The Benefits of Hiring a Professional English Tutor

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional English TutorIf you are an English tutor in Vancouver, what would you do if your students don't seem to be improving? Are they becoming bored with your lessons or having trouble understanding them? If so, how will you get them to pay attention and learn your lesson? You might want to consider seeking out a professional English tutor who has the proper training and qualifications to help you teach your students.English Tutors in Vancouver offers their services to teachers all over the world. They provide English-speaking tutors to provide individualized teaching plans for individual students. Here are some of the benefits of hiring an English-language teacher from a professional English tutor company in Vancouver.The first benefit is that their experience and background are already established as a tutor. They can have the tools, software, and staff to improve the way you teach, not just for your current students but for those that you'll soon be helping. Professional tutors are in their own industry, and they know what it takes to succeed. They also know what it takes to meet a certain standard, whether that's education standards, licensing requirements, or even health and safety requirements.There are other benefits as well. With the years of experience a professional English tutor has had as a teacher, you are able to select the right tutor for your needs. For example, if you're looking for a part-time or full-time tutor, you'll be able to find a match between their skills and your needs.As with any other career, there are different types of jobs available. You'll need to compare the job openings online to find out which job opportunities you have available in your area. Even if you are interested in teaching, you can still use this type of business to make extra money while working your regular job.A career ladder is important when trying to find out what you want to do. By going online, you can compare positions and off er yourself a competitive advantage in the job search. This is also a great way to take advantage of an online business, because you can find it convenient to make online payments and enjoy the convenience of making an appointment to see the tutor and sit down and meet with the teacher face to face.Being a professional English tutor in Vancouver isn't easy, but it is rewarding. The right fit will allow you to help more students than ever before and will help to build a successful career.

Looking For Reading Lesson Plans

Looking For Reading Lesson Plans Lesson plans are defined as blank pieces of paperwork you stare at for hours while every original thought you ever had about the subject(s) slips back into the creative void. Most teachers have archived lesson plans to fall back on. Private tutors, especially those working one-on-one, do not have such a luxury. Every student is different, and if the books and lectures haven’t helped, then returning to them won’t yield much better results. And yet most private tutoring services, such as Frog Tutoring, demand individualized lesson plans for each student per session. It can be a conundrum, but fret not! Here are five, free online resources to dig you out of your rut. PinterestEvery teacher, from pre-K to high school, has a Pinterest account. Those who say they don’t are liars, self-hating, masochists, or any combination of the three. There are boards for almost every subject and grade level containing everything from games, songs, projects, and even posters and comics. Math tutors and science tutors alike should take special interest in this site, as most of the truly inventive, interactive games and projects fall within those subjects. You can even find reading lesson plans on Pinterest!YoutubeNot just for watching Charlie biting fingers, Youtube is the home to many educational clips and series. These clips should be especially useful to Biology tutors with emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology, where books are not helpful to a practical understanding. Historical skit comedies, such as WB’s Histeria, or BBC’s Horrible Histories should be a welcome relief to History tutors whose subject can be a little difficult to create engaging games and activities that aren’t in a group setting. PBS Learning MediaIf you can’t trust PBS, who can you trust? This site has a collection of media bits and interactive challenges for all grade levels and subjects. Language and culture tutors should get quite a bit of traction off of their Global Learning collection. Word Dynamo Run through Dictionary.com, this site is dedicated exclusively to word games and language, both English and other. This site is great for English tutors and introductory spanish tutors who are having trouble making grammar lessons interesting and interactive. It’s also highly addicting. Nobel PrizeThis site is of specific interest to high school and university level Science tutors with a special emphasis on Anatomy, Chemistry and Physics who are dealing with upper level subject matter. The official website of the Nobel Peace Prize offers games (such as the Blood Typing game, The Transistor, and the Diabetic Dog game, to name a few) and a few links to other educational products as well as subject-related featurettes and documentaries on past Nobel Prize laureates. Note: This post was originally written by Megan Ybarra for FrogTutoring

Keeping Up with the World The 5 Fastest Growing Languages

Keeping Up with the World The 5 Fastest Growing Languages Keeping Up with the World: The 5 Fastest Growing Languages In early 2018,  The Guardian asked,  have we reached peak English?Theres no doubt that English is a widely spoken and studied language across the world.But its standing is challenged by other rapidly growing languages.As new global markets emerge or established ones expand, the importance of being multilingual cannot be overstated. Meanwhile, languages spoken by increasingly populous or diverse regions open doors for new relationships and opportunitiesâ€"if you have the communication skills to take advantage.In this post, Ill walk you through five of the fastest-growing languages in the world and the benefits of learning each one. Keeping Up with the World: The 5 Fastest Growing LanguagesAccording to the language publication  Fair Languages, the five fastest-growing languages in the world share one core characteristic: theyre each projected to have the most speakers by 2050 based on population and economic data.The demand for second-language speakers will arguably only increase too . For example, even as the technology industry booms and seeks to bridge language barriers with computerized translations, the CEO of one of the largest tech giants in the world still found it valuable to study Mandarin Chinese.If one of these languages sparks your interest, youll want to get fluent fast as it grows in dominance! Immersive learning  (surrounding yourself with the written and spoken language) is the classic method for rapid language learning. Of course, if you don’t currently live in an area where your target language is spoken, its hard to achieve.  FluentU  is a great way to mimic the immersion experience no matter where you areâ€"it provides authentic videos like movie trailers, music videos, inspiring talks and more.Each video has interactive captions, flashcards and exercises, so you can  actively build your vocabulary while absorbing the native sounds of the language. FluentU also keeps track of your learning and suggests more videos that’ll suit your level and goals.FluentU has programs for some of the useful languages that we’ll cover belowâ€"Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and Frenchâ€"among several others.  Check out all the options and start watching as soon as today with a free trial.Note: some of the languages below will be expected, others not so much. Be open minded!French: Beyond BaguettesThis one is perhaps unsurprising and already a popular choice for second-language learners around the world. But did you know that by choosing French youre choosing a language thats  predicted  to be spoken by 750 million people by 2050?And those people arent just French.Its a common misconception that learning another language is only relevant if you plan on visiting or moving to the country for which its named (in this case, France). However, French is growing in developing regions like sub-Saharan Africa, and as language learning often goes hand-in-hand with wanderlust, French could just be the key that opens new adventures.Why should French s growth matter to you?For the business-minded undergrad or working professional, French is a truly global language, according to  The Economist, which can give your career a significant boost. Youll have a common language with people from Vietnam to Morocco to Switzerland, and youll be equipped to converse with clients and business partners from both established and emerging markets.If you want a peak into the world of French language and culture, check out some of FluentUs authentic French videosâ€"like this interview with World Cup fans in the Ivory Coast.Arabic: Dont Underrate ItA  hugely misunderstood culture has led to a nationally overlooked language of study. From the media to college campuses, Arabic is neglected as the important, intriguing and growing language that it is.You might not realize how widely spoken Arabic already is, with about 300 million native speakers. Its also been deemed the fastest growing language within the U.S. and even the fastest growing language o n the internet.Why should Arabics growth matter to you?Learning a language is, by extension, learning about a culture. Its impossible to learn a language to fluency without communicating with native speakers, listening to their media or reading their literature.Did you know that Middle Eastern cultures, where Arabic is widely spoken, pride themselves on their hospitality and have a history of being gracious hosts?  This is just one tidbit of many to take into account when considering learning Arabic.Furthermore, because of the  shortage  of people in the Western world who speak Arabic, learning it can automatically make you a standout in any job market or field. (And did you know the Arab-speaking world  has a combined GDP of $2.5 trillion?)All of these facts marry to create an especially ripe stomping ground for multilingual business people, journalists and politiciansâ€"these are industries thatll be key in the growth of Arabic in the coming years.Spanish: Trusty and Increasingly ImportantTime tested and true, this is one language whose popularity wont be going anywhere anytime soon, and for good reason. There are  more than 400 million speakers  of Spanish, and its relevance in the business world only continues to grow with countries like Costa Rica establishing themselves as top vacation and retirement spots for U.S. citizens.The language spans two continents, the North, Central and South Americas, and the industries and fields that a Spanish-speaker can go into or further their career in are innumerable.Why should Spanishs growth matter to you?As hinted above, Spanish is a way to open new doors in a stagnant career! Many employers have recognized the usefulness and importance of Spanish, particularly in global business and consulting markets. The importance and value of an American employee who can fluently navigate English and Spanish cannot be understated, and the potential for international travel may increase with acquisition of the Spanish language.F or example, those in the education or medical fields will find a need for their skillsets overseas!Spanish is another language on the FluentU program, and in fact you can start to learn about the languages international growth with this Spanish news broadcast covering its prominence in the U.S.Mandarin Chinese: Worth the WorkLike Arabic, Mandarin Chinese has a reputation for being incredibly difficult to learn, which can be intimidating to many second-language learners. However, the benefits far outweigh the costs and if the cost is simply the time and effort to acquire a new understanding of culture and language, isnt that really a win-win?What ups the  intimidation factor  for Mandarin is the languages use of pictograms, rather than phonetic writing. But did you know that the language is actually much simpler grammatically than what English speakers are used to in their own language? For example, theres no verb conjugation for different tenses.Why should Mandarins growth matter to you?In 2015, China overtook the U.S.  as the worlds largest economy. While that may freak some people out, language learners will recognize this as an opportunity to further both their personal and professional growth in one fell swoop. The enormous markets with which China enters the global economy span industries such as trade, international finance and international consulting, to name a few.This video will get you acquainted with some basic Mandarin business etiquette, among the many other cultural and entertainment videos on FluentUs Chinese program.Hindi-Urdu: A Giant of the Past and FutureBy 2030, India is  expected to overtake China  as the worlds most populous country. Hindi and Urdu are two of the countrys major languages and have been gaining momentum as languages to learn because of Indias emerging international presence in the literary, art and cinematic scenes, among others.Why should Hindi-Urdus growth matter to you?If youre a lover of history, art or culture, Hindi- Urdu should be at the top of your list.India has a turbulent history of colonialism and the impact of British rule on the countrys psyche will be evident to second-language learners who pursue further learning in the countrys native languages. Youll gain a perspective on the countrys history thats often barely covered or left out of Western curricula.Indias art and traditions also hold increasing sway over the Western culture, as this article from  New Geography indicates. If youre passionate about anything from yoga to Bollywood films, Hindi-Urdu is a good option.And of course, as with the other languages on this list,  Indias prominence as a world power makes it an attractive option for language-learners who are interested in joining growing business markets at the front of the line.Whichever language you choose to learn (or for a really zany idea, try learning multiple languages at once!), taking the initiative to learn a second language is a wonderful opportunity to undertake a cultural study as well.Shared language is an incredible bonding agent between people, which is especially relevant to remember in a world as closely linked as ours is today.In addition, taking the time to educate yourself on the fastest-growing languages in the world will help you take advantage of unique professional opportunities. And One More ThingFluentU is growing fast right along with the fastest growing languages. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

How I Got a Presidential Press Pass

How I Got a Presidential Press Pass My first presidential press pass deserved a selfie moment! As my senior year of college comes to a close, I have had to say goodbye to the activities I have become immersed in over the last four years. Amongst these activities is student journalism, something I have become particularly attached to. On campus, I am a reporter and editor for the Gettysburg College newspaper, the Gettysburgian, as well as the campus editor for Gettysburg’s branch of Uloop News. I love unearthing stories and crafting articles. My keyboard has been my window to the world. Regrettably, as I plan on pursing a career in veterinary medicine this will be the end of my journalism career for the near future. I am a bone-fide over achiever involved in far too many activities to list and as I get ready for the real world I have come to realize that it is time to start focusing on my career goals (scary stuff for all the seniors out there!).  As such, saying goodbye to reporting has been particularly bitter sweet. Nonetheless, I didn’t just want to say goodbye to journalism like I said goodbye to my other campus activities. I wanted to go out with a bang. I wrote double the stories I usually write and covered more than my normal range of topics. But I wanted something more. I wanted to find a hard hitting story that would get people talking. When presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders announced he was coming to Gettysburg I knew I had found my story! In preparation for the Pennsylvania primaries Senator Sanders made his way to the Gettysburg campus to share the “Bern” with the Burg residents. When the email with the announcement went out to the Gettysburg campus, the Facebook chat my other newspaper editors share immediately blew up. For a small campus that hasn’t seen much action since the Battle of Gettysburg ended in 1863, I knew something exciting must have been happening when my phone began pinging out of control. Immediately, questions began to raise over who would get a coveted press pass to cover the event. As sports editor, my chance at getting that press pass was about as far from reality as Donald Trump becoming the Republican nomineeâ€"oh wait that did happen! But I wasn’t letting that stop me. I emailed the campaign directly and waited for my response. My hopes began to sink as the event drew closer and my fellow editors shared their excitement over receiving their security clearance and press passes to represent their various other roles on campus. When I woke up on Friday morning the day of the event, however, I was presently surprised by a confirmation email guaranteeing me a press passâ€"a real press pass! My Rory Gilmore journalism dream had been fulfilled! I was being given exclusive access to cover a real event â€" a national news story â€" and I wasn’t just getting clearance from the college but from the Secret Service and a Presidential campaign press secretary! My adventure didn’t stop there. The event began in the afternoon with the last admittance time for press at 1:30 p.m. Unfortunately for me, as this is the end of the school year, Friday was also the day to hang the photos for my Art Studio senior project. I finished hanging the photos at 1:10 p.m. Giving me just 20 minutes to print my newspaper credentials, grab my camera, and make my way over to the gym. As I arrived at the event I had just 3 minutes to spare. I approached the side doors only to be turned away by two police officers and a Secret Service agent. I was told the gym was filled and the doors were shut. I walked away in dismay. In a panic, somewhere from deep down inside of me, came a very assertive version of myself that I haven’t seen before and I doubt I’ll see again any time soon. I walked right back up to the police officer and insisted I must be allowed in as I had a pre-approved press pass. I waived my badge at the officer and asserted my right as a journalist under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. With 1 minute left to spare I was told I could try the backdoor of the gym but only if I went two blocks around following the barricade. I ran as fast as I could in and made it just in time. The glorious “media entrance” sign was like a beacon of hope at the end of my tunnel! I walked in and was handed my press pass after confirming my ID. If this isn’t the coolest thing you’ve seen you are seriously lacking common sense. My Bernie Sanders and Gettysburgian press pass. I was then patted down by two Secret Service agents as another agent took apart my camera. The Secret Service security check in. And then I was home free! I was directed down a media only hallway and the fun began. The press ONLY entrance. As I entered the gym looking up at the crowd of fellow students and town residents I realized I had the spot everyone wanted. I was at ground level with a roped off section giving me access to all sides of the stage so I could get the best coverage possible. It was a real media event and for once I was being treated like being a reporter mattered. Up close and personal with the candidate himself. I found a central spot right between the Washington Post and NBC teams. National news reporters gearing up for the event. My view was perfect and I had access to all the tools I needed. The campaign press secretary whirled about making sure all of the reporters had the information they required. Center stage at the Bernie Sanders town hall. All that was left was to wait for the candidate himself. The crowd was pumped with enthusiasm. They felt the Bern! The Gettysburg crowd showing their Bernie support. And Bernie didn’t disappoint! He hit home with the college aged demographic notorious for supporting his campaign. The man, the legend, Senator Bernie Sanders. It was a magical journalism experience all around. I even capped the day off by grabbing myself a Birdie Sanders button, even if I’m not a supporter myself. Vendors set up to sell Bernie gear outside the gym. The most popular item? A Birdie Sanders button! So my journalism career came to an end with a bang. I’ve climbed up the ranks of the campus newspaper from paper delivery girl to editor. It has been a marvelous journey worthy of all the late nights, eleventh-hour stories, and panicked texts for last-minute quotes. I’ve become a better writer, team-player, and editor. The skills I have learned will aid me in whatever job I end up in. But more important, the moments and people I have met along the way will be something I cherish for the rest of my life! Signing off for now but not forever! -Bethany

A Brief Overview of Three Types of Chemistry

A Brief Overview of Three Types of ChemistryThere are three main types of chemistry that can be studied at a college or high school. The student may choose to focus on one type of chemistry or choose to pursue all three types of chemistry as part of their studies. In the US, there are two types of chemistry courses, Introductory Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry. The first type of chemistry course is an introduction to the subject which covers fundamental concepts and gives the student an overview of chemistry.The second type of chemistry course is the intermediate course in the Intermediate program. In this course, students will learn to study chemistry and create chemical reactions. Students taking this course will study the chemical structure and properties and chemical equilibrium. It also includes instruction on basic lab work, topics of typical laboratory experiments, and laboratory design.The third type of chemistry course is called experimental chemistry. It can be taken at th e high school level or at the college level. Students who will pursue this course will learn about the use of the laboratory in chemistry and will be involved in the performance of experiments. Students may be required to conduct several experiments under the guidance of a professional scientist. In order to obtain a grade for this course, the student must perform a certain number of experiments and analyze the results.Before going to college or high school, students should take laboratory classes. These classes provide students with the chance to practice all the skills that they have learned while studying chemistry. Students should begin taking laboratory classes at the age of thirteen. While in high school, the student can choose to take classes in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, or other subjects that interest them.Students that are interested in taking Advanced Chemistry can decide which type of chemistry they wish to pursue by examining the requirements in their sta te. There are some requirements for chemistry at the college level that students must meet before they can apply to college. Therequirements for chemistry at the college level include high school mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and English as a second language. At the college level, students can choose to be in a science, social science, or mathematics major.Students that choose to major in science must choose an area that has research interests in order to get a degree in this field. Students should decide on a science or social science major that has research interests in order to make the best choice for them when choosing a major.Students that are planning to enter college and start learning chemistry as soon as possible can go through high school or even elementary school. Some classes may not be available and it may be difficult to get a student to take an advanced class. However, by taking a couple of these chemistry classes at an early age, students can save a lot of money in the long run by having a well-rounded science or math education.

Using a UCSD Chemistry Tutor to Get an Advanced Degree

Using a UCSD Chemistry Tutor to Get an Advanced DegreeWhen you are the proud owner of a set of UCSD Chemistry Tutors, you will have an impressive collection of books and additional materials to help you learn how to effectively utilize the many tools you have in your possession. These resources can also help you make better choices when it comes to choosing which tools to use to learn or get a grasp on what you are learning about.Your UCSD Chemistry Tutors' collection can be a very useful tool for you as you plan for the various classes you will take throughout your career. You will want to ensure that you are knowledgeable and informed about the information that is being used in each of the courses and lectures that you attend. There are three levels of modules you will need to have completed for any of these courses to count towards your total course length.You will need to complete a semester course for which there are two semesters available. You should ensure that you also compl ete at least one more year-long course that covers topics that you will need to learn throughout your career. These courses are commonly referred to as the 'Companion Course' and the 'Part II Course.' Most people who complete these courses would like to graduate with a Master's degree in the field.The material you obtain through your UCSD Chemistry Tutors' course will provide you with a number of ways to improve your knowledge about chemistry. These books will usually help you understand the definitions of many different terms and the methodologies used to develop a better understanding of certain components. These materials will also include laboratory manuals, laboratory tests, online labs, notes, and lab manuals that have been developed by experienced teachers who are employed by the University. It is important to realize that you need to acquire a little bit of knowledge on each and every topic so that you can properly interpret the information.When you are trying to apply the i nformation that you have obtained through your syllabus and the resources that you obtain from your book, you will definitely need to have technical support. It is extremely helpful to have someone you can count on for any problems you may encounter. Any questions or problems that arise should be approached in a timely manner so that they are resolved in a professional manner.One of the major advantages of having a UCSD Chemistry Tutors will be the fact that they can answer any question that you may have. The curriculum that they use will cover subjects such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, organic physics, chemical kinetics, biophysical thermodynamics, and several other subjects. You will never have to worry about an unanswered question in your mind when you have a set of helpful guides. If you do not have enough time to spend studying, the great thing about a UCSD Chemistry Tutors is that they will be able to provide you with sufficient study materials that will allow you to do some self-study.A UCSD Chemistry Tutors provides numerous lessons that include a full introduction to the theory and study of various aspects of chemistry. The material that they supply will provide you with an introduction to the basics of chemistry and the most important elements that you will need to know. You will not have to feel out of place as you explore all of the exciting aspects of the subject that you are about to study.

Tutors For Students Who Want a Top Notch Personal Trainer

Tutors For Students Who Want a Top Notch Personal TrainerIf you are looking for a top notch personal trainer, look no further than the city of Atlanta, Georgia. This central city has both academic and recreational opportunities that allow students to gain more value in their degree programs and the resources that they need to succeed.Tutors are excellent for students who want to develop a personal coaching style while learning new skills and concepts. The area offers many different options for tutors who wish to teach skills such as nutrition, psychology, health, leadership, and leadership. All tutors at this center are certified by the National Association of State Directors of Personal Excellence (NASDPE).Many of the programs offered at the Atlanta Education and Program (AEP) have a progressive learning model that encourages students to move through the coursework, earning credits for learning in different areas of the coursework. The AEP also utilizes individualized services, incl uding mentoring and on-campus support. Any student who is interested in finding a tutor can receive a free trial certificate which is valid for one year.The ASG program at AEP, called 'Habitat,' is a 17-week training program. Students will learn health education, career readiness, and skills needed for the workforce. Those interested in pursuing careers in health, education, and allied health services may find the curriculum helpful.In addition to tutors who specialize in teaching leadership, nurses, and physical fitness, tutors at the APC center are very likely to teach students how to teach, work as teachers, or serve as coaches. APC's teaching programs are certified by NASDPE and can offer a career as a teacher with a Bachelor's degree.Nurturing leaders at APC's Early Childhood Center focus on teaching and developing leadership skills. Students will explore issues such as parenting, relationships, compassion, and ethics. These courses include field trips to the factory floor, bus iness meetings, and home visits.Students are able to go back to school and get their Master's degree while working with experienced coaches and teaching others how to work with leaders. For students who want to advance their career opportunities, this training can be extremely valuable. The center offers high quality programs that cover many different fields, which are well suited for students in a variety of programs.

My Experience at University of California, Davis

My Experience at University of California, Davis The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teachtheyre sharing their college experiences as well. Jason earned his bachelors degree in Spanish from University of California, Davis in 2010. Currently based in San Francisco, he specializes in many levels of Spanish tutoring. Check out what he had to say about his time at University of California, Davis: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Jason: UC Davis has a great location California. I felt safe, even late at night, because there is a lot of security and transportation assistance. While I made sure I found apartments close to campus and biked everywhere (its known as a bike town, and is especially great for biking because its so flat), most of my friends took the bus and managed fine. It comes every 20-30 minutes to most areas of Davis from 7AM to around 10PM. The campus is more rural than urban; however, Sacramento, the capitol of California, is 20-30 minutes northeast and is a great urban city. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants at University of California, Davis? Jason: While this depends largely on your major, I had a great experience at UC Davis studying my double major of Spanish and Psychology. I attended many office hours for many professors, which is partly why I got such strong grades. The academic advisers care too and are very approachable and available for appointments, so use them as resources. Make appointments earlier rather than later so you graduate on time and can plan effectively. All the teaching assistants were great too; they were qualified and helpful for exams. They are usually PhD students, which is what I am now at University of Georgia. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Jason: Dorm life is very fun at Davis. I made many friends my first-year in my dorm and remained friends all four years.The dining commons are great; clean, close-by, and relatively affordable, with a lot of options. Most dorms host many events for students to socialize. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Jason: I always knew I wanted to help people and become a therapist. Two years into it, I discovered it was very competitive and difficult to get internships and extracurricular training opportunities, so I decided to learn Spanish and double-major to make myself more marketable. I chose to major in Spanish because I loved the culture and language. There are also progressively more and more Spanish-speaking people in the U.S. who need mental health services and theres a significant dearth of bilingual health professionals. The only issue with the psychology major at UC Davis is that the introductory classes are quite large, and primarily research-focused not clinical. 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 at University of California, Davis? Jason: I honestly did struggle the first couple of months, feeling lonely, homesick and a little out-of-place. After a few months, however, I realized there are so many great people to meet, so I started to really enjoy myself and develop meaningful friendships. I wasnt into Greek life, but I know many people who had great experiences with it. Its very popular at UC Davis. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Jason: I liked the Career Center at Davis I just regret not using it more often to help with graduate school applications. There are many other student support services to take advantage of as well. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges at University of California, Davis? Jason: At first glance, UC Davis may seem over-crowded, but there are many areas to study and explore. The first floor in the library at Davis may be crowded during finals week, but the upper floors are empty and great to study if you thrive on silence. The student union looks crowded too, but it has its spots as well. Describe the surrounding town. Jason: While I didnt leave campus much because I was studying and happy with the many on-campus activities, I know Sacramento has a lot to explore. There are many great places to hike, streets to explore, and sights. Its a cute little town with many great restaurants and booming nightlife. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Jason: In psychology, as noted above, I wished most of my classes were smaller so there would have been more dialogue and attention with professors. They did get smaller, however, as I advanced to more upper-level classes. In Spanish, the classes are smaller since there are less students, so I was happier there. While not so much in Spanish, a bigger problem in the Psychology major was getting into classes. A few times the class I wanted or needed filled up before I could register, which was a little disappointing. Psychology is such a popular major, however, that as you advance through the major, your enrollment appointments become earlier, making this less of an issue. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Jason: I loved my advanced Spanish grammar class with Dr. Charles Oriel. He is the coolest professor and is insanely knowledgeable about Spanish grammar and vocabulary. He also makes it fun. I attribute a lot of my success and command of the language to him. I also studied abroad twice, three months in Mexico and seven months in Costa Rica, as part of my Spanish major. I loved Latin America and had so much fun. The most difficult part was struggling in the advanced literature course at the University of Costa Rica. Even though I had only been learning Spanish for two years at the time, the professor treated me like a native Costa Rican student with the same standards. Now my Spanish is almost native and reflects extensive language education and training. Check out Jasons tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

How Much Does Geography Tuition Cost

How Much Does Geography Tuition Cost The Price of a Geography Tutor ChaptersReasons to Engage a Geography TutorDetermining the Cost of a Tutor to Study GeographyGCSE Geography Tutoring CostOn the whole, consumers want the best value for their money.This economic maxim is defined as the optimal combination of cost, quality and sustainability with regard to requirement and need and it applies to everything, including private tuition.The home tutoring business is growing by leaps and bounds in the UK, driven by caregivers intent on providing their charges with the best possible opportunity to succeed academically.However, tutoring in geography is a tiger of a different stripe.The discipline, while more vital a study today than it ever has been, has seen its importance lag behind more prominent subjects such as math, languages including English, and other sciences such as physics and biology.As though to underscore that fact, geography is not taught in schools at Key Stage 4; nor is it a part of core GCSE requirements.This poses a real challenge to stude nts electing to sit GCSEs in Geography.The last two years of their secondary education apparently given over to teaching to the test, it is difficult for our young scholars to maintain and cultivate their geographic knowledge base unless they engage in self-study.What about primary school students? Geography is included in their curriculum and they might need help to prepare them for SATs. They might need a geography tutor...Superprof now looks at all of the reasons one might seek tutoring in geography and helps you determine a reasonable price for each.special educational needs, a substantial percentage of whom would greatly benefit from one on one tutoring sessions.In this situation, tutoring services would likely be in the form of ongoing academic support, with exam preparation being incidental to the overall effort.What about ESL students?Speakers of other languages would naturally progress faster, in classwork and in learning English, if they had individualized help from a priv ate tutor.Each one of these unique conditions stands to raise the cost of in-home tutoring because they suppose the tutor must have extraordinary credentials.For ESL students, the tutor may need to speak a second language. SEN student tutoring would require extra skill in educational strategies and test prep would imply that the tutor must be especially knowledgeable about that particular exam.Where does geography fit in all of this?Unless any of the above-mentioned conditions apply, if the student needing supplemental instruction and/or homework help is learning geography as a part of the school’s standard curriculum, s/he would fall into the category of learners who engage a tutor to sharpen study skills.However, if that curious-minded learner is intent on eventually graduating from university with a geography degree and is in the last year of secondary school, s/he may be entirely dependent on a home tutor for guided learning.As you might have deduced, the cost of such tutoring might be a bit higher.Discover everything you need to know about taking geography courses!Asking the right questions, both of yourself and your tutor's qualifications, is the best way to get the best price! Source: Pixabay Credit: QimonoDetermining the Cost of a Tutor to Study GeographyBesides those mentioned above, what factors determine how much you would pay for private tutoring in geography?The student’s level: younger learners have shorter attention spans, so academic tutoring sessions tend to be shorter in duration and the concepts are more elementary.The more advanced the student, the more complex the concepts to be absorbed, meaning that the tutor must have a higher degree of knowledge in the subject.The type of tutoring: homework help and general academic support are ongoing; the tutor is more of a learning coach than someone who instructs.Test prep involves special knowledge and possibly more time, whereas tutoring an undergraduate student requires the tutor to have adv anced levels of education.The delivery method: home tuition, meaning the tutor makes scheduled visits to your home, can be fairly pricey in comparison to online tutoring.Another option would be working through a tutoring center but the price there may be even higher than a tutor coming to your home!Individual or small group: the best tutors generally give a bit of a discount for pupils willing to learn with three or four mates.Tutoring companies embrace this philosophy too; through them, you may engage a tutor who would add you to one of his study groups.Your location: tutors are in far greater supply in big cities than smaller ones or in the countryside.However, statistics show that tutoring in London costs more than in Bristol, Bath or Birmingham.Scheduling: many geography teachers moonlight as geography tutors on evenings and weekends; you may pay a premium for tutoring on weeknights.You may also find undergraduates paying their way through college by tutoring lower-level student s so you might have to take their course schedule into consideration.Another factor to think about is that, besides geography textbooks or other learning materials for the tutor to work with, s/he would provide a more diverse range of study resources, perhaps at an added cost.Finally, we must look at the tutor’s investment into his/her education.If s/he has spent years at university earning a doctorate degree and then a decade or so doing fieldwork, s/he would present impeccable credentials... but may not work cheap.Some might wonder why one would study geography to that extent but you understand it!Engaging a highly-degreed professor to teach your 7-year old geography is not strictly necessary Source: Pixabay Credit: 3Dman_EUGCSE Geography Tutoring CostWe start with this particular demographic because these students are the most critically in need of guidance in their studies; of someone to motivate them and keep them on track.With no formal learning of new concepts and nothing t o keep secondary school students focused on expanding their geography knowledge, there is a danger that they may abandon their desire to establish themselves in a career as geographers.That would be quite a pity because, while this career field is relatively small in comparison to other sciences, projected job growth over the next ten years hovers around 35%!How does that do for an incentive to major in geography?On the average, you can expect to pay more for one hour of tutoring in Geography (around £25) than you would pay for maths tutoring (approximately £22) or English (about £24), or indeed a tutor to review material from the combined sciences portion of the GCSE exam (just under £23).Furthermore, if you live in London, your average price is estimated at just over £25 per hour. Contrast that with the per-hour rate of tutors in Nottingham of just under £20.Of course, these are just guidelines; they don’t take into account the depth of study or the level of education any specific tutor has achieved.If you were hoping to engage a highly-degreed professor of geography, quite rightly, those sessions would come dear: upwards of £40 per hour.On the other hand, you may consider someone who has just undergone their A-Levels in geography; someone who is preparing to enter university or is already a freshman; in their first year at university.There are benefits to engaging a tutor who has recently undergone the same ordeal you face, not the least of which is a lower price.A tutor who has recently sat A-Levels may be able to share effective test-taking strategies as well as help you internalise specifics of physical and human geography.Also, being close to you in age might mean a better and more immediate rapport than you might achieve with a more formal tutor; one who has years of experience in the classroom and in tutoring.Lastly, though not formally trained to recognise them, such a tutor may click with your learning style to provide you with a unique and unforgettable learning experience.The best is not always the priciest; oftentimes, what we identify as ideal is what works best for us.Now that you have pricing guidelines to go by, it is time to shop around; find a geography tutor that will work best with you to achieve the results you need â€" namely that high mark on your exam so that you can take your geography studies all the way to university and beyond!Now learn what careers you can embrace with a geography degree...