A+ Burke Tutoring For College-Bound Students

A+ Burke Tutoring For College-Bound StudentsA+ Burke Tutoring, a third-party tutoring company based in Northridge, California, is a company dedicated to providing unique and exceptional tutoring to the world. They claim to provide tutors from a variety of backgrounds including psychology, English, nutrition, music, and religion.A+ Burke offers a variety of tutoring and coaching opportunities for students from all backgrounds. Their programs will help them understand topics that they might not have the background to fully grasp. Tutors provide information that a student might not be able to acquire on their own.A+ Burke provides support to students who are interested in learning more about what they know and are capable of learning. They offer tutoring for educational projects, workshops, classrooms, camps, and school events. Students also find themselves involved in extracurricular activities in their communities.+ Burke tutors work with students who are interested in creating new ac ademic activities to engage in. The company offers groups, workshops, and seminars in order to help students become better writers, speakers, and organizers.Students can also take classes or seminars that will allow them to learn new disciplines, like design, fashion, or other subjects. Students can even choose to be involved in community outreach programs that will help them meet new people. A+ Burke also offers tutoring for creative arts, live music, or the arts.The tutors that + Burke uses are not just teachers, but are skilled educators who have experience in many different fields. They come from the world of writing, education, as well as the medical field. Tutors often go on to become professors. These professionals will help students to obtain higher grades in their classes.A+ Burke tutoring is not only for students who are interested in acquiring higher grades, but is also for students who are interested in exploring different ideas and philosophies. These students will find themselves inspired by these tutors. The company offers mentoring and counseling. The tutors will make students aware of their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can be used to enhance their talents.

Discover the world of English literature

Discover the world of English literature Many students will associate reading great works of English literature with having to do exams on them come the end of term. Of course, it was never Virginia Woolf's intention to have To the Lighthouse form a part of an A-level English course. Admittedly this can deaden the impact of great literature, but with the help of an English tutor your child could take real pleasure in these great works while working toward satisfying academic achievements. When it comes to getting your kids to read there's an awful lot to compete with. The quantity and variety of media that they are exposed to is staggering. From television and video games to iPods and the internet, it's no wonder their attention might appear to wander a few pages into Sense and Sensibility. However much of the pleasure of reading comes from its slow release, which can initially feel like inaccessibility. A great entry point is to try and find something of the modern day within these seemingly foreign worlds of centuries past. How would your child feel in the shoes of the orphaned Oliver Twist? Can they relate to Winston Smith's desire for freedom in 1984? If you think your child would benefit from getting acquainted with English literature to help them through their A-level or GCSE English course and they need some extra motivation, as well as some help in appreciating the text at hand, it can be useful to hire a tutor for some one to one sessions. Their tutor can point them towards some of the best works in English literature to start with and guide them through the process of reading, enjoying and critical thinking. First Tutors has plenty of excellent tutors who can help your child in their journey through English literature. Why not browse our site for one near you?

How NOT to suck at language challenges

How NOT to suck at language challenges Olly Richards is an polyglot (he speaks 7 languages!) and runs a popular language learning blog called I Will Teach You a Language! This is a great post that he wrote which we hope will help you through the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge. Reposted with permission. Original Post here. “Language challenges”, you may have noticed, are cropping up all over the place! Typically lasting either 30 or 90 days, you come together with other learners from around the world to set goals, learn from each other and make giant strides forward in your language learning. That’s the theory at least. In language challenges, as with anything else, there is the potential to waste your time and even set yourself back. Get it right, though, and you can genuinely catapult your level in your target language into the stratosphere. In this post, I’m going to draw on my experience in the first Add 1 Challenge(back in 2013) to show you exactly how to make a language challenge work for YOU. I know this, because in my first language challenge I made a lot of mistakes…despite being a fairly experienced language learner. Suddenly finding yourself in a new environment can really throw you, even if it does happen to be online! I worked too hard, tried to outdo myself, took it all a bit too seriously… …and ended up burning out! Luckily I managed to turn it around, and wrote about how I did it in this post about learning Cantonese. I don’t want this to happen to you, so read on… 9 keys to success in a language challenge 1) Don’t aim too high. Small steps forward in the right direction are infinitely better than shooting for an unachievable goal and burning out, or beating yourself up for not reaching it. “Be  fluent” is not a good goal. “Have my first 15-minute conversation with a native speaker” is. Modest goals, by being achievable, create space for you to actually enjoy the learning process, and help you avoid the kind of stress that leads to you becoming demotivated and even giving up. 2) Don’t do things that aren’t sustainable in the long term. Sure, you  could  study for 3 hours every night during the challenge, but you won’t be able to keep it up for long.  Rather than aiming  to do as much as possible during the challenge, instead aim to develop habits and routines that you can sustain beyond the end of the challenge. This means focusing on approaches to studying that can fit around your lifestyle. Don’t try to make your lifestyle fit around your language learning â€" it won’t last long. 3) Don’t set goals, but do know where you’re headed. I’ve found that traditional goal setting in language learning doesn’t work for most people. Although this is counter-intuitive (goal setting is very powerful for most things) the reality is that you can’t really control what you learn.  You can, however, control the kinds of activities that might result in learning. By focussing on the process, and not worrying about the product, you will get much further along than if you’re constantly obsessing over “Have I learnt my 20 words for today?” I call this methodology Sprints, and have written a detailed explanation of it here. It has helped a lot of people move forward in their language learning and I highly recommend reading this post if you often find yourself confused about what to do. 4) Aim to experiment as much as possible. It’s by trying new things that you will eventually find  what really works for you. I’ve often found that one small discovery can change the way I learn languages altogether. This is yet another application of the 80/20 principle â€" most things you do will make no difference whatsoever, so learn to set them aside and keep pursuing those that will. 5) Talk as much as possible with other people also involved in the challenge. We’re social beings and shouldn’t exist in bubbles. You are the average of the 5 people around you. Firstly, there’s the moral support and motivation to carry on that you can get from other people. You can learn so much from what other people are trying, and you should always remember that it only takes one person to give you one idea that can change your direction totally. 6) Take the opportunity to push yourself outside your comfort zone.Try things that you wouldn’t otherwise. Scared of booking that tutoring session on iTalki? It’s now or never, and it certainly won’t get any easier once the challenge is over. 7) Announce what you’re doing to friends and family. Accountability is a big deal. In fact, telling people publicly that I’m learning Arabic  has been  a huge motivating factor for me in those moments when I’m less than up for it. I know, for example, that when I head to next year’s Polyglot Gathering in Berlin I’ll be quizzed (in a nice way): “So Olly, how’s your Arabic?” If I say that I haven’t got very far with it, I’ll feel rather foolish! 8) Speak with native speakers more than you currently do. A lot more. Speaking is probably the one thing you don’t do enough of, if your aim is ultimately to be fluent in your target language. Let’s be honest, if you did enough speaking you wouldn’t need to join a language challenge.  And this means that you need to go into the challenge understanding that the elephant in the room really is speaking you’re going to have to find ways to speak more, and services such as iTalki really are the best. If you haven’t started speaking your target language regularly with people yet, it really is much easier and less daunting than you think, and I’ve written a guide to getting started which will help you with this. 9) Don’t ever compare yourself with others. It’s not about how good you get in 90 days. Don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself to other people or their level. Everyone is at different stages and will end up in different places. That’s fine. What matters is what you learn for yourself, and, ultimately, what you carry forward to the weeks and months after the challenge is over. As such, don’t worry one bit about “his Japanese is better than mine” or “her accent is more convincing than mine” â€" it may well be, but it doesn’t matter, because you should only worry about how far you’ve come and what you’ve learnt. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be way ahead of the pack. Image 1: alexkphoto Image 2: jennyxyoung How NOT to suck at language challenges Olly Richards is an polyglot (he speaks 7 languages!) and runs a popular language learning blog called I Will Teach You a Language! This is a great post that he wrote which we hope will help you through the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge. Reposted with permission. Original Post here. “Language challenges”, you may have noticed, are cropping up all over the place! Typically lasting either 30 or 90 days, you come together with other learners from around the world to set goals, learn from each other and make giant strides forward in your language learning. That’s the theory at least. In language challenges, as with anything else, there is the potential to waste your time and even set yourself back. Get it right, though, and you can genuinely catapult your level in your target language into the stratosphere. In this post, I’m going to draw on my experience in the first Add 1 Challenge(back in 2013) to show you exactly how to make a language challenge work for YOU. I know this, because in my first language challenge I made a lot of mistakes…despite being a fairly experienced language learner. Suddenly finding yourself in a new environment can really throw you, even if it does happen to be online! I worked too hard, tried to outdo myself, took it all a bit too seriously… …and ended up burning out! Luckily I managed to turn it around, and wrote about how I did it in this post about learning Cantonese. I don’t want this to happen to you, so read on… 9 keys to success in a language challenge 1) Don’t aim too high. Small steps forward in the right direction are infinitely better than shooting for an unachievable goal and burning out, or beating yourself up for not reaching it. “Be  fluent” is not a good goal. “Have my first 15-minute conversation with a native speaker” is. Modest goals, by being achievable, create space for you to actually enjoy the learning process, and help you avoid the kind of stress that leads to you becoming demotivated and even giving up. 2) Don’t do things that aren’t sustainable in the long term. Sure, you  could  study for 3 hours every night during the challenge, but you won’t be able to keep it up for long.  Rather than aiming  to do as much as possible during the challenge, instead aim to develop habits and routines that you can sustain beyond the end of the challenge. This means focusing on approaches to studying that can fit around your lifestyle. Don’t try to make your lifestyle fit around your language learning â€" it won’t last long. 3) Don’t set goals, but do know where you’re headed. I’ve found that traditional goal setting in language learning doesn’t work for most people. Although this is counter-intuitive (goal setting is very powerful for most things) the reality is that you can’t really control what you learn.  You can, however, control the kinds of activities that might result in learning. By focussing on the process, and not worrying about the product, you will get much further along than if you’re constantly obsessing over “Have I learnt my 20 words for today?” I call this methodology Sprints, and have written a detailed explanation of it here. It has helped a lot of people move forward in their language learning and I highly recommend reading this post if you often find yourself confused about what to do. 4) Aim to experiment as much as possible. It’s by trying new things that you will eventually find  what really works for you. I’ve often found that one small discovery can change the way I learn languages altogether. This is yet another application of the 80/20 principle â€" most things you do will make no difference whatsoever, so learn to set them aside and keep pursuing those that will. 5) Talk as much as possible with other people also involved in the challenge. We’re social beings and shouldn’t exist in bubbles. You are the average of the 5 people around you. Firstly, there’s the moral support and motivation to carry on that you can get from other people. You can learn so much from what other people are trying, and you should always remember that it only takes one person to give you one idea that can change your direction totally. 6) Take the opportunity to push yourself outside your comfort zone.Try things that you wouldn’t otherwise. Scared of booking that tutoring session on iTalki? It’s now or never, and it certainly won’t get any easier once the challenge is over. 7) Announce what you’re doing to friends and family. Accountability is a big deal. In fact, telling people publicly that I’m learning Arabic  has been  a huge motivating factor for me in those moments when I’m less than up for it. I know, for example, that when I head to next year’s Polyglot Gathering in Berlin I’ll be quizzed (in a nice way): “So Olly, how’s your Arabic?” If I say that I haven’t got very far with it, I’ll feel rather foolish! 8) Speak with native speakers more than you currently do. A lot more. Speaking is probably the one thing you don’t do enough of, if your aim is ultimately to be fluent in your target language. Let’s be honest, if you did enough speaking you wouldn’t need to join a language challenge.  And this means that you need to go into the challenge understanding that the elephant in the room really is speaking you’re going to have to find ways to speak more, and services such as iTalki really are the best. If you haven’t started speaking your target language regularly with people yet, it really is much easier and less daunting than you think, and I’ve written a guide to getting started which will help you with this. 9) Don’t ever compare yourself with others. It’s not about how good you get in 90 days. Don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself to other people or their level. Everyone is at different stages and will end up in different places. That’s fine. What matters is what you learn for yourself, and, ultimately, what you carry forward to the weeks and months after the challenge is over. As such, don’t worry one bit about “his Japanese is better than mine” or “her accent is more convincing than mine” â€" it may well be, but it doesn’t matter, because you should only worry about how far you’ve come and what you’ve learnt. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be way ahead of the pack. Image 1: alexkphoto Image 2: jennyxyoung

I Cannot Change the Direction of the Wind

I Cannot Change the Direction of the Wind I cant change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean was the creative and multifaceted personality. He was an actor, television host, musician and entrepreneur. Dean was instrumental in making country music popular. For that he  was nominated to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. James Dean actor career began when he was a cast in the 1971 James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever. Dean called  Richmond, Virginia his home.

The Qualifications Required To Be An ESL Tutor

The Qualifications Required To Be An ESL TutorTeaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is extremely beneficial in today's world, but there are a number of obstacles that have to be overcome before one can begin working on ESL tutoring in Texas. There are many requirements that one must meet to be able to work in the teaching field. In order to be accepted to be an ESL tutor, one must undergo a comprehensive test which is made available to the public.These tests are made in order to determine the overall ability of someone to work in a professional environment that requires English. In many cases, one must already possess at least a Bachelor's degree in the subject of the educational institution that they wish to work in. Additionally, one must have earned some type of teaching certificate before they are approved for the test. Individuals who are hired by schools for ESL tutoring in Texas must also obtain the appropriate teaching credentials.A number of students in Texas wish to l earn to speak English as a second language. Therefore, an individual who wishes to get involved in the industry of ESL tutoring must be trained in the field. It is important to note that there are a number of training courses that one can take to enhance one's professional skills. If an individual works with a professional in the field of education, one will find that they learn many different aspects of this job.The Texas ESL Association provides a number of organizations that will help individuals learn how to effectively teach the English language. They work with all types of organizations which are involved in educational settings. This means that students will be taught how to give an individual a challenging educational experience.There are a number of different challenges that an individual will face while learning to teach in Texas. Those who wish to become a teacher must complete a comprehensive test which assesses all the necessary requirements that are needed for the job. Tutoring in Texas is a very exciting career. As long as a person has an interest in being successful, they will have a successful career as a teaching professional. By following a few tips, an individual can begin to work toward becoming a successful ESL tutor.Individuals who wish to become a tutor in Texas will need to find a school that specializes in the subject. Most schools that offer ESL tutoring will work with any student who wants to become a part of their program. Individuals can also join organizations which specialize in teaching the English language. They will find that there are numerous benefits to becoming an ESL teacher.

What is a Ligand in Chemistry?

What is a Ligand in Chemistry?As a chemist, you have to know what is land and what are the lands that will be used for all of your chemistry experiments. It is crucial that you know what this is because the discoveries you make will be crucial to your future as a chemist.A ligand is a chemical substance that binds to a ligand-type receptor on a cell. This receptor is in the endoplasmic reticulum. The land is not in the endoplasmic reticulum but in the membrane that surrounds it.This holds the cell together, preventing other molecules from getting through the cell to cause harm. The cell is always alive, which means that the ligand that binds to the receptor is in constant contact with the cell. Whenever a molecule gets through, the cell suffers damage and death. So, ligands work to hold the cell together by forcing it into something called an endocytosis process.An endocytosis process is when a land comes into contact with a cell. This causes it to bind to the cell membrane of the ce ll, where it attaches to the receptor. Once the land is in the membrane, the cell is said to be in the active state, and it can then go into a process called export or translocation.In an endosymbiotic transfer, the ligand and cell membranes are able to do one of two things. They can unbind to each other, causing them to separate, or they can unbind, allowing the land to enter the cytoplasm of the cell. Once in the cytoplasm, the ligand is able to attach to the receptor. Once it has attached, the cell becomes part of the organism.The ligand has the ability to act either as a poison and an aid to life. For the most part, the ligand in chemistry is either a free radical, a compound that does not react well with other compounds, or both. The free radicals are found mostly in the form of OH radicals, and the compound that does not react well with other molecules is found mostly in the form of carbonyls.It is important that you know what a free radical is, as it is one of the most damagi ng substances known to science. Many of the chemicals that we use every day can cause havoc with our health if they are exposed to too much of a compound, especially if it is more than one. In order to protect yourself from harmful molecules in your environment, it is necessary that you know what a ligand is.

A Student Experience at New York University

A Student Experience at New York University Liz earned her bachelors degree in dramatic writing from New York University. She specializes in English tutoring, creative writing tutoring, and many other subjects. If youre looking for a student perspective on New York University, read on! Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Liz: NYU is fantastic as far as transportation options. Don't even think about bringing a car here beyond move-in. It's crazy New York City traffic, and parking it will run an insane bill. Instead, everyone uses the network of subways and secondarily buses. You will mingle with the public on a daily basis like a real New Yorker (and quickly become one yourself). It's very walkable in the heart of the campus area, and there are free NYU buses for students who need to get to more remote locations like off-site dorms and the NYU Medical Center campus. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Liz: Everyone has office hours, and the teaching staff are generally very passionate about their fields so they are happy to meet with you and help you master whatever you're struggling with. If you have a problem with any staff, there is an open door policy for contacting the persons supervisor and discussing your issues. NYU is very student-focused, and they really listen. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Liz: Dining options are excellent. There are many dining halls, and most have salad bars as well as a variety of hot and cold items available every day. They cater to all special diets; no matter where you're from or what you're used to, you will find something to make you happy. There's even a kosher dining hall. Meal plans come in a wide range of configurations. When I attended, they had a refillable campus cash program that was linked to your student ID card, and the funds could be used at a bunch of local restaurants, delis, and grocery stores as well. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Liz: NYU is so vast and diverse that I cannot say there is one major that is best represented. I was enrolled at Tisch School of the Arts, which is probably most famous or popular for its film program. Second to that seems to be acting. Quite a few celebrities and celebritys kids attend Tisch. I studied dramatic writing where I was immersed in TV and film screenwriting and playwriting. As a concentration, I chose playwriting because I love what it is possible to create in real space and real time with live bodies and objects as much as the magic of live performance before (or sometimes with) an audience. I also participated in the WNYU, the college radio station all 4 years. This is now part of the music production program at Tisch, which was new as I was graduating but is well-regarded. It was great fun and a welcome break from my academics. I still have recordings of some broadcasts, including a live interview/performance session with a band. Through WNYU, I gained some very basic sound editing and production skills. The radio station offers internships and the opportunity to obtain paid management positions. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Liz: Greek life exists, but isnt big on campus.You will make friends through the people you live with, attend classes with, and participate in extracurricular with. I did make one of my best friends at a Tisch sponsored social my first week. We ditched the event and went to Nuyouican Poet's Caf instead. A good deal of socializing happens in the city, off campus. Given all the restaurants, museums, and concert venues at your fingertips, why wouldnt it? However, there are student campus clubs for every interest under the sun, from volleyball to more obscure ones like science fiction. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Liz: I didn't make as much use of the Career Center as I could have, and frankly, my major wasn't terribly marketable. I do remember attending some good job fairs, and most students land enviable jobs or internships upon graduation. It's also a great jumping-off point for a graduate degree anywhere in the world. Their study abroad options span the globe. They are very accessible to those who keep their grades up, and they are both useful and fulfilling. My summer study abroad through NYU led to me obtaining my graduate degree abroad. The support services as far as student medical care are top-notch. NYUs response with making psychological services available to students was swift, all-encompassing, and admirable. All the teaching staff and Department Chairs were very open and supportive. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Liz: The library is massive and the librarians are knowledgeable and helpful. It is also a beautiful space with lots of cozy nooks. There are lots of 24-hour computer labs with wizards on staff. Lounges and recreational areas abound, and they are generally very comfortable and bright. They are a welcome relief from the busy streets. Describe the surrounding town. Liz: Music, festivals, lectures, underground film, high-end shopping, museums, and art supplies are all easily accessible. Everything you could ever dream of is available 24/7. The only downsides are watching your budget, choosing what to do, and a certain lack of unified campus life feeling. There are multiple campuses all throughout the city and mingled in with buildings that serve daily business and residential functions. NYU is a great place to be anonymous if you're into that. If you find your own niche, you can do that thing to the fullest. Make no mistake: while sports exist, this is not much of a sport-centered school. There isn't an everybody-goes-to-the-football-game-and-knows-the-team-by-name mentality or reality. You will not find much in the way of fraternity or sorority life, either. This school is ultra-metropolitan and more focused on intellect, culture, and arts. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Liz: The student body is unbelievably large. There is no way to know everyone in your school of focus, let alone your graduating class; mine was in the multi-thousands. The actual class sizes were reasonable and I was generally pleased with them. Even the big lectures had no more than about 50 - 80 students, and those had related seminars taught by graduate students where the group size was maybe 20. I felt that the class sizes were appropriate. I got very close with a bunch of people in my own department acrossgraduation years because the Department of Dramatic Writing is so small and we got into each other's projects very deeply. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Liz: I had a fabulous class on modern theater. We attended one performance per week. I got to see Avenue Q, Metamorphosis, and Top Dog/Underdog before they hit big and went to Broadway. We also saw a 3-person play that included Sir Patrick Stewart and Kyle McLaughlin in the cast. Frequently the creators of the pieces would stay after the show and speak to our class about their process. Whatever your field of study, at NYU you will be engaged in real-life, current, and relevant events. Check out Lizs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.