An Overview of the Ideal Tutor Career

An Overview of the Ideal Tutor CareerIf you're an aspiring physician, you might be looking to work as a tutor in Minneapolis, MN. As a college student, you'll have plenty of options to consider when deciding where to go to school, but if you're thinking about a job after you finish your studies, it's helpful to understand what jobs might be available to you and which ones you should steer clear of. Here are some tips to help you decide if tutoring is the right career for you.Being a good tutor means that you have a natural ability to teach. You should be able to articulate a question in a way that is easy for your students to understand. You need to be comfortable asking questions about current events, current happenings, and other topics. You should also have a personality that is confident and likable and should be open to being coached.If you want to earn more money, you should work with a network of people who want to help each other out. Make a point to contact the networks of d octors who could use someone to help them out with their education. You may find they're willing to pay you for your service. Once you've been accepted into a network, make sure to contact a tutor who's working there. If you find yourself involved in a successful network, you can rest assured that you're going to be able to find a job after you graduate.As a tutor, you may be required to meet with a physician at least twice per week. This means that you should prepare yourself to meet on a regular basis. It's important to establish a routine and stick to it. Any time you attend a meeting with a doctor, make sure to take notes and record what was discussed.Tutors should have an interest in working with new patients. In some cases, a doctor might not need to see a patient outside of his or her usual office hours. In these cases, it's important to know how to ask relevant questions and show professionalism. As a tutor, you'll probably be asked to meet a few patients in person. Make sur e you can do so without embarrassing the patient. Be aware of any potential sensitivity issues that you might encounter.Tutoring is an exciting career. If you love teaching, you'll get to help students with their medical education. If you enjoy helping people, you may have the motivation to pursue a career that's a bit different from what you're used to.When making your final decision, consider all the options. As a young student, you'll likely have a limited choice of schools to attend. However, if you find a college that meets your needs, you may be better off, as tutoring in Minneapolis is an excellent career choice.

Are you prepared for the inevitable day when you lose your job - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Are you prepared for the inevitable day when you lose your job - Introvert Whisperer Are you prepared for the inevitable day when you lose your job? “All jobs are temporary” and the need to be ready to get ahead of a possible lay off â€" if it’s possible.   Being in denial, not paying attention to the warning signs or hoping you are safe can cause you problems. Delaying action to keep you employed may not be a situation you can afford financially or emotionally. You have to be changeâ€"ready at all times. I wanted to keep share an email on this subject and wanted to expand on it. From Ray Abrishami.   He wrote: “.Long periods of employment are to be looked at as exceptions and lucky breaks and not normal patterns to expect. This was not the case 20-25 years ago when I was starting out, but it is very much the case now. , I would humbly suggest continuing education and skill set upgrade that we find necessary to gain in our industry of choice as well as what might be needed if we are forced to change industry and line of work.” Ray makes a good point about continually upgrading your skills through continuing education and taking on new things at work.   You will make yourself more valuable to your company by showing that you possess new capabilities and will be more confident if/when you’re faced with a job search.   It’s a good way to stay ready to change quickly. I’d like to also add another thing that you need to be mindful of and that’s your network.   All too often I speak to job seekers who have done almost nothing to keep their network warm much less expand it.   As the saying goes “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago or today.”   The same is true for your network.   If you wait to expand or nurture your network until you need a new job, you will turn into the predatory jerk everyone will want to avoid. Your network is people and people require the investment of your time and support â€" before you need them.   There is no shortcut to developing the kind of relationship that will give you a highly prized job referral or opportunity.   It’s easy to ignore relationships but your next opportunity or job will arrive most of the time (80%) through another person. Let me recap this: Pay attention to lay off warning signs and be ready to kick off a job search â€" all the time. Upgrade your skills and knowledge â€" all the time. Nurture and expand your network â€" all the time. Hmmm, sounds like you need to be taking care of your career â€" all the time! Go to top Let me emphasize that Self-Promotion doesn’t have to be obnoxious to be effective.   But, if you don’t Self-Promote you, who will? If you ever want to get ahead, you have to learn how to Self-Promote. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that shows you simple, yet effective ways to Self-Promote. Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

5 Hacks For When Youre Lost in a Spanish Conversation

5 Hacks For When You’re Lost in a Spanish Conversation Suzy S. As you practice speaking, listening, and having real-time Spanish conversations, dont fret if you start feeling lost. Get back on track with these tips from tutor  Simion G. Have you ever been chatting with someone in your non-native language, when suddenly you find yourself struggling to keep up? It happens to us all, from beginner language learners to fluent speakers and everyone in between. Even I, as a Spanish tutor, still have moments when I completely lose track  of what is being discussed. But if (and when) it happens to you, dont feel embarrassed. Take a deep breath, regroup, and get yourself back on track. Not sure how to do that? Here  are my tips 1) Acknowledge your Position Dont  be afraid to admit to yourself youre feeling lost. Sure, it can be frustrating, especially if youve been studying Spanish for a long time. But dont allow this to destroy your confidence. As a matter of fact,  realizing  youre lost will get you  one step closer to learning something new! 2) Inform your Conversation Partner Next, make sure you let the other person know! Its better for the other person to know youre struggling rather than think you understand. Dont be embarrassed!  Here are some phrases you can use during your Spanish conversation practice: If you think you know, but the conversation is moving too fast: “Perdón, no entiendo. ¿Podrías repitir?” (Excuse me/Sorry, I dont understand. Could you repeat?) If youre certain you dont know the word or phrase: “Lo siento, no sé la palabra/la frase. ¿Qué significa?”  (Im sorry, I dont know the word/phrase. What does it mean?) If everything is scrambled eggs and you just want it over-easy: “No comprendo nada. Estoy perdido.” (I dont understand anything. Im lost.) “ ¿Puedes ayudarme a entender?” (Can you help me understand?) 3) Recall the Tense Are you hearing words that sound familiar, but arent quite what you remember? Chances are the tense of the conversation has shifted. Conjugation indicates  the differences between what happened in the past, whats happening today, what will happen in the future, and what could hypothetically or possibly occur. It can also indicate who the verb refers to (he/she/we/etc.). The only way to combat this is to study the different tenses and conjugations  in Spanish, so I recommend finding a well-structured conjugation chart to have on hand. Or, create your own! Writing the charts  out with pen and paper was the best method for me when I was first learning Spanish. The process of making the chart yourself will engrave it in your mind, forever making you a conjugation wizard. 4) Dont Panic. Focus. If  youve followed the previous steps and still feel lost, dont sweat it. Take a deep breath (or three) and relax. When trying to convey a word or phrase that you cant remember (or dont know), or making sense of what someone has said to you, the solution is simple: resort to the basics.  You may want to memorize a few conversational Spanish phrases that can help you understand or describe what you mean, even if you cant remember the exact words. For example: When describing what you know: Significa la materia verde encima de la tierra.  (=  â€œCésped”) (It means the green stuff above the soil = Grass) When figuring out what someone else has said: ¿Es significa al amigo mejor de los humanos, un animal domesticado?  (= “Los Perros”) (Does it mean humans best friend, a domesticated animal? = Dogs) Other Spanish phrases: ¿Estás hablando sobre? (Are you speaking about) Es en relación a  (Its  in relation to) 5) Speak with Confidence You know the saying, right? “Assumptions, they need to be made.” Well, sort of. This should never be the first option when trying to pull yourself back to the light of a conversation, but there are situations when its beneficial. This route can actually provide a subconscious alternative to learning. Assume what youre about to say is right and say it with confidence, even if you know you may be wrong. Theres a high chance of someone providing a correction, or just  make a mental note and look into it in the near future. Either way, this will provide an experience thats more likely to stick in your head. Conclusion I suggest practicing these tips whenever you have the opportunity to do so. Practice them not only in face-to-face conversation, but also while watching a movie, listening to music, or reading a book. As my 7th grade science teacher and cross country coach would say when I forgot my homework or cramped up in a race, “Proper planning prevents pitiful performances.” It sounds harsh, but its  a saying thats maintained truth throughout my life.  Learn these tips before you get stuck, and youll know just what to do! Want more Spanish conversation practice? Check out our free Spanish classes to chat with a tutor and other learners in our  live, online  classroom! Post Author:  Simion G. Simion G. teaches Spanish, guitar, and music theory in Seattle, WA and online. From beginners to higher education students, Simion is able to teach all levels of Spanish speakers.  Learn more about Simion  here! 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

Staff Spotlight Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove - Heart Math Tutoring

Staff Spotlight Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove - Heart Math Tutoring Staff Spotlight: Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove Staff Spotlight: Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove April 13, 2016 Linda joined Heart Math Tutoring in August 2015 as the Program Coordinator for Piney Grove Elementary. She thoroughly enjoys working for Heart and feels incredibly fortunate to be surrounded daily by such awesome staff members, volunteers and students. Linda and her husband Phil have two children, Nicole and Zach. Nicole works as a Physician’s Assistant and lives in Durham with her husband, Robert.   Zach is working towards a PhD in Astronomy at the University of Texas, Austin. Linda has over eight years of experience working in nonprofit volunteer engagement and program development as well as nine years of experience in operations and data management with a government contractor. She enjoys working with young people and served as a volunteer youth leader for over six years. Linda has a BA in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Linda believes students will flourish when provided opportunities to be successful in their education. Here are Lindas  answers to our Spotlight questions: What is your favorite math moment?  When I participated in a three month Stock Market Challenge (sponsored by CPCC and the Charlotte Observer). I increased my fake investment of $100,000 to $167,000 and placed 25th out of 7,000 contestants! Too bad it wasn’t real money! What is your favorite number?  My favorite number is a date: 4/11. This is the month and day my husband and I married. Most of the best events in my life occurred on and after this date! What is a movie  that you would watch over and over again?  Forrest Gump â€" this movie has it all: good, bad and ugly.   Love, friendship and kindness prevail. There is an overall joy for what Forrest has accomplished in life and for how he has positively impacted so many others.

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. Oral reading has many benefits. When reading aloud, students can’t breeze through a sentence, skimming words. They must pay close attention to every word on the page. This leads to a better understanding of what they are reading. Studies have also shown that reading aloud makes it easier to remember words than if you read them silently. This is key for young readers who are building their vocabulary. Oral reading also helps students build their reading speed, allowing them to read larger texts with ease. Reading aloud has another big advantageâ€"it’s a great tool for evaluating a child’s reading ability. Listening to your child read aloud can help you determine how well they are reading and where they may need to improve. Here are three key areas to help you measure your child’s reading ability through oral reading. Accuracy When testing accuracy, check that your child doesn’t miss any words or pronounce them incorrectly. Encourage them to point to each word as they read, so they don’t skip any. Multiple missed or mispronounced words could indicate that the book or passage is too advanced for your child. Phrasing Is your child emphasizing the right words? What about pausing in the right spots? Proper phrasing can show whether a child actually understands what they are reading. For example, students should pause at periods andraise their voice at the end of a question. If they don’t use proper phrasing, it could mean they don’t understand the meaning of the words they are speaking. New readers may not be able to read with much expression, but they should still know to pause between words and sentences. Speed Students should read at a pace that is easily understandable. Reading veryslowly or stumbling over words can indicate that the passage is too advanced for the child. At the same time, reading too quickly can impact both phrasing and accuracy, and might show that the child doesn’t really understand what they’re reading. It All Adds up to Fluency When students read aloud with strong accuracy, phrasing, and speed, they are considered to be reading fluently. All three are strong indicators that they are comfortable with the content they’re reading. When we don’t realize that a story is too difficult, children can get frustrated. Reading at the right level, when students are comfortable orslightly challenged, is the key to avoiding that frustration while encouraging a love of reading. For these reasons, students are expected to read aloud throughout the entireKumon Reading Program. In fact, oral reading isrequired in the first nine levels of the program. In higher levels,students areencouraged to read aloud as a technique for solving problems. Oral reading ability is a key component in a Kumon Instructor’s evaluation of a student’s readiness to move on to the next concept or level in the program. It can also help you, as a parent, decide what books your child should read at home. Why not ask your child to read you a few pages of their favorite book tonight? You might be surprised by what you learn! Discover more reading tips from Kumon. You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips 6 Oral Reading Tips for Parents Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. Oral reading has many benefits. When reading aloud, students can’t breeze through a sentence, skimming words. They must pay close attention to every word on the page. This leads to a better understanding of what they are reading. Studies have also shown that reading aloud makes it easier to remember words than if you read them silently. This is key for young readers who are building their vocabulary. Oral reading also helps students build their reading speed, allowing them to read larger texts with ease. Reading aloud has another big advantageâ€"it’s a great tool for evaluating a child’s reading ability. Listening to your child read aloud can help you determine how well they are reading and where they may need to improve. Here are three key areas to help you measure your child’s reading ability through oral reading. Accuracy When testing accuracy, check that your child doesn’t miss any words or pronounce them incorrectly. Encourage them to point to each word as they read, so they don’t skip any. Multiple missed or mispronounced words could indicate that the book or passage is too advanced for your child. Phrasing Is your child emphasizing the right words? What about pausing in the right spots? Proper phrasing can show whether a child actually understands what they are reading. For example, students should pause at periods andraise their voice at the end of a question. If they don’t use proper phrasing, it could mean they don’t understand the meaning of the words they are speaking. New readers may not be able to read with much expression, but they should still know to pause between words and sentences. Speed Students should read at a pace that is easily understandable. Reading veryslowly or stumbling over words can indicate that the passage is too advanced for the child. At the same time, reading too quickly can impact both phrasing and accuracy, and might show that the child doesn’t really understand what they’re reading. It All Adds up to Fluency When students read aloud with strong accuracy, phrasing, and speed, they are considered to be reading fluently. All three are strong indicators that they are comfortable with the content they’re reading. When we don’t realize that a story is too difficult, children can get frustrated. Reading at the right level, when students are comfortable orslightly challenged, is the key to avoiding that frustration while encouraging a love of reading. For these reasons, students are expected to read aloud throughout the entireKumon Reading Program. In fact, oral reading isrequired in the first nine levels of the program. In higher levels,students areencouraged to read aloud as a technique for solving problems. Oral reading ability is a key component in a Kumon Instructor’s evaluation of a student’s readiness to move on to the next concept or level in the program. It can also help you, as a parent, decide what books your child should read at home. Why not ask your child to read you a few pages of their favorite book tonight? You might be surprised by what you learn! Discover more reading tips from Kumon. You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips 6 Oral Reading Tips for Parents Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List

Ring in the New Year with Kumons Goal Setting Tips Roundup

Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup A radiant ball lit by 32,256 LED lamps descends 141 feet in 60 seconds, while an entire country reflects on a year of memories and celebrates the opportunities that lie ahead. We are talking about New Year’s Eve of courseâ€"and there’s nothing more rejuvenating than ringing in the New Year! Take advantage of the feeling of a fresh start by discussing goals with your children. New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to teach children how to set and work steadily towards goals. This is a topic that we’ve covered in a variety of ways over the years. Check out a round-up of our favorite goal setting and motivation articles for you. 4 Simple Tips for Settings Goals with Your Child in the New Year Goal-setting is one of the most highly correlated traits of peak performers and successful individuals. It can help children gain the sense of discipline and internal drive it takes to stay motivated to complete tasks they’ve set for themselves. And the good news, once they learn how to set their own goals, it will show not only in their performance, but also in their self-esteem! Discover how you can help your children set and work towards goals all year long by clicking the link below. Read More Fostering Perseverance and Motivation in your Child Students who are motivated tend to be more successful because they are more likely to enjoy their work, complete their homework regularly and set goals for themselves. Parents are constantly asking our Kumon Instructors for guidance in improving motivation in their children. Discover how a little encouragement can bring out the ‘grit’ in your children by clicking the link below. Read More Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset We touched on this idea of developing the mindset for goal-setting, but how do we help children develop a growth mindset? This article goes into more detail on how a parent’s communication to their children about their effort, successes and setback often shape their children’s mindset and motivation. Click on the link below to read more. Read More Achieving Goals: What it Means as a Kumon Parent and Student We have found that inspiration often leads to success. If you think about it, inspiration is a big part of goal-setting. You think about where you are and you visualize where you’d like to be. Role models can be a great inspiration for children and we’ve found that a lot of our Kumon Students are actually inspired by their peers. Click on the link below to read more about how past Kumon Students were inspired by the program. Read More Discover even more study tips and resources that can help advance your children’s ability in math and reading. You might also be interested in: Soar Past the Summer Slide with Kumon’s Summer Learning Roundup Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year How Setting Long-Term Goals Led One Kumon Student to Big Achievements Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup A radiant ball lit by 32,256 LED lamps descends 141 feet in 60 seconds, while an entire country reflects on a year of memories and celebrates the opportunities that lie ahead. We are talking about New Year’s Eve of courseâ€"and there’s nothing more rejuvenating than ringing in the New Year! Take advantage of the feeling of a fresh start by discussing goals with your children. New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to teach children how to set and work steadily towards goals. This is a topic that we’ve covered in a variety of ways over the years. Check out a round-up of our favorite goal setting and motivation articles for you. 4 Simple Tips for Settings Goals with Your Child in the New Year Goal-setting is one of the most highly correlated traits of peak performers and successful individuals. It can help children gain the sense of discipline and internal drive it takes to stay motivated to complete tasks they’ve set for themselves. And the good news, once they learn how to set their own goals, it will show not only in their performance, but also in their self-esteem! Discover how you can help your children set and work towards goals all year long by clicking the link below. Read More Fostering Perseverance and Motivation in your Child Students who are motivated tend to be more successful because they are more likely to enjoy their work, complete their homework regularly and set goals for themselves. Parents are constantly asking our Kumon Instructors for guidance in improving motivation in their children. Discover how a little encouragement can bring out the ‘grit’ in your children by clicking the link below. Read More Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset We touched on this idea of developing the mindset for goal-setting, but how do we help children develop a growth mindset? This article goes into more detail on how a parent’s communication to their children about their effort, successes and setback often shape their children’s mindset and motivation. Click on the link below to read more. Read More Achieving Goals: What it Means as a Kumon Parent and Student We have found that inspiration often leads to success. If you think about it, inspiration is a big part of goal-setting. You think about where you are and you visualize where you’d like to be. Role models can be a great inspiration for children and we’ve found that a lot of our Kumon Students are actually inspired by their peers. Click on the link below to read more about how past Kumon Students were inspired by the program. Read More Discover even more study tips and resources that can help advance your children’s ability in math and reading. You might also be interested in: Soar Past the Summer Slide with Kumon’s Summer Learning Roundup Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year How Setting Long-Term Goals Led One Kumon Student to Big Achievements

Irvine Math Tutoring The Unit Circle - TutorNerds

Irvine Math Tutoring The Unit Circle - TutorNerds Irvine Math Tutoring Tips: The Unit Circle â€" Learning and Memorizing Made Easy! Irvine Math Tutoring Tips: The Unit Circle â€" Learning and Memorizing Made Easy! The Unit Circle is a staple of trigonometry and precalculus classes. It is a circle with a radius of one that is centered at the origin of a two-dimensional coordinate system. Essentially the simplest circle that we can put on our grid book your private Irvine math tutor today. Nearly every class will require students to memorize specific angles and they’re coordinates on this circle. For example, the “top” of the circle is at 90 ° (the angle is measured from the right side of the x-axis, or the “East” stem if you think of it as a compass) which is the point (0 , 1) since it is straight up and the unit circle has a radius of one. Similarly, we get (0, -1) at 270 ° at the bottom of the circle. The harder memorization comes in when you look at some of the points that are don’t lie perfectly on our axes. See an image of a typical unit circle below. image taken from Wikipedia, submitted by Jim.belk Here, we see the points we mentioned, but also a lot of pi symbols, radicals, and many fractions. This image can look quite daunting since most teachers expect you to be able to draw it yourself on command. So, let’s dissect how to learn it more easily with much less memorization. First, we need to know how to use radians (a way to measure angles without degrees). We won’t get into why radians are the way they are in this post, but you understand them on the unit circle. You’ll need to know two facts: A circle is 360 ° A circle is 2p radians With these two facts, we can convert between the two with some dimensional analysis. It’s like how knowing that 12 inches is 1 foot allows you to figure out that 4 feet is 48 inches. For some examples, here is how to find 30 ° in radians: Here we set up the fractions since we know that 2p is the same as 360 °. You cross multiply and divide to find x, simplifying the fraction at the end. Here is the same concept except converting from radians to degrees. Let’s say we have p/4 and want to find it in degrees: Here we had some more fractions to work with, but the pis cancel out to give us 45 °. Now back to the unit circle. The unit circle is better memorized as two circles instead of one. On one circle they count by 30 ° increments (which we just learned is equal to p/6 radians) and on the other, we count by 45 ° increments (which we also just learned is equal to p/4 radians). Here is circle number one: Notice the bold terms.   They all have a denominator of 6.   This circle corresponds to the blue lines we see on Wikipedia circle.   But notice how much easier it is to memorize in increments of p/6.   One p/6, Two p/6, Three p/6, Four p/6, etc. up until all the way around the circle is Twelve p/6.   The unit circle is just simplifying the fractions!   12 p/6 is just 2p since 12/6 = 2.   Just count the p/6’s around the circle and simplify the fractions.   Much simpler than memorizing all of those fractions. Now that we know the angles of the unit circle, we have to learn the coordinates at each angle.   The ones on the corners aren’t bad since those are just variations of -1, 0, and 1 and we can tell what the coordinate pair should be.   For the remaining 8 points, here are the only two numbers we need to memorize: Again, we won’t go into why these are the numbers since we’re just focused on memorization. Notice here that they both have a denominator of 2. Then, notice that v3 is larger than 1. Every coordinate point will be a combination of these points, so just look for which side is bigger. If the x side looks bigger (like in p/6), then the x side gets the v3/2 and the y side gets the 1/2. For 10p/6, notice that the longer side is in the y-direction and is going down. This means the y coordinate get the v3/2 and it is negative: (1/2, -v3/2). Notice now that the bold terms are all with a denominator of 4. Here we count by p/4’s instead of p/6’s. This circle corresponds to the red lines on the regular unit circle. Here we count increments of p/4 until we get to 8p/4 which is our full circle of two pi. Memorize that these are the two circles that are put on top of each other for the full unit circle. Both are just counting until you get to 2p. Now we’ll learn the coordinate points for this circle. The “corners are still the same as the blue circle ((1,0), (0,1), (-1,0), and (0,-1)), and we only have one number to memorize for the diagonal angles in between: All of the coordinates for these angles on the unit circle will be v2/2 for both x and y. Just don’t forget to include the negative signs when necessary. So, for example, 3p/4 will be (-v2/2, v2/2) and 5p/4 will be (-v2/2, -v2/2). If you can keep these two circles separate in your head it will significantly help you when drawing your own: and without the brute force memorization of every reduced fraction that many teachers suggest. Notice too that the diagonals of the orange circle fit perfectly between the diagonals of the blue circle since 45 ° is halfway between 30 ° and 60 °. Though memorization is still necessary, hopefully this guide will save you from mindlessly cramming and consequently forgetting your unit circle as you delve deeper into trigonometry. From trigonometry to statistics, our private Irvine math tutors are here to help. Call TutorNerds today to book you Irvine math tutor. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

italki Challenge My First Week

italki Challenge My First Week Consistency Is Absolutely Vital [This blog post originally appeared as a blog post on Koko the Polyglots website.  Reposted with permission.] It will be a week from tomorrow since the  iTalki Language Challenge  began  (and if you still want to participate, remember you have until the 31st to sign up!)    After taking 4 sessions  (2 don’t count because I started them before the challenge began.), I can already notice a difference in my ability to speak Japanese! Now I’ve been learning Japanese (seriously) on my own since 2008 but one of the things I struggled with the most was actually speaking the language.  It seemed like when I was always hitting a plateau, especially when it came to speaking. I was going through a labyrinth trying to experiment with different language methods until I could finally find something that would be sufficient to work with. So what has this challenge taught me so far? Consistency Is Absolutely Vital One of things that held me back from making progress in Japanese was not dedicating enough time to improve  BOTH  my active (speaking and writing) and passive (reading and listening) learning skills.  In the past, I would either focus on active only or passive only not realising that you would need both to truly make a breakthrough in the target language. I remember trying gathering various resources throughout the internet trying to figure out what were the best textbooks, online courses, blogs, and YouTube videos were for learning Japanese. It wasn’t until I began exploring YouTube that I was able to find videos from people who had learned Japanese successfully (such as  Hikosaemon,Kemushichan, and  Tofugu  to name a few), as well as coming across the blog:  All Japanese All Time  by Khatzumoto. Between 2008-2010,  I was able to meet with a fellow Japanese learner and a native speaker on Skype (at suddenly and irregular intervals, mind you.) as well as practising my written Japanese on the popular blogging platform  Ameba  and eventually getting entries corrected through  Lang 8.  While I was aware of  iTalki, I didn’t actually start using it until April of last year. Going from college textbooks like  Nakama  and  Genki  to self-study courses likeJapanese for Busy People  ,  Common Japanese Collocations,  JapanesePod101,  Japanese Sentence Patterns for Effective Communication and  Breaking into Japanese Literature  was enough to drive anyone mad. However,   it was having a consistent plan to follow on a regular basis which made courses like these quite effective. Making Yourself Accountable Readjusting your schedule to dedicate time to your target language daily is crucial for making progress in your target language.  By deciding to learn your target language you are going through a journey to achieve fluency. Any time you devote to the language is beneficial. What I’ve often done was listen to podcasts during a long commute to work or school. The podcasts would keep me motivated to learn Japanese, especially if they were lessons from  LingQ.  Which meant I could use my laptop to read and listen along with that podcast later on. These challenges enable us to add more intensity to our language learning by giving ourselves a specific deadline to blast through language barriers.  It’s having the persistence to go through this intensive language adventure to discover new techniques and perhaps being able to find the method that works for you.  Pledging to complete these 20 lessons will warrant progress I would not have gotten otherwise. Never Tell Others Your Goals Until They Become A Daily Habit Now this doesn’t only apply to learning language but also to other important goals you have in life.  One of the things that has caused so much failure in different aspects of my life was mentioning my goals prematurely.  The moment I did that it seemed like it wasimpossible to motivate myself  to do it. I never really thought about it until I decided to put it to the test, thanks to this article:  Why Telling People Your Goals Is A Fatal Mistake. That article encouraged me to keep to my goals to myself until I actually started doing them on a regular basis.  By following a set of goals that are “for your eyes only”,  you will be able to concentrate on what you need to do and how to execute it. Telling people you plan on learning a language before you even begin is one sure fire way of it not happening.  How do I know? Because it’s happened to me before with languages I wanted to learn but ended up pushing them aside instead. I remember at one point I had 122 books for learning languages. That was a bit obsessive and not to mention that I was trying to study too many languages at one time that I didn’t progress in any of them. Most of these “books” were Teach Yourself and for the most part had audio that came along with them.  However, it ended up demotivating me from learning languages.  Eventually, I decided to stick with the languages that meant most to me and then go from there. Which ended up making things much more easier in the end.  You learn the languages you want and then as you’re progressing tell people you’re learning said language.  I don’t know about you but I’ve had people brag on my behalf about how many languages I speak and it can be quite embarrassing if you have to them you’re not fluent in them yet or “just starting out” in them.

How to Tutor High School Chemistry - 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Setting Up a Schedule

How to Tutor High School Chemistry - 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Setting Up a ScheduleWhen you want to know how to tutor high school chemistry, this article will be helpful to you. In this article, I will tell you why you should consider making a tutor schedule for your child and how this can make your life much easier.To begin with, if you have a good tutor, then it makes sense that they would be willing to work with you in helping your child learn. This is because they realize the importance of the subject and they would like to help as much as they can. For this reason, it makes perfect sense that they would look to set up a schedule for you to be able to see them on a regular basis.Since they have set up their own personal timetable, you will now have the ability to see them when it makes sense for you to do so. This will help you be more productive and efficient with your day. Not only is this good for your child, but it also will help to create a closer bond between you a nd your child. So, let's take a look at some of the reasons that make scheduling this important.The first reason is that you will know exactly what your child needs and will therefore be able to tailor the tutoring to fit that specific need. For example, if you have a child who is very shy and who needs a lot of time alone with themselves, then it will be easy for you to find someone who works best for your needs. However, if you are not sure of your child's personality, then it might be a bit difficult to determine just what sort of teacher will be the most effective for your child.You will also be able to see how your child reacts to your teaching style. In the same way that we all learn in different ways, so too will your child. Therefore, it will be easy for you to see if a certain approach is right for your child and if so, if it is the right approach for them.Another reason that you will benefit from a tutor schedule is that you will know how to identify homework problems that need to be worked on. Now, I'm not saying that you should sit back and wait for your child to come to you and say that something needs to be worked on, but rather, that you should take the initiative to ensure that your child knows what they need to be working on. You will no longer need to worry about where your child will get the homework.By setting up a tutor schedule, you will be able to make sure that your child understands exactly what needs to be done and what you expect of them. Your child will be able to work with a tutor on a regular basis, which means that you will have the chance to stay at home and care for your family. For parents, this is the best decision that they can make.