SSAT Tutoring Toronto - Student With Learning Disabilities Can Utilize Their Personal Strengths To Succeed

SSAT Tutoring Toronto - Student With Learning Disabilities Can Utilize Their Personal Strengths To SucceedOne of the things that most people do not know about SSAT tutoring Toronto is that it is an excellent option for any student with a learning disability. At the same time, this type of program can be very rewarding for any student who enjoys the challenge of taking and completing tests. SSAT tutoring Toronto will enable a student to use their individual strengths to excel in their learning disability so that they can achieve their highest potential.In many ways, students with a learning disability are often unable to obtain the support that they need during their years of schooling, because in many cases, there is no qualified professional available to give them the assistance that they need. By obtaining an Individualized Education Program, or IEP, a student with a learning disability can receive the help that they need and deserve in order to make positive changes in their own l ives.An IEP is a form of tutoring that is much more flexible than most of the programs that are currently available. With SSAT tutoring Toronto, you can be sure that your child will be able to achieve all of their educational goals. The program helps to ensure that the learner will have access to the guidance and encouragement that they need so that they can achieve their full potential.The SSAT tutoring Toronto program is a top notch program that will give students with a learning disability the chance to make the most of their life while simultaneously growing as a person. Many students with a learning disability find themselves in a sort of academic stasis at the end of their school career and find that there is often little room for them to continue on in their education and pursue additional career opportunities.Another reason why SSAT tutoring Toronto is an excellent option for many students with a learning disability is that the program will provide them with the practical an d essential skills that they need in order to succeed academically. Many students with a learning disability have been trained to assume the role of a counselor for other students with a learning disability. They have the skills and understanding of how to help students with a learning disability to make a positive transition into adulthood.This is a very important role and one that is often overlooked by students and educators alike. SSAT tutoring Toronto can teach you exactly what you need to know in order to take the role of a counselor.Overall, SSAT tutoring Toronto is a program that will make students' lives easier, while also giving them a chance to live up to their full potentials. There are many options available, including SSAT tutoring Toronto, that are geared towards the needs of both the student and the teacher. In general, you will be able to learn much more about the SSAT tutoring Toronto program through the website that it offers.

How to Prepare for GMAT Vocabulary

How to Prepare for GMAT Vocabulary When it comes to tackling the GMAT, unlike the GRE, you wont be tested on the meanings of individual vocabulary words in context. You will need to feel comfortable with the type of vocabulary used on the GMAT, however, particularly in Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Integrated Reasoning questions. There are many ways to prepare for GMAT vocabulary, such as taking practice tests and incorporating GMAT vocabulary into your daily life to gain familiarity. When preparing for GMAT vocabulary, you will need to understand both the content of the passages and how to answer the related questions. For students who need help with GMAT vocabulary, here are four steps to prepare for the types of language you will find on the GMAT exam: 1. Take a GMAT practice test When preparing for the GMAT, sit for a full-length GMAT practice exam, including breaks. If you have already taken a practice test recently, pull it up. Then, review your results. Go through each section of the exam, and look at the questions you answered correctly or incorrectly. This will help you learn the language of the GMAT. Familiarize yourself with the types of words used in each of the sections, including Quantitative and Integrated Reasoning, and identify the words that you did not understand. Additionally, examine which questions you were able to answer correctly, even though you didnt know all of the vocabulary involved. Using clues in context will help you find the correct answers on the GMAT when you dont necessarily know every word in the question. [RELATED: How to Plan Your GMAT Prep Schedule] 2. Create a list of GMAT vocabulary words Write down every word on the test that you are unfamiliar with in a separate list. Then, write down the definition of each word on the list. As you go through the exam, you will notice these words appearing in multiple places on the GMAT. For example, the word species is often included in both Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning questions. The words prime, median, mean, and reciprocal are found in many Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency questions. Words like consumption, dramatically, proliferation, and yield are common words in the Analytical Writing Assessment topics. Making a list of unfamiliar vocabulary words can help you better understand what areas you can work to improve on. Once you know what these words mean, studying for the GMAT becomes much easier. 3. Make GMAT vocabulary flashcards From your list of unfamiliar words, write one word on one side of an index card. On the other side of the card, write the definition of the word along with your own sentence defining that word. Test yourself on 5-10 words per day, eliminating words once you are confident that you know them. Continue this practice as you study from official GMAT material and encounter more words you dont know. This will keep the words in your head and help you process GMAT passages and questions more efficiently. 4. Read magazines and newspapers with similar language to GMAT vocabulary The Reading Comprehension passages found on the GMAT exam can involve a variety of topics, including: biology astronomy American history European history economics environmental science physics human resource management In addition to working through actual GMAT passages, students can also read publications like Scientific American, Financial Times, The Economist, and Bloomberg Businessweek to get comfortable with the writing styles that appear on the GMAT. These magazines often contain composition and language found in certaintexts and case studies that you mayin encounter in your MBA program. So, understanding this vocabulary now can help not only on the GMAT, but also in business school. [RELATED:4 Reflective Questions to Guide Your GMAT Prep] Though memorizing GMAT vocabulary may not be your primary focus in preparing for the exam, becoming familiar with the types of words found on the GMAT will help improve your overall performance. Combined with a regular study schedule in which you practice on official GMAT questions, improving your GMAT vocabulary will help you prepare for the material you will face on your exam 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.

Spend your summer with AJ Tutoring

Spend your summer with AJ Tutoring As the weather warms up, its time to start thinking about summer plans.  Whether this summer will find you heading to the beach or relaxing at home, we hope youll make some time for academics too. AJ Tutoring has several options for this summer, including one-on-one tutoring for the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and academic classes, as well as SAT courses at our Palo Alto and San Jose offices.Rising seniors this summer is the time to prep for your final SAT and ACT tests in the fall.  We can help you with a few review sessions to target your specific weaknesses. Got some tough APs next year? Dont slack off just yet fall semester grades count for college admissions.  We have AP experts who can introduce you to calculus, statistics, physicsand almost anything else!Rising juniors   youll be taking the PSAT in October.  If youre going for National Merit recognition, you should start preparing for the test this summer.  Even if youre not thinking about National Merit, a few tutoring sessions ca n help you feel more comfortable with the test.  And dont forget, we can help introduce you to those tough academic classes youll be taking next year.  A lot of juniors take AP US History wouldnt it be nice to get a head start on the material?Rising freshmen and sophomores   AJ Tutoring can help with general study skills and summer enrichment.  We dont typically recommend SAT prep for freshmen and sophomores, but everyone can benefit from a summer program that reinforces reading, writing, and math skills.  We can create a personalized tutoring program to make sure you dont lose your edge over the summer.Everyone if youd rather take a group class and make some new friends, AJ Tutoring is offering several SAT classes at our Palo Alto and San Jose locations throughout the summer.  Our classes offer a focused learning environment, a set schedule, and an affordable price ($990 for 9 classes and four proctored full-length SATs).  Check out our summer class schedule here.If you hav e any questions about AJ Tutorings summer programs, please call (650) 331-3251, or email us at info@ajtutoring.com.  Wed love to be a part of your summer plans!

Top Tips on How to choose a tutor

Top Tips on How to choose a tutor For a parent or guardian, choosing a tutor can seem like a daunting task. This is someone who will potentially spend a lot of time with your child. If they get on well, the tutor is likely to have a great deal of influence over how your child sees their own education and the world. Firstly, before looking for a tutor, remember to discuss this with your child as this could be a sensitive issue for them. Parents then find tutors in many ways. There are a growing number of agencies throughout the country, some people use personal ads and a great number rely on personal recommendations. Tutorfair is the first website that allows you to actually book online, and since it funds charity work which addresses educational disadvantage, I would definitely suggest that you have a look there first. Before choosing a tutor it is often a good idea to meet at least a couple of other tutors first. Each will have a different style and the most important thing is to see who seems to fit best with their potential student, your child in this case. It can be tempting to base your decision on who you like the most, or indeed, the tutor that seems to have a tutoring style that you would have liked when you were a child. However, it is not you that has to work with them. It is therefore very important to listen to your child, see who they like and who they feel they could learn best from. If your child likes the tutor then half the job is done already as they will often start to work harder just to impress their new mentor. If your child doesn’t like anyone this can make the choice a little harder, and it may not be a problem with the tutors, more that the student has a problem with tutoring altogether. I’ve heard some parents actually ask their kids ‘ok, you’re going to have to work with one of them so who do you hate the least?’ This is not to say that you shouldn’t also trust your own gut instinct, just remember that it’s the student who will work with them. During your decision making process there are some key questions that I think are really worth asking your potential new tutor. If asked early on you could save a great deal of time later. Here are a few: • What kind of learner are you? Were you more visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, or did you learn by rote? • How would you deal with a student who doesn’t feel like doing any work that day? • Have you had any very difficult students and how have you dealt with them? This might all sound like an interview, and in some ways it is. I would advise against giving the potential tutor a hard time in this meeting but do voice your questions or concerns. Part of a tutor’s job can be to act as a go-between for the parents and kids regarding academics. However, I would be wary of any tutor who cannot explain what their working method is. Most of my work is gut feeling nowadays but I do have a set of approaches that I like to try first. If they can’t explain this to you in an initial meeting then I’d be concerned about their ability to explain anything challenging to a child who is really stuck. Something else to look out for is how qualified your new tutor is. Many tutoring agencies stipulate that a tutor should have qualifications that are at least one level above the ones they teach. For example, a GCSE Geography tutor should have an A-level in that subject, and some even stipulate that they should have a degree. This makes a lot of sense, however, it should also be pointed out that just because someone has a degree (or even a PhD) in a subject, doesn’t necessarily mean they can teach it. Some of the most inspiring tutors I’ve ever met have been those who struggled themselves at school. Most of the maths teachers I had in school had never really struggled with maths. However, it is clear to me now that this potentially made it more difficult for them to really empathise with a student who didn’t ‘get it’. I only started to understand maths later on, which in some ways has meant I find myself being more patient with students who do struggle, simply because I’ve been through the same struggle myself. Aside from being good teachers, the most successful tutors are those who are half way between a teacher and a best friend. These tutors inspire their students to want to learn, and often kids like them so much that they will work harder, perhaps in some way, to impress them. This is one of the most powerful tools that tutors have and therefore a great deal of their success will depend on the chemistry they have with their students. I’m not saying that every student should love every tutor they have, but if they really don’t get on then it’s bad news for both the tutor and the student. The tutor risks negative reviews from parents (and these do count in the playground outside school) and students risk wasting valuable time. It’s therefore important to see how a tutor interacts with your child, and although I do recommend leaving them alone to work together, don’t be afraid to ask your kid how they feel after the lesson. They don’t have to be overjoyed but it’s a good idea to see if they feel like they’ve learnt something and that they don’t feel completely overwhelmed and lacking in confidence… Once you have selected your tutor, the next question to ask is how to get the most out of your tutor. To find out my thoughts on this matter, please see my next blog, ‘Parents: How to get the most out of your child’s tutor’ which is coming soon

Instructor Spotlight Laisa Mathissen

Instructor Spotlight Laisa Mathissen Instructor Spotlight: Laisa Mathissen Laisa Mathissen, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield â€" Downtown 4,826 miles. That’s the distance between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Westport, Conn. It’s also the distance travelled in Laisa Mathissen’s journey with Kumon.  Laisa was 9-years-old, living in Rio de Janeiro,  when her parents enrolled her in Kumon. She remained enrolled for six years and credits the discipline, time management, and organization skills she possesses today to those years spent as a Kumon Student. Laisa’s academic studies eventually led her to London where she studied economics. After briefly working in the finance industry, Laisa and her husband moved to Connecticut in 2010. Around the same time, Kumon had a unique way of re-entering her life. “My stepchildren needed a little extra help with math,” said Laisa. “I recalled the success that I had with Kumon as a child and told my husband that we should enroll them. Shortly after enrolling, I realized that it could be a good job opportunity for me as well and asked the Instructor if she needed help.” Laisa worked at the Kumon Center for about a year-and-a-half as a center assistant. Because of her background in finance, she primarily worked with the higher-level math students. She eventually started working with newly enrolled students and was exposed to many of the business aspects of running a Kumon Franchise. “After about a year or so, I realized that Kumon didn’t just have to be a job for me. I could turn Kumon into a career,” said Laisa. “After experiencing Kumon as a student and as a parent, I knew that the method worked, but then seeing how the center was run as an employee, I was immediately drawn to the idea of becoming a small business owner.” Laisa saw the potential with Kumon and wanted to give other children the same opportunities she had.    For the past eight years, she has had two unique advantages that have helped her daily. Firstly, she was a Kumon Student, so she knows what they are going through every step of the way. She has experienced their joys, successes, failures and fears. Second, she is a Kumon Parent herself. “My two older children were enrolled in Kumon, but now my youngest, six and four years old, are also enrolled,” said Laisa. “Parents see that I’m not just passionate about what I do, but that I also believe in the product enough to have my own children enrolled in the program. That helps me build a relationship with my parents because I can give him tips not just as an Instructor, but also as a parent.” What is it about being an Instructor you enjoy the most?   As an Instructor, I like that I am in my student’s academic career for the long-run. I want my students to know that we are on this journey for a long time, that way they can trust me. Seeing them go from below grade level, to grade level or beyond is so satisfying. I enjoy being able to offer this growth opportunity for my students. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? No two children are alike. I already knew this in theory, having four children of my own. When you are working with an early learner, you must be flexible. The key to success is being flexible to adapt to a child’s learning condition. Once I truly grasped this, I could see each of my students in a different light, and their strengths were more evident. Can you describe an instruction moment where you made an impact on a student?   Luckily, there are many moments I can recall. Most recently, we had a second grade math student who came to us because he was really struggling in school. His parents weren’t confident when I gave him a low starting point, but they luckily took a leap of faith with me. I was so elated when I heard he recently won a math competition in his class. This was a very special moment in this child’s life. It was the moment he realized he can do anything if he sets his mind to it. Moving forward, he can apply this method to virtually anything in his life, whether it’s cooking, learning a musical instrument, or learning a trade. What do you like to do in your spare time?   In my spare time, I really try to invest in my health. Exercise is a priority and it makes it even better when I can do it with my friends or family. I also really enjoy playing with my daughters and love to spend as much time with them as possible. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know?   Every Friday, I play in a soccer league and take Bikram yoga (hot yoga) classes. When I’m not lost in the next good read from my book club, I love binge-watching shows on Netflix with my husband, especially political dramas. I recently started painting, which I find to be very relaxing! Learn more about the Kumon Franchise opportunity and discover additional franchisee success stories. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Laura Bubbico Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight: Ann Quigley Instructor Spotlight Laisa Mathissen Instructor Spotlight: Laisa Mathissen Laisa Mathissen, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield â€" Downtown 4,826 miles. That’s the distance between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Westport, Conn. It’s also the distance travelled in Laisa Mathissen’s journey with Kumon.  Laisa was 9-years-old, living in Rio de Janeiro,  when her parents enrolled her in Kumon. She remained enrolled for six years and credits the discipline, time management, and organization skills she possesses today to those years spent as a Kumon Student. Laisa’s academic studies eventually led her to London where she studied economics. After briefly working in the finance industry, Laisa and her husband moved to Connecticut in 2010. Around the same time, Kumon had a unique way of re-entering her life. “My stepchildren needed a little extra help with math,” said Laisa. “I recalled the success that I had with Kumon as a child and told my husband that we should enroll them. Shortly after enrolling, I realized that it could be a good job opportunity for me as well and asked the Instructor if she needed help.” Laisa worked at the Kumon Center for about a year-and-a-half as a center assistant. Because of her background in finance, she primarily worked with the higher-level math students. She eventually started working with newly enrolled students and was exposed to many of the business aspects of running a Kumon Franchise. “After about a year or so, I realized that Kumon didn’t just have to be a job for me. I could turn Kumon into a career,” said Laisa. “After experiencing Kumon as a student and as a parent, I knew that the method worked, but then seeing how the center was run as an employee, I was immediately drawn to the idea of becoming a small business owner.” Laisa saw the potential with Kumon and wanted to give other children the same opportunities she had.    For the past eight years, she has had two unique advantages that have helped her daily. Firstly, she was a Kumon Student, so she knows what they are going through every step of the way. She has experienced their joys, successes, failures and fears. Second, she is a Kumon Parent herself. “My two older children were enrolled in Kumon, but now my youngest, six and four years old, are also enrolled,” said Laisa. “Parents see that I’m not just passionate about what I do, but that I also believe in the product enough to have my own children enrolled in the program. That helps me build a relationship with my parents because I can give him tips not just as an Instructor, but also as a parent.” What is it about being an Instructor you enjoy the most?   As an Instructor, I like that I am in my student’s academic career for the long-run. I want my students to know that we are on this journey for a long time, that way they can trust me. Seeing them go from below grade level, to grade level or beyond is so satisfying. I enjoy being able to offer this growth opportunity for my students. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? No two children are alike. I already knew this in theory, having four children of my own. When you are working with an early learner, you must be flexible. The key to success is being flexible to adapt to a child’s learning condition. Once I truly grasped this, I could see each of my students in a different light, and their strengths were more evident. Can you describe an instruction moment where you made an impact on a student?   Luckily, there are many moments I can recall. Most recently, we had a second grade math student who came to us because he was really struggling in school. His parents weren’t confident when I gave him a low starting point, but they luckily took a leap of faith with me. I was so elated when I heard he recently won a math competition in his class. This was a very special moment in this child’s life. It was the moment he realized he can do anything if he sets his mind to it. Moving forward, he can apply this method to virtually anything in his life, whether it’s cooking, learning a musical instrument, or learning a trade. What do you like to do in your spare time?   In my spare time, I really try to invest in my health. Exercise is a priority and it makes it even better when I can do it with my friends or family. I also really enjoy playing with my daughters and love to spend as much time with them as possible. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know?   Every Friday, I play in a soccer league and take Bikram yoga (hot yoga) classes. When I’m not lost in the next good read from my book club, I love binge-watching shows on Netflix with my husband, especially political dramas. I recently started painting, which I find to be very relaxing! Learn more about the Kumon Franchise opportunity and discover additional franchisee success stories. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Laura Bubbico Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight: Ann Quigley

5 online resources for Cantonese tutors

5 online resources for Cantonese tutors With China fast becoming one of the world's most dominant economies, it makes sense for tomorrow's business executives to learn its languages, particularly Cantonese. Combine the increasing demand for tuition in Cantonese with the many Chinese students and professionals who live and work in the UK, and it's no wonder the Cantonese tuition industry is thriving! Certainly, there are plenty of Cantonese tutors advertising their services here on First Tutors. Here's our guide to the best online resources for private tutors of Cantonese to use in their lesson plans: 1. Learn Cantonese does what it says on the tin: this is a great website full of reference sheets and revision aids. http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/ 2. So You Want To Learn a Language brings together a wealth of resources for Cantonese students and is a considered introduction to the language. http://soyouwanttolearnalanguage.googlepages.com/cantonese 3. Another site called Learn Cantonese, but this one is Canadian in origin. Cantonese words are grouped by theme and there's lots to here that can be incorporated into lesson plans. http://cantonese.ca/ 4. Chinese Bay allows learners to listen to key phrases in Cantonese and become familiar with what the language sounds like. http://chinesebay.com/cantonese/basic.asp 5. First Tutors carries a number of books and resources for Cantonese tutors to utilise. https://www.firsttutors.com/uk/learning-resources.php

Groundhog Day A Slightly Sarcastic Origin Story -- but Its True

Groundhog Day A Slightly Sarcastic Origin Story -- but It's True pixabay.com All jokes aside, today is actually Groundhog Day, and if it weren’t for social media and a few nuts wearing groundhog hats in your town, you would’ve completely forgotten. While that’s probably because the day kind of disappeared from our radar once we passed the second grade, it’s still a tradition nonetheless, and one that I learned recently that people don’t understand. I mean, granted, it’s hard to grasp the fact that people wait for a furry rat to tell us what our future holds, but it’s tradition, so we should all know what’s happening. So, for your educational perusal, here is the history of the national holiday, Groundhog Day. Thank me later. And before we begin, no it’s not a day dedicated to celebrating Bill Murray. Although, I think we can all agree that’s necessary (not sure who’s in charge of planning national holidays, but you’re dropping the ball on this one). Groundhog Day originated from an ancient Christian celebration (of course): Candlemas Day. Candlemas Day is the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. And of course, the entire celebration centered around superstition: if the weather was sunny/clear, there would be a long, rough winter and if the weather was cloudy, the warm weather was just around the corner. The Germans were the ones to introduce an animal to the superstition, bringing out a hedgehog. If the hedgehog saw its shadow, six weeks of rough winter would follow. So how exactly did this tradition make its way over to the U.S.? Because Pennsylvania settlers were largely German, the tradition came with them. However, the hedgehog instead became a groundhog, as this was the creature native to the area. 1886 marked the first Groundhog Day printed news, and every year following, a celebration of the day occurred. So, to this day, February 2  is known as Groundhog Day. The celebration takes place in Gobbler’s Knob with the guest of honor, Punxsutawney Phil, who predicts the upcoming weather. The tradition hasn’t changed all that much either. While many U.S. cities hold similar celebrations, the most elaborate celebration by far still occurs in Gobbler’s Knob, PA. 2017 marked the 131st weather forecast from the Groundhog. So what happened this year? Phil, a bit more rambunctious than usual according to the crowd (the crazy people wearing groundhog hats and waiting in 30-degree weather for a rodent to predict the weather) was awoken from his “tree-trunk lair” by the chanting of his name. His handlers placed him on a stump and the “seer of seers” saw his own shadow, thus predicting six more weeks of winter. However, celebrations around the country brought different predictions by different groundhogs. And yes, they have names that are equally ridiculous. Staten Island Chuck (the groundhog with an 80 percent accuracy rating yes, somebody actually pays attention to the accuracy of the rodents predictions) predicted an early spring after he did not see his shadow. A similar scenario played out in Nova Scotia where Shubenacadie Sam didn’t see his shadow. And, for the record, Sam has the best media presence of all the groundhogs that were forced into this years celebration. However, for the 131st time that Phil predicted our weather, we have to give him some credit, right? According to NPR intern Cecilia Mazanec, it’s important to note how far this tradition has come. In the beginning, Punxsutawney Phil predicted the weather and quickly became an item on the dinner menu. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, this story didn’t end so well for Phil in the past, as the town would wait for his weather prediction and then feast on him. Barbaric. However, according to the intern, “as Phil rose in popularity, he moved off the menu.” Well, thank goodness for that. PETA would be all over February 2  if that weren’t the case. But the fun behind Groundhog Day isn’t in the belief that a groundhog can actually predict our weather (at least, it isn’t for sane people), but that we’re all holding onto the hope that this miserable winter ends soon. Of course, today’s prediction shot that idea in the foot, unless you’re listening to Chuck or Sam (I suppose this is a glass half empty/full scenario). But regardless of your beliefs (or religion), Phil has spoken, and today is very cold for most of the country. Here’s hoping Phil’s off his meds and tomorrow will be spring, right?!