Top 5 Tips To Choose An Online Tutor in America

Top 5 Tips To Choose An Online Tutor in America Education in American schools is facing a decline due to an insufficient number of teachers. And outdated infrastructure and syllabus. Students need some supplemental education to come out well in their studies. Since e-learning has been the favorite mode of education, students prefer online tutoring methods. They prefer online tutoring for compensating the educational loss in a regular classroom set up. When you choose an online tutor for remedying your learning loopholes, you have to be careful in your selection. Selection should be with a focus on certain parameters. Parameters like the credentials of the tutor, choice of an established tutoring site and the suitability of the tutor for your requirements. Here are top 5 tips to choose an online tutor in America! Geometry can be interesting if it is introduced with proper examples from the real life and with 3D models. https://t.co/NeIsBG0LRF â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) February 26, 2016 Checking the skills of the online tutor A skilled tutor in a specific educational domain suits your requirements to the most. Suppose you need help for Algebra, how to choose? Choose an online tutor who has specific certification in the subject with relevant experience. Tutor who has exposure to handling various batches of students will come in handy for your demands. He is the ideal person to bust the subject intricacies through easy strategies. Selecting a reliable tutoring site Suppose you are not able to pick up a tutor of your choice, you can contact an e-tutoring site that offers one. There are many established and reliable tutoring sites like Tutor Pace and EduNiche which can render excellent services for meeting your educational needs. Checking the flexibility of the online tutor in terms of time and convenience Umpteen numbers of tutors are available in the field. But most of them may not turn up on time or could not show up excellence in their tutoring methods. Talk to the tutor, sit for a trial session and check whether he can accommodate your needs and could satisfy your educational demands. Cost also matters Educational expenses in the present day are very high and parents and students find them extremely overwhelming. Tutors cause additional expenses and so you need to choose a tutor who offers tutoring at pocket friendly rates without compromising quality. @TutorPace Offers 10% Discount on Online #Assignment Help for Improved Grades http://t.co/P1NO7BttIg #backtoschool pic.twitter.com/vJs9iihJwU â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) September 10, 2015 Empowered tech tools Online tutoring is basically conducted through tech tools that carry forward the message of the tutor to the student in an effective manner. Still, the fact remains that there can be a barricade in communication if tutors do not use multimedia tools in the right manner. You have to check with the tutor about the tools used by him and whether he will be able to relay uninterrupted tutoring sessions to you. That way, you can save time and spend quality time while getting tutored. When in-person tutoring or brick and mortar tutoring classes are out of focus, students need to strain a little to look for a virtual tutor who suits their requirements to the maximum level.

How to Sing and Play Ukulele in 4 Easy Steps

How to Sing and Play Ukulele in 4 Easy Steps Megan L. Learning to play an instrument is difficult enough, but what about trying to sing at the same time? Its really not as hard as it sounds! Here, teacher Willy M. takes you  through the steps to play the ukulele while singing It doesn’t matter what instrument I teach (piano, guitar, harmonica, drums, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and voice), every student I ever have, with the exception of those playing harmonica, asks, “How do I sing and play my instrument at the same time?” The ukulele is certainly no exception. Learning how to sing and play ukulele  simultaneously  is a lot like learning how to pat your stomach and rub your head at the same time. Or is it pat your head and rub your stomach? I don’t know, but you get the idea it can be hard! So here are four easy steps to help you learn how to sing and play the  ukulele at the same time. 1. Practice singing  the entire song with  one chord and a simple strumming pattern First of all, your left brain controls your right hand. So if you are right-handed like most people and are approaching the ukulele, youll  handle strumming fairly well. But when you start forming ukulele chords with the left hand, your right brain kicks in  and suddenly you’re plunged into a chaotic world of trying to keep up while both sides of your brain are firing off stimuli and building synapses. And then you want to try to sing. What part of the brain controls that, the middle part? Suddenly, playing the ukulele becomes more like juggling than just strumming and playing. To make this process simpler, break it down into bite-sized chunks. All you have to do is hold down your first chord and sing along while strumming the main pattern of the song. You see little kids doing this all the time. They get an instrument and strum away, singing whatever song their little hearts desire. This really is the first step to learning how to play and sing. Its so simple that just about anyone can do it. Let’s look at a really simple song to help you get the picture. Below are the lyrics and chords for  â€œFroggie Went A-Courtin’.” I would suggest you check out Bob Dylan’s version of the song. Its a very simple tune with just three chords. This song is in the key of D. Try playing through the song and just play the D chord. Froggie Went a-Courtin’ D Froggie went a-courtin and he did ride, ah hah A7 Froggie went a-courtin and he did ride, ah hah D Froggie went a-courtin and he did ride, G                                                                   D             A7           D With a sword and a pistol by his side, ah hah, ah hah, ah hah 2. Practice singing the entire song  with two chords and a simple strumming pattern The second step to mastering playing and singing at the same time is to add in the second most popular chord in the song. If you are playing a song in G, and D is the second most popular chord, then the only chord change you need to worry about at this point is going from the G to the D chord. Practice the change several times until you feel comfortable with it, and then go for singing the song. When you play through the song this way, you give little thought to the strumming pattern or the G chord because you already practiced it (and you don’t really think much about the singing either because you practiced that too). You will find that lyrics you are unfamiliar with might throw you off a little, but the more you sing the song, the easier itll be to memorize the lyrics. If you need to take a moment and read through the lyrics, it should  help you when you sing. Now the only thing to worry about is changing chords from the G to the D. Once you learn the essential ukulele chords, youll be set to handle most songs. In the above song, the next chord that is popular is the A7 chord. Play though the song and add the change to the A7. 3. Practice singing the entire song with three chords  and a simple strumming pattern Now that you’ve mastered going from the first chord to the second chord, adding the third chord shouldn’t be too much of a struggle. If it is, just keep at it and go slowly over the parts that are hard for you. Repeat them several times until you have it down. Before you know it, you will be singing and playing most of the song with ease. I recommend learning various strum patterns, that way youre equipped for learning more songs. In “Froggie,” the last chord is a G chord. Practice through the song again and add the G chord while you sing and play. 4. If there are other playing techniques, follow the above practice routine Last but not least, there are often other elements of a song that are tricky. Does the song switch rhythm for a certain portion, perhaps the bridge or the chorus? Does the song require some complicated finger-picking patterns on a certain part of it? Are there other more complicated chords that give you some grief? Don’t worry, we all experience these things in our learning process. The key is to just keep working at the hard parts, adding a part at a time until you’ve mastered both playing the song and singing it. In the final run-through of the song, try adding all of the chords and maybe add some finger-picking to give yourself an extra workout! So there you have it four easy steps to help you play your ukulele (or any instrument, actually) and sing at the same time. I hope you find this helpful. What will really help you is having a qualified teacher walk you through how to break down the harder portions into smaller bite-sized chunks, and TakeLessons is the perfect place to get a teacher who can help you become the best ukulele player you can be! Once you have it down, try to sing and play some pirate songs on the ukulele! Post Author:  Willy M. Willy M. teaches guitar, ukulele, and mandolin lessons in Winston, NC. He is the author of the Dead Man’s Tuning series of mandolin songbooks, and is a former member of the American Federation of Musicians. Willy has been teaching for 20 years, and his students have ranged in age from young children to folks in their 80s.  Learn more about Willy here! Photo by Dorret Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

How to Structure Your Childs Guitar Practice

How to Structure Your Childs Guitar Practice Megan L. Playing an instrument offers a lifetime of fun and learning! Children benefit greatly from musical education in both cognition and reasoning. These benefits carry over to school and achieving greater success in all areas, especially math. However, sometimes with children, getting them to do what is best for them is difficult. Here well offer some advice on the best approach to practicing guitar with your child to reduce potential stress and keep your child motivated. Start With the Basics To start with, its important to choose the right guitar for your child. There are many guitar sizes available to fit smaller bodies: 1/4 size, 1/2 size, and 3/4 size guitars are great for children four to eleven years, or full size for ages twelve and up. Its crucial to find an appropriate size, as playing a guitar which is too large can be painful for childrens hands and arms, leading to significant frustration. You also need the right guitar teacher   someone who will understand that children learn differently than adults, and that the lessons need to remain interesting and fun over time, and not just for the first lesson. A teacher who can consistently choose interesting yet challenging guitar songs for kids will motivate your child to love the guitar. A highly motivated child will be likely to succeed in the face of a less than wonderful teacher, but no one can be highly motivated all the time, so its important for the teacher to be engaged and consistent even when your child isnt. Motivate Your Child The largest hurdle you and your child will likely need to overcome is how to remain motivated in the face of sustained practice. There are ways you can support your child more effectively, and avoid the power struggles and stress that can easily take over. Avoid bribing your child by rewarding practices with other activities- such as TV- or with gifts, which can lead the child to believe that learning is only a means to an end, lacking its own inherent value. Also refrain from punishing a child who refuses to practice, as this leads to conflating practice with chores and duties. If  practicing  isnt interesting to your child its very important to understand why. Perhaps the materials need to change. For example, finding more suitable guitar songs for kids. Or, perhaps support is needed for difficulties, or your child is not getting enough feedback about the successes and progress they have made. Make efforts to understand and adapt, and you will surely find your child more willing to practice guitar. Timing and Length Children are typically less likely to be aware of the long term gains they reap from their efforts in any area. When the dream of becoming a famous guitarist falls away, more abstract benefits may fail to motivate a child who is struggling. Focus on validating and supporting your childs short term goals, while ensuring that the material your child is learning is appropriate. It is far less important to have  practiced  for a certain length of time than it is to have learned something in a certain amount of time. When your child is given homework from their teacher, focus on helping them achieve excellence in a small portion of that material at a time. For example, ask them to practice until they can play eight bars of a song perfectly three times. This method encourages the child to feel good about playing well, and not feel burdened by learning too much at once, or having to play long after they are bored. A practice session which begins with learning and ends with success is highly valuable. Shorter, more focused practices lead to a more confident child, and less struggle for parents. If your child practices a specific portion of their homework each day until you and they can see some progress, skill building will become natural and require far less struggle to achieve. Finding Great Guitar Songs for Kids Times have changed! Most children learning instruments today are going to be put off by having to blunder through Mary Had a Little Lamb before they can move on to modern popular songs. A teacher who can gear material to your childs interests and age is necessary if you want your child to be invested in their own learning. An instructors ability to find guitar songs for kids which are both relevant to your child and at the appropriate skill level is invaluable. Keeping a child focused over the years it takes to master an instrument can be challenging. Remember to begin well with the proper sized guitar and a compatible teacher. Keeping practices low-stress and focusing on achievements instead of time are solid ways to ensure success. Ready to start your childs musical journey? Find a great guitar teacher for your child today!   Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Gianni Sarti

Dont Go Breaking My Heart Cardiology on the MCAT

Don't Go Breaking My Heart Cardiology on the MCAT MCAT Medical School Admissions Cardiology is typically a favorite topic for most students. The heart is one of the most revered organs and the majority of students are taught baseline information about the heart during their primary school education. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) also loves the cardiovascular system and often tests students’ knowledge of it in the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Additionally, this cardio knowledge will serve you well as a future medical student since cardiology tends to be one of the most difficult courses. This article will discuss the cardiology content on the MCAT, interdisciplinary connections for this content, as well as some tricks and tips on how to maximize cardiology questions in the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section on the MCAT. Tackle Basic Cardiac Anatomy First and foremost, a knowledge and understanding of basic cardiac anatomyis essential to doing well on these questions. While primary school may have taught you the four chambers of the heart, it is essential that you understand the flow of blood through the heart, systemic circulation, and the pulmonary circulation. Knowing where blood is oxygenated and deoxygenated and how it flows will serve you well in getting at least one cardiovascular question correct. It is also important to understand where valves are located, the fundamental differences between arteries and veins, and the layers found in the blood vessels. Additionally, understanding which sets of valves are associated with different heart sounds is a great way to build a foundation of your understanding for medical school.Khan Academyhas great introductory videos on the circulatory system. Integrate the Endocrine System The cardiovascular system ties very well into the endocrine system; the link between these systems is often tested on the MCAT and is vital to your foundation of knowledge in medical school. Atrial Natriuretic peptide is often examined since it has a direct link to heart activity, however the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAS) from your nephrology knowledge is also fair game since the renal system and cardiovascular system directly and indirectly impact each other. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and their hormones such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine are high yield concepts to study and understand thoroughly. Erythropoietin, while classified under nephrology information is also an important hormone to understand since it directly impacts the number of red blood cells in the cardiovascular system and manifests itself in pathologies such as polycythemia vera and anemia. Hormones are often presented as retrieval questions or very simply tes ted since most students have limited exposure to endocrinology prior to medical school. Because of this, these are concepts that can prove to impact your MCAT score significantly. Check out MD Herofor a basic review of the endocrine hormones tested on the MCAT. Know Your Physics Another way the MCAT will examine your cardiovascular knowledge is throughlinking it to physics concepts. The cardiovascular system physiology has a strong basis in fluid mechanics and electrical circuits. This enables the AAMC to test these concepts in a way that is integrative, similar to how you will learn during your medical education. An understanding of Bernoulli’s equation and how it would apply to the arteries and veins as they change pressures and velocities throughout the body is remarkably helpful in retaining physics concepts and understanding why the circulatory system form and function change. For example, flow (Q) is equal to area (A) times velocity (v) is another commonly utilized equation when discussing cardiac physiology. This means that because the capillaries have the largest overall area in the body, they have a slower velocity allowing them to promote gas exchange in the lungs and the tissues. Whereas the larger arteries have a smaller area compared to the ca pillaries, so their velocity would be greater. Additionally, the MCAT often tests on the electrical physiology of the cardiovascular system and how it links to circuits, which will be covered in my next blog post. Grappling with these cardiology concepts early on in your medical education will serve you well as they are some of the most integrative and difficult concepts you will encounter during medical school. Spending the time to learn them now will serve to improve your MCAT score and give you a strong foundation of knowledge for your future patients. One of our professors always gently reminds us that no matter what your patient’s problem is, their cardiac health is almost always a consideration or factor in their care. Keep this in mind as motivation during your difficult days of studying; before you know it you’ll be in medical school studying these concepts at length and seeing patients with these conditions in real life. About the Author Jordan S. is a current medical student, and one of our most experienced MCAT tutors. Click here for more information.

English Word Stress and Pronunciation - Video

English Word Stress and Pronunciation - Video Ive been working with one of my students on pronunciation and I realize how difficult it can be in English. Firstly, English isnt phonetic which makes it difficult to learn from reading. You could have a really high reading level and a low speaking level. Secondly, English has different syllable stress pattern so, you could have two words: PREsent-noun (gift) or preSENT-verb (to give information to an audience).Ive been working with one of my students on pronunciation and I realize how difficult it can be in English. Firstly, English isnt phonetic which makes it difficult to learn from reading. You could have a really high reading level and a low speaking level. Secondly, English has different syllable stress pattern so, you could have two words: PREsent-noun (gift) or preSENT-verb (to give information to an audience).p style=color: #000000;Word stress is theb key/b to spoken English. English language learners who speak English to native speakers without using word stress, have two p roblems:/p ol style=color: #000000; liThey find it difficult to understand native speakers, especially those speaking fast./li liNative speakers may find it difficult to understand them./li/olp style=color: #000000;So with these complications how does an English language learner figure out pronunciation? Practice; both listening and speaking with a teacher that corrects you. A great way Ive found for my students is poetry and music because it is easier to imitate the rhythm. Also there are some rules that youll find in the video below./piframe src=//www.youtube.com/embed/UlGLWnGVDw8?rel=0 width=560 height=315 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen=allowfullscreen/iframe Watch this piece of spoken poetry about teaching, to hear English word stress clearly: iframe src=//www.youtube.com/embed/0xuFnP5N2uA?rel=0 width=420 height=315 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen=allowfullscreen/iframe 1. Those who can ___ and those who cant ________. 2. I decide to ____ my _____ instead of his. What does this mea n? 3. I mean youre a teacher Taylor, I mean ____ __ what do you make? 4. How dare you ____ my ____ with anything less. 5. What does he make parents do? 6. I make kids _____, I make them _______, I make them _____ I make them apologize and _____ it. 7. Which words will his students never misspell again? Here is a whole link from TED on spoken word. Listen to the rythmm, try saying it with them. Check out the rules below.

The Pros and Cons of Using LinkedIn

The Pros and Cons of Using LinkedIn via Pixabay The Pros of LinkedIn Easy Networking Before LinkedIn, you would have to go to a networking event and make conversation with strangers in the hopes that you can possibly help one another one day. It would take out hours of your day getting to and enjoying the event. It also limited you to networking only with people who decided to show up and happened to live or work in the area. With LinkedIn, you can network with people from all over the world with just a click of a button. Browse through hundreds of profiles and send a quick message to make a connection that can possibly help you later down the line. Publish Your Own Content When you publish content online, it puts you ahead of any other candidate for a job you’re applying to. It helps you to create your personal brand and show potential employers that you specialize in a certain field and want to help others learn about it. LinkedIn allows you to publish articles and content that can be read by thousands of people. Who knows, maybe your next employer will come across your article and love it so much that they search for you and invite you to apply for an open position? Find Your Next Opportunity One of the services that LinkedIn provides both businesses and employees is a job search tool. Businesses can post open positions and LinkedIn will match users to jobs that they may be a good fit for. This takes time out of searching for jobs that you may qualify for and allows you to do some research about the company and employees through their profiles. It’s always a good idea to send the recruiter or hiring manager a quick message on LinkedIn letting them know that you applied to the position too. Enhance and Gain New Skills With the LinkedIn Premium account, you’ll get access to LinkedIn Learning, which consists of thousands of videos to help you learn new skills and build on the ones you already have. For example, if you want to learn everything there is to know about Microsoft Excel, there is a video course for you to take and then add that skill to your resume. This is a great way to build up your resume, especially if you feel under-qualified for the job you want. Cons of LinkedIn Spam Messages When it comes to connecting with people on LinkedIn, you may find that you get a lot of random connect requests of people you’ve never heard of or know. While it isn’t unheard of to connect with strangers, it can get annoying at times. You can also expect to get some spam messages about applying to a job or meeting with financial advisors to get them to manage your investment portfolios. Just make sure to weed through potential spam messages from the authentic ones that can actually help you out professionally. Not Everyone Sees What You Post When we post something to social media, we expect that everyone will see it pop up on their timeline in a chronological fashion. Unfortunately, with LinkedIn that is not the case. LinkedIn uses an algorithm that chooses who sees your posts and who doesn’t. This can be discouraging for those users who do like to publish content to their profile. Complicated Set-Up Every time you create a new profile on a social media platform, the set up can take a little while. You have to find a profile picture and add some basic information about yourself. However, with LinkedIn’s setup, it’s a little more complicated because you basically have to rewrite your resume into LinkedIn’s format. This can be tedious and take a little while. It will definitely be worth it in the end, though. Using LinkedIn There will always be pros and cons to a service. When it comes to LinkedIn, it will definitely help you connect with people in your industry and narrow down job listings for you. It gives you the opportunity to build a personal brand and a platform for yourself to show to potential employers. You will have to take some time to set up your profile and weed through spam messages, but the overall benefits of LinkedIn have helped so many people.

What you need to know about in-person interview sessions

What you need to know about in-person interview sessions It may come as a surprise, but not all international schools hire off of a Skype interview. Some schools are very particular about meeting teachers in-person before making a job offer. Throughout the year, our partners will hold interview sessions in major cities across the world to find the top talent for their schools. Teach Away’s Placement Coordinator Sam Nicholson gives us an inside look at how this hiring process works! Where do interview sessions normally take place? Sam: In-person interview locations vary, but in our experience, they are primarily focused in the UK and US and sometimes India. In the UK, it’s almost always London or Manchester and, depending on the program, Dublin. In the US, it’s primarily New York and Houston. Some other cities that schools have had interviews include Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and Toronto (Canada). In India, sessions will typically take place in New Delhi and Mumbai. How do I score an invite to an interview session? Sam: There are two ways to get invited to an in-person interview. The first is to apply directly yourself to whatever school you’re interested in. The second is to go through Teach Away: our team will complete a pre-screen with you and submit your application to the institution. As we try and curate high-quality candidates, the school would likely be more willing to approve you for an in-person interview if you went with Teach Away first. Who will be interviewing me? Sam: The interviews are usually conducted by representatives from the school in a panel format with about 4-5 representatives who are very experienced in recruiting international teachers. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Who covers the cost of traveling to the session? Sam: The cost of travel and accommodation is always paid for by the teacher. Is attendance mandatory to secure the job? Sam: Attendance is mandatory, and it is not possible to secure a job with an international school that requires in-person interviews without attending one of their sessions. Exceptions won’t be made, even if you’re strongly qualified for the role! What are my chances of being hired after attending a session? Sam: This varies depending on how many vacancies the school has and how well the interview itself went. We have had many candidates placed in international schools through Teach Away, and the hard part is getting approved for an interview in the first place, so if all went well at your actual interview there is a solid chance the school will be interested in hiring you! How should I prepare for the interview? Sam: The best way to prepare would be to brush up on your subject knowledge if your in-person interview requires a test (which you will be informed of in advance) as well as preparing a lesson plan that highlights one of the more successful lessons you’ve taught. You are usually required to demonstrate a short snippet of the lesson and then explain the entire plan and why you think it’s a good lesson. How long does it take to hear back after an interview? Sam: Usually after completion of your interview it takes 2-4 weeks to hear back. The school will send us a list of recommended candidates who will likely be getting offers and we reach out to let you know if you were approved or denied. At that point, if everything is in order, you will be sent an official offer and then the process of collecting documents for your visa begins.