An Organic Chemistry Tutor Can Give You A Solid Footing In Your Career

An Organic Chemistry Tutor Can Give You A Solid Footing In Your CareerIf you're looking for an exciting and highly rewarding career, but are concerned about the ever-changing nature of employment opportunities, then consider becoming an organic chemistry tutor. Organic chemistry refers to the study of chemical reactions that occur when matter is combined or changed with other matter. Not all chemistry is considered organic chemistry, however, and those who pursue such a career will likely have a great deal of flexibility in the type of chemistry they choose to study.Chemistry can be categorized as physical, biological, or chemical and those pursuing the latter two careers may find the option of taking a chemistry course more interesting than those who opt for the former. Although the type of chemistry one may choose will largely depend on their interests, a strong foundation in the subject of chemistry is essential for anyone who is hoping to have an exciting career in this field. If you are interested in studying chemistry, you may wish to start by taking courses in high school, as this will give you a good grounding before undertaking college courses.There are several online chemistry tutors who specialize in chemical reactions, and many offer their services on a one-on-one basis, for no cost at all. If you are curious about what the teacher can do for you, it is a good idea to conduct a little research on the company and see if they can provide any help or instruction. After that, you can decide which online chemistry tutor is right for you.By far the best benefit of an organic chemistry tutor is that their only responsibility is to assist students in learning chemistry through teaching and assisting them to understand what the material means. Of course, the student still has to perform the research and analysis themselves, but the tutor's job is basically done.With the assistance of the tutor, the student will be able to use their own professional experienc e to aid them in learning how to do their own analysis, helping them to build their own analytical skills. While students who are getting their certification will receive additional advice, they will need to perform the necessary analysis themselves, so the approach that best suits your particular needs will vary from student to student.The next aspect of an organic chemistry tutor is the creation of an assignment and test, and with this responsibility comes the benefit of being able to determine which assignments will help you to strengthen your knowledge. There are some tutorials available that can provide a guide to doing the assignments, but most assignments have their own set of instructions. Students can use these materials as a tool to help them excel in their own tests, helping them to focus on different aspects of chemistry, rather than having a bunch of commonality to worry about.While the academic benefits of becoming an organic chemistry tutor are numerous, the primary b enefit is the chance to enhance your analytical skills. With this in mind, you'll have the opportunity to explore different kinds of analyses, giving you the opportunity to understand the role of chemistry in determining your career.

6 Showstopping Audition Songs Perfect for Tenors

6 Showstopping Audition Songs Perfect for Tenors Suzy S. Looking for the perfect tenor songs to show off your voice in an upcoming audition?  Selecting the right song and learning how to sing tenor parts that truly showcase your vocal type is key. Here are a few tenor  audition songs  in a variety of styles. Any of these pieces are  bound to impress if you’ve got the technique! Tenor Songs Yesterday The Beatles Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran Somethings Coming West Side Story Bring Him Home Les Miserables Passeggiata The Light in the Piazza Una Furtiva Lacrima Elixir of Love Nessun Dorma Turandot Tenor is a wonderful voice type to have, but finding vocal repertoire in a baritone-heavy world is not always easy. Keep reading to find out which of these tenor audition songs is best for your unique voice and audition! Top 6 Tenor Songs for Auditions 1. Yesterday The Beatles This is one of the most popular go-to tenor pop songs. The Guinness Book of World Records says it’s the most covered song in the world. But only true tenors can sing Yesterday in the original key, as composed by Sir Paul McCartney. In fact, any Beatles song would be an excellent choice if you’re auditioning for a pop singing competition or a band. Lots of baritones would love to be able to sing these songs in their original keys, but lucky for you: you can! 2. Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran Looking for more modern tenor songs? Check out Ed Sheerans music for some great ideas of tenor pop songs. “Thinking Out Loud” is a well-loved, moderate-tempo song that can work for a variety of auditions, shows, or events. Its definitely a crowd pleaser if you can hit the notes just right. 3. Somethings Coming West Side Story There are just as many tenor musical theatre songs,  and it can be very hard to narrow down your selection! However, “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story is always a good choice, as it truly shows off a performers musicality, range, AND acting skills. Remember that a good audition goes beyond vocal technique. The audition panels want to see that you are confident and know what you are singing about, too. SEE ALSO: 400+ Songs to Sing for Every Occasion   4. Passeggiata The Light in the Piazza For more current tenor musical theatre songs, check out “Passeggiata” from The Light in the Piazza. Its a graceful number for a young singer learning how to sing tenor parts. A classically trained tenor wanting to “crossover” into musical theatre could easily pull this off, but so could a more pop-ish tenor. 5. Una Furtiva Lacrima Elixir of Love When we think “tenor songs” in the opera genre we usually think of powerful, ringing high notes in heroic sounding arias. “Una Furtiva Lacrima” is a gorgeous aria from Donizetti’s Elixir of Love. This is suitable for a first aria for young lyric tenors. Not only will it show off your understanding of “bel canto,”  but it’s another opportunity to demonstrate your acting skills. The performer is pining for his love here! (No surprise this IS opera, after all). 6. Nessun Dorma Turandot Another one of the best tenor audition songs for operas is “Nessun Dorma” from “Turandot. Note: this aria is ONLY to be attempted by tenors who have been studying seriously for a long time. This is a heavier aria by Puccini that requires impeccable technique. This aria is a real crowd pleaser that will get the audience on their feet if you can really nail those high Cs. Youre one step closer to your next audition with these top tenor songs! Keep in mind that the most important resource for learning how to develop and perfect your sound is a  voice teacher. An experienced vocal coach can assess if youre ready for any of these tenor audition songs, and prepare you for the audition panels. Good luck, and break a leg! Molly R. teaches online and in-person singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Her specialties include teaching beginner vocalists, shy singers, children, teens, lapsed singers, and older beginners. She joined TakeLessons in November 2013.  Learn more about Molly  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Barbara Müller-Walter

Make Italian Lessons Fun Again.

Make Italian Lessons Fun Again. Everyone Wants to Enjoy Their Language Classes. ChaptersWhy Learn and Teach Italian?The Parts of Italian that Frustrate Students.Learning Italian Beyond the Grammar.How to Make Your Students ComfortableTeach Basic Italian Through Interactive Games.Teach the Italian Language Through SongLearn Italian OnlineA Word on TranslationLanguage Reinforcement AppsOther Resources to Teach Italian.Taking Your Italian Lessons Out of the Classroom.Good Teachers, Good People.What emotions should a teacher draw upon to help a person learn a foreign language effectively?How can you insure that your student learns Italian quickly and fluently?Obviously, how well a student learns is not all down to the teacher: the learner must have a level of motivation.Motivated people are more likely to apply new knowledge, ensuring retention of learned materials.Would you think about basing your online teaching jobs and  methodology  on  fun? Making your passion contagious?Thus we have to wonder: is that a reasonable question to pose?Doesn't every animal learn to communicate, to transmit knowledge and exchange information?Language, in all of its  rich varieties, is the exclusive purview of humans. Should it not then follow that every human should learn more than one, if only for personal enrichment?We now dispense with pseudo-philosophical thoughts, to pose a much more pragmatic question:Of All Languages,  Why Choose to Learn Italian?  Isn't that question more pertinent?Before we discuss that question's many answers, let us talk for a moment about the theory of lexical similarity.Lexical similarity posits that two languages, when compared, have a degree of similarity in vocabulary, grammar and syntax.According to this postulate, Italian and English have a much smaller coefficient of lexical similarity than, say, Italian and French.That is because Italian and French are both romance languages, meaning they draw from the same root language: Latin.  English is fundamentally a Germanic language, even though a portion of our vocabulary comes fro m Latin.In spite of our language having different origins, native speakers of English generally have little trouble learning Italian as a second language.Etymology should not be considered a barrier to studying Italian.Back to the original question: why select Italian, of all the languages to apply oneself to?Consider this report from the British Council.  It states that Italy is gaining dominance on the world stage, and in the next ten years, it is projected to become vitally important to UK's culture and economy.  That creates a market for you and every other Italian tutor.College and university students; those at A level and sitting for GCSE â€" even primary school children could benefit from in-home Italian lessons!The Parts of Italian that Frustrate Students.As we said above, your student is not the luckiest person in the world, being English and wanting to learn Italian. English, being from a Germanic root, may share lexical similarities with Italian, but the grammatical struc tures are quite different. Consequently, they're going to have a little more to make sense of compared to their French or Spanish counterpart.VerbsBut the trouble is that they also have to engage with these annoying things called conjugations. In English, our verbs don't usually change very much depending on when, or by whom, an action is performed. Our heavy use of auxiliary verbs means that the conjugations themselves have progressively diminished throughout the centuries.As you know, the Italian language loves the conjugation. And these, ultimately at least, are going to have to be learned by heart. There isn't really any other way to learn these formally - apart from simply learning them. Ask anyone English that studied language courses at school, and these verb endings will be the most common thing that put them off.  So teach them wisely!Nouns and AdjectivesBut it's not just the verbs that are problematic. A common mistake English speakers make in Italian is forgetting that no uns and adjectives need to agree. Whilst this mistake may be fun for you - there are plenty of British men that have said 'sono contenta', and have thus unwittingly declared themselves to be a woman - but this can be quite frustrating for the student.PronunciationFor some reason, we English people think that every Italian word that ends with the vowel, 'e', should actually be pronounced with an 'i'. The name Giuseppe has never been pronounced correctly in the UK due to exactly this: 'Giuseppi', we say, or worse, 'Guisseppi'.(This is presumably in the same way that Italians appear to be taught that the simple 'a' sound in English should be pronounced 'e'. The sentence thus becomes 'the bleck cet is in the beg', which isn't quite correct.)Anyway, otherwise, Italian pronunciation is quite straightforward, apart from those pesky double consonants. We don't do this in English, and the constant confusion of penne for pene, cane for canne, anni for ani. Again, this can be pretty fun for yo u the tutor, but that's not the point: this particular difficulty can be pretty annoying for students.Teach younger students Italian through interactive games Source: Pixabay Credit: SkitterphotoLearning Italian Beyond the Grammar.Teaching in a way that is not grammar heavy is absolutely key to successful tuition that is fun. To be overwhelmed by verb tables, rule books, and grammar exercises is not fun for the student. Unless they are quite unusual, what students want to learn is to be able to speak. They want to be able to communicate, they want fluency (and this doesn't necessarily mean accuracy), and they want some sort of conversational skill.  This means that speaking exercises should be at the forefront of your teaching practice. Talk to your students about what they like, engage them in conversations (maybe these need to be quite basic) about their lives and what's going in the world around them.Encourage them to speak about what makes them tick - and tailor your future less ons around those themes and topics.How to Make Your Students ComfortableFor as long as there has been language learners, there has been a struggle in coaxing them to use their language skills for more than disjointed sentences, uttered  red-faced  and stammering.How can you translate your passion for the language into a flowing stream of Italian words from your students?One way is to broach topics that interest them. You don't really have to look too hard to find out what captivates students' interest, these days: gaming.The world of online gaming is competitive and attracts players of all ages.We would venture to say that, if you started your class by asking what games your pupils play â€" and why, you would be treated to a lively discussion of weapons and levels, and the comparative merits thereof.Could they have that discussion in Italian?Present this idea for conversation during class: Leonardo Da Vinci comes to life for one day, and wants you to introduce him to gaming.Don't he sitate to point out that the most renown Renaissance polymath would have been as fascinated with the technology behind gaming as with the game itself.You could also invite Dante Alighieri to critique the Harry Potter series.Challenge your students to become Dante by tasking them to impersonate the father of the modern Italian language and comment on their favorite book or television show. Costumes are optional.The ideas are just a few ways to get your students to speak freely. Just let your imagination run wild!Teach Basic Italian Through Interactive Games.Language instruction should be lively, engaging and fun, especially for the youngest learners.Fostering an attraction to learning is vital to tots' and tykes' future educational undertakings.It wouldn't hurt teens, either: it is never too late to cultivate a love of learning!That seems like such a common sense solution to reach reluctant learners of any subject, yet traditional teaching methods still resort to rote repetition and recitation.Imagine how fertile the child's mind would be if constantly engaged through interactive learning!Transmitting Italian grammar fundamentals; expanding Italian vocabulary: both can be done through play.How should a teacher engender such a situation?Start by teaching basic vocabulary through song or mime:simple greeting words: buongiorno, buona sera, buona notteintroductions: mi chiamo_____Vital statistics: ho 30 annisono un/a ragazzo/aWhere you come from: Vengo da________Where you live:  io vivo a_______More  informal greetings: come stai?  ciaoNaturally, each of these questions would be addressed in the second person singular, giving your student early exposure to verb conjugation and the use of pronouns in Italian.A way to make this game fun is to inscribe each of the words from these sentences on index cards or small pieces of paper.Scatter them on the table and then, as you speak each sentence, your student picks out the individual words.  Or, permit your student to con struct sentences by stringing the words: Imagine the crazy phrases you could laugh over together!Sono un buongiorno. Lo vivo a ragazzo. You get the picture.This teaching style cannot help but grow your reputation as a quality instructor of Italian, and once word gets out, you would be able to command a higher fee!arrangement and orchestration of these songs all become vehicles to transport your students to a joy of Italian language learning.In repeating the song, in singing it over and over, in learning it by heart, your student is in fact embracing rote memorisation and repetition, but in a much more entrancing way.We never said there was anything wrong with rote repetition; just that it needs more engaging ways of doing it!Many language tutors make use of online tools to teach their students Source: PIxabay Credit: rawpixelLearn Italian Online“Italian online”, “Learn Italian online”, “Learn to speak Italian”, “Free Italian”, “learn Italian free”, and “learn I talian free online”Oh, the Google searches launched in the quest for Italian language lessons!And my goodness, the many returns those searches yield!But are they quality returns?How would anyone know what quality a free lesson in Italian would have?You know all about quality. In fact, you are most likely a quality teacher who delivers quality instruction.In the process of establishing yourself as a teacher of Italian courses, you have probably perused all of those websites and seen what they have to offer.Italian for beginners: Everything from the Italian alphabet to nouns and pronouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and adverbs; all of the parts of speech.Intermediate level: Italian phrases and expressions; pronunciation and phonetics. Exercises in comprehension.Sites such as Duolingo and HelloLingo! are very popular among people who wish to learn a second language without the expense of formal tutoring.Others, such as Lifeknot and Meetup focus more on the cultural aspects of la nguage learning, discussing Italian movies and cuisine; art and history; and even sojourns through Italy.You could make use of your students' online learning experiences without directly resorting to using online materials yourself.For example: assign your students a voyage through Italy by tasking them to talk with people from various regions: Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, Sardinia, Campania and Umbria.As your tutees learn the major cities in these regions and their indigenous foods, they will also tune their ears to the regional dialects. What a great way to develop listening skills!As a reward for touring all twenty regions, you could bring a traditional Italian sweet to start your next lesson. Gelato, anyone?Your phone can bring Italy to you through language apps Source: Pixabay Credit: FunkyFocusA Word on TranslationAs long as your students are fascinated by the concept of seeing today's standards through an historical personage's eyes, why not broach actual translation of text?Yo ur students have just finished a lively discussion about gaming. You present them with a photocopied article on the same topic, to translate into Italian.Studies have proven that translating from one's second language into native language is easier than from mother tongue to foreign language.This more complex activity challenges language skills but the end result is better retention and usage of learned Italian.We recommend that this activity be done in session,  with you present to help, rather than as a homework assignment.Translation software is ubiquitous, but the results are sometimes laughable.While we certainly don't want your students to suffer ridicule, the primary reason we advocate against online translators is that translation software teaches your students nothing.By assigning translation exercises in class, you will effectively remove the temptation to feed fledgling attempts at language conversion into Google or Babbel.Language Reinforcement AppsWhile you should stron gly discourage your students from using any automatic translation, there is nothing wrong with rounding out your lessons by recommending language learning applications.This technique may well appeal to younger learners, especially the apps function like a game.Almost as soon as Smartphones became the vogue, language learning apps have proliferated.That is why, today, we see so many apps that promise people they too can learn French, Learn Korean, learn Spanish, learn Russian.For native speakers of Russian, Spanish, Korean or French, there are apps that can help them learn English.And, of course, there are apps for Italian learning.  You can encourage your students to establish a free account with Mosalingua, Babbel, or Busuu.  You could even set up a Quizlet page for yourself and invite your students to join.  There, you could post words and phrases, grouped level-appropriate â€" from absolute beginner to near fluent.Never let it be said that you can't learn anything through fun and games!Other Resources to Teach Italian.There are plenty of other resources to help you make the most of your Italian teaching.TeachItalian is a UK-based website with resources that help Italian students and teachers to bring their lessons to life. They host resources for students of any level, and they might take the pressure of you to design every lesson.Meanwhile, other sites like the BBC and Tes have lots of helpful tips and tricks on how best to teach the language.Take a look through some of these, and you'll have enough material for an unlimited number of fun lessons.Taking Your Italian Lessons Out of the Classroom.Something that private tutors don't often think of doing, but maybe should, is taking their lessons outside of the classroom. This doesn't mean doing every lesson in the rain, but, once in a while, a change of environment can be nice.  Changes in learning environments help learners learn better. Before you question it, this is science! Classrooms can be a little sti fling - particularly if you are in the same space week after week - and are thought to be stifling of creativity.Meanwhile, different environments help students to cement knowledge: things you learn in different places becomes associated with that place, and so help memory function better.But the main thing about taking lessons outside - particularly for learners of different languages - is that you are exposed to linguistic opportunities that the artificial space of the classroom might exclude.   If you take a class on a sunny day in the park, you can focus on a range of vocabulary for animals, weather, nature, and outdoor activities. If you sit in a cafe, you're focus could be on Italian coffee culture, food, and social conventions.Teachers might also consider a trip to an 'Italian' event. In Scotland, an Italian sagra takes place in Glasgow annually, whilst pizzica or tarantella nights provide a nice opportunity for students to understand a bit more about Italian heritage.You don 't necessarily need new technologies to provide an enjoyable lesson - particularly if you have the imagination and interest to make lessons varied.Good Teachers, Good People.But, also, remember what makes people enjoy people's company outside of the classroom. If you are too stern, overbearing, and teacherish, maybe your students aren't going to enjoy your lessons so much; if they don't like you, they ain't going to have fun in the classroom.Despite all this, you might find that your students prioritise things other than fun. Maybe they want to work seriously hard, to do all those things - like completing grammar exercises and learning verb tables - that others find off-putting.  There's no one type of student - and some might find the notion of 'games' in the classroom a bit of a waste of time (teachers are often encouraged to call them 'activities' among serious students for exactly this reason).The point here is that getting to know your students is the most important thing a tea cher can do. You need to be adaptable, interested, and engaged. Everyone who wants to study Italian didn't start an Italian class for the same reason - and so not everyone will want the same things from their lessons.Getting to know a student means more than asking them how they are and how their week has been. Someone learning Italian for work will need a different lesson to someone learning Italian because they want to order a vino rosso or a panino in a bar. The same applies in terms of age: a kid won't want the same lesson as a middle-aged couple. Slapping down the same grammar exercises in front of each one of your students might save you time, but it won't make your lessons particularly effective - or fun.So, bring a smile, bring a relaxed demeanour, and bring an attitude that can help everyone enjoy the lessons.  Indeed: learning is serious business, but nobody said you can't have a laugh while you're learning!

9 Fail-safe Career Strategies to Employ for Long-term Success

Introvert Whisperer / 9 Fail-safe Career Strategies to Employ for Long-term Success 9 Remarkable Tips to Grow Your Career in the Right Direction Brian had been working as a web developer for a reputed firm for four years. Even though he was appreciated for his work, he didn’t witness any significant growth in his career. This situation isn’t too unusual for many professionals out there. When it comes to your career, you need to constantly seek the opportunities to move ahead and level up. In fact, you can make great strides in your career by implementing the small yet vital strategies. When you follow these strategies, itll help you steer your career in the right direction and reach your career goals sooner than you think. Read on for the insights. 1. Read up on your industry Whether you’re a fresher or a seasoned professional, it’s always wise to stay updated on your industry. Trade papers, news sites, magazines, and blogs â€" all these can help you enhance your knowledge in your chosen field which you can apply to prosper in your career. The knowledge you gather on the recent trends, relevant to your industry, highlights that you’re not just doing a job but that you approach your industry from a career-minded standpoint. 2. Build a strong network within your industry You’d be surprised how beneficial your networking skills can be in terms of your career prospects. By maintaining the social networking profiles, conversing with others in your industry, participating in forums, and attending networking events, you maximise your chances of developing solid connections that can enhance your career prospects. 3. Improve your communication skills Taking a passive approach, whether on the phone, over email, or in-person, doesn’t give the impression that you’re confident. You can check your “sent mail” folder and leaf through the work-related communications. Do you come across clear and straightforward? Do your co-workers respond well to your emails? Is there anything that needs improvement? You might be surprised by some of the professional communication misconduct you’ve committed over the years. For instance, if you are an academic expert offering statistics homework help to students, you need to communicate clearly to understand their requirements. 4. Look for challenges in your work If your superior asks for volunteers for a project that’s outside the area of your expertise, don’t hesitate to come forward and take on the challenge. It could be a great opportunity. Not only does it provide you with a chance to grow your skillset and knowledge base but it also conveys to your boss what you’re capable of. The moment you decide to take on new responsibilities, you become a more valuable employee. And this can ultimately result in a promotion, or at least a pat on the back from your supervisors and colleagues.

5 Ways Learning Music Theory Can Make You a Better Singer

5 Ways Learning Music Theory Can Make You a Better Singer Suzy S. Do you love to sing? Well take a wild guess and say it wasnt chord progressions and minor scales that caught your interest. But did you know reading music and understanding the theory behind it can actually help you as you learn how to sing? Find out more in this guest post by  St. Augustine, FL voice teacher  Heather L. Music theory may not be the most glamorous part of being a singer after all, no ones analyzing Brahmss first symphony at that summer music festival in town, and that new Meghan Trainor song doesnt discuss inversions and triads. But you know what? A lot of the best vocalists have theory fundamentals down pat. Heres a list of the best reasons why music theory can help you as you learn how to sing. Versatility First, understanding music theory can make you a more versatile singer. Its one thing not to know any music theory and sing simple songs, like This Land Is Your Land, but its another thing not to know any and then to learn My Funny Valentine, or Lovin You, or a Mozart aria! In other words, learning jazz, classical, and other genres requires some knowledge of music theory.  Without it, we musicians wouldnt be able to understand the symbols and the terms that are in the actual music. What does piano or sforzando mean? What does that funny-looking symbol mean? What does D.S. al coda mean? How do I count this measure? Music theory teaches us all of this! Learning Music For those who have no or limited music theory knowledge, learning how to read music is certainly not impossible, but its certainly not fast or efficient. I see the difference in my students every day. Music theory isnt just a mundane chore or a rite of passage every musician has to get through. Think of music theory as a set of tools explanations, vocabulary, ideas that make you a better, and faster, music learner. Being able to see immediately that that particular passage is really just an F minor scale, and not just a bunch of individual notes, can cut your learning time in half. Auditions and Competitions Many vocal auditions, competitions, and scholarship opportunities are based, at least partly, on a music theory exam or assessment. I once lost an annual college scholarship only because another applicant beat my music theory test score. If I had only taken the music theory course offered at my public high school and studied even just the basics, then I wouldve gotten a huge help once I went to East Carolina University. Learning music theory opens up opportunities for you as a music student, competitor, and as a college student, because it prepares you for music theory placement tests. Better Songwriting Recently I was working on a song that Im writing for my band. The theory knowledge that I have was the only thing that enabled me to write my ideas down on staff paper. Now that I think of it, if I didnt know how to write the notes and chords of my songs down, then I dont really know what I would do. Well, I could record it and then have my band try to figure it out by ear. I could play it and have someone else transcribe it, but its tough to find anyone who can do that, and theyll usually charge by the hour or by the piece of music. Knowing your music theory means that you have a better understanding of how music is constructed, so youll be a more confident songwriter. Learning music theory paves the way for your potential career as a songwriter, arranger, or composer. And besides, youll be better able to write songs that fit your range! Easier Communication You might have your heart set on being a solo singer, only ever performing alone. But even solo artists have to work with other musicians. The best solo singers in the world still have to work with orchestras and conductors, bands, and other talent. Its essential to learn the very unique language of music in order to be able to communicate your ideas, your challenges, even just to talk about whats going on in measure 22! Music theory is the key to learning how to speak music. Can you imagine being in a recording studio and understanding none of what the producer or the engineer is saying?  Music theory allows us to talk about music that were studying or performing, because its like our vocabulary! To Recap: Singers are jokingly known for being the most clueless musicians when it comes to music theory. But we can change that perception! There are a dozen more reasons why singers need to learn music theory, and luckily, there are dozens of books for self-study, and even better, hundreds of music theory tutors online at TakeLessons.com  who will be thrilled to help you learn today! Heather L. teaches singing, piano, acting, and more in St. Augustine, FL, as well as through online lessons. She is  a graduate of the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and has performed with the New York and Royal Philharmonics, the New Jersey and Virginia Symphonies, the American Boy Choir, and the internationally renowned opera star Andrea Bocelli. Learn more about Heather here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Fatihah Y

Everything You Need To Know About GCSE Chemistry

Everything You Need To Know About GCSE Chemistry GCSE Chemistry: The  Lowdown ChaptersChemistry CurriculumRevision  TipsNot Just a Memory GamePractical KnowledgePlanning RevisionNote-MakingFlash CardsUsing Past PapersStudying for your GCSEs might seem scary, but there are plenty of steps you can take to make sure you're prepared for your exams. We have compiled a guide on what you’ll learn and some tips on revising, so you can get  the best grade you can. PetarChemistry Teacher 5.00 (11) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamChemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr parikhChemistry Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SaifChemistry Teacher 5.00 (14) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ConorChemistry Teacher 4.75 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FrankChemistry Teacher 5.00 (8) £90/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HeavenliChemistry Teacher £11/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JideChemistry Teacher 4.80 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discove r all our tutorsChemistry CurriculumAt this stage in your education you already have a grasp of the basics and will start to learn more in-depth chemistry. Knowing what to expect on your course is a good way to prepare for your course and there's no better way than looking at the curriculum.You will learn about atoms, their structure and the periodic table. You will also learn about chemical changes and the reactivity of metals. You’ll get to test these out in the lab too. As well as chemical changes there can be energy changes. These can either be exothermic (reactions which create energy and transfer it to the surroundings) like combustions or oxidations or they can be endothermic (which take energy from the surroundings) like a thermal decomposition.As well as the chemical theory, you’ll be taught practical skills in the lab and be taught how to conduct an experiment from planning it to writing an analysis of the results.While it might seem overwhelming at the start you'll le arn the curriculum bit by bit building on your knowledge as you progress.Revision takes practice and preparation! (Source: Pexels)Revision  TipsThere are many mistakes that students make on papers, but there are ways you can avoid them. One  common error students can make is writing a description when they’ve been asked for an explanation. A description alone will not get any marks.To avoid this, make sure you read the question carefully and identify the correct command word. Underlining key words and circling command words can help you focus on correctly answering the question.At this level you should be  working on  demonstrating your knowledge, and even if you know the answer you have to use the correct vocabulary to show this. Make sure you get into the practice, in your revision and on your past paper practice, of using the correct scientific vocabulary to explain your answer.Read more about using revision guides for your Chemistry exams.Not Just a Memory GameThe application of knowledge and understanding of science is particularly important in GCSEs.During your revision make sure you really understand each topic. Don't move onto the next topic until you are confident that you know the last one, and could apply it to different contexts. Your exam isn't going to go in chronological order so don't just rely on memory to get you through.The key to learning your topics, and we mean really learning them, is to constantly test your knowledge. Re-read the specification,  refresh your knowledge  with online quizzes and do  all the past papers you can find on your topic until you're sure you know it inside out! 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This will help develop your understanding of these methods and be able to write about them in your exam.Brush up on the scientific vocabulary that applies to this practical work so you can easily write about it in your exam. Proper use of appropriate scientific vocabulary will demonstrate your understanding of scientific ideas and techniques.Thinking you know something and being able to accurately put it down onto paper are not the same thing. Practice this technique by picking your favourite topic and explaining it to a friend. You'll find that's it almost impossible to do this succinctly without using the appropriate vocabulary and key terms.Also find the ideal tutor for your A Level chemistry tuition!Planning your revision between your lessons is essential (Source: Pexels)Planning RevisionBuilding a revision timetable can add structure to your revision techniques  and help you identify which topics you need to prioritise.Creating a revision timetable is a great way to organise your study time, plus it also helps boost your motivation to revise for your exams. Hang your revision timetable somewhere visible in your room and once you've done a revision session or covered a specifi c topic tick it off the timetable. Having a visual reminder of all the work you've put in will give you a confidence boost before the exam.Take the first step by setting your GCSE study goals to build a strong foundation for success.Find out about how the GCSE Chemistry exam is graded.Note-MakingThe action of making notes is crucial. But copying out the textbook word for word doesn’t count. You need to understand, rather than memorise.Be systematic and follow the syllabus topic by topic. Don’t move on until you really understand. If you don’t understand the fundamentals at the start you might not understand something later on so don’t skip it. Knowledge works by building. You learn something and then you just keep adding to it, but for this to work the start of your knowledge has to be solid.If you are unfamiliar with any topics consult the relevant section in your textbook or your class notes. GCSE science textbooks are usually fairly good, but if you need a different expla nation go online, you’ll find plenty of resources there.Once you get to the end of a section, run through a few practice questions either online or at the end of chapters in your textbook if there are any. Or if you have relevant questions in a past paper use those.Flash CardsWhile you are making your notes, make yourself a few flashcards or posters summarising important formulas and how to use them.Write a key-point or topic on one side and write and explanation on the other. Test yourself by looking at the key-point side only and seeing if you can explain it without looking at the card!Create a glossary while you’re at it: this will help you remember any definitions you need to know. Definitions and the correct vocabulary are essential in your chemistry exam to get the marks. Even if know the answer, without the correct vocabulary you won't hit the key points that the examiner is looking for. Using the right scientific language is about demonstrating your knowledge. Don't lose marks just on your choice of words!Using Past PapersUsing past papers is a fantastic way to find out how your revision is going, where you need to improve and for getting to grips with exam technique.Past papers are an essential tool for revision. Do every past paper you can find, as many times as you can. Getting used to the past papers will help you to understand the way your subject is structured.Past papers help you get used to the structure and wording of the exam. Get really familiar with your past papers, it’s essential you know the structure so there are no surprises on exam day.Make sure you get your head around the structure of your chemistry paper and ask yourself the following questions:1. Is the paper divided into sections?2. Are the questions multiple choice?3. How much time should you spend on each section?4. Have you covered all the sections in your revision?   Make sure there’s no holes in your knowledge.If you keep seeing a question that trips you up, make sur e you revise that topic. Don't just glance at it and think you know it, really make sure you understand the topic. Questions can be phrased in many ways or a couple of topics might be combined in the same question, so you need to really know the topic so you can apply it to different situations (and  not just repeat information).Revision isn’t so hard when you have so many resources to make it varied and most importantly useful! Combine different techniques to keep yourself on your toes and to keep it interesting. Remember, you should be revising all year long, not just in a panic before your exam.Happy revising!

What is it Like to Attend Dartmouth College

What is it Like to Attend Dartmouth College The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Dennis is a 2012 graduate of Dartmouth College who currently tutors in Houston. He holds a degree in Government and Cognitive Science and specializes inseveral subjects including Chemistry tutoring, World History tutoring, and Phonics tutoring. See what he had to say about Dartmouth: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Dennis: Dartmouth is in Hanover, New Hampshire, which is right on the Connecticut River and Vermont border. Its a rural town on the Appalachian Trail with about 11,000 people. The campus itself is very walkable. If you live in the dorms, the farthest academic buildings are no more than 15 minutes away. Many students also bike. Additionally, the town is very safe. In addition to the Hanover Police, Dartmouth has a blue-light system and Safety and Security force. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Dennis: Dartmouth is known for its focus on undergraduate education and the quality of its teaching. Less than one percent of classes are taught by teaching assistants, and professors are available during their weekly office hours or over email. If I emailed any professor with a question about class material or future course offerings, I knew that I would have a response the next day. Professors also made sure to involve students in their research, which led to a lot of fantastic job opportunities. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Dennis: Dartmouths dorms were all built at different times, so there is a wide range of housing. First-year students live together in freshmen clusters, and each hallway has a UGA, or Undergraduate Advisor. Housing is spread out across campus. There is one main dining hall, which recently underwent a major renovation, and a few smaller ones that are part of the student meal plan. Theres also an excellent library caf run by King Arthur Flour. The dorms do have common areas, which generally have study spaces/TVs/laundry machines, but theyre not too commonly used. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Dennis: The top five majors are Economics, Psychology, Government, Biology, and English. Economics, Government, and the Life Sciences are especially strong, but one could have an excellent education in any major and work with some fantastic professors. I double majored in Government and Cognitive Science. I had always been interested in government and was excited to take classes about public policy and international relations. I really enjoyed the education and psychology classes I took early on, and I was able to combine those with Philosophy and Linguistics courses for the Cognitive Science major. Finally, Dartmouth has a fantastic study-abroad program. Due to the trimester system, students are able to study abroad multiple times during their college career, and the college runs most of its international programs. VT: 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? Dennis: There is always some adjustment to college life and new people. One unique piece of Dartmouth culture is the First-Year Trips programs, where 96% of new students go out into the woods with upperclassmen trip leaders and their fellow freshman trippees. Students meet each other during Orientation week, and then bond as classes and clubs start. The biggest student groups include The Dartmouth (the school paper), The Outing Club, the political clubs at the Rockefeller Center, and the community service organizations at the Tucker Center. Greek life certainly exists at Dartmouth. There are 16 fraternities, 9 sororities, and four co-ed houses. Freshmen are not allowed to join houses, and students typically pledge their sophomore fall. The Greek scene isnt for everyone, but I enjoyed my time in a fraternity. It was a good way to meet a lot of people at once. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Dennis: Career Services is helpful. Their office is a block from campus, and it is easy to set up appointments for graduate school advising and cover letter writing sessions. Students have access to the Dartmouth alumni network, whose members are generally happy to give advice or move a students resume up the pile. Many reputable companies recruit on campusDartmouth sends many students to the top investment banks, consulting firms, hedge funds, non-profit teaching organizations, and graduate schools. That said, Im not sure if any college student has the job of their dreams right after graduation. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Dennis: Students study anywhere, but one of the most popular spots is the four-floor Baker-Berry Library. Its generally easy to find space there, except during finals week. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Dennis: Hanover is absolutely a small town. Part of the schools appeal is its relationship to the outdoors. Students can easily go hiking, rock climbing, canoeingthe school has its own mountain, and I loved the skiing lessons I took freshman winter. Students are rarely bored. They are deeply involved with their classes, research, and extracurriculars. There are a few places in the one-block downtown that students go to, but a lot of the social scene exists in off-campus houses or fraternities, which are open to anyone with a Dartmouth ID. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Dennis: There are roughly 4,400 undergraduate students. Although some of the introductory lecture classes have over 100 students, most of the mid-level classes are capped at 35, and many of the seminars have less than 15. In almost all of my classes, I felt that it was very easy to connect to the professor. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Dennis: Senior year, I wrote a thesis with the government department. It was a year-long project, and in May the students went out with their advisors to the Norwich Inn for dinner. Professor Valentino and Professor Clarke, the program heads, gave us all clocks (as they said, to represent the time spent on our papers). Professor Valentino also noted that we had moved from being consumers of knowledge to producers of knowledge. That comment has stuck with me since graduating, and I feel that the transition from consumer to producer is a worthy goal for all college students. Check out Dennis tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Put an End to Summer Learning Loss - Private Tutoring

Put an End to Summer Learning Loss Anna L Jul 8, 2018 Find a Top Rated Private Tutor Near You! It's Simple and Secure - Get Real Results Fast. Find Expert Private Tutors at Reasonable Rates Today! InPerson or Online Online InPerson Summer learning loss prevention is something that we, as parents, need to think about with our kids!   Many experts believe that the summer learning loss percentage can be 1 month of learning from during the school year, though other studies show as much as 25-30% of a loss.  Many children reach their academic peak at the end of the school year, after all they have studied, reviewed subjects and sat for endless amounts of tests while being in school nine to ten months at that point. Their brains are full of information that they can recall at the drop of a hat. And then what happens? Summer vacation. Around ten to twelve weeks of freedom, fun and no stress or pressure from school. Sure, kids need time to be kids and to enjoy their childhood, but summer learning loss can cause real problems upon the return to school. What is even more problematic is the divide that summer learning loss can create between children. While some learning loss is to be expected, the good news is that it can be minimized. The bad news is that some children are more susceptible than others. This article aims to explain who is most affected and hopes to offer some solutions to this educational-dividing issue. Summer Learning Loss the Problem and Some Solutions Every child is at risk of experiencing summer learning loss. There are, of course, a small percentage of children who attend regular summer school and similar programs, which significantly reduces any learning loss. Unfortunately, in general, children who come from lower income families tend to experience summer learning loss more than their wealthier counterparts. The reasons for this are highlighted here, as well as strategies to prevent summer learning loss regardless of age, economic status or learning ability. With a few steps to minimize learning loss, you can help your kids get on track to have a great start to the new academic year! Summer Learning Loss Low Income â€" Why? One theory suggests that the reason lower-income students return to school with a large learning deficit is due to their lack of resources over the summer period. During school, all students have fairly equal access to learning, especially during class time, thus making similar learning gains and improvements. However, over the summer, students from higher-income families tend to have access to more resources to continue on an ever increasing learning curve. The tips in this article are not dependent on a high income and are guaranteed to help the positive learning continue no matter what your financial resources. What Causes the Problem… In order to prevent summer learning loss, children must keep learning. This doesn’t always mean summer school or extra tutors, although, for some children this is beneficial. Learning happens in a large variety of ways. Holidays, language lessons, and sport camps are all ways to keep learning. They also come at a cost that many families cannot afford. Simply engaging children in conversation and spending quality time together can help reduce summer learning loss, but this can be difficult for single parents, those who work long hours and can’t afford time away from work, or those who, for a variety of reasons, have less than positive familial relationships. However, family doesnt mean just blood relatives.   Extended family and friends can all be a part of this as well.   Kids learn from whomever is around, just give them the chance! Some Solutions to Fix It The simple answer is to keep children learning throughout their summer break. Of course, having a healthy budget can help with the type and number of activities children participate in, but money doesn’t have to be a limiting factor. Most summer learning loss articles offer expensive suggestions that are targeted towards families that can afford it. This only increases the educational gap and does nothing to help low income families. Not this article. Check out the following list of low-cost, accessible and fun learning experiences to aid summer learning loss prevention in all children. Read, Read, Read One of the best things children can do over the summer is read. Libraries are usually free to join and offer an abundance of books for children of all ages. Librarians are full of knowledge about books to help advise you on what might suit your child the best, and what might help them develop a love for reading. A child may be a hesitant reader simply because they haven’t found a style of book they enjoy. Get Writing Writing is a valuable skill for all educational levels. It only requires a notebook and a pen or pencil and can help stimulate the creative brain as well as helping children maintain the fine motor skills required to write. This may sound silly, but several months without even gripping a pen can be very detrimental to this widely used skill. For younger children, drawing and coloring are helpful too. Promote a thirst for learning The type of children that learn best at school are the ones that want to learn. You can make almost any activity a learning experience by encouraging conversation and asking your child questions. Hopefully, this will stimulate them to think about things and start a journey of curiosity and inquisitiveness. Try simple questions like these; “ where does the food you are eating come from?” “ how do they build bridges over water?” The best type of questions are ones that naturally form part of a conversation, such as “why do you think…” and “ what will happen if…” Hopefully you get the idea. Once a child begins to question the world and desire a meaningful and valuable answer, there will be no stopping them!  Learning new things is key to summer learning loss prevention! Explore free or near free events and areas Most towns and cities have summer events and activities to get involved in or to explore.   Summer concerts, art programs, STEM program (growing in popularity and availability), library or community center options are all free or near free to those residents in the community. In addition, there are a lot of online resources as well for your kids to explore.   For example, do you or your child like to write?   Then perhaps writing a book would be something fun like this summertime book writing program to get involved in!   Online searches will show several opportunities for kids to get involved in areas that will stimulate and help them grow academically and have fun doing so. Create a positive and supportive environment A child will be more willing to learn if they feel comfortable. Don’t put your child down for asking questions or when they make mistakes. Encourage them to persist, talk about mistakes, and lead by example by trying new things yourself.   If they get nervous about trying something new, maybe you could try it as well?   Or show them you trying something else that’s new to you so that they see everyone goes through the same types of experiences. Do something different If you can afford to take a small holiday, do it. Trips like camping or visiting relatives can often be done without breaking the bank. Taking your children out of their everyday environment gives them a break and a chance to see and do things that they don’t ordinarily do. They will gain new experiences and build more positive relationships with you. Try rearranging the living room together, doing some gardening, eating at the table instead of in front of the television, or playing a board game. Day trips are good too, and there are always cheap and free activities for children during school holidays â€" you just have to pay attention to what they are. Our summer learning loss articles are just the beginning of the steps that are available to you to test out!   Explore and discover other ways that you can help your kids not have as much or any issues this year!   Let us know what steps you do and share so others can get ideas as well.We can help you find the best private tutor near you! 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