Teaching Assistant

Teaching AssistantIf you're new to organic chemistry, then consider taking a teaching assistant course or Organic Chemistry Tutor as it's known. They are comprehensive programs to help you learn the fundamentals of this field of study and prepare you for a career in a lab.Before enrolling in an organic chemistry tutor, first consider what type of instructor would suit your needs. For instance, if you're a one-on-one learning environment and want to teach a set of advanced classes or a specific course at a college or university, consider a one-on-one instructor. An instructor who teaches several sections, typically four, would be ideal for a one-on-one student.However, if you're hoping to get a great job in the future, which means a large salary, it may be in your best interest to enroll in a small group instructor, especially if you need a certificate or associate's degree in order to continue in the same field. This is a more flexible type of program and can also fit into a smaller curriculum, such as in a college's biology department. Be sure to choose the program with which you're most comfortable. Talk to the instructor to see if he or she has any recommendations.If you already have a chemistry coursework under your belt, but aren't sure about the fundamentals of organic chemistry, a teaching assistant course or Organic Chemistry Tutor can offer you the guidance you need. Instead of going back to college with all the learning and past mistakes of a traditional course, a tutor can provide guidance and practice problems. It can also be a good way to feel less like a total failure.You might be surprised at how helpful this can be when it comes to classroom discussions, class assignments, and tests. If you have questions or don't understand a concept, don't be afraid to ask. By discussing the issue openly, your tutor will be able to assist you even if you have doubts. By avoiding the temptation to simply gloss over the problem, you'll be able to better assess w hether you really need to reread the material or change the assignment.As for those who might need more assistance with their studies, consider taking a course called Writing With a Straight Mind in Chemistry (WSM). WSM is a much more sophisticated program than just learning by doing. You'll be taught how to write properly using basic scientific language. Not only will you be able to show how the concepts are more meaningful and can be applied to real life situations, but you'll also be better prepared to talk to colleagues and students about your studies.Now that you know more about teaching Assistant or Organic Chemistry Tutor programs, try them out to see if they're right for you. You might find yourself with a career in chemistry, one that doesn't have any boring lectures or tough exams!

How to Start Strong in the Second Semester (3 Expert Tips)

How to Start Strong in the Second Semester (3 Expert Tips) It’s 2020! We at AJ Tutoring are excited to welcome in the new year and renew our mission to provide the highest quality of education to Bay Area students.No matter how last semester ended, the great thing about the academic cycle is that you get a fresh start with the arrival of a new semester. If your student is overwhelmed with challenging coursework, demanding extracurriculars, and perplexing testing requirements, please give us a call for a free initial consultation about your situation.Here are three guidelines for making this semester the best one yet!1. Get organized and develop strong study skillsStudy skills are at the core of academic success. Psst! Here’s a secret: they’re at the core of success beyond school as well. Time management, note-taking, breaking down large assignments, creating study resources, and asking for help are all key skills for people of any age.  Study skills are also a brilliant way to minimize stress. It’s all about getting all of your work done with as little panic as possible. Click to learn all about our academic study skills tutoring. You can also read up on why we train all of our academic tutors in study skills.  We usually recommend that students meet with a tutor once or twice per week to provide support and coaching for study skills.2. Consider getting for-credit coursework at AJ!AJ Tutoring is proud to offer 1-on-1 and small group WASC-accredited courses! These courses fulfill A-G requirements for high school graduation and college admissions and are tailored to meet your needs. Our classes offer convenience, accessibility and individualized support. Our for-credit classes are ideal for students who:Are looking to advance to a higher-level course.Perform better in the 1-on-1 or small group teaching environments due to non-standard schedules, learning differences, or other needs.Are trying to recover course credit.Are trying to finish a full semester of coursework over the summer or more quickly than a standar d school semester.Contact us to learn more about our 1-on-1 or small group for-credit programs!  3. If you are a junior, put together a test preparation planWe recommend that students complete a full round of testing by the end of junior year. As a general rule, all students should take the PSAT in October of the junior year and complete a full round of testing by the end of spring semester. A full round of testing would include the SAT, two to three SAT subject tests (if necessary for the schools to which the student is applying), and possibly the ACT exam. Students can retake any test in October, November, or December of the senior year.AJ Tutoring was founded on the idea that no two students are alike: that’s why we specialize in providing 1-on-1, customized support tailored to each learner’s unique needs. If you’d like to discuss how we can help your student navigate the new year, please reach out to us.

How To Spend Your Internship Downtime

How To Spend Your Internship Downtime Image via: buprssa.com The answer to all of those is a big, fat no. (If your internship actually offers those options, feel free to tell us where you’re interning in the comments section. I’m sure tons of readers would LOVE to know.) An internship is just like any other job and should be treated with the same amount of respect. At the same time, like any other job, the most important part is using your time appropriately to best suit the needs of your company and your personal and professional development. Here’s some ways that you can spend your internship downtime wisely. Take Initiative Image via: The Devil Wears Prada Nothing will impress a supervisor more than by showing your ambition and independence. Throw yourself into a task without having to be asked. Do you have something due in a few days that isn’t necessarily “urgent”? Jump on it now! “I always say there is something you could be doing,” said Jessica Morgan, an education student at Florida State. “I am always keeping busy, cutting out stuff for the next day, cleaning up around the room, organizing, et cetera.” Not only will you be beating away several hours of boredom and twiddling your thumbs, but also you could be saving yourself later down the road when you find yourself swamped by other assignments. Just Ask Image via: www.huffingtonpost.com If you’re some sort of magic superhuman entity who has finished a day’s work in half of that time, kudos to you! We’re bowing to you in spirit. But, that doesn’t mean that you’ve been green-lighted to start spamming your Snapchat story. “Ask for something else to do,” suggested University of Central Florida grad Kate Mullen. Odds are, your supervisor is probably very busy and could use your help on something. Even if it’s just running down the street to grab them a much-needed cup of java, your assistance will be far from unrecognized. Simply shoot them an email or stop by their office and ask if there’s anything else that you can do for them. They’ll appreciate your go-getter attitude and your respect for their time and work. Maybe, if you’re lucky, they’ll set you off on your own adventure to do something you’ve never done before. (My personal favorite was being sent around to deliver mail to other departments since some of them would offer me free pizza and cake but that’s another story!) Do Your Homework Image via: www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk If your internship directly applies to the work industry you plan to enter after graduation (which it should!), you can spend your free time exploring your career options and deciding if this is the right full-time job for you. Think about it. If you find yourself getting bored doing the same tasks day by day, there’s a chance this job may not be for you. However, you can take your time to find out what other interns in your position have gone on to do in their future; you’ll be more educated on both your present and future circumstances. At the same time, you could be doing research on things that are beneficial to the company you’re interning with as well. “I intern at an advertising company and on my downtime, I usually do research on marketing trends and stuff that will be useful to the agency,” said Florida State student Brielle Olorunda. By doing this, you won’t only be passing your free time in an interesting and productive way. Your supervisor will be impressed by your initiative and dedicated interest in the company’s work. “Our best interns are the ones whove known our product deeply and been able to offer ideas for it that we would never have thought of,” said Quizlet founder Andrew Sutherland. Although it may seem like interns are simply tiny cogs in a much greater machine, every moment spent working is important. For this reason, spending each moment wisely is absolutely imperative to your internship experience. Take Quizlet for an example. Interns have had a huge impact from the beginning at Quizlet. Our iOS app was first built and launched by a high school intern,” said Sutherland. Every moment you spend as an intern for a company has a greater impact than you may realize today. Make every second great and accomplish some amazing things! Snapchat can wait.

HOW TO LEARN ANY LANGUAGE ANYWHERE

HOW TO LEARN ANY LANGUAGE ANYWHERE We discovered this post on Backpacking Brunette, its a great blog written  by Alex who is living her post-college life exploring new cities, experiencing new cultures and meeting new people.  In this particular blog post, she shares how she has been learning Spanish and how she uses italki to help her reach her language learning goals.  When we read it, we wanted to share this with the entire italki community as its full of great tips and suggestions on how to get the most out of italki.  Reposted with permission from Alex.  Original post here. One of the reasons I decided to au pair in Spain is because I’ve always had an interest in learning Spanish. I completed four years of Spanish classes in high school, but unfortunately, I did not continue my language studies in college. I could kick myself for that now. In preparation of living in a village where the majority of people do not speak any English, I brushed up on my Spanish with the help of a website called italki. You can learn absolutely anything nowadays without even leaving the comfort of your home thanks to the internet. It’s amazing. My boyfriend, Taylor, discovered the wonders of italki when he was searching for native speakers to practice his Spanish with (unlike me, he actually stuck with it in college). He also used the site to learn some Italian before we went to Europe! So, what exactly is italki? According to its website, italki’s mission is to make human connections between language learners and language teachers. It believes anyone anywhere in the world can become fluent in a foreign language. Using technology, italki is revolutionizing the way people learn foreign languages. For example, this platform provides a way for someone interested in learning Spanish (me) to connect with a professional Spanish tutor. My tutor, Rocio, lives in Madrid and has a master’s degree in teaching Spanish as a second language. From mid-July until my departure, we Skyped twice a week for hour-long lessons. Each lesson costs approximately 120 â€" 140 italki credits (ITC) which is equivalent to 12 â€" 14 USD. Now, that’s super reasonable considering most private language tutors charge upwards of $20 an hour. You purchase ITC prior to scheduling sessions with a tutor. After the completion of the lesson, you receive an email asking you to confirm the lesson took place. Once you do, the tutor receives his or her payment through italki. It’s that simple! Worried about not knowing what you’re paying for when you sign-up for a session? italki gives you three trial-sessions at a majorly discounted rate (50 ITC or 5 USD). It allows you to try different tutors out to see if their teaching style is a match for your learning style. In addition to connecting language students with professional tutors, italki also offers informal tutoring. Informal tutors are individuals who don’t have a teaching degree but have a background that allows them to help you learn a language. For example, some informal tutors are interpreters or translators. I’ve never had a lesson with an informal tutor, but I think it might be a good option for people on a budget. Most lessons with an informal tutor are significantly cheaper than lessons with a professional tutor. It varies from tutor to tutor, but I’ve seen rates as low as six ITC or six USD an hour. Remember though, the person you’re paying isn’t a professional! One of the coolest things about italki, in my opinion, is the language partners community. After you set up a profile, you can start chatting with native speakers in whatever language you’re studying. These conversations might start within italki messenger but later migrate to email, Skype, Facebook, Viber or What’s App. Every conversation is generally a 50/50 exchange. For example, for the first part of the chat with my language partner, we would speak in Spanish (the language I’m studying). Then, for the second part of the chat, we would speak in English (the language my partner is studying). Oh, and did I mention finding and chatting with language partners is absolutely free? How cool is that?! Taylor has a lot of experiencing using the language partners part of italki. Not only has he improved his Spanish, but he’s also met some really cool people. In fact, when we were in Europe this summer, we traveled to Jaen, a city in the south of Spain, to visit his friend Daniel, whom he’d met through italki. We ended up staying with Daniel and his girlfriend for three days in his family’s summer cottage. They showed us around their city, cooked us traditional Andalusian foods and provided us with a comfortable room to stay in free of charge. Staying with locals (and more importantly, friends) really made our time in Andalusia special. If it weren’t for italki, Taylor would have never met Daniel, and we might have never had the opportunity to experience the Andalusian culture so intimately. According to italki, the global community has over a million language learners. You can learn anything from Spanish, French or Italian to Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and Hindi. If you want to learn a language, chances are there is someone on italki who can teach you. So, what are you waiting for? Check out italki today! What language are you interested in learning? Would you consider finding a professional tutor on italki, or would you rather meet with a tutor in-person?

Poor literacy skills amongst schoolchildren - Tutor Hunt Blog

Poor literacy skills amongst schoolchildren Poor literacy skills amongst schoolchildren - but are apps the solution? Poor literacy skills amongst schoolchildren - but are apps the solution?SchoolsTwo years ago a study revealed that as many as a quarter of all adults in the UK possess a literacy level of one or below. This means that they would struggle to read a bus timetable, or understand their wage slip. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, who are, in their own words `an independent organisation working to inspire social change through research, policy and practice` conducted the study, which disclosed the disturbingly low levels of literacy amongst the UK population. The level one (or lower) rating equates to GCSE grades between D and G - and numeracy levels actually fared slightly worse, with 29 percent scoring a level one or lower. Nicky Morgan, the Education Secretary back in 2016, pledged to `boost the three Rs,` planning to initiate reforms that would ensure an improvement. Her successor, Damian Hinds, is also hoping to tackle the problem of poor reading and writing skills in primary schools. Recent figures published by the Department for Education show that as many as a quarter of five year olds are having trouble with reading, and possess a deficient vocabulary. The DoE has stated that 28 percent of four and five year olds are apparently failing to meet basic literary levels and communication skills. There is a lot of hard evidence showing that a subnormal vocabulary can lead to low achievements later in life. Research conducted by the Department for Education suggests that those children with a poor vocabulary at the age of five face poor employment prospects, being twice as likely to be unemployed as adults than those amongst their peer group with a wider vocabulary. Damian Hinds made a point about just how vital these early years are for a child`s future in a recent speech at the Resolution Foundation: `When you`re behind from the start, you rarely catch up: your peers don`t wait, the gap just widens. This has a huge impact on social mobility.` The education secretary has a plan to address this issue though - he means to tap into the obsession we all have, young and old, to deal with the literacy crisis: he`s going to introduce an app to tackle the problem. That`s right - a phone app is going to be developed to solve this issue. In answer to any pessimists, who might be sceptical in believing that this problem can be solved with mobile technology, Mr Hinds made the point: `If our phones and apps can help us bank, shop, diet, exercise and figure out where we are, why can they not also help us with helping our children develop their communication and reading?` `That is why the department will be launching a competition to identify high quality apps, with the aim of making these free and easily accessible, making sure that disadvantaged families don`t miss out.` At the moment details concerning how these apps will actually help children with their literacy have not been announced - but no one can deny that children take to using any kind of touchscreen technology very well. If this seemingly natural proficiency and congeniality can be used for didactic purposes perhaps the use of apps are something worth exploring. Not everyone however is enthusiastic about the new proposals - the Learning Technologies Project at New America has examined the packaging of literacy apps in the app store, and its director Lisa Guernsey has reservations about the efficacy of a smartphone app to become a major teaching aid for children: `Based on studies and evidence that I have reviewed, it is incorrect to make a blanket statement that apps can improve literacy skills.` She has said that none of the apps she`s examined provide a comprehensive range of literacy teachings. Most seem to focus on simple skills, such as letter pronunciation, and the link between letters, or groups of letters, and sounds - basic phonics; and while this is certainly useful, it can`t provide the full spectrum of reading or writing abilities. In my opinion the best way to teach reading and writing is to encourage children to take part in these activities themselves. Parents should be reading to their children from the earliest age, and pupils should be taught how to express themselves through writing. Everyone likes to talk about the things they find enjoyable - if children can be motivated to write about the things that most interest them, they will develop their expressive powers. In this age of ubiquitous technology, we may come to believe that technology itself offers the solution to everything: but when it comes to teaching reading and writing, traditional methods should not be sidelined. 15 months ago0Add a Comment

An Expert is a Person who has Made all the Mistakes.

An Expert is a Person who has Made all the Mistakes. An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field. Niels Bohr Niels Henrik David Bohr was a Danish scientist, who has made fundamental contributions to understanding the atomic structure and quantum mechanics.  For his scientific research he was awarded the nobel prize in Physics in 1922. Bohr was collaborating with many of his contemporaries such as Heisenberg and Schrödinger at his institute in the capital of Denmark â€" Copenhagen.  Later in his life Bohr was involved in the Manhattan Project (development of the atomic bomb).  Bohr was one of the most influential physicists of the last century.

Organic Chemistry Lab Practical Exam

Organic Chemistry Lab Practical ExamWhat is an organic chemistry lab practical exam? It is a variety of the paper-based exam that may come with a brief written examination and then a practical examination.Many questions are specific to that exam, for example 'Are you familiar with the chemical classification of the various elements?' or 'Can you read the other person's work as well as your own?' While these questions should be pointed out in the teacher's guidebook, here is a typical sample.Answering these questions can be tricky because there are so many things to consider. Most biology teachers will have lots of specific topics that are difficult to teach so you will most likely have to write a paper or a question on one of those topics. This leads to this situation where you have to solve a problem that you cannot do well on paper, but that will test your skills on practical test days.Make sure you know your answers before the practical examination begins to make sure that you hav e everything you need to pass. If you find yourself with more questions than you think you can answer, have someone to help you and leave the room so you will not waste valuable time on tests that you are less likely to get correct answers on.If you have ever taken an exam before, you know that it is a lot easier when the answers are in front of you and easy to look at. Make sure that you understand what you are looking at and make sure you have lots of paper and lots of black and white reference material ready to help you. By doing this, you can solve a problem that is too difficult on paper and give yourself an easier time when taking the exam.If you are not sure about the answer that is on the person's paper, ask that person to explain it to you so you know why they are giving you the answer. You can also find the actual answer by checking your answers and reading the teacher's guidebook. The answer on the paper is generally written somewhere on the test so if you do not see it, you have to look around the textbook for it.You should be able to determine the answers to questions from the information provided on the test and this should help you know if you need to understand the physical properties of the element that you are taking a test for. But you will most likely know a lot more than you realize. So take some time and learn what you can about the element you are taking a test for.

An Inorganic Chemistry Study Guide Will Help You Learn More About Your Subjects

An Inorganic Chemistry Study Guide Will Help You Learn More About Your SubjectsAn inorganic chemistry study guide will help you understand the different elements and how they work. It is usually divided into a number of sections and contains a series of problems. The questions you'll encounter should help you understand what each element does and why it was used as a component of a chemical.There are two different courses available. Some students choose a real life example to help them with their studies. Others prefer to study inanimate objects to help them with their studies. Either way, there are a lot of benefits that come from studying with an inorganic chemistry study guide.Chemistry has been around for thousands of years and has become one of the most widely used subjects in many countries. This has made it quite famous as people want to study this subject. If you can learn about different elements and how they work, you'll gain a lot of knowledge about chemistry.An inorganic chemistry study guide will give you a lot of information, facts and figures that you can use. This will make your studies much easier. As you can see, these subjects can help a lot.Students who want to go on to study in earth sciences or biology will also benefit from this. Inorganic chemistry study guide will help you understand how different elements work and what they do. You'll learn about things such as oxygen, sulfur, and the different elements of your universe. This will help you understand how these elements are formed and how they function in our world.Students will also be able to teach themselves how to answer questions about these subjects if they know the answer to a question. Since chemistry is such a popular subject, it will be easy for you to teach yourself with a study guide. You can just ask somebody else about the topics you don't understand, or you can learn by yourself. This will make your studying a lot easier and less frustrating.Studying inorganic chemistry w ill definitely help you gain knowledge about the subject. The more knowledge you gain, the easier it will be for you to find answers to your questions. Besides helping you study, this will help you find out how to research a topic as well.

Work Your Way Through Functions Easily With An Online Algebra Tutor

Work Your Way Through Functions Easily With An Online Algebra Tutor 0SHARESShare Algebraic functions are sure to pose problems to most students. Logarithmic, linear, trigonometric, polynomial, quadratic â€" there are many kinds and all of them are challenging at some level or the other. It is however important to master these as they find applications in diverse fields and you would well to be equipped with a solid foundation. Leave alone these aspects, it is important to master these tricky topics to ace your algebra tests. However, this isn’t possible with classroom education alone these days for after all, the standards of education have gone up notches and the competition levels are very high. An online algebra tutor can help you score a straight A in such a scenario. With such a tutor, you get to learn from your home or anywhere and that too at convenient timings. Individual attention which is hard to come by in schools today is very much available here and the beauty of such an online tutoring platform is this: you can reach out to tutors from across the world! Global connect, learning under the tutelage of eminent tutors and subject experts, great exposure levels and round the clock learning â€" the advantages of learning online are numerous. If you wish for help in a particular topic alone and you are comfortable with others, you could rope in algebra homework help wherein you upload the problem on a portal and get it solved step by step by experts. This way, you can get your doubts clarified and get only the help that you require. Thus, with the online platform, you get to explore a variety of options even under tutoring services and choose the one that suits you best. Rope in a good tutor and sail through your exams with ease. Good Luck! [starbox id=admin]