How to Organize Your Tutoring Club

How to Organize Your Tutoring ClubYou have been thinking about starting a tutoring club, but you are not sure where to start and how to run one? You need to know the basics when it comes to getting organized, but in the meantime you will be working with a variety of different students and probably need to find some time to be able to get them all on the same page.First, you need to think about the type of students that you are going to work with in your local area. Are they people that you really enjoy helping? Are they students that would love to help, but they may be shy to talk to you? Do you want to have a large group of students, or do you want to take on just a few?If you want to make tutoring a full-time business, you should probably make sure that you have a schedule that works for your schedule and that is flexible enough to work with. In most cities in California, the school year runs from the first week of January through the last week of February. So this means that you w ill need to be flexible with your class scheduling to get the most out of your tutoring.The best way to do this is to make a list of the time you want to spend tutoring and the time that you can dedicate to working with each student. In addition, you will want to take a look at the different types of students that you will be tutoring so that you know which ones you can help at any given time.For example, if you know that you will only be helping a few children, then you will not want to spend your entire day teaching one child. Instead, you will want to be sure that you spend your time with these children and those that are waiting on them. That way, they will get the attention that they need. You will also need to besure that you plan your day so that you will be able to pick up extra work as your schedule permits.There is no reason for you to take on any more than you need to for any particular student. By planning your day so that you can pick up extra work when it is needed, yo u will be able to make money from tutoring while also spending time with other students.While you are planning your day, you should also consider how much time you have to spare for your personal life. You do not want to feel too constricted by your schedule, but you also do not want to leave too much time for other things that you want to spend time doing in your life.If you want to start a tutoring club, then you should plan your class scheduling so that you will be able to fit it into your life. You will be able to help children that need help, as well as work with older students, all while enjoying your personal life.

Un, Le, Ce, or De French Articles Explained

Un, Le, Ce, or De French Articles Explained Megan L. As an English speaker learning  French, articles are little words that can still give you big problems. Since French nouns are masculine, feminine, and plural and have different articles to distinguish them, you will need to memorize at least two French articles for each English one. To help you master French articles, weve broken them down into groups for you to study. Basics The first thing you need to learn are the English articles so that you can get a better understanding of what to use in French. There are really only two English articles: The â€" definite article A/An â€" indefinite article French articles (like most languages outside of Germanic ones) use other words as articles, and even allow you to omit articles from time to time. The following are considered French articles, although their function is largely the same as in English. Because you have to be aware of the gender of a noun, you have to treat these words the save as an article. Some Partitive article This Finally, there are special cases where you either need to use an article where you wouldn’t in English or you can omit an articles where you use an article in English. Article additions and omissions Definite Articles â€" Le, La, and Les (The in French) Probably the most widely used English article is the. You use it all the time without having to think about it because there is only one word in English. It is called a definitive article because the word the denotes something that is specific, such as the chair, the stores, or the moment. Each of these refers to a specific thing or group of things. There are four definite French articles that mean the, and those are the le articles. Each of the definite articles has a specific meaning. Le â€" the masculine definite article. Whenever you see a word preceded by the French article le, that means that the noun is masculine, so if you want to switch to one of the other French articles, you would use the masculine version of the article. La â€" the feminine definite article. All singular feminine nouns are preceded by la. L’ â€" the definite article when the noun starts with a vowel. Les â€" the plural definite article. All plural nouns, regardless of gender, receive the same article, les, to indicate that it is plural. If you have to add the plural indicator (such as s or es) you add les before it. It is a little more difficult to understand the differences if you are a native English speaker because there is no equivalent. English does not have gendered nouns and the language does not differentiate between singular and plural when using the definite article the. This is perhaps why it is most difficult to translate what you know into French with the right use, and it takes a lot of memorization. However, once you memorize the gender of a noun, you can more easily use all of the other French articles. For example, you would say le fils for the son and la fille for the daughter. You would use the corresponding masculine or feminine article for a/an, of, or this. The definite article l’ is similar to the English indefinite article an for the same reason. Saying a apple is difficult, but if you add the letter n it is easier. Both of the French articles for the (la and le) end with vowel sounds that are difficult to flow into another vowel sound, such as enfant (child). The trick is to remember that the French language needs this for their definite articles, not their indefinite articles (the next section). Plural nouns are a little easier because you do not consider gender. Whenever you have a plural noun, you always use les to indicate that you are using the plural form of the word. There is more to know about plurals and les because the French use definite articles at times when English speakers and omit them other times where you would usually omit them. These are covered in the last section. Indefinite Articles â€" Un, Une, and Des (A in French) Indefinite articles are used when you are referring to anything that you would consider generic, such as a chair or an apple. When you say you want an apple, you don’t have a specific one in mind. If you have washed an apple and left it on the counter, you would say you want the apple on the counter instead of one of the apples in the basket or refrigerator. The French have an equivalent version for the indefinite article based on the nouns gender and if it is plural. This means there are three articles to learn. Un â€" the masculine version of the English article a. Une â€" the feminine version of the English article a. Des â€" the plural version, although there is no English equivalent. This one is covered in more depth later in this section. Using un and une is pretty much memorization of each noun gender. For example, Once you learn a nouns gender, it is a simple matter of using un and une correctly. If you read the information on des, you may have been trying to think of a correlation in English and found yourself confused. That’s because as a native English speaker, you do not think of using indefinite articles with plural nouns. You know not to say a chairs or an apples. In English the indefinite article is always singular. The French language has a different set of rules, and so have a corresponding article, which means that it really doesn’t have a direct translation (because English does not use this article with plurals). Of all the French articles, this one is probably among the most difficult because you will naturally try to do a direct translation, which means you will exclude the required des. Partitive Articles â€" De, De La, De L’, and Des (Some in French) Another word that does not have an exact translation, it essentially functions like  to the English word some. It is used whenever you talk about something that can be divided into smaller parts, such as bread or juice. I would like some bread. I would like a glass of juice. The other use for these words is to specify that you do not know the quantity. For example, most of the time you would not each an entire pie, but you probably don’t know example how much. You would say you ate some pie. If you know the amount or are talking about something generic, you would use the or a/an just like English. Otherwise, you would select one of these four partitive articles. De â€" the masculine article for some. De la â€" the feminine article for some. De l’ â€" the article for some when the noun starts with a vowel. Des â€" the article for some for all plural nouns. Note that this is used when the number is not specified. If you have a specific number, you would say the quantity instead of some, such as I ate nine rolls instead of I ate some rolls. Happily, they follow the same rules as the definite articles in terms of use, so once you know how to use the properly, you can more easily discuss portions. Ce, Ceci, Cela, and Ça (This in French) Technically, this is a pronoun, but because it is so closely tied with the article you used in the previous sentence, it is best to discuss it at the same time. The English article this is a rough equivalent for these four pronouns. Do not equate these four articles with gender though because their use is not gender based. Ce â€" roughly English this or it. Primarily you would use this with verb être (to be) or an impersonal expression. When used, in a sentence, it becomes c’est. C’est une bonne idée. â€" That’s a good idea. C’est difficile à faire. â€" It’s hard to do. As the examples show, you can think of it as a contraction with être, just like English uses the contractions that’s and it’s. Ceci and cela â€" the articles are used with all other verbs for the same purpose. Ceci is used in place of this and cela is use in place of that. Whenever the verb être does not appear, you use one of these two articles. You use ceci to indicate something that is close by (this pie or this color). You use cela to indicate something that is further away (that house or that chair). Determine which of the two you would say, then you can do a straight translation for both of these. Ceci peut nous aider. â€" This could help us. Cela me fait plaisir. â€" That makes me happy Je ne veux pas cela, je veux ceci. â€" I don’t want that, I want this. Ça â€" the article used for informal this or that. Unlike the others, it is informal, so you would avoid it in any professional realm or public speaking. Keep in mind that while these look like they would follow the same rules as the articles, the use is completely different. It is perhaps the most closely aligned with their English counterparts, it will take you some time to get accustomed to using them. Omitting and Adding Articles One of the biggest problems with articles is that most languages are not consistent about how they are used. There are a number of instances where you should add the article where you wouldn’t in English. Most nouns require an article. At first it will feel awkward to say  j’aime la glace because its direct translation is I like the ice cream. Similarly, Je n’ai pas mangé beaucoup de tarte mean  I ate a lot of pie. The most difficult will be the use of articles before plural nouns, whether you are using the French articles that are equivalent to a/an or the. Where in English you would say Horses were running in the field, the direct translation from French is The horses were running in the field. Then you have a few cases where you omit the article, and these largely require memorization. Some set expressions do not include articles, and these you must memorize one by one. Articles are not used when specifying what a person’s job is. When you use de (indicating an unspecified number of something, such as many or lots of) you would not use an article afterward. Articles are always difficult to learn in any other western language. It takes time, work, and a considerable amount of memorization, particularly from a non-gendered language like English. It is best to take it slow and learn them one at a time. Because there is some overlap, once you are comfortable  with one set of French articles, you will have an easier time getting accustomed to the others. That is also why you need to really dedicate time to learning whether a noun is masculine or feminine. Do you have any tips for using French articles correctly? Share them in the comments below! Interested in Private Lessons? 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Should I Go To Tufts University

Should I Go To Tufts University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Robert is a Seattle tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Physics tutoring, and many other subjects. He is a 2013 graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. See what he had to say about his school: 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? Robert: The Tufts campus is small and pretty. All but a couple of buildings are within comfortable walking distance, and those that arent are still close. The campus is suburban, surrounded mostly by houses (no apartment buildings). Much of the closer housing is rented by students. A bike certainly doesnt hurt, and there are lots of racks around campus, but since the main campus is a hill, effort is required. There is parking available at most residential locations that are given a student pass. Cars really arent necessary for travel on campus, though. For travel off campus, the Joey provides free transportation to the nearest subway stop (Davis square on the red line of The T, the local subway system). In the near future, there will be an on-campus stop on the green line, though to be frank, the red line is very convenient and Davis square is the nearest interesting location. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Robert: In my experience, professors and advisors are very available. I regularly would just show up at the doors of my advisor and a few professors and they would be willing to help me. Otherwise, emails are answered very quickly. I honestly cant remember the last time I needed to see a TA, so I cant speak to that. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Robert: This varies wildly from dorm to dorm. Some rooms are large and some are small, depending on where you are. There is a dichotomy between uphill and downhill. Its not hard to get from one to the other; its just easier to get from one uphill place to another uphill place than from uphill to downhill and vice-versa. The food is good at both dining halls as well as the take-out food hall (and you should take advantage of it while forced to pay for the unlimited meal plan during freshman year). Since the campus is so small, getting to any location is really not a problem. Socialization is particularly big for freshmen and sophomores, who are required to live on campus. There were many dorm events, including weekly hall snacks, and larger campus events to facilitate socialization and cultural interaction. I personally spent most of my time with people in my hall and any friends they had made. These same people were my friends all four years of college and I currently live with two r oommates of the last few years. 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? Robert: There is definitely a large emphasis on the liberal arts and a broad education. Theres also focus on leadership. For undergraduates, the two big majors are Peace Justice Studies and International Relations, though I think any major is represented well. As an Engineering student, I can say that engineers get some special treatment. As a minority with more technical coursework (and more required courses), engineers get the huge boon of being able to pick classes first (even freshmen engineers pick before senior Liberal Arts majors). 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? Robert: As stated above, it was quite easy to make friends as a freshman. There are a lot of really good people attending Tufts, and I was fortunate enough to spend my freshman year with a whole building of truly excellent people. Many of the friends I made there are friends to this day. Greek life plays a role in social life. It did not at all affect me, as I did not attend fraternity parties; many of my friends did, however. I think that, overall, most of the people I know didnt make great friends at fraternities. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Robert: The Career Center is very helpful if youre willing to go get help. They will set up mock interviews and look over your resum to make sure that you are in a good state for job hunting. I was in a very unique position of having a planned move to Seattle when I started to utilize the Career Center, and as a result, there were few job opportunities available to me. They do get many job postings for the east coast, particularly the Boston Area. I recognized some of the companies as big names in robotics (which is what I was looking for at the time), but that makes sense since Boston has many robotics companies. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Robert: The library and dorm lounges are usually quite spacious and easily available. Theyre also generally quiet enough to easily do work (particularly the library). The campus center is small and can be crowded (and a bit noisier). Its still quite a nice environment to get work done, and a lot of group projects or other work requiring communication gets done there (for instance, I tutored a student there). They also have food and activities at the campus center (such as ping-pong tables). 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? Robert: Medford is more or less a suburban town. There are some decent restaurants and a couple of parks (and its pretty nice to walk around). Somerville is a bit more like the city. Davis and Porter squares have quite a few restaurants and a movie theater. The red line takes you into Harvard square, Central Square, Kendal MIT, and eventually into Boston. Theres plenty to do at each of these locations, and there are many college-aged students as well (Harvard and MIT, for instance). I think most students stay on campus or go into Davis for fun, especially since Boston doesnt stay up too late. Its nice to go into the city on a weekend and explore, or stop by one of the aforementioned squares to try something new. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Robert: Each graduating class at Tufts has about 1,300 students, which isnt all that many. As a mechanical engineer, classes varied from large lecture halls of over 100 students to classes of about 15 students. As an applied math student, classes varied from 5 40 students. The only time classes were in any way displeasing is when certain math classes would seat 40 in a room intended for less. Otherwise, class size was fine. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Robert: This might not be super helpful, but I took Differential Equations with this French teacher. He would come in every day with two long-sleeved shirts and would take off the outer shirt when he got into the classroom. I remember one day he was teaching us something regarding vectors and it was late in the class on a Friday and we all wanted to leave. He asked a question and the room was silent. His response was You dont give a damn! You can all go. It wasnt angry, or meant to make us feel bad. It was simply a candid observation. I actually learned a lot in that class, and went on to grade papers for the same professor (in the same subject) two years later. Check out Roberts tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

SAT Preparations Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

SAT Preparations Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace SAT is the exam taken by high school students to showcase their ability and academic knowledge to gain admissions in colleges and universities in the United States. SAT exam is considered one of the challenging tests because of its format and the limited time given to the students to answer the questions. SAT test paper majorly consist of multiple choice questions ranging from low to medium to high difficulty level, with negative penalty on wrong answers formultiple choice questions. SAT Reasoning test consists of 3 main sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. The other type of SAT test is the SAT Subject test which is given in about 20 individual subjects, each of one-hour duration. An SAT Subject test, unlike the reasoning test is taken in different subject areas like History, Biology, Mathematics, Literature, Physics, and Foreign Languages etc. Preparing for SAT is a process most high school students go over but it is important to realize that this test is conducted based on the academic level and standard of a high school student only. Hence it is not impossible for any student to achieve a top score as it only requires good amount of practice and good conceptual knowledge in a subject. Students should practice at home answering each question in less than a minute so that they get used to this format during the main test. By learning and improving the concepts learnt at school and by practicing SAT questions daily, it is possible for any student to achieve high scores.

Find Distance Between Two Points

Find Distance Between Two Points To find the distance between two points whose co-ordinates are given. Let P1 and P2 are the two given points, and let their co-ordinates are respectively (x1 y1) and (x2 y2).Therefore, by trigonometry we can find that the distance between two points is given by the formula The distance P1 P2 = [(x1 x2)2 + (y1 y2)2] Note :The distance of the point (x1, y1) from the origin is (x12 + y12) because the coordinates of the origin are (0, 0). The axes are rectangular. Example1 :Let us find the distance between the pairs of points (2, 3) and (5, 7). Solution :We have to find the distance between the pairs of points (2, 3) and (5, 7). Let x1 = 2, y1 = 3 and x2 = 5, y2 = 7 Hence required distance = (x1 x2)2 + (y1 y2)2 = (2 - 5)2 + (3 7)2 = (-3)2 + (-4)2 = 9 + 16 = 25 = 5 The distance between two points = 5 Example 2.Find the distance between the pairs of points (-3,-2) and (-6, 7) The axes are being inclined at 600. Let x1 = -3, y1 = -2 and x2 = -6, y2 = 7 and q = 600 Hence required distance = (x1 x2)2 + (y1 y2)2 +2 (x1 x2) (y1 y2) Cos q = (-3 + 6)2 + (-2-7)2 +2(-3+6) (-2-7) Cos 600 = (3)2 + (-9)2 + 2 (3) (-9). 1/2 The distance = 9 + 81 - 27 = 63 = 37.

Is There an Age Limit to Learn Guitar

Is There an Age Limit to Learn Guitar When is it Too Late to Sign Up for Guitar Lessons? ChaptersLearning Guitar as an Older Person.I Should Have Learned How to Play Guitar When I Was Younger.You Have More Time Now.You Have More Disposable Income.You Have More Experience.Feeling Motivated to Play Guitar?First of all, the guitar is often considered an instrument for adolescents and young adults in their twenties to learn; it’s a symbol of freedom, of rock and roll, escape, pop songs and groupies.This is because the guitar - in all its different forms, from the jazz guitar and blues guitar to the guitar solos and rhythm guitar of heavy metal - is usually pictured with the young.  Popular music per se - and the guitar has become the quintessential symbol of popular music - is dominated by and marketed to young people.As there are very few older famous musicians around (that didn't start off young!) - and as the ones that do exist are usually found in classical music - you would be forgiven for thinking that older people can't start to learn music.However, the guitar is on e of America’s favorite instruments because it’s easy to learn and carry. And there is no reason why, if you're 28, 35, 42, 55 or even 63, you can't still learn to play the guitar. It isn't too late.When should you play the guitar?SaveSave

What is it Like to Attend The University of New Mexico

What is it Like to Attend The University of New Mexico The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Roxanne received her undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from The University of New Mexico. She is currently a tutor in Albuquerque specializing in algebra, biology, chemistry, and several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at The University of New Mexico:https://www.varsitytutors.com/algebra-tutors Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Roxanne: The University of New Mexico has very limited parking for students who do not live on campus. Most commuting students must purchase off-campus parking lot passes, and then ride shuttle buses to campus. Parking is expensive, so living near enough to campus to bike or walk is a great way to save money. The University of New Mexico parking and transportation department provides free city bus passes to students, which is another money-saving option. The campus is in the middle of Albuquerque between the Nob Hill district and downtown. The area is mostly safe, and the campus has thorough security. Lights have also been added around the more dimly lit areas of campus to increase night safety for students, but I wouldnt advise walking late at night alone. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Roxanne:This question is extremely class dependent. Some professors are incredibly helpful, whereas others are busy with their work. Academic advisers availability also depends on the area of study. Most department advisers have open hours of availability, but the university-wide advisers have more limited hours. Teaching assistants tend to be incredibly helpful during their office hours/help sessions, but it is important to remember that they are also students, and they have limited availability around exam times. How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Roxanne:The University of New Mexico has a plethora of clubs and organizations, so every student should be able to find at least one that interests him or her. The school also hosts several campus-wide events for students to socialize and recruit for their organizations/clubs. Dorm life is dependent on the style of dorm that the student is placed in. The University of New Mexico has apartment style, suite style, and traditional dorms. I lived in both the suite style and apartment style dorms, and I much preferred the apartment style. Most students enjoy the community of the traditional dorms. Living in the dorms gives students many other opportunities to socialize through events scheduled by the Resident Advisers. The on-campus dining options are plentiful, and the main cafeteria, La Posada, was recently redone and is greatly improved. The area around campus has plenty of restaurants within walking distance, as well. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Roxanne:The University of New Mexico has a very diverse student body. Business, psychology, biology, and engineering are popular programs. I studied biology and chemistry. I began as a biology major with a chemistry minor, but I bumped chemistry up to a double major once I realized how much I enjoyed it. The university did a fine job of supporting my areas of study. The biology department has several advisers, making it relatively easy to find solutions to scheduling problems and other questions. The chemistry department is less supported, having only one adviser who is also the only adviser for the biochemistry department. 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? Roxanne:I was shy as an incoming freshman, and I had trouble meeting and talking with people at first. I joined Nourish International, and I also became friends with my dorm-mates. Events like Friday Night Live and other student union building-sponsored events were also helpful in meeting other students. Greek life does play a significant role on campus. I never pledged a sorority, but I know many people who were members of Greek life. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Roxanne:The University of New Mexico offers many students employment and work-study positions. The Career Center hosts several job fairs each semester. They tend to under-represent careers in the sciences, so for me they werent extremely helpful, but they do have many opportunities for other areas of work. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Roxanne:The main campus library has recently been redone. The main area has many supplies for group and private study. If the main area is crowded, there are also several other computer labs and study rooms. If students need absolute silence to study, there is an entire wing of the library where no noise is allowed. The student union building is a great hangout spot, and it also has a computer lab and print area. The dorm lounge situation is dependent on the dorm. Several of the dorm common areas are newly refurbished, but some of the older buildings have rundown common areas that arent great for studying. Describe the surrounding town. Roxanne:The University of New Mexico is in the middle of town between downtown and Nob Hill. Albuquerque is close to several beautiful mountain ranges with many hiking trails. Some of my favorite things to do besides hike are visit trampoline parks, go to movies, and play putt putt golf. Students go downtown a lot on the weekends. Downtown is within walking distance of campus if students arent opposed to a decent walk. There arent many reasons to go to opposite sides of town from campus because they are mostly just residential areas. The University of New Mexico is placed in one of the busiest part of town. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Roxanne:Again, this question is dependent on the area of study. Lower-level courses that many students take for their core curriculum are extremely large. My first class at The University of New Mexico had around 300 students. The honors program only allows up to about 12 students per class to suit the discussion setting of the courses offered. The higher-level classes tend to have fewer students because there are more options to fulfill degree requirements. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Roxanne:I worked as a Peer Learning Facilitator (PLF) during my senior year of college. A PLF is similar to a teaching assistant, but we only work in lower-level science courses that have a high fail/drop rate to help students pass those classes and move on in their degree paths. We also only work for classes where a certain portion is dedicated to active learning. My last semester, I worked for a General Chemistry II course and absolutely loved it. The professor I worked with was incredibly fair and helpful to her students. She wanted everybody to have the opportunity to do their best. It was awesome being part of that class. Working with a professor who was so encouraging to her students was great! Being able to be a part of that class was something I loved most about college, and I wish I discovered the position earlier. Check out Roxannes tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.