How Much to Charge For Tutoring Another Student

How Much to Charge For Tutoring Another StudentIn order to understand how much to charge for tutoring another student, it is important to first examine the reasons why someone would tutor another student. When they feel as though they are not learning or receiving the right instruction, they will seek out a tutor.Not only does this get them some satisfaction, it will also save them money as well. If they were to pay for tutoring themselves, they would only save a fraction of what they would have saved. Their self-esteem will rise, and they will be able to help more students.There are many different ways in which someone can get involved with tutoring another student. Some choose to tutor a teacher, while others tutor parents. But there are some that are looking for tutors themselves. These people are motivated by the fact that they need tutoring and are willing to pay more to do so.How much you are willing to charge will depend on several things. For example, if you feel that you are not going to be happy teaching, you may have to search for another option. If you do find someone else, you may want to add another stipulation: you should provide them with a specific number of lessons to be taught.This way, you can ensure that you are getting the job done. Sometimes this stipulation is placed in writing, so that you can protect yourself if they are not doing the work that you wanted them to. It is often a good idea to see what your client wants before you start offering your services.In addition to the stipulation you put into writing, there are many other factors to consider when you are trying to figure out how much to charge for tutoring another student. These factors include the teacher's experience, and the knowledge you have of the student's personal life. If the student has been involved in a court case, legal proceedings, or has a history of violence, this will impact how much to charge.One good idea is to see if you can provide some extra credit or class es at your school or university. Sometimes people offer classes in the evenings, or during the weekends, which will allow you to earn more money. To determine how much to charge for tutoring another student, all you need to do is take the factors you have listed above into consideration.

The Organized Backpack Yes, its Possible!

The Organized Backpack Yes, it’s Possible! Have you looked inside your childs backpack lately? If your child has ADHD theres a good chance that its pretty messy in there! ADHD can make it hard to stay organized, and messy backpacks often lead to lost homework, missing or crumpled permission slips, and heavy loads that weigh kids down. Try these tips to help your child clean out their backpack and keep it neat all year long. Make a list. Together with your child make a list of things that should be in the backpack. Be very specific. For example, if your child likes to keep library books in their backpack, allow them to carry only one book (two at most) at a time. Have a homework folder. Select one specific folder that is used to bring homework sheets to and from school. Use the left side of the folder for unfinished work, and the right side for completed worksheets. Check the homework folder every day to make sure the completed side is empty when your child comes home. Kids with ADHD often forget to turn in completed work! Have a second folder for notes to parents and other papers. Keep permission slips, notes for parents, and papers that dont belong in the homework folder in a second folder. This keeps the backpack from getting cluttered with loose paper. Use a pencil pouch. Keep pencils, pens, and erasers in a pouch. Theyll be easy to find and will be less likely to be lost or broken. Set limits on toys in the backpack. Kids often want to keep non-school related items, like figurines, stuffed animals, or trading cards, in their backpacks. Usually theyll get into trouble with teachers when they pull these things out in class. So, its best to keep them at home. If your child insists on bringing toys to school, set limits. Allow only one item at a time. Do a backpack check every day. To keep the backpack in tiptop shape, youll need to do a quick backpack check every day. Give your child lots of praise when theyve used their checklist and organization plan! If they are backsliding, catch it early. Try not to criticize. Just let them know what is out of place and how to fix it. Clean out the backpack every week. Pick a time once a week when your child will go through the backpack checklist and do a cleanout. Check the backpack once the cleanout is complete, and help them along the way if they need it. Praise their effort! If they meet their checklist goal, consider providing a small reward. An organized backpack is a great way to start teaching important organization skills that can help kids stay focused and get things done. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

A Level Results Day Survival Guide

A Level Results Day Survival Guide A Level Results Day Guide Our A Level results day guide aims to help answer the  dreaded question: What if I don't get the grades I expected or needed? With A level results day upon us and GCSE grades coming out the following week, this is understandably a stressful time for many young people across England and Wales. Revision sessions are already a distant memory and ring binders full of notes are gathering dust, so hopefully all of that hard work will pay off. However, if you don’t get the results you expected or needed, then read our top Tutorfair tips on what to do next. Before you arrive at school Before you even get to school or college, try to get  a good night’s sleep so that you arrive early and ready for whatever lies ahead. It may end up being a long day of partying or a longer one of speaking with admissions tutors. Before you open that envelope, have someone nearby that you value and trust. Having a friend, family member or teacher around will act as a pillar of strength. Have your UCAS personal ID ready so you can login to Track, UCAS’s online application tracking system. You can check the status of your application here and make modifications to your contact details if necessary. Didn't get the grades you wanted? If you don’t get the exact grades required for your first choice university, get in touch with the university directly as they may still accept you if you’ve only missed the grades by a hairsbreadth. Alternatively, make sure you have your UCAS clearing number ready to hand because if your top higher education choices haven’t come through, then time will be of the essence. Go on the UCAS clearing service and find a course that still suits you. (It is even quicker and easier if you have a list prepared in case.) If your exam result is different from that predicted by your teachers, check with your school or college to see if they would be willing to pay for it to be remarked. Otherwise, you could pay for that yourself but this can be an expensive option. Consider alternatives For some students, their results are going to come as a big shock to them. If there’s nothing suitable in clearing, maybe consider taking  a gap year. You could get a job to earn some extra money, volunteer with a charity or even go travelling. If you don’t get into your first choice of university, alternative options should be considered. You could always get onto an  Apprenticeship scheme  where you can work for a major corporation or firm and get ahead of your peers by the time they graduate.  City and Guilds apprenticeships  are also an option that offer in-work training with professional qualifications. Seek out useful advice from the  National Careers Service. For alternative careers information, you could always use  professional tutors  of whom many have already navigated the complicated hurdles of university admissions and are experts in helping students gain access to Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions. Resits Arrange for resits in the exams that disappointed you the most and seriously think about contracting a tutor in the build-up to the final tests. The expertise of tutors like those at Tutorfair will be able to resolve any curriculum issues and boost your skills and confidence.

italki Language Challenge Week 5 Goal

italki Language Challenge Week 5 Goal Lindsaydoeslanguages is blogging about her World Cup Language Challenge and we’re reposting here to share with the entire italki Community. This blog post  originally was posted  on  Lindsaydoeslanguages.com  website. Over half way through the italki World Cup Language Challenge! When did this happen? Now, apparently. This week I’ve been having fun with Danza Kuduro! I’ve been in my garden again because it’s far too hot to stand under lights for half an hour. Not quite a heatwave but by British standards we’re not far off. Then the camera decided to stop filming after a minute. I noticed after I’d done the whole video. Go team. Also, I’m very pleased to announce that the Live Broadcast of my on the spot Portuguese Commentary is all set up and ready on YouTube! You can bookmark the link right here! I’ve never done anything like this before and I’m have no idea how it’s going to pan out!! I’ve opted to commentate the play off match (for 3rd and 4th place) on Saturday 12th July rather than the final on the 13th because I’m sure you’ll all want to watch that one without me chatting away in Portuguese! I also don’t know if I’ll commentate the whole match. What I’m thinking at the moment is to commentate the first half and then invite you to share your thoughts about the World Cup (and my attempt at commentary!) during half time and the second half. What do you think? Would you like a chance to join in? It will be broadcast on my YouTube channel via Google Hangouts On Air and, who knows, if this works, we could make it a regular thing! The link is here again if you’re ready to bookmark it. 9 days to go, 3785 Portuguese football words to learn, 1 chance not to mess it up. I should write film trailers, no? Oh, and exciting news! Despite my love for Silverstone, me and Ashley are heading off to Slovakia tomorrow (another reason I filmed in the garden â€" I normally edit on Friday!). This means another Mini Mission coming a lot sooner than planned and more stuff over on Mundo Trundle very soon. Fingers crossed that week 6 of the Challenge will be just as exciting! How is you World Cup Language Challenge going? Share your progress in the comments and let’s support each other with it!

4 Things You Will Do as a Summer Camp Counselor

4 Things You Will Do as a Summer Camp Counselor Image via: www.pexels.com Plan activities As a summer camp counselor, your job will be planning out fun excursions and activities for your kids to partake in. The best part? You might even get to plan and host events specific to your own individual interests. For instance, one day might be all about outdoor pursuits, like hiking, kayaking, camping, and more. The next day could be something more laid back, like arts and crafts, movie nights, and miniature cooking classes. The ability to plan activities for the kids allows you the chance to share something of yourself with them: your passion. If you are studying art, imagine how much more excited you would be to teach kids how to make macaroni sculptures than having to teach campers how to put a tent together. On the flip side, if you are a person who especially enjoys the outdoors, imagine how excited you would be to show kids how to build a campfire rather than how to mix primary colors. No matter who you are or what you are interested in, being a summer camp counselor will allow you to share those interests with groups of kids ready to learn. Teach skills After your time working as a summer camp counselor is over, your legacy will live on. As corny as it sounds, your work will live on through the kids you worked with. If you can say that your summer camp counselor did not teach or show you something unforgettable during your time in camp and maintain a completely straight face, then you should call Lady Gaga and tell her that your poker face will give her a run for her money. Seriously. As a summer camp counselor, you will essentially be providing a “home away from home” for the kids who attend your camp. They will look to you for guidance and authority. As a summer camp counselor, you will provide just that. You will teach kids how to do arts and crafts, like wicker baskets and food art. You can show kids how to play games like hopscotch and Red Rover, or better yet, show them YOUR version of hopscotch and Red Rover. Teach them basic survival skills, like how to build a fire or how to decipher between poisonous and safe berries. By the time summer comes to an end, your kids will leave summer camp completely different from how they were … and so will you. Image via: www.pexels.com Provide support You probably remember how tough it was to be a kid. Back then, adults seemed as though they were completely oblivious to the emotional problems we faced as kids. While whatever struggles you are currently facing might seem more challenging in comparison to those from your childhood, back then those were the biggest hardships you had to face. The same thing goes for the kids that you are going to work with. As a counselor, your job is exactly that: to counsel. You have the chance to be a listening ear and a figure of support to young and developing minds. Summer camps allow kids to interact with other kids in situations and circumstances that could prove challenging or emotionally exhausting. On top of it, some kids may find themselves becoming homesick. As a summer camp counselor, you must keep their morale high and their faith in you even higher. The paycheck at the end of every hard work week will be rewarding, but the feeling of supporting and impacting a child’s life is a million times more rewarding. Have fun Last and most importantly: have fun. Summer camps are a place for kids to relax and enjoy fun activities with fun people, such as yourself. While the temperatures might be hot and the pressure might be high, keep the purpose of this position in mind. As a summer camp counselor, your job will be to keep your kids happy and having fun. In the meantime, you will probably find yourself doing the same.

Schools turn the volume down on classical music - Tutor Hunt Blog

Schools turn the volume down on classical music Schools turn the volume down on classical music, allowing contemporary musicians to be heard Schools turn the volume down on classical music, allowing contemporary musicians to be heardSchoolst has long been known that music has a restorative power, being able to soothe and relax. As the popular phrase goes: `Music has charms to soothe a savage breast,` many seek out sweet and concordant harmonies to provide a soothing sanctuary in our chaotic, noisy world. So addicted are we to its dulcet tones, that as a species we seem to have become permanently attached to our earphones, needing music at all times, even while on the move. It can sometimes even feel that we are becoming afraid of the absence of music, of silence itself, as evidenced by the soft muzak that often fills the spaces of restaurants and other communal areas. A new study has just revealed that changing the way music is taught in schools could have a dramatic and positive effect on struggling students. A four-year project, called Exchanging Notes, monitored the attendance grades of students across the UK. Traditionally classical music is taught to students, but for the study, which involved 974 pupils aged between 11 and 15, grime, electronic and hip hop music were taught instead of the European composers from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The results of the study have apparently been extremely positive: pupils who were missing many classes, and were at high risk of being imminently expelled exhibited increased academic performance, and attendance records increased to 95% by the end of the course. Other pupils who had already been excluded were said to have been drawn back to classes, participating in the music lessons which now featured contemporary musicians. Instead of Mozart and Beethoven, pupils studied artists like Stormzy, and were also taught about the industry itself, learning about recording, mixing, and the business side of music production. They were encouraged to get involved in local music making groups, participating in live music gigs, and often sharing their experiences with pupils from nearby schools. An organisation called Drum Works was heavily involved in the project â€" they are a London based group, comprising of a number of professional musicians, who work with 500 young people each week in 7 London schools. They lead regular music sessions, which are designed to engender `confidence, creativity, social skills, concentration, individuality and group work.` `Drum Works uses drumming as a tool to inspire creativity, build social cohesion and empower young people to direct their own futures` Of the nearly one thousand pupils who took part in the study, 163 had their attendance and grades monitored over the four-year project, with results suggesting that the project had a positive impact. Kori Dolby, a 17 year old pupil from Cheshire, explained how he found the study extremely uplifting: `It has changed my life forever - it all clicked and I wanted to succeed` `School life wasn`t as great as I wanted it to be. I was happy until year nine, when a lot of things went downhill. I had complications at home and started struggling a bit at school.` `The first moment I laid my hands on a keyboard - that`s when it clicked. I wanted to succeed,` `It`s not only about making music, it`s about connecting with people, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and doing something great.` The British Recorded Music Industry (BPI) revealed earlier this year that music provision in state schools had fallen by 21% over the past five years - a huge decline, especially when the availability of music education rose by 7% in private schools over the same time period. Youth Music, a charity whose aim is to assist under 25`s develop socially and personally, as well as musically, has voiced concerns about the lack of music education in mainstream schools, calling for an `urgent` change, and for music to be a more prominent part of students` education, whichever school they attend. In a study involving more than 2000 teachers across the United Kingdom, the BPI found that, in deprived areas, only 12% of schools are in possession of their own orchestra. Geoff Taylor, chief executive of BPI, has lamented over the stark division between independent and state schools, saying that he is `profoundly concerned` over the growing divide, adding that: `This inequality is not just deeply unfair to children in the state sector, it risks depriving our culture of future talents as diverse as Adele, Stormzy and Sheku Kanneh-Mason,` 9 months ago0Add a Comment

5 Best Ways to Research a Company Before Your Interview

5 Best Ways to Research a Company Before Your Interview pexels.com Sometimes a company website can be not so helpful though. You may have to look elsewhere or find other ways to get your information. You do not want to go into an interview blindly; you want to go into the interview with confidence and knowledge. When researching you want to find the right information, not the useless information that won’t do you any good in the first place. The companies want to feel like you want them just as much as they want you because if they do not see a good match, then you can kiss your dreams of working for them goodbye. A bad interview most likely leads to no job offer; first impressions are crucial and you want to make sure you give off the impression that you are 100 percent sure of yourself. Knowing the best way to research your future employer could help you in the long run, so here are some tips on how to achieve just that. Community Interactions: Nowadays we all know that companies are looking on your social media and/or are just looking you up in one way, shape or form. Why not do the same thing to them? Companies now typically have social media pages because they hire people to run them. Take a look at their pages and see what kind of news the company generates. See what they do during holiday times or how they celebrate when a good thing happens. See how they interact with their staffers through social media. It can make all the difference. Competitors: All companies have competitors so when you look into the company you want, look at their competitors also. Going to the companys LinkedIn page is always a good place to start for this. You are not looking to compare really, but to see who the players are in the line of work you are getting into. You are essentially getting a better feel for the work you will be doing, but on a larger scale. When you look up competitors you are also seeing what sets your company apart from the rest and it gives you something to talk about when you go in for your interview. You essentially know what makes them special, which can earn you brownie points. Specific Questions: When you are looking into your company think about specific questions you would like to ask them. It does not always have to be about them asking you all the questions. At the end of the interview, employers usually ask if you have any questions for them and usually it is always a good thing to ask questions. Don’t overrun them with questions, but asking questions can show a sign that you are interested and want to really learn about the place you may be working at in the future. pixabay.com Future Boss: Just because you are looking into your future company does not mean you can’t look into your future boss as well. Don’t be a stalker about it, but do some small digging on the person you will be working for. Knowing who are working for and a few of their credentials never hurt anyone. Useful Websites: There are many websites out there for you to use to your advantage when looking into a company for future employment. Those sites are there to help you get to all the small nooks and crannies of the company you are looking at. Some sites help you look at stocks, whereas others collect reviews on certain employers (such as Glassdoor) so you can see what other people are saying about them. No one can be too informed.