SAT Test-Takers

4 New Year’s Resolutions for ACT/SAT Test-Takers With 2020 just around the corner, now is the perfect time of year to start thinking about how to be the best version of yourself. If you happen to be a high school student whos taking the ACT or SAT next year, it can be a good idea to set some resolutions relating to your test-taking. New Years resolutions for test-takers in 2020 include registering for exams as soon as possible, getting a head start on your study plan, and honestly analyzing your strengths and weaknesses. What do resolutions for the ACT or SAT look like? Keep reading to learn four New Years resolutions for ACT/SAT test-takers. New Years resolution #1 for ACT/SAT test-takers: register for your exam as soon as possible It can pay off in several ways to register for the ACT and/or SAT as soon as possible. Youre more likely to get your preferred testing location the sooner you sign up for your test. You can also incur late fees if you fail to sign up for your exam before the specified registration deadline. Arguably most important to note, the sooner you know when youre taking your exam, the sooner you can get started implementing your study plan. [RELATED: 4 New Years Resolutions for Students] New Years resolution #2 for ACT/SAT test-takers: get a head start on your study plan Regardless of when youre taking your 2020 ACT or SAT, it never hurts to get a head start on studying. In fact, beginning your studies early on can help you more quickly identify your strengths and weaknesses so you know what you should focus on most during the time leading up to your exam. You should have already gained a foundation of knowledge for these exams through your classwork. A great place to start studying is by taking a practice test. Resources to note when preparing for the ACT or SAT may also include: The College Board, which authors the SAT. ACT.org, which authors the ACT. ACT or SAT tutoring to help you refine your skills. New Years resolution #3 for ACT/SAT test-takers: create a study schedule and stick to it When gearing up for ACT/SAT test prep, establish a regular study scheduleperhaps on the same evening every weekthat works for you. Use an electronic or paper calendar or planner to block out your scheduled study time at the start of each week, so you know what to expect. This way, you can hold yourself accountable for study sessions. In addition, eliminate all distractions from your study space. If you know youre likely to get distracted if you have your phone nearby or when studying in a certain area of your home, make adjustments to your plan to avoid anything that might prevent productivity. [RELATED: The Importance of Self Reflection: How to End the Year on a Positive Note] New Years resolution #4 for ACT/SAT test-takers: identify your strengths and weaknesses Making a list of your strengths and weaknesses may help you keep track of the topics you need to spend extra time on and which ones you can afford to review less often. This will help you both stay organized and optimize your study time. A great way to identify this is through practice tests. Dont be discouraged if you dont do as well as you expected on any given sectioneveryone has their strong and weak areas. The key is being aware of them so you can use your strengths to your advantage and score your best come test day. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

The Boxing Coach Beginners Guide

The Boxing Coach Beginners Guide The Guide for Aspiring Boxing Coaches ChaptersHow to Set Your Hourly Rates as a Boxing CoachHow Do You Organise a Boxing Training Session?How Can You Make a Name for Yourself as a Boxing Coach?Platforms for Offering Boxing Coaching“They got no idea what it is. Boxing is about respect: getting it for yourself, and taking it away from the other guy.” - Eddie, Million Dollar BabyWith boxing becoming increasingly popular in the UK, more and more people are choosing to take up the sport. For those that practise it, boxing is a way of life. You need to know more than how to throw a punch or move your feet. You need to learn the fundamental values of the Noble Art including respect, humility, courage, and determination.However, learning how to box is difficult. You need to persevere and be able to take punches as well as you can throw them. As a boxing coach, these are the notions that you’ll have to instil in your clients.Here’s our advice for finding students, making a name for yourself, setting your rates, and organi sing your sessions. Take notes! AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHow to Set Your Hourly Rates as a Boxing CoachBefore you start your first boxing coaching session, you’ll need to work out how much to charge for them. It’s not easy to put a price on your work. Think carefully about how much you should charge and don't worry too much about it. (Source: skeeze)Are you worried about selling yourself short or overcharging for your work?Here’s how to get your price right.Analyse the competition: Have a look around at other boxing coaches and decide where you sit on the pay scale. You can Google it. It’s counterproductive to undersell yourself but you also don’t want to overcharge as you may struggle to find potential clients.Compare the prices where you are: this should be part of your competition analysis. Have a look at the prices locally as prices can vary a lot across the country. You’ll need to adjust prices according to the cost of living where you are.Determine your experience: the next two points are related. Your experience will define your rates as will the level of your clients. If you’ve been a champion across the country in recent years, your pricing will reflect your reputation, for example.Define your clients’ level: if you’re only training beginners, your rates will be lower than those teaching the very best boxers.Work out your costs: if you regularly have to travel to your sessions, make sure you factor in how much this will cost you. If you work in a boxing gym club, there may also be the cost of renting a room to consider. You need to take your outgoings into account when calculating your rates. However, if you don't have a lot of equipment, gyms will have things like boxing gloves, heavy bags, speed bags, weights, and, most importantly, a boxing ring.Will you provide boxing equipment?  If you provide gloves, skipping ropes, punching bags, etc., you’ll need to also factor these into your rates or offer equipment rental as a supplementary fee to students who don’t provide equipment.Your rate needs to be competitive, reflective of the service you offer, the experience you have, and also ensure you earn money at the end of the day. Think about it carefully.Find out more about setting you r rates.How Do You Organise a Boxing Training Session?You need to make sure that both group sessions and private sessions are well organised so that the client can get the most out of their training and that there’s minimal risk of injury. Every session will start with a complete warm-up. Pads and punching bags are useful for training sessions. (Source: SFReader)The goal is to get the muscles ready for exercise by oxygenating them through a bit of cardio. Cardio training also allows you to improve your endurance, which is essential if you want to improve your physique and face off against an opponent for several rounds in the ring.  Warming up can also strengthen muscles and improve your flexibility, which is also very useful when it comes to boxing.The student will then need to work on the technical aspects of boxing such as positioning, footwork, and their guard. You’ll need to teach them how to punch and kick (if the discipline allows it) as well as how to dodge. Boxing isn’t just about punching, you also need to avoid your opponent’s attacks.You might also suggest that they do some work on a punching bag to improve their strength and speed or do some shadowboxing to work on different combos.Combos are useful for helping the student to memorise certain action s and accurately perform them at any given moment. Start gently by breaking down each action and then starting to build up speed until they can do it quickly and accurately in a fight.You use your joints, especially in your hands and arms, a lot in boxing. Don’t forget to stretch before and after sessions to reduce the risk of injury and so that your student’s muscles and joints aren’t sore the following day.Find out more about planning boxing training sessions.How Can You Make a Name for Yourself as a Boxing Coach?If you want to become a boxing coach, you’ll need to have clients and students and know how to find them. A coach without any clients is like an unsharpened pencil; pointless. The better your sessions, the more your students will recommend you to their peers. (Source: skeeze)To get started with coaching, you might want to approach your family, friends, and colleagues. Perhaps some of your close friends would like to learn how to box. If this isn’t the case, they might know someone who would. Word of mouth is the cheapest and easiest way to make a name for yourself and let people know that you’re offering to coach. You might also want to ask your neighbours.Don’t hesitate to share on your social media that you’re coaching boxing now. You can also join specialist groups and make a Facebook page to promote your coaching. In some groups, you’re not allowed to advertise (it’s often part of the group’s rules), but you can give advice, moderate conversations, and let people know that you’re an expert in the field.If you’ve already got a few clients, you might want to ask them to share their opinion of you on your page and give you a rating or a review. This will help other clients and students looking for boxing training to find you.You might also want to consider advertising in local businesses if they have a notice board and let people in your neighbourhood know that they can learn how to box or train with you. You might also want to advertise in a sports club or gym. However, you probably will want to check if you’re allowed to advertise in your local boxing club as you may be their direct competition. Always ask for permission before putting notices up.Additionally, as a boxer or boxing coach, you'll have a lot of transferrable skills. For example, not only can you teach people about boxing, sparring, working the heavy bag, etc., you can also offer boxing fitness or boxing workout classes where boxing techniques are used for their aerobic benefits. After all, you'll know better than anyone just how good boxing workouts are for those who want to get fit or get in shape.Find out more about making a name for yourself as a boxing coach.Platforms for Offering Boxing CoachingTo make a name for yourself, don’t hesitate to sign up to online platforms. The internet is an essential channel for finding clients and students looking to learn their way around a ring. Nowadays, you can learn almost anything online, including boxing. (Source: skeeze)You can check out sites like Craigslist for posting ads. On some sites, there are very few boxing coaches, making them great places to stand out. With Google being the most visited website in the UK, you’ll want to make sure that people can find you online. Online visibility is very important for those working for themselves.Sites are popping up where you can exchange services or favours. Of course, with these sites, you won’t be earning any money for your coaching but will be provided with a service or favour in exchange. There are platforms where you can be paid in service hours or money.There are also online platforms for private tutors and coaches to find students and vice-versa. In some cases, the site will take a commission for each session taught. These commissions average between 7.5% and 25%.Find out more about online boxing coaches sites.On Superprof, you won’t pay anything and you’ll be paid directly for each of your sessions. You’re free to set your rates as you see fit and even offer the first hour of training for free to entice new clients. Your clients can then leave feedback, reviews, and recommendations, helping you climb up the rankings and appearing more regularly in search results.Finally, you can also look for sites specialising in private coaches and trainers. These platforms often operate in a similar way to the general tuition or coaching websites.Don’t forget to specify the type of boxing or combat sport you coach (Muay Thai, women’s boxing, self-defence,etc), your level, experience, the levels you teach (children, adults, beginners, experts, etc), your methodology, what your sessions entail, where you are, and your hourly rate.

20 Collocations with Problem - Learn English wtih Harry ??

20 Collocations with Problem - Learn English wtih Harry ?? In this lesson you will learn 20 English collocations with problem. What are collocations?Why cant you say he likes to drink powerful coffee?Or theres hard traffic on the way to city centre?   Collocations with Problem Help other students to improve English Collocation means that some words fit together, and other words don’t.In my above example you can only say the following:He likes to drink strong coffee. (strong coffee adjective + noun collocation)Theres heavy traffic on the way to city centre.   (heavy traffic adjective + noun collocation)So today I have some collocations for you with the word PROBLEM. Lets start. 20 Collocations with Problem 1. COMBAT A PROBLEMto try to stop a problem before it gets worseExample: Police to get £1 million to combat a problem of increasingly dangerous organised street gangs.2. COME UP AGAINST A PROBLEMto have to deal with a problemExample: The authorities came up against a problem.3. CONFRONT A PROBLEMto deal with a problem in determined wayExample: Its never easy to confront a problem with someone you love.4. FACE A PROBLEMto have a problemExample: When you face a problem, dont panic.5. FACE UP TO A PROBLEMto accept that you have a problemExample: Sometimes we need someone elses help to get us to face up to a problem. 20 Collocations with Problem Help other students to improve English 6. RESOLVE A PROBLEMto find a solution to a problemExample: You can never resolve a problem through violent actions.7. RISE ABOVE A PROBLEMto not allow the problem to affect youExample: It is very difficult to rise above a problem without the help of your family.8. RUN INTO A PROBLEMto experience a problem unexpectedlyExample: If your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart, dont worry.9. SORT OUT A PROBLEMto successfully deal with a problemExample: Can someone help me sort this problem out?10. TACKLE A PROBLEMto try to deal with a problemExample: Hopefully well tackle this problem in the future. 20 Collocations with Problem 11. A COMMON PROBLEMa problem that is happening in many places and/or to many peopleExample: It looks like it is a common problem with these products.12. A MAJOR PROBLEMa very serious problemExample: Distracted driving is still a major problem in the state.13. A MINOR PROBLEMopposite to major, small and not seriousExample: The aircraft had a minor technical problem.14. A POTENTIAL PROBLEMsomething is likely to develop into a problemExample: Radon could be a potential problem in your home.15. A RECURRENT PROBLEMhappening time after timeExample: Its been a recurrent problem with this airline lately. 16. A SERIOUS PROBLEMsignificant challengeExample: Obesity is a serious problem in many countries.17. A TOUGH PROBLEMa problem that is difficult to solveExample: Well see what they come up with. I think its a tough problem.18. A TRIVIAL PROBLEMnot serious, an easy to solve problemExample: This is far from a trivial problem, but I will get it done quickly.19. AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEMa problem that wasnt expectedExample: We have encountered an unexpected problem and cannot process your request at this time.20. AN URGENT PROBLEMa problem that needs to be solved immediatelyExample: A leaking roof is an urgent problem.

Four Tips to Boost the Quality of Your Teaching

Four Tips to Boost the Quality of Your Teaching Theres no question that teaching is an art. It takes time to get into a good routine, but its important to continually refine your methods. Here are four tips for how to boost the quality and effectiveness of your teaching: Focus on essential college skills. Your students need skills like critical thinking and perseverance just as much as subject-matter knowledge. Take time every day to teach your students how to analyze, discuss, think at a higher level, and problem-solve. The lasting impact will help your students far beyond their time in your classroom. Ask for feedback. Your best source of information about how youre doing is your students. Establish an open dialogue with them to solicit feedback on your approaches to different topics. Ongoing informal feedback on what is and isnt working will help you make tweaks throughout the year (rather than waiting until any formal end-of-semester assessments). Solicit peer feedback. Even if your school does not have a formal peer-teacher feedback program, you can ask trusted colleagues to observe your teaching and offer their comments on areas where you are most effective and where you could improve. Administrator reviews are valuable, of course, but evaluations from your peers might offer new insights. Continue to seek new knowledge. Talk to your colleagues about what theyre doing in their classrooms. Follow education blogs for fresh ideas. When selecting professional development courses, choose carefully, focusing on those that will ignite your fire and help you learn new skills and grow as a teacher. You hold your students to a high standard. Set the bar high for yourself as well! The impact will be noticeable, and your students will reap the benefits.

Pupil Premium funded private tuition

Pupil Premium funded private tuition As the new school year very rapidly approaches we know schools are contemplating how best to invest their pupil premium funding and some are considering private tuition as a strong potential option. We've been talking to headteachers over the summer about just how much impact this funding could have and three things have become very clear: 1. We all want to see the cash used in a way that really delivers good value education, not money for old rope. 2. That, as ever, we need to track the impact of any intervention so that progress is measurable. The methods we use must be intelligent. 3. One size does not fit all. Schools who serve diverse communities, often with specific challenges at a per pupil level, need tailored solutions. We are naturally keen to work with schools to develop tuition services which will meet these needs, and not just because it is good business. So why should you work with us? We enjoy designing innovative solutions and ideas, and because we're a relatively small firm we can actually implement them quickly! We have tens of thousands of tutors registered with us and we collect reviews every time one meets a new client. We can find you some very good tutors. We already track huge amounts of data about private tuition, including motivations for seeking tuition from parents, demographics, etc. We like designing this kind of software and we know how to present data in an easily usable form. We have won awards - including 'Supplementary education firm of the year', 'Ebusiness of the year' and various entrepreneur prizes - and we've been positively reviewed by some pretty firm critics, including The Good Schools Guide. So, if you'd like to chat with one of our directors, please contact us.

6 Ways to Take Initiative in Your Internship

6 Ways to Take Initiative in Your Internship Photo Via: https://d3irk3g7luh32r.cloudfront.net Internships are an essential part of gaining experience prior to entering the workforce. In fact, more often than not, your internship experience can set you apart from other recent graduates seeking the same employment opportunities as you. But how do you leverage these internships in order to benefit you? And, more specifically, how can you take initiative in your internship to ensure your experience is beneficial to your future goals? Here are six ways you can take initiative in your internship in order to benefit you down the road in your career goals. 1. Ask questions It’s a common habit for college students to fear asking for help. However, asking questions is easily one of the best ways to learn. While it may not sound like asking for help is taking initiative, you’re wrong. Asking for help not only demonstrates your dedication to doing things correctly, it also shows a level of self-awareness that not everyone has. When you’re able to acknowledge your own shortcomings and learn from them, you’re bound to be successful, both now and in the future. 2. Network Networking now is one of the most important things you can do. Networking is going to set you up for success in the future when it comes time to apply for positions. If your internship allows you to meet with people in the industry you want to work in, use that to your advantage. Meet as many people as you can, talk with them, pick their brains. The more information you can get from these professionals, the more prepared you’re going to be when it comes to your job search. 3. Think outside of the box While you definitely want to perform tasks as your internship manager tells you, it helps to do a little more than that as well. For example, if you see there’s an easier way to do something, say something. Your manager will be thankful for the help and will certainly appreciate your creativity. This is going to set you apart now and in the future, so think outside the box as often as possible. Don’t limit yourself to what you already know or what you’ve been taught, think beyond that and you’ll definitely be successful. 4. Be proactive Again, simply doing what youre told is important, but not everything. If you know that a task is coming up and you have time to spare, get started on it. If you see something that needs to be done, do it. Obviously, you don’t want to perform outside of your role (and if you’re unsure if you should do something, always ask), but being proactive and doing things before they are assigned shows great initiative and will make an impression on your manager, without a doubt. 5. Volunteer Sometimes, you’re sharing an internship with a few other students or you have a limited amount of responsibilities. However, if there’s ever an opportunity to volunteer for hours or for an assignment etc., take it! Don’t sit back and don’t put your social life before your internship. If there’s an opportunity for you to take, volunteer. This will show your manager that you’re dedicated, motivated and, most importantly, truly interested. Before long, you could be their go-to student for tasks, which will help you to gain experience and exposure in your chosen career path. 6. Show your passion This is easily the most important component on this list. When you’re looking to begin a career in a given industry, if an employer doesn’t believe you’re truly interested, they’re going to pass on your resume every time. Showing your passion for your career choice is an essential part of your job search, and it all begins with your internship experience. Set yourself apart from the competition by showing your passion every day. You can do this by showing up early, volunteering for projects, asking for side work; really, you should be doing anything and everything in your power to show your manager this is what you want to do. Not only that, but you’ll also want to show that you’re capable of doing it and that you can be successful. Again, internships are an extremely important component of your college experience. In addition to your coursework, internships will prepare you for your chosen career path and provide you that hands-on experience you may not be getting elsewhere. That being said, an internship is entirely what you make of it, so it’s important to not only obtain an internship but to leverage the position to your advantage. This means that you should be taking initiative and really using your internship to create future opportunities for yourself in your chosen career path. For that reason, follow the above six tips and your internship is sure to be the most beneficial for you, both now and down the road!

6 Science Scholarships for STEM Majors

6 Science Scholarships for STEM Majors Tips from an Irvine College Consultant:   6 Science Scholarships for STEM Majors Science and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are becoming more and more popular as a field of study at the college level. Additionally, there are many entry-level job opportunities in the fields of science and technology. It’s no wonder why students want to study these fields in college but first they have to find a way to pay for tuition. Every penny counts when it comes to paying tuition and fees. Regardless of the specific scientific field, students should look at every scholarship option available to them; there are many large and small scholarships for students interested in studying science and technology (READ: College Scholarships 101: Burgers and Donuts?). 1. American Chemical Society Scholars Program This scholarship is geared for high school seniors as well as college students who happen to be a minority. As one would guess from the title, this program will help students study chemistry or a major field of study related to chemistry, including environmental science and chemical technology.  The American Chemical Society Scholars offers a maximum award of $20,000 ($5,000 per year over a period of four years.) 2. Davidson Fellows Scholarship This scholarship is specifically for students who are 17 years of age or younger and who have completed projects in math or science fields (as well as literature, music, and philosophy). In order to successfully apply to the scholarship, students will need to prove that their project has the potential to make a significant and positive contribution to the community or society at large.  The maximum award is $50,000. 3. EngineerGirl! Essay Contest This scholarship asks girls and boys alike to write an essay about a different subject each year. This is where an Orange County math or science tutor comes in handy because many students heavily geared towards math and science need help expressing themselves in the written word, especially if they are required to write about a topic unrelated to the sciences. In the case of the EngineerGirl! Engineering Essay, students are asked to write about how technology can be integrated into another subject. This scholarship is available to students in grades 3 through 12 and offers a maximum award of $500. 4. FIRST Robotics Competition Taking robotics as an elective or during a summer program has become increasingly popular the past few years. The creation of robotics is a great way for students to use multiple parts of their brain and utilize their skills in both artistic design and technology. In the case of the FIRST Robotics Competition, students are expected to work with an adult mentor to build a robot that can complete some sort of task. The FIRST Robotics Competition and Scholarship Program (related to the FIRST Robotics Competition) offers over 160 scholarship opportunities, some of which include a full tuition scholarship at tech universities around the country. This scholarship is geared towards high school juniors and seniors as well as students already enrolled in college. 5. Young Naturalist Awards This scholarship is research-based and is intended to increase participation in the sciences. Applicants will be required to create and complete a scientific investigation that includes observations and predictions. This is geared towards students who are willing to make trips outdoors or outside of the classroom to gather data and analyze it. In addition to conducting the project, students need to write an essay of anywhere between 500 words and 20 pages (depending on their grade level). This award is geared towards students in grades 7-12 and offers a maximum award of $2,500. 6. Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program This program is geared toward students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (that’s a B average) and who are interested in studying engineering, chemistry, or other scientific fields. This scholarship is meant to be used by minority students in order to increase their advancement in these innovative fields. Students must currently be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school. The maximum award is $10,000. 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.