Do I Really Need to Download Dropper Chemistry?

Do I Really Need to Download Dropper Chemistry?Dropper Chemistry is an app created by my friend and mentor, Donna Webb. In it, Donna explains all the ingredients needed for making tea, as well as other household recipes. Not only does it help you save time and money, but it teaches you how to make things you wouldn't normally have thought to do. If you're looking for a great app that will teach you how to cook, you should download this one.This app is available on iPhone and Apple TV. It has a layout similar to most kitchen manuals; however, it goes into more detail. This is because Donna has written it and knows what is best for you, personally. She's also a master chef, so she's done her research. That means that the recipes are great, the steps are step-by-step, and the app works well with the iPhone's built-in menus.There are two sections of the app, and they include: Recipes (her favorites), which contain all the necessary ingredients for making each recipe, including general in gredients, like cinnamon and lemon, and more specific ingredients, like whipped cream and sour cream, and more cooking and ingredients tips. And then there is the Grocery List where you can see a picture of the ingredients for making a specific recipe, or you can choose from the Quick Look section to see all the ingredients in your pantry.Recipes are great because Donna is great at putting together a good list of recipes. She doesn't just throw in a few bits of information to a big recipe; she researches everything to make sure that she's included all the important elements. This helps make your recipes all the more successful. She also takes the time to explain in detail what all the ingredients are, because that helps a lot, too.What makes the app especially good is the fact that it gives you some tips on cooking, in the form of recipes, for your mom's kitchen. I know that sometimes you can get overwhelmed by the daunting task of making something new, especially something as diffi cult as mom's cookies. In dropper chemistry, you get step-by-step instructions, so you don't have to worry about any lost or forgotten steps.You'll be able to make the very best cookie recipes, and mom's cookies. All you have to do is click on the recipes and choose the ones you want. This makes your life easier, because you don't have to find an ingredient or two yourself. You can do it right from the app, and because you've chosen a recipe from Donna's Kitchen, you know that it's perfect.Finally, dropper chemistry is a great app for you and me, because Donna wrote it herself. She put it together by herself, from scratch, using her skills as a cook. Her mother and sister encouraged her to do so, because they love making recipes themselves, and for us, it will also be a lot of fun.

Back to School What do Tutors Want Parents to Know

Back to School What do Tutors Want Parents to Know What do Tutors Want Parents to Know? We can assume that parents and tutors both understand the importance of effective communication and support of one another, yet sometimes this can be forgotten. Mark Maclaine, a tutor for over 16 years has interviewed over 300 tutors and answers the question “What do tutors want parents to know?” Here are a few of the best answers.COMMUNICATION “Our real aim is to make sure your child lives a happy and fulfilled life. Also that they are able to cope with the demands of the modern education system. If your goal is only grades, we’ll do our best to deliver this but please don’t ask us to do this if it will dramatically influence a child’s life for the worst.” “If we bring up any issues with regards to your child, please understand that we are doing so because it is our job and we care. Listen to what we have to say rather than attacking.” “Let us know if there are any issues at home. We will do our best to deal with bad behaviour firmly yet with kindness, however it can be very helpful to know if there’s anything else going on so we can take this into account.” “If you have any issues with a tutor please bring it to the attention of the tutor first. We will listen carefully and try to work out how to best solve the problem. Don’t go right to the agency if it’s something that we can solve between ourselves.” “We will respect your privacy and will never talk about you to other parents or the press. Please also respect our privacy and don’t gossip about us.” “If your child has any concerns about their tutor please let us know right away. Children do sometimes make things up, but if true it is always very useful for us to get feedback.” “If we’ve not brought up any issues with you then you can assume that there aren’t any. We will when and if there are any.” “If a student tells us anything that is important for you to know, endangers them or risks our work together we will tell you right away. Otherwise please respect the privacy of your child. The safe space created in our lessons is what will allow us to do our job.” “If you have some time please ask us if there’s anything you can do to help. The more you can take on the less money you spend, and the more a child gets to hang out with their parent.” “Take the time to praise your child on their hard work rather than focussing on grades. If they can learn to work hard and focus less on the end goal, they’ll not only be happier but perform better too.” “If we take the time to tell you something about your child please remember that we are just doing our job. In turn we will recognise that this is only our opinion but you’ve hired us to do a job so take the time to see if there’s anything to what we’re saying.” “If your child feels sad or angry, please take the time to empathise with them and understand what’s going on. It doesn’t mean you have to agree with them, or change anything, simply being empathised with will help alleviate these feelings meaning they don’t have to bring them into their lessons.” SUPPORT “Please make sure your child is ready and has everything they need by the time the lesson starts. It’s not always possible but in the long run it’ll save you money and allow us to cover a great deal more.” “Re-enforce the authority of the tutor in front of your child. We have a job to do and can’t do it if the child doesn’t respect us. At the same time we promise to support your authority. Working as a team we are far more likely to succeed in helping your child.” “If your child is really sick, let them recover. Avoid sending them into lessons with hope that they can catch up with school.” “If I set a punishment for a child please support me on this, if there are no consequences to their actions they will never learn appropriate boundaries within our lessons.” “Teach your child to cover their mouth when they cough. If we get sick then we can’t work!” “Don’t ask me push your child beyond where I feel they should be. Often children suffer later on if they don’t know the basics. Understand that sometimes I need to make sure they understand these before I move on.” “Remember that children will often choose to lie when the consequence of telling the truth is perceived to be greater than the risk of being caught. Help support them telling the truth by rewarding honesty, either by reducing punishments or praising it, and you’ll make everyone’s life easier.” “If lessons are happening after school please make sure your child has had some kind of snack before we start. Try to avoid sugar and sugary drinks before the lesson, as with many children these can negatively affect their concentration later on in the lesson.” “Please make sure they’ve slept well the nights of and before lessons. Don’t just assume they’ve gone to sleep, please take the time to check. It’s pointless hiring a tutor for them if they can’t concentrate.” We would like to collect parent/client comments for “What Parents want Tutors to Know” if you have some tips for tutors please email breanna@tutorfair.com If you are a Tutor, what would you want parents to know? Please write your comment below

?? A Personal Trainers Opinion What makes a great one to one tutor

?? A Personal Trainers Opinion What makes a great one to one tutor A Personal Trainers Opinion: What makes a great one to one tutor? Guest post contributedby Christopher Simon, who is a part time fitness coach part time blogger at Origym.As a Personal Trainer, I often teach people on a one to one basis. I have become accustomed to probing questions regarding my relationships with my students both inside and outside the confines of the gym. One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “What is the most important part of being a one to one personal trainer?”In fact, just the other night during a meal my wife arranged, her friend asked me this exact question.I was initially reluctant to attend the dinner because of how it could disrupt my current diet plan. I was now even more reluctant to answer questions regarding work during my out of office hours…Finding time to formulate an educated response, I decided to savour my mouthful of ‘spaghetti al forno’ for a little longer. “I will get back to you on that”, I said.The shock was almost instantaneous. The chance to indulge in intriguing conversation had passed. I had never been able to formulate a response because in all honesty I cannot articulate the different methodologies I use in the gym. I also cannot put these methodologies into a hierarchy of importance. Each client is different, so I too have to be different at least 7 times a day. I couldn’t sum that up into one sentence without sounding arrogant. However, after having time to think about the question and the expansive nature of the answer I could not so eloquently explain, I now have a response.During this article I will be drawing on influence from my own experiences as a one to one Personal Trainer and how they can be directly related to the work of any one to one tutor.So, for the husband of my wife's friend, and for you, here is my answer to “what is the most important part of being a one to one tutor?”You must recognise that each student is an individual. This to me was one of the biggest realisations that I had when first beginning my career as a fitness coach. This is important because it will help you to understand the amount of work you actually have to do.In my case, I had to create individual fitness plans, individual diet plans, individual personalities, fitness goals, anatomies and be able to understand different strengths and weaknesses for each client. For example, if you are a guitar tutor, one student may have a goal to learn how to play fast, rock music, whilst another may be more focussed on classical acoustic. Despite the similarities in teaching basic techniques and musical theory, at a point you must be able to provide individualised learning plans for each student. You will be required to juggle this information on a constant basis. As their tutor, your students will always look to you for guidance, advice and confirmation.Understand that time is of the essence during a session. Having a solid understanding of the time each activity will take is very important. Because a client pays you per hour or per session, they will expect to be put through their paces. You want your clients to leave a session feeling that they are progressing and achieving their goals. If you spend too long on one aspect, instead of practicing it over multiple sessions, they may feel unfulfilled. While I also recommend that you build a good rapport with your clients don’t make chit-chat the backbone of your sessions. You want to balance it nicely. I speak to my clients all the way through a session because it makes exercise much easier for them by taking the focus off the strain on their body.However, I will talk to them only during exercise. You need to structure your sessions so that your client is always active and engaged. If they are not they will move on to another tutor who optimises their time within sessions. However, this brings me onto my next point... Build a good rapport with your clients. While I think it is more important to create engaging and active lessons, I also think it is just as important to buil d a good rapport. You can have a good professional rapport with your clients and it is good that you and your client have a mutual understanding of what you both want out of your sessions. However, you don’t want to be a robot.Why do business spend so much time picking a face to promote their latest product or service? It is because a face humanises the artificial nature of a company's strategy. You are the service and you can define how your clients deem this service through your rapport. Being a one to one tutor requires a lot of communication. If you communicate effectively you will see the positive effect it has on your reputation and services.Building a good lesson plan is integralThroughout your career as a tutor you will be tasked with developing a multitude of lesson plans, revision plans and session structures. You will have to cater these to either individuals or groups. There are many things that you have to take into account including which aspects of your subject you want to teach, what the client aims to learn and how to make it as engaging as possible.Below I have shared an easy to follow guide on how to create and structure individual plans during your time as a one-to-one tutor. Use this example as a basis for your own students while not forgetting the other points I made beforehand. Assess your clients' learning levelThere are a number of ways that you can assess your client’s current level of understanding. For example, as a one to one personal trainer I have to understand the limits of my client’s fitness. It is only from there that I can develop a tailored lesson plan. When I first meet a newly assigned student, I seek to understand three things:What experience my client already has?What they want to learn as a student?What they expect out of me as a tutor?By asking these three questions you are able to create a conduit of communication and, most importantly, mutual understanding. It makes the process much easier and removes the ini tial awkwardness prevalent between a teacher and a new student. This can potentially hold even more true for language tutors who have to break the first barrier of communication.My belief is it is best to meet up and talk one to one with a student because you are going to be meeting one to one for the remainder of your classes. However, other tutors prefer to develop digital questionnaires or survey’s to find out the same amount of information. Test your client’s current practical levelSome tutors call this an induction. In many senses it is. It’s important to test the waters and see whether the client is comfortable. You also need to see if the student is capable and where your student’s starting point should be. As a Personal Trainer I make sure any new clients go through a standardised fitness test. This gives me the opportunity to understand the client’s current limitations. From here on I can create a loose structure that aims to push these limitations. As a guitar tu tor you may ask your student to play a basic chord transition. You could ask them to play from G to B in a basic four beat rhythm. If they can easily do this you could ask them to play G to B and then to C. If your clients can’t complete this you know to start with the C chord. It is the same for anything else.However, you need to make sure you celebrate an accomplishment of a student. This does not require you to lie. It requires you to be a motivator. Anyone likes to be commended and your clients are no different. Be constructive with your criticism but celebrate a clients step in the right directionWork out your client’s goalsOnce you have figured out the limits of your student’s knowledge for your subject you can begin to initiate a plan that sets an achievable pace for your client. To develop a further understanding you should ask your student specific questions such as:What are your goals?What do you want out of this program?Is it achievable?Find more in-depth answers by asking deeper questions? Some questions to consider include:Do you want to lose five pounds this month?Do you want to develop a creative or journalistic writing style?What are 5 songs you want to learn to play?This additional information will support you when structuring the perfect plan for your students.This is just a short plan that will help you develop a key understanding of your client, allowing you to create plans just for them. The more practice your client has and the more your student’s knowledge improves, the more you can implement.

How To Manage Your Fall Internship

How To Manage Your Fall Internship Photo by moriza on flickr.com Practice time management Time management is essential to any internship, but especially fall internships when you’re likely to have a number of different responsibilities and obligations to maintain. You have to ensure you make time for everything without sacrificing your physical and mental health, so be certain to plan your schedule ahead of time. This might include scheduling down time in addition to your internship and classes, so you will definitely have time to relax around your busy schedule. Balance your internship with your studies What you take in school is important not just for satisfying course requirements, but for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Since internships can run the gamut from relaxing to demanding, pair the classes you take with the rigors of your work. If you’re internship involves a lot of busy work, you’re probably better off taking less intense classes on the days you’ll be interning. Supplement your internship with classes Most students apply for internships without having much knowledge of the field they’re trying to gain experience in; in fact, that’s often why some students apply for internships in the first place. Just because you’re going into something unfamiliar doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to do your homework literally: Consider taking classes that will increase your knowledge of the field you’re interning in. For example, if you’re interning at a law office, a political science or even a philosophy course might give you some valuable insight into the field. Be flexible Internships can be unpredictable; you might sign on with certain expectations or duties, only to find that those have changed by the time you begin. In other cases, you might advance in your internship to acquire greater responsibility. It’s important you be mindful about how this will affect school, your schedule and all of your other obligations. You have to be flexible. Though most fall internships require less time than their summer counterparts, they might still make demands of you that your schedule might not accommodate. Be sure to negotiate time for your work before entering into any agreement. Bio: Harrison Kratz is the Community Manager at MBA@UNC, the accredited online mba program offered through the University of North Carolina which also some of the nation’s leading executive MBA programs. Harrison also sticks to his entrepreneurial roots as the founder of the global social good campaign, Tweet Drive.

Shreya, Age 9; Jenny Valdecanas, Instructor

Shreya, Age 9; Jenny Valdecanas, Instructor Shreya, Age 9; Jenny Valdecanas, Instructor When you see the results of your effort, the practice and time taken to get there makes it all worthwhile. This is what Shreya increasingly learned after her parents enrolled her in the Kumon Math and Reading programs. A Kumon student since kindergarten and now a fourth grader, she confidently attributes her consistent good grades to the solid study skills she developed at her Kumon learning center.   “Slowly seeing my good grades in school, I realized my efforts were not wasted. Kumon made me a better student overall and my teachers and parents are proud of my results,” says Shreya. Her parents noticed the responsibility and ownership Shreya has taken in her school work and the willingness to think more independently. “Because of Kumon, she spends minimal time in her math activities at school which helps her devote more time on other subjects and sports activities,” says Shreya’s dad, Samir.   Shreya plays basketball and tennis, loves to dance and swim and has competed in basketball and taekwondo tournaments. Recently Shreya reached a Kumon milestone, studying two years above her grade level in math. She also landed a Kumon “Mathlete” award for studying algebra in Kumon before entering middle school. By studying at her own pace Shreya will soon reach her next Kumon goal, studying factorization, at least by the time she reaches the sixth grade, predicts her Kumon Instructor, Jenny Valdecanas. One day Shreya hopes to become a doctor. With the self-confidence she developed, it will be no surprise this will be another one of her achieved milestones. You might also be interested in: This Student Learned the Power of a Routine with Kumon Advancing Beyond Grade Level in the Kumon Math Program Pranav, age 13; Haruyo Tanaka, Instructor Angel, age 10: Alison Mori, Kumon Instructor Shreya, Age 9; Jenny Valdecanas, Instructor Shreya, Age 9; Jenny Valdecanas, Instructor When you see the results of your effort, the practice and time taken to get there makes it all worthwhile. This is what Shreya increasingly learned after her parents enrolled her in the Kumon Math and Reading programs. A Kumon student since kindergarten and now a fourth grader, she confidently attributes her consistent good grades to the solid study skills she developed at her Kumon learning center.   “Slowly seeing my good grades in school, I realized my efforts were not wasted. Kumon made me a better student overall and my teachers and parents are proud of my results,” says Shreya. Her parents noticed the responsibility and ownership Shreya has taken in her school work and the willingness to think more independently. “Because of Kumon, she spends minimal time in her math activities at school which helps her devote more time on other subjects and sports activities,” says Shreya’s dad, Samir.   Shreya plays basketball and tennis, loves to dance and swim and has competed in basketball and taekwondo tournaments. Recently Shreya reached a Kumon milestone, studying two years above her grade level in math. She also landed a Kumon “Mathlete” award for studying algebra in Kumon before entering middle school. By studying at her own pace Shreya will soon reach her next Kumon goal, studying factorization, at least by the time she reaches the sixth grade, predicts her Kumon Instructor, Jenny Valdecanas. One day Shreya hopes to become a doctor. With the self-confidence she developed, it will be no surprise this will be another one of her achieved milestones. You might also be interested in: This Student Learned the Power of a Routine with Kumon Advancing Beyond Grade Level in the Kumon Math Program Pranav, age 13; Haruyo Tanaka, Instructor Angel, age 10: Alison Mori, Kumon Instructor

The Importance of Good Writing and Reading Skills. - ALOHA Mind Math

The Importance of Good Writing and Reading Skills. Most children have their own style of creativity. But they don’t really lean toward writing as a means of expressing themselves. If you see that your child has the potential to develop good writing skills, it is better to help them develop these skills at an early age. Usually, apart from homework there is no stress on writing. Experts say improving writing and reading skills must not be neglected.Reading and writing development are intertwined in learning. The physical act of writing letters and words enhances a child’s ability to read. The complementary relationship between reading and writing continues long after these early efforts. Therefore, it is good to stress on improving writing skills at a young age itself. Good vocabulary is the foundation for good writing. The best way to improve children’s knowledge of words is to encourage them to read more, and look up the meanings of words they do not understand. Playing simple word games or even scrabble can greatly contribute towards building children’s vocabulary. Going through their homework to check for spelling and grammatical errors is also useful, as it will reinforce what is being taught in school. When children have a report to write at home, it is better to encourage them to make a rough draft first. This way spelling and other errors can b e avoided in the final copy. Using color pencils and pens with different colored inks are fun for kids.Also, providing them various kinds of paper for spontaneous writing projects will help. Cute note cards and stationery make writing letters and notes more interesting. Another activity that is sure to keep your child busy, is writing a picture story. Let her draw a picture and then describe it or even come up with a story. ALOHA is also introducing a unique approach to writing and reading. For more information please visit http://www.aloha-usa.com Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/aloha.usa and on Twitter: @AlohaKidsMath for constant updates and tips for your child’s education and development. Photo Courtesy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sekihan/4488071458/sizes/z/in/photostream/

How to Learn English in New York

How to Learn English in New YorkNew York learning English can be a big challenge. Many people say it is one of the hardest things to do but if you look around at some of the world's most famous cities, such as Paris and London, they are the same way. The greatest city in the world has two languages at home and it's imperative that everyone knows English because in many places of the world, English is their first language and they need to communicate with other people. When I think about New York City, I think about the number of people who speak English there.I hear it everywhere from Americans who visit New York City or those who immigrate there. A lot of the people I see say that it is really tough to learn English in New York. For those who know you English, this is true to an extent. However, there are many ways in which you can get the English language skills needed for a successful career.You can look around for courses on New York schools that teach English language. These day s, it is pretty easy to find out whether a school is accredited or not by visiting their website or if they have an accredited accreditation number in their website.If you decide to enroll yourself in one of these New York English schools, you need to prepare yourself well. For one, you will need to read the newspapers, which usually have a lot of articles about New York schools. Also, you need to follow the New York school's curriculum, which is typically five years long. Then there are also speaking sessions in which you will have to present your CV to the school to be admitted.So, when you are looking for New York teaching jobs, it would be best if you research well. You can also consider looking for a job with a New York language center. This is where you will have to assist the students with their English language skills. It is important that you are able to get the language skills of all the students in the class as that is the only way to learn the language properly.It is no surprise that the demand for the people who can speak English is very high. With such a large demand, the demand for English speaking teachers is also very high.You should look into different options available in New York for learning English so that you can do well in your future career. In addition, you can also talk to your friends or relatives who were also able to reach New York City.