waiting for: Packages! Packages are bundles of sessions that are sold together at one time. We hope this makes it easier for teachers and long-term students to schedule their sessions on italki. Teachers can offer packages for both their courses and one-on-one sessions. As always, teachers set their own prices for both individual sessions and for overall package prices.   We recommend offering a discount for students who choose to purchase your sessions in bulk. In order to start offering packages, teachers should go to edit their teaching profile. Teachers can set packages in bundles of 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 sessions.   All the sessions within a package must be the same length, for example, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. For students, when you purchase a package, you can schedule as many session as you want (with a minimum of one).   You can reserve the same time every week with a teacher by checking the box repeat weekly. By purchasing the whole package at once, you can generally get a discount from the teacher, so make sure you have enough italki Credits (ITCs) in your account for the whole package. The idea behind packages is to make it easier for long-term students and teachers to transact on italki. By prepaying for a course, and scheduling multiple lessons at once, students and teachers can spend less time on the system, and more time on learning the language. Were still improving the system, so if you have suggestions about packages or what other features youd like to see on italki, please send those to us through our feedback form or via email at (feedback at italki dot com). Language Teachers Learn with Multiple Session Packages And now, what youve all been waiting for: Packages! Packages are bundles of sessions that are sold together at one time. We hope this makes it easier for teachers and long-term students to schedule their sessions on italki. Teachers can offer packages for both their courses and one-on-one sessions. As always, teachers set their own prices for both individual sessions and for overall package prices.   We recommend offering a discount for students who choose to purchase your sessions in bulk. In order to start offering packages, teachers should go to edit their teaching profile. Teachers can set packages in bundles of 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 sessions.   All the sessions within a package must be the same length, for example, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. For students, when you purchase a package, you can schedule as many session as you want (with a minimum of one).   You can reserve the same time every week with a teacher by checking the box repeat weekly. By purchasing the whole package at once, you can generally get a discount from the teacher, so make sure you have enough italki Credits (ITCs) in your account for the whole package. The idea behind packages is to make it easier for long-term students and teachers to transact on italki. By prepaying for a course, and scheduling multiple lessons at once, students and teachers can spend less time on the system, and more time on learning the language. Were still improving the system, so if you have suggestions about packages or what other features youd like to see on italki, please send those to us through our feedback form or via email at (feedback at italki dot com).

Quantum Numbers - Know Where to Go

Quantum Numbers - Know Where to GoIf you are a current student with chemical equations to master, don't think that you are out of your woods, as there is one quantum number that you can depend on. It is all in the question of which area you intend to study, if you should seek some help. The area of Organic Chemistry is full of amazing qualities.When you take up Organic Chemistry for the first time, you may find yourself having mixed feelings. That is understandable because this is a very unusual subject for students to undertake. However, no matter how weird you think it might sound, you are a vital part of the organic chemistry fraternity, and you will have to understand how nature came about, and how chemical reactions operate to become the most important contributor to the natural world we know.This is a large number for you to get into, so don't let it overwhelm you. Just focus on one subject at a time. Many graduates find that they need to go back to organic chemistry just becau se they had neglected it at first. This is understandable because it was not easy to get going in a totally new topic, particularly when the whole first day seemed rather boring.With lots of work and a thorough knowledge of the theories and processes already learnt, you should soon feel confident about tackling the subject. It is good to give yourself time to adjust to a new area of learning, but be assured that when you put the effort in, the subject will fall into place.Your first job will be to decide what you want to study, whether it is Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Next, you should assess your abilities and interests. If you enjoy working with your hands, then you can start by developing a skill of working with gases or solvents. If you are interested in the chemical processes in plants, then you can also concentrate on chemistry experiments and the solution techniques that allow you to control and measure the reactions that occur within the biological system.Once you have selected your subject, it is time to find out more about the laboratory. The right choice of laboratory will determine how well you do in the subject. Of course, some of the best labs involve studying the historical history of chemistry, and getting to know how molecules work.You may also want to consider joining a club, so that you can develop your interest in interesting topics and take your learning further. This helps you discover the right mix of classes, lectures and hands-on experience that will ensure that you get the best out of the course. Finally, if you are an enthusiastic natural learner, then you will find the discipline of Organic Chemistry to be exciting.

New Books for Reading and Math Tutors in Cleveland OH

New Books for Reading and Math Tutors in Cleveland OHA Cleveland Public Schools Act tutor, or Learning Support Counselor, is a person who is trained to help students with reading and math issues. Act tutoring is a great way for parents to be able to help their children learn better and improve the skills they need for success in college and in life.The most popular of these tutors in Cleveland is the Cleveland Parent Advisory Council, also known as 'PARAC'. They are usually provided by the Cleveland Public Schools to parents who are involved in the program. Parents can find out about their services by calling the office, or contacting their local district office.Most of the Cleveland Act tutoring parents will tell you that they would rather spend their time in other ways than having to check into what their child has learned at school. Some parents find that the parents are not given enough time to work on problem solving. A good Cleveland tutoring parent can help with problems and m ake sure that the students are learning.Some of the new Act tutoring courses in Cleveland include computer science, English composition, algebra, or art. There are even some classes which are for children who have severe speech disabilities. There are also other courses offered in Cleveland, which cater to the needs of those who have learning difficulties such as those with sensory integration problems, social problems, and others.Reading and Math are the two subjects that are covered with the Cleveland Act tutoring program. Most parents feel that they are very useful. Learning to read and write is something that all children should learn, but Reading and Math can be learned by all children if they are taught correctly.Many parents will tell you that the students who will benefit the most from the ACT tutoring are those who have special needs. The tutors can help the students with autism, intellectual disability, or depression. Any student can benefit from one of these classes, but some kids can take it all the way.Once the parent is given the option to choose between their child learning more or learning less, most parents opt for the latter. Not only can their child learn better, but they can make more progress when they are involved in their learning. A Cleveland State Board of Education and school teachers agree that the programs are very effective.

Solving absolute value inequalities

Solving absolute value inequalities Absolute value of any number whether its negative or positive represents only its positive version. Absolute value is actually the distance of the number from the center and is denoted by | |(modulus sign). Hence absolute value is never negative. Absolute value is the magnitude of the number not the sign. Absolute value equation contains the variables and numbers with the absolute value sign in it. Example 1: Solve for the variable x in the inequality | 3x | 9? Solution: Given is the equation |3x| 9. Here the unknown variable which needs to be solved for is x. First step: The absolute value gives two cases; 3x 9; 3x -9. Dividing by 3 on both sides of the given equation. (3x)/ 3 9/3; (3x)/ 3 -9/ 3. This gives x 3; x -3. Hence the solution contains two intervals x 3 and x -3. Example 2: Solve for the variable x in the inequality | 5x + 1| 21? Solution: Given is the equation |5x + 1| 21. Here the unknown variable which needs to be solved for is x. First step: The absolute value gives two cases; 5x + 1 21; 5x + 1 -21. Subtracting 1 on both sides. 5x 20; 5x -22. Dividing by 5 on both sides of the given equation, x 20/5; x -22/5 This gives x 4; x -22/5. Hence the solution contains two intervals x 4 and x -4.4.

How to Find Success as an Introvert in an Extroverts Job - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to Find Success as an Introvert in an Extrovert’s Job - Introvert Whisperer How to Find Success as an Introvert in an Extrovert’s Job How to Find Success as an Introvert in an Extrovert’s Job You might identify as an introvert â€" you feel more recharged after a night in than a night out, say â€" but that doesn’t mean you should feel limited in the types of jobs you can pursue. Stereotypically, introverts are portrayed in positions where they can work outside of teams or even separate themselves completely from other people, in roles like authors, archivists and astronomers. However, the truth is that introverts are everywhere, and many find great success in jobs that require them to exert extrovert-like skills. You, too, can be successful in a career that might not rely on your introversion â€" but it will take some effort to overcome your natural tendencies and settle into an extrovert’s job. Here’s what you can do if you are drawn to extroverted career paths. Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses Just because you are an introvert doesn’t mean your strengths only consist of “working well alone.” In truth, most people fall somewhere in the middle of the introvert-extrovert spectrum, which means you probably have plenty of extrovert-like strengths as well as your share of introvert weaknesses. For instance, maybe you quite enjoy talking to people face-to-face about serious issues, but you struggle to make small talk or connect with people over the phone. You should work to identify your strengths â€" especially those pertaining to extroversion â€" and utilize them to your best ability in your role. Furthermore, you should work to improve areas in which you are weak, but you should also try to limit your responsibilities that rely on your weaknesses. That way, you’ll feel more confident and competent in your career. Focus on the Your Job’s Function It’s easy to get overwhelmed when looking at a list of daily tasks and seeing so many that rely on extroversion. Thus, you should try to avoid approaching your job that way. Instead, you should think about your job in its ultimate outcome â€" how you are impacting your employer, your clients or your community. For example, if you are pursuing a graduate degree in the mental health counseling field, you might be exhausted by the idea of talking to clients day-in and day-out and trying to empathize with their problems, needs and emotional states. However, if you pivot your thoughts toward what you will be accomplishing with your clients â€" e.g. overcoming mental illness, establishing healthier behaviors, improving the lives of individuals and their communities â€" you might find that the job becomes not just acceptable but exhilarating. By reframing how you think about your job, you might be less intimidated by its requirements. Practice (or Fake) Extroversion When You Can Your personality is not stationary. It is possible to change not just your skills but also how you think about them â€" it just needs practice. Practicing extroversion consists of forcing yourself to smile more, holding conversations with different types of people, noticing your body language and tone of voice and generally being more aware of how you communicate. You can practice your extroversion almost any time: alone at home, out and about with friends and even at work with coworkers and clients. As long as you give yourself time to recharge between extrovert practices, you should find the extra work rewarding in your career. Be as Prepared for Work as You Can Be Talking on the fly is not typically an introvert’s strength. Thus, you should try to avoid spontaneous communication as much as possible, instead preparing for your extroverted work as much as you can. If you are a teacher, this means you need to have lesson plans in place well ahead of schedule. If you are in sales or some other business field, you might need to rehearse presentations in advance. It also helps to get to work early and settle into your job before everyone else gets there, so you have time to get into your extroverted work mindset.