Make Your Own Tutor Magazine

Make Your Own Tutor MagazineTutor Magazine has just put out its very first issue, and it is all the rage in the pedagogical world today. Before you look at this issue as another rinky-dink magazine, consider that this is the magazine that does for learning what Newsweek did for sex. This is a growing magazine that is an explosion of content to be read and be discovered. In fact, it was the only thing that taught me anything in college.A Tutor, being published by Tutor Media, has been around for a couple of years now. Now that the pilot issue has been printed and out in the world, the publisher has used the same high quality of printing that has made the magazines sold on the Internet so popular to make its very own independent publication. The fact that there are twenty-five articles about each subject and the same amount of written content that include the same traditional content gives a sense of the Tutor Magazine experience. Because it was successful on the Internet, it seems onl y fitting that they could have success as well.For those who are not familiar with the Tutor Magazine, it is actually different from the usual magazine because it is simply packed with information about everything to do with tutoring and what a tutor does, and everything he or she can do to become successful. The editors and publishers try to build a community where every person interested in a particular subject can become part of the site.One thing that makes the Tutor Magazine so special is the fact that there is a tutor's forum that is open to anyone who is interested in improving their tutoring skills. There are many topics covered in the forum, including tutors, learning psychology, and starting your own tutoring business.As a member of the forum, the readers are able to post their suggestions and ideas for improving the tutors that they know. The administrators, moderators, and administrators of the forum to make sure that everyone gets the chance to use the tutors and tutori ng services that they want to get from the tutors. The administrators also handle any complaints that come up and try to fix them if there is any kind of problem.The last thing that I like about the Tutor Magazine is the fact that the tutors have their own page on the magazine. There are pages dedicated to every topic and a short report about what people are talking about when they are talking about the subjects. Many of the articles are featured in the magazine, some even sponsored by tutors to ensure that they get attention and that the tutors get paid for their services.To me, there is nothing more exciting and interesting than finding out more about a subject of my interest and then learning more about the subject by reading the Tutor Magazine. It just seems to make more sense to me to read this type of publication. After all, a single writer can't make a book about anything, but a community can generate a tremendous amount of knowledge about what is going on in a particular are a of study.

The Age of Success Doesnt Expire How to Learn and Love a Language at Any Age

The Age of Success Doesnt Expire How to Learn and Love a Language at Any Age The Age of Success Doesnt Expire: How to Learn and Love a Language at Any Age Success has no age limit.It can come during youth or in old age. Literary legend Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, is one such example. He spent his early life in the Spanish military where he sustained injuries from gunfire and eventually lost the use of his left hand.As if that was not enough bad luck, he was captured by Barbary pirates and enslaved for five years. After his release he worked as a tax collector but was imprisoned twice for mismanagement. Despite all of this chaos, he went on to publish his literary masterpiece in his late 50s!So if you think you have a lot of baggage, let him be an inspiration to you! Dont be fooled by those who say that you are too old for a new venture like language learning.And speaking of learning a language, what is the perfect age to learn one anyway?The truth is that there is no perfect time to learn a language. Each age group has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is just that children learn naturally, while adults learn bet ter. Because of this, it may appear as if children pick up a language faster and easier. However, adults are more efficient learners.Lets look at a popular theory that has led some to believe that young learners have an advantage when it comes to learning a language. The Problem with Our Current Understanding of Language AcquisitionIt is assumed that learning a language as a child offers profound benefits and native-like acquisition, illustrated in the Critical Period Hypothesis.This theory states that there is a specific window to acquire a language and suggests that language acquisition is a biologically-determined characteristic of a human being. This window is open from birth until sometime between the ages of five and the onset of puberty.Statistically, young learners do acquire near native like skills in their second language  and they also seem to outperform students who started their language learning pursuits later in life. However, there is no universally accepted theory of when the cut off age is (aside from being before the onset of puberty).And although researchers have taken the Critical Period Hypothesis into the realm of second language learning, it is important to note that the theory originally applied to the acquisition of a person’s first language. It did not necessarily have heavy implications for second language acquisition.The other issue we face when we hear that children learn a language better is that the idea of language is broad. There are the four tenets of languageâ€"listening, speaking, reading and writing. Within those tenets, we find other components like grammar, pronunciation, idioms, vocabulary, etc.In certain areas of language, young learners will have an advantage. But at the same time, adult learners also have strengths due to the strong foundation that has been laid in their first language.Lets break down some of the components of language and analyze which age group seems to learn a specific skill faster/better.Whos Got the Upper Hand in Each Language Component?SpeakingSpeaking  in a language quickly and naturally seems to favor young learners. That can be because they are generally not as self-conscious as adults and are not afraid of making mistakes. Fossilization is a concept that can hinder adults.This is when parts of the language, such as a grammar structure, were learned incorrectly and have been fossilized in the memory in such a way that it is nearly impossible to correct.Speaking expectations are also higher for adults. A child can say, No want! in their second language and its cute. An adult is expected to form complex, grammatically correct sentences. Of course, native speakers are pretty lenient when they understand someone is learning a language, but that doesnt change the expectations adults put on themselves!ListeningYounger learners have an advantage when it comes to listening comprehension  because they have more authentic opportunities. Language surrounds themâ€"from their p arents to other adults to the radio, or they are put in classrooms where they have to listen to a second language. As an adult, we have to find these authentic experiences and that can prove to be a little more difficult.However, when an adult is given the same types of opportunities, they will excel  because  theyll be able to identify the nuances of the language. That is, they know what to listen forâ€"grammar structures, inflection, cognates, etc. Also, their attention span is a wee bit more developed.This leads to pronunciation. Harboring good listening skills can help your ears distinguish between different sounds, especially sounds that are foreign to your native language. The younger you are, the easier it is to pick up pronunciation because your mouth has not fossilized into your native language sound set.Reading and writingReading and writing are learned skills that obviously improve with age and practice. Therefore, reading and writing favor adult learners. While young chi ldren are still learning the concept of print and writing, adults have a stronger grasp of grammar concepts and an arsenal of strategies for reading comprehension.In fact, many adult learners may even feel more comfortable reading and writing a language before they feel comfortable speaking it.Now that weve got an idea of where the strengths lie for different age groups, lets look at how a learner at any age can become fluent in a second language.The Age of Success Doesnt Expire: How to Learn and Love a Language at Any AgeBirth to Age 4To understand the effortless ease children seem to pick up a second language, it is important to understand their world. From the first year of life until the start of school, learning is not done through sit down classroom lessons and textbook assignments, but in a more holistic way. The world is something new that the child explores through the senses.They learn through sight, taste, smell, sound and touch. They experience the language. They are emb raced and embodied by the language. The language is just another stimulus among thousands of stimuli that the child is trying to make sense of.How to love language learning at this ageLanguage lessons should consist of pointing and naming objects, singing and playing games (the same types of activities you do in a childs first language). Children dont have the hang-ups that adults do, nor do they have to worry about first language interference or other language learning errors.Children will begin to understand way before they can speak, so take advantage of that time to lay the foundation of their vocabulary development. Avoid baby talk and have discussions with them in the grocery store. Use descriptive language around the house and get silly with your words! If only all language lessons were so low-key!Ages 5-12From ages 5-12 things begin to change. The child enters the early years of their formal education and learning focuses more on intellectual exercises such as reading and wr iting and less on the integration of the five senses. One new inhibiting factor is introduced into a child’s learning experienceâ€"fear of failure or inadequacy.As a child grows, it is common to see them hold back due to fear of being wrong. This can culminate into foreign language anxiety. Unfortunately, it is one of biggest enemies of language learning and can be present well into adulthood. A great way to overcome this is to realize that most people are happy to see a foreigner learning their language and are ready to help!How to love language learning at this ageSince were also concerned with a childs social/emotional development along with language development, one of the best things you can do is to model how to appropriately deal with embarrassment. Let children know that even if they make mistakes, its okay. Its part of the process! Offer generous amounts of encouragement. This provides the child with motivation to continue and find pleasure in the task at hand.When it com es to formal lessons, teachers can obtain the best results by incorporating movement into the lesson. Movement can help children focus better and help aid memory retention.Parents can also immerse the target language into as much of the familys daily routine as possible. Listening to music, playing or watching cartoons are great ways to support and and engage in your childs language learning!Another important factor to mention is that a childs knowledge of his or her first language has implications on second language acquisition. So at this age, its important to make sure there are no gaps in a students understanding of certain skills like phonological awareness and reading comprehension in their first language.Early Adolescence â€" Young AdultAfter the onset of puberty, a child is in the early adolescence to young adult phase, which spans from the ages of thirteen until your college years. This is the time period after the critical period.During this time, most school programs have already introduced foreign languages as a required subject. Unfortunately, its importance it not always stressed and some school districts even offer foreign language once a week instead of everyday.Language learning at this stage is heavily dependent on the school curriculum. The biggest limiting factor during these years is motivation. A determining factor of whether or not a child has interest in a foreign language can depend on the foreign language program and the way in which the teacher or professor engages with the class.How to love language learning at this ageIt is important that teachers and professors motivate and engage the students in such a way that they elicit an emotional response. This connection helps them relate to the material and gives them an incentive to learn.A great way to accomplish this is by making the content relevant to the students interests, while at the same time offering variety and a challenge. Take advantage of storytelling techniques or CLIL act ivities (Content and Language Integration Learning). This makes the lessons fresh, interesting and exciting.Like with young learners, parents should offer their support. However, encouraging tasks such as reading and watching films in the target language are more age appropriate since they are activities that can be done alone or with others.Adult LearnersIf you did not have the privilege of being brought up in a multilingual home (and learn two languages simultaneously with seemingly little effort on your part), learning as an adult might be the next best thing. As an adult you are learning a language because you want to.You are self-motivated and not forced to learn to fulfill a school requirement. Self-motivation is a great factor when it comes to achieving goals.This gives you the most important tools available to the language learnerâ€"determination and consistency! A language cannot be learned by cramming a lot of information in one sitting. It must be practiced little by litt le on a continuous schedule. Determination will help get you through the monotony of consistency.In addition, another advantage an adult has is that they already know how to learn. Theyve spent years in school and learned how to memorize and study. This makes their learning abilities more efficient.How to love language learning at this ageA useful tip for adult learners to remember is do not try so hard!  That may sound counter-intuitive, but more does not always mean better. Taking on too much at once is almost a surefire way to get burnt out and give up on your goals. Consistency is key! Small incremental steps each day will give the best results in the long term.In addition to this,  it is important to remember that the main function of language is communication.  Therefore, it is very helpful to study content that is used in everyday situations that you encounter. This makes learning more relatable and practical to your life.Youll also need to find good resources that appeal to you, so use a platform like FluentU that offers a wide array of tools to help you learn a foreign language. Youll learn by watching videos, news, movie trailers, talks and more. With FluentU, you are able to immerse yourself in your target language and learn through native language content.In the end,  age should never be a prohibiting factor. Dont get frustrated at what those at different ages can do.Instead, embrace the wisdom and experience that comes with your current age and use that to your advantage!

Its Not Too Late 6 Tips for Finding a Fall Internship

It's Not Too Late 6 Tips for Finding a Fall Internship via Pixabay 1. Update your resume It may have been a little while since you looked over your resume. It’s not high on the priority list of most people once they start a new position or accomplish something. Pull out your old resume and add to it. If you worked any part-time job during the summer or even had a summer internship, make sure to add it. Also, remember to tweak your resume so it matches each internship position you apply for. Some positions may not require you to have customer service skills, so you can remove your retail position from high school. via Pixabay 2. Stay dedicated Make sure to cut about an hour out of your day to research and apply for internships. There are many positions out there and companies that need some help. You have to stay dedicated to finding an internship for the fall, especially because it is so quickly approaching. One way to do this is to search online and research companies you are interested in working for. Make a list of interesting companies and find contact information for the hiring managers. Make calls and send emails to anyone who may be able to help you. 3. Visit your school’s career center Many colleges and universities have a career center that is dedicated to helping students, like yourself, find an internship and prepare them for starting a career. Bring your resume and cover letter so someone can look it over and suggest changes. They may also offer mock interviews, so you can be prepared and feel comfortable when going in for an internship interview. They can also help you find an internship through the many contacts they have in the area. Sit down with a counselor and let them know exactly what you are looking for. They will most likely give you a list tailored to your interests along with the phone number, email address, or website to apply. via Pixabay 4. Ask your professors If you have made a strong connection with a professor or two from previous semesters, don’t be afraid to send them an email asking for help. The difference between a high school teacher and a college professor is that professors have made names for themselves in their industry by publishing papers and making an impact. They are bound to know someone who is looking for a fall intern or can at least lead you in the right direction. via Pixabay 5. Attend a career or internship fair You are more likely to receive a job or internship interview when you meet with someone in person. This humanizes you and reminds the hiring managers that you are more than just a piece of paper with your job history and accomplishments printed on it. Attend a career or internship fair in your area. Your school may even host it. Talk to representatives of companies you have researched and are interested in working for. Ask if there are any internship positions available for the fall. Be sure to bring copies of your resume and business cards if you have them and hand them out to every representative you speak with. via Pixabay 6. Apply online The easiest thing about finding an internship is applying. Search online for open positions and apply directly online. It’s as simple as uploading your resume and cover letter and sending an email. There are plenty of websites with internship position openings that allow for easy application. LinkedIn is one of the best places to look for an internship. You can search through connections you have made and see who is connected to someone at the company you apply to. It even allows you to apply to jobs directly from LinkedIn so the hiring managers can see your profile directly.

Professor is Pleased doing Business with TutorZ

Professor is Pleased doing Business with TutorZ On Monday morning September 21st, 2015, Professor BAM a featured tutor spontaneously wrote this happy email to TutorZ. Just a quick note to inform you that I have acquired (yet) another tutoring student from TutorZ: Michael from Hampton Bays. Todays lesson went very well, and we are now booked  on a regular basis. Thanks for this excellent lead! Over the years, I am very pleased with the resulting business I have obtained from TutorZ (such as Jennifer, Cole and Regan, and several others). I wish there was a way for me to indicate this success on the website, but I wanted to tell you about it, anyhow. All the best! -/bam/- Bruce Alan Marttin (Professor BAM) Thank you Professor BAM for your kind words! TutorZ is happy to be of good service to you and your students.

5 Ways to Get On Track With Your SAT Study This February

5 Ways to Get On Track With Your SAT Study This February Tips From an Orange County SAT Tutor: 5 ways to get on track with your SAT study this February Students taking the SAT in the spring are, hopefully, already partway into their test preparation. However, if a student has yet to crack open a SAT prep book, there are several things they can do this February to ensure their personal best on this important exam. When it comes to crucial tests such as the SAT, students who think about having a strategy ahead of time tend to do a lot better on the actual exam and are less anxious than their peers who dont prep our experienced Orange County SAT tutors are here to help. 1.   Sign up for a test date The first thing students need to do is figure out which month(s) they want to take the SAT in. Spots fill up fast, so students need to make sure they dont miss the deadline. In some situations, students can sign up during late registration but they will need to pay an additional fee, and they can only do this if there are still spots available. So, if a student has yet to pick a test date for spring or fall of 2017, they should stop what they’re doing, go online and do it right now. 2.   Handle additional logistical issues The next practical thing students need to do is take care of any logistical issues that may affect their personal situation. Some students request a fee waiver but need to provide specific documentation. Other students may have a learning difference that qualifies them to have extra time on the exam, but they will need to provide ample documentation to request an accommodation. Some students will need to decide whether or not they wish to take the SAT in the same month as their advanced placement exams. Whatever the issue its best to take care of it early (READ: 5 Awesome SAT Apps). 3.   Take a practice exam Most students dont want to take a full-length practice exam for the basic reason that it takes up about four hours of their time on a Saturday afternoon. There are so many other things to do on the weekend that seem a lot more fun. Instead of a full-length exam, students take one or two sections and figure they have a pretty good estimation of their base score. This trips up a lot of students because they forget that the brain doesnt work the same when its tired as when its sharp. To get an entirely accurate base score students need to take an entire practice exam with only the brakes that the real test administrator would give them. Better yet, they should take it first thing in the morning to see how they do when they’re fatigued. 4.   Identify personal strengths and weaknesses Once students have calculated their score from their practice exam, they can work with a test prep expert to determine their personal strengths and weaknesses. Their tutor may ask them to do other exercises to help figure out how best to bridge the gap between their base score and the score they want. This is one of the most crucial parts of the test prep process. 5.   Develop a personal strategy Once students have figured out what their great at and what they need extra help with they can begin to develop a personal strategy to reach their goal. This may include doing writing exercises or brushing up on math formulas. They may end up practicing editing their writing or reading various passages and texts to improve their reading comprehension. One size does not fit all when it comes to test prep, so its important students have a chance to figure out what works best for them as an individual. Its never to early to start your Orange County private SAT tutoring! Call us today for more information. 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.

Campbell Biology: Another Family Branch

Campbell Biology: Another Family BranchIf you've seen this science-fiction movie, then you've seen the 'Campbell Biology' chapter in its sequel, 'The Last Evolution.' Campbell is the second of William Campbell's three sons and he has to make the perfect family tree for his son, William Jr., which is being a surrogate father to his biological brother, Bill. Will there be more adventures in 'Campbell Biology,' now that Campbell has made up with his older sister?Campbell is known for his scientific research on things like xenobiology and the creation of living things from inanimate matter. As in the first Campbell books, Campbell was able to create life by mixing together bacteria and living DNA.Here, he mixes bacteria and similar organisms with plants to create new species of them. There are nine new bacteria created in Campbell Biology chapter 3. These creatures take root in Campbell's 'tourist trap' in 'Campbell Biology,' and 'Biology' chapter 4. The location for these creatures is a crevice near the Johnson lake, a lake where the 'perfect organism' can be created.The humans and their female friends work at these crevices with a net stretched across the crevice to catch the creatures. The crevice is never quite large enough for the creatures, and they have to be transported and put into tanks to grow. Eventually, the human females get rid of the tusks of the creatures before the plants come back to put them out of their misery.The 'Campbell Biology' chapter begins with the girls first encountering their new friends. There are two of them and they talk, play, fall in love, and fight. 'Campbell Biology' chapter 2 takes place with William Jr. has returned from his trip to Nanaimo.Campbellwas able to use bio liquid cells to create hybrid animals and plant life. In 'Campbell Biology,' there are no new hybrid animals created. Instead, the female human friends try to come up with ways to take the creatures back to Nanaimo. This ends up becoming a situation of cannibal ism, for those who survive the trip.In 'Campbell Biology,' there are two chapters. Chapter 2 takes place with William Jr. not being able to return to Nanaimo because of what happened in the last chapter. Meanwhile, the other chapters take place with William Jr. creates new hybrid animals and plants, and also making himself a computer scientist in order to come up with better ways to create hybrids. He gets out of the Nanaimo hospital and, with the help of his friend Lucy, he manages to escape Nanaimo.

What Are Monomers and Polymers?

What Are Monomers and Polymers?If you are a chemist, or just someone who loves the world of chemistry, you have probably come across terms like monomers and polymers. Polymers and monomers, when used alone, refer to substances that are non-living. These compounds are actually synthetic, but they can be biologically active. That is because enzymes, which are biological catalysts, can 'turn' these compounds into biologic materials, or chemicals.Monomers, on the other hand, are living materials that are composed of a large number of repeating units called monomers. The term polymers, which is used when referring to molecules, is used to refer to any compounds composed of more than one monomer. A polymer is used to replace the older versions of plastics. In these materials, the monomers are substituted by the carbon bonds that give them their strong adhesive properties.Polymers can be highly useful for medical and scientific applications. These medical monomers help researchers identify the various molecules that exist in the body of a patient. One of the most popular of these chemical molecules is human growth hormone. Human growth hormone is in liquid and solid form, and it is used to slow down the process of aging.Monomers and polymers are also used for industrial purposes. They are used in the development of soaps, detergents, and lubricants. Chemists also find that they can be useful in making cosmetic products. When a cosmetic has higher levels of chemical compounds, it will stand out against the skin or clothes.Another famous body part that has seen a large growth in the use of these compounds is the eye. Monomers are used to create lenses. Soaps, detergents, and greases have natural keratins that are derived from the body of the eye. The lenses contain lipids, protein, sugars, and cholesterol, among other things. Chemists have discovered that they can easily synthesize artificial keratins using polymers.Today, many companies have begun using multi-dimension al monomers. They also have the ability to bond and combine with other substances. For example, an ingredient may be made up of polymers. The compounds are then used to make a lubricant or paint. These types of compounds are also used to develop plastics.Monomers and polymers are important components of the world of biology. They play a vital role in the development of new materials, such as paints, lubricants, and lenses.