How Much Is a Maths Tutor?

How Much Is a Maths Tutor?Finding a maths tutor is a great way to study hard and be successful in your studies. Tutors are hired by students to help them with specific areas of maths. However, finding a tutor that you are comfortable with and who is suitable for your lifestyle can be tricky.There are many things that need to be considered when choosing a tutor. One of the most important things to consider is how long you want to have your tutor at your side. Some tutors will only teach a few weeks, while others may work for a few months. Also consider if you need help in the future or will you find it an inconvenience to ask for help regularly. A tutor who always has a tardy student in their class can really cause problems and if you know you need some extra help you will be glad you have a tutor that gives you some help, but isn't a burden.Another important factor to consider is if you are required to pay your tutor. This is a decision that should be taken in the full knowledge that most tutors don't charge. However, some tutors do require payment and it is good to find out about this before you choose a tutor.You need to consider what type of tutors you will be working with if you don't want to go through the trouble of finding a tutor. If you don't like math then you should think about how much you are willing to spend on a tutor and what level of math you are interested in. It's important to work out if you will be comfortable with a tutor that wants to learn new things about maths or if you want to learn about the basics first and then advance from there.If you want to learn something new or advance your skills then you need to find a tutor that is willing to be flexible with their timetable. Asking around for recommendations will help you choose the best tutor for you. Remember that you can get different type of tutors with different qualifications. Be sure to look at some references before you choose a tutor.When looking for a tutor, take into considerat ion the interest you have for studying and find a tutor that fits into your particular interests. Also be sure to ask yourself how much time you are willing to spend with your tutor. This will help you make a decision regarding what time frame you are looking for your tutor.If you are a very busy person and you want to have a tutor with you at all times then you will need to find a tutor that works with your schedule. If you have a lot of people to manage or other commitments such as work, then you will need to be able to find a tutor who will fit into your schedule. Make sure that you find a tutor that will allow you to learn new things and find ways to improve your maths skills so that you will have a more successful and productive study.

How to Prepare for College Graduation

How to Prepare for College Graduation Youre actually completing college. Hard to believe, isnt it? Just yesterday you were carrying boxes from your parents minivan up to your dorm floor, now youre attending your last classes and preparing to pick up your cap and gown. As you get ready to walk that stage, tons of thoughts are likely to go through your head. What happens next? Am I going to find a job? Should I have applied to grad schools already? Is college really over for good? These are questions that are perfectly normal to go through a soon-to-be graduates head and its just as normal to find yourself with no answers. Although youve known for four years that this day was coming, odds are it still snuck up on you out of nowhere. Its ironic how that happens, but it typically seems to work out that way. So where do you go from here? How do you approach life once you are no longer a student? That can be hard to determine, since being a student is basically all you know. That is why a good thing to do at this point is to sit down and go through some thorough self-reflection. Not only that, but consider all of your options and all of the possible paths you could go down now. Be realistic about what lies in front of you so you can create some guidance for your post-graduation life instead of simply fearing the unknown. Figure out where youre going, literally. Once that graduation ceremony is over, where are you headed? For once this is not in the figurative sense, its addressing where youll be living. Many college graduates find themselves moving back home immediately, others may wish to fill out the rest of the summer in their respective college towns, and some may be on a plane the next day to travel the world. Knowing that you dont have to do any certain thing is a comforting feeling. Officially being an adult, you can choose your own direction to follow but going along with that, you do need to consider any responsibilities you have to take into account. You may not be able to afford the choice you want or have the means to go about it. Frankly, that is why many students find themselves in spots they dont particularly want to be in, such as moving back in with their parents. But as long as you determine where you eventually want to go, you can make sure to spend your time at your next destinat ion doing what you need to do to get that desired one. Choose your mission. During your many years as a student, school has been what you do. Now what do you tell people when they ask you what youre up to? Thats going to be the most dreaded post-graduation question; its actually probably falling upon you now people want to know this in anticipation of your graduation. So, if you come up with something you want to focus on ahead of time, you wont find yourself feeling totally lost and aimless after you leave campus. If you want a job, dedicate yourself to applications every day, attending job fairs, getting in touch with alumni and former internship supervisors to network with, etc. Perhaps youve decided grad school is going to be your post-grad plan, so frame your time around writing personal statements and monitoring application deadlines. Maybe youd like to do some travelling, so sign up for a group abroad program or look into hotels and tickets on your own. Or maybe you just want to take some time off so you can read all those books you never had time for and get into a great work-out routine. As long as you find some course of action you feel comfortable with, youll be able to confidently accept what you are doing and no longer feel the need to dodge the question. Even if you cant immediately do what you want (i.e. have a job), you can do what is necessary to get there (apply, network, etc.). Accept the reality. Its not just a clich when people go on about how drastically different the real world is going to be from college life. Its true, the lifestyle and norms you are used to are going to be swept away once you enter the post-grad world. With that being said, the best thing you can do for yourself is understand and accept what those differences are. Even if you stay in your college town for a little bit, things are going to be different when youre not a student anymore. All of your close friends may not be immediately nearby, you wont have classes to keep a stable schedule youll need to make your own circumstances and your own series of events. Things wont be handed to you by the university any longer. But being an alum means the university will always be a part of you, so dont forget to start looking into those benefits and forms of support. Just because you have graduated does not mean you cannot call that school your home anymore. It is critical to understand you a re moving on, but you can still look back. Overall, remember that everyone else in your graduating class is approaching this difficult transition as well. Its easy to get bummed out when you focus on what younger students are doing, but you must take into consideration the fact that youve done it. You arent missing out because youve already been through it, and now it is time to go through something even bigger. Come to terms with these factors and you will be much better prepared for this harsh change.

How to Reduce Test Anxiety Through Increased Mindfulness

How to Reduce Test Anxiety Through Increased Mindfulness Academic Performance Explained Podcast In this episode of our podcast, MyGuru founder Mark Skoskiewicz interviews John Hankey, a performance/life coach based in California. John Hankey helps students of all ages use mindfulness techniques to overcome their test or performance anxiety, which usually subsides within three to five sessions. This is a slightly longer podcast than usual; it is packed with helpful information, and John even walks through a guided meditation for listeners. We highly recommend that you listen to the full episode on iTunes, but here are some of the highlights.What is mindfulness? What is the difference between mindfulness, meditation, and hypnosis? Mindfulness consists of any act of being present and aware of what is happening in your body and mind. It is an umbrella term that encompasses meditation, yoga, and some forms of hypnosis.What are some of the benefits of mindfulness? Over time, you can strengthen your ability to relax and become able to relax more deeply. This relaxation can have far-reaching benefits, including improving your circulation, boosting your physical health, clearing your mind, stabilizing your emotions, and connecting you to your intuition. How does relaxation affect your ability to learn? Often, when you are trying to remember important information, it is natural to tense your body or strain your mind, but this actually impedes your ability to recall information. In fact, a deeply relaxed state can enhance your ability to access memories in the moment. No matter your skill level, going into a standardized test relaxed instead of stressed will probably earn you more points. It also helps to be relaxed when you are learning new information or studying for a test; this will help you absorb and retain the information better. How can mindfulness be used to overcome test anxiety? When John meets with a client, he usually spends the first 10 min getting that person into a state of deep relaxation with a technique called “progressive muscle relaxation,” which involves relaxing each part of your body one at a time. Next, students imagine that they are taking the test, creating a very vivid mental image. Usually, for students who have test anxiety, visualizing a test scenario will cause their bodies to tense up. Because the subconscious mind cannot tell the difference between fantasy and reality, these visualizations bring up all the same stresses, anxieties, and tensions that the students experience when they are actually in that situation. This allows them to access and address their typical test-taking behavior outside of an actual testing situation. Finally, they are coached to relax until they are able to experience themselves taking a test while keeping their bodies totally relaxed. --- For more information, you can email John Hankey atinfo@johnhankey.comor check out his radio show, “The Power of Presence, onwww.voiceamerica.com.

Free practice SAT and ACT tests at San Jose and Palo Alto offices

Free practice SAT and ACT tests at San Jose and Palo Alto offices As we head into the holidays, just a friendly reminder that AJ Tutoring offers free practice SAT and ACT tests for current clients at our San Jose and Palo Alto offices.   Practice tests are offered most Saturday mornings at 8:30 am, and the tests are concluded by 12:30 pm.   The tests are administered and timed by one of AJ Tutorings test proctors, and tutors provide detailed feedback on test results.Practice SAT and ACT tests are an integral part of AJ Tutorings SAT and ACT prep programs.   Students who complete at least three full practice tests show better score improvement and feel more comfortable on the actual test.   Just like training for a marathon you wouldnt run the race without training for months beforehand! its vitally important to practice for the SAT and ACT marathon.   Each test takes close to 4 hours, which requires no small amount of concentration.   Make sure you have the right preparation by taking AJ Tutorings practice tests!For AJ Tutorings current practice SAT and ACT test schedule at the San Jose and Palo Alto offices, please consult our website.   If you would like to sign up for a practice test, please email info@ajtutoring.com or call (650) 331-3251.   Were looking forward to seeing you on a Saturday morning sometime soon!

Tutorz.com announces the release of YouTube channel

Tutorz.com announces the release of YouTube channel Tutorz recently created their own YouTube channel, featuring infomercials, client testimonials, client interviews and reviews of tutors. At www.youtube.com/tutorz, potential tutoring clients can see and hear reviews from current tutors and students regarding their personal experience with the tutoring service. Most recently, Brook, a student in Orlando, FL, gave an video advice about upcoming exams. Talking with her parents she decided to get help from a tutor. Not knowing where to look for tutors she found Tutorz.com on the Internet. Using the Tutorz referral service she found several qualified tutors for the calculus, easy writing and history subjects. The results speak for themselves: Brook passed all of her exams in flying colors. Asked bout the importance of Tutorz.coms YouTube channel, Dirk Wagner â€" CEO of Tutorz.com stated: The channel was established in response to the growing need for demonstrating the capabilities of the Tutorz.com service, and to communicate with students, parents and tutors, about their experience, needs and future requests. The channel ought to inform and to entertain; important concepts in the field of learning. So log on to https://www.youtube.com/tutorz, watch the shows and leave your Like and comment.

4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in US

4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in US 4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in America Thousands of students from all over the world come to the US to study each year. Some will come for a few weeks over the summer, some will come for a full year, and some will be in the US for their entire college experience. Regardless of the amount of time spent in the US, international students often find there are a few things they didnt expect, some positive and some negative. Students who are considering US study should consider the following realities so their adjustment period can go smoothly. 1. Transportation Students who come from other countries may be using public transportation on a daily basis. Many countries have excellent public transportation that is both efficient and clean; however, the US isn’t one of them. With the exception of cities such as New York and Seattle, most study abroad students will find that the US is pretty much a motor vehicle country. This can be a big issue because purchasing a car for a short time is incredibly expensive. Students who don’t have a car are often left with the option of simply walking or asking for rides from other people. This cuts down the amount of time they have to explore the country when not in the classroom (READ: 7 Reasons to Study Abroad in the UK). Tip: If students must rely on public transportation, they should think about going to an urban environment where buses and trains may be available or where they can simply get places by foot. Alternatively, students can arrange for transportation to and from school and then take a long weekend using a short term rental car with some friends. However, its important to remember that, in the United States, a person must be 25 years old to rent a car and hold a US drivers license or an international drivers license. 2. Meeting locals Meeting locals is something that nearly every study abroad student is excited about. Why would somebody go to a different country if they didnt want to meet different types of people? However, some study abroad students here in the US will find that locals are rushing around trying to get their studies done and may already have several friends that they brought from high school. Additionally, locals meet college friends in the first couple weeks of their freshman year while study abroad students generally arrive in their sophomore or junior year, meaning that social groups have already been informed. Additionally, that cool restaurant or coffee shop may be thought of as ‘too touristy’ for local students to enjoy. Many of these issues can make socializing with US students a challenge (READ: 6 Tips for Studying Abroad in Paris). Tip: Study abroad students in the US can ask local students to take them to a place where only locals go. That way not only are the local students having fun at a place they enjoy, but the study abroad student gets an idea of day to day life in the US. 3. Meeting people from home (but not the US) Most international students come to the US expecting to meet American students; this is not always the case. In ESL classes, for example, its very common for the majority of students to be from the same country or the same region because the teacher specializes in English language learners from that particular culture or first language. Students who wish to meet Americans will have to venture outside the classroom environment to make local friends. Tip: Enjoy the comfort of people from your home country. Students who are studying abroad for a summer or a year generally get home sick. Knowing people from the same country can actually help prevent this and allows students to explore the US together. 4. You will see the entire United States of America The reality of the US is that it’s geographically vast. This is wonderful because people who live here can visit different subcultures, climates, and have different experiences without renewing their passport. However, for study abroad students this means that they probably won’t get a chance to see the entire US while theyre here (CLICK: Ten Tips on Making the Most our of Your Study Abroad). Tip: Pick a region and enjoy it. Students who are coming to study on the West Coast are advised to enjoy the West, learn about the local culture, and see the East Coast on another visit. Bottom line? Regardless of which state or school international students choose to study at, there are plenty of wonderful things to see in our large and diverse country. Study abroad students will have to be a little more outgoing than they originally thought in order to make friends. They will also have to consider our transportation issues and how much traveling they will do while theyre here. The most important thing is to take home a positive experience, good memories, and new friends. 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 post about. 4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in US 4 Things Study Abroad Students dont Expect to find in America Thousands of students from all over the world come to the US to study each year. Some will come for a few weeks over the summer, some will come for a full year, and some will be in the US for their entire college experience. Regardless of the amount of time spent in the US, international students often find there are a few things they didnt expect, some positive and some negative. Students who are considering US study should consider the following realities so their adjustment period can go smoothly. 1. Transportation Students who come from other countries may be using public transportation on a daily basis. Many countries have excellent public transportation that is both efficient and clean; however, the US isn’t one of them. With the exception of cities such as New York and Seattle, most study abroad students will find that the US is pretty much a motor vehicle country. This can be a big issue because purchasing a car for a short time is incredibly expensive. Students who don’t have a car are often left with the option of simply walking or asking for rides from other people. This cuts down the amount of time they have to explore the country when not in the classroom (READ: 7 Reasons to Study Abroad in the UK). Tip: If students must rely on public transportation, they should think about going to an urban environment where buses and trains may be available or where they can simply get places by foot. Alternatively, students can arrange for transportation to and from school and then take a long weekend using a short term rental car with some friends. However, its important to remember that, in the United States, a person must be 25 years old to rent a car and hold a US drivers license or an international drivers license. 2. Meeting locals Meeting locals is something that nearly every study abroad student is excited about. Why would somebody go to a different country if they didnt want to meet different types of people? However, some study abroad students here in the US will find that locals are rushing around trying to get their studies done and may already have several friends that they brought from high school. Additionally, locals meet college friends in the first couple weeks of their freshman year while study abroad students generally arrive in their sophomore or junior year, meaning that social groups have already been informed. Additionally, that cool restaurant or coffee shop may be thought of as ‘too touristy’ for local students to enjoy. Many of these issues can make socializing with US students a challenge (READ: 6 Tips for Studying Abroad in Paris). Tip: Study abroad students in the US can ask local students to take them to a place where only locals go. That way not only are the local students having fun at a place they enjoy, but the study abroad student gets an idea of day to day life in the US. 3. Meeting people from home (but not the US) Most international students come to the US expecting to meet American students; this is not always the case. In ESL classes, for example, its very common for the majority of students to be from the same country or the same region because the teacher specializes in English language learners from that particular culture or first language. Students who wish to meet Americans will have to venture outside the classroom environment to make local friends. Tip: Enjoy the comfort of people from your home country. Students who are studying abroad for a summer or a year generally get home sick. Knowing people from the same country can actually help prevent this and allows students to explore the US together. 4. You will see the entire United States of America The reality of the US is that it’s geographically vast. This is wonderful because people who live here can visit different subcultures, climates, and have different experiences without renewing their passport. However, for study abroad students this means that they probably won’t get a chance to see the entire US while theyre here (CLICK: Ten Tips on Making the Most our of Your Study Abroad). Tip: Pick a region and enjoy it. Students who are coming to study on the West Coast are advised to enjoy the West, learn about the local culture, and see the East Coast on another visit. Bottom line? Regardless of which state or school international students choose to study at, there are plenty of wonderful things to see in our large and diverse country. Study abroad students will have to be a little more outgoing than they originally thought in order to make friends. They will also have to consider our transportation issues and how much traveling they will do while theyre here. The most important thing is to take home a positive experience, good memories, and new friends. 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 post about.

?? Are mobile devices affecting your family

?? Are mobile devices affecting your family Are mobile devices affecting your family? A recent article published by the BBC reports that ‘An overuse of mobile phones by parents disrupts family life, according to a survey of secondary pupils.’An alarming amount of pupils who took part in the survey claim that they have previously had to ask their parents to stop using their mobile devices, some even reported this happening at meal time. However only a small percentage of parents felt that they spent too much time on their devices.This can raise a lot of questions about how online and mobile usage can affect how families spend time together. While mobile devices have plenty of advantages, such as; ease of keeping in touch, ability to capture photos quickly while you’re all together and searching the internet in seconds, they can also have a detrimental effect on family life.What might only seem like a quick scroll through Facebook or Instagram, can turn into half an hour gone in the blink of an eye, involved in an online world and not communicating in the real wor ld.It’s not just parents that this happens to though, children are using mobile devices just as much, if not more. In some cases, children are using their mobile devices late into the night and this can lead to sleep deprivation.Asking your child to use their phone less, will be much less effective if you’re an avid user of technology yourself, as they will find this unfair and dismiss your request.Setting aside a set amount of time everyday for family time is a great idea for both parents and children. If you’ve all been caught up in virtual life for a while, you’ll be surprised at what stuff you may have missed. Setting aside one day a weekend to go out as a family and have a meal together, with no technology, can be great for strengthening your family relationship.Having a strong family bond also helps encourage children to come to you with any problems they may be having (online and offline), which can be greatly important in solving any issues and helping your child sta y safe. What are your thoughts on having some family ‘offline’ time? Is this something that you’d like to do or maybe already implement? Let us know what you think and also any other advice you may have in the comments below.