Trinity Hall Classroom

Trinity Hall ClassroomThe Trinity Hall's tagline, 'Excellence Made Possible' is a common one when it comes to the school program. However, the similarities between the hall and the rest of the campus are not limited to the tagline, but also includes the philosophy of excellence that the school embraces. I, as a parent of a son attending the Trinity Hall School, have come to see this philosophy in my son's education and with each year I watch him progress through the various subjects he is enrolled in.One of the hall's unique assets is its schedule. The school schedules classes for all students. As a result, there is no one class that is an exception. This means that the child has access to all of the necessary tools to learn and that this student is aware of what his classmates are doing at any given time.The reality of the situation is that all students receive a certain amount of educational programming throughout the day. Those that perform better and those that don't are the ones that receive more attention. If a child is not performing at his best, they receive assistance from a tutor book or 'mentor.'The Hall's mentor program is geared towards assisting students in their overall education. It is often times an intensive program for most of the students. This program teaches a certain level of core curriculum, some course work that will be required in a degree program, and can lead to the student being able to enter into a career of their choice. The one thing that this program does not offer is an education in the arts.In addition to their resource library and study room, the hall boasts a great environment that helps them educate their students. There are many activities on campus to keep the students busy, which provides a distraction from the classroom environment. This method is an efficient way to teach them about other things and helps to keep their attention.The other program offered by the Hall is called 'Trinity Spirit.' This program, which is in tended for students who are working toward a higher level of education, assists them with a large number of things including basic self-discovery, career planning, and the formation of lifelong friendships. This program is an excellent opportunity for students to spend some time with other students to gain important insight into themselves and in the process improve their overall life experiences. This program is the reason for the Hall's expansion.I encourage parents to carefully research the Hall and look into the different programs available. Parents should also consider participating in the student's school program, which not only helps their child to meet their education goals, but also gives them an opportunity to make some new friends that they would not have if they were not in the program.

English Conversation Class Immigration and Emigration

English Conversation Class Immigration and Emigration Last weeks topic for our group English conversation class about travel naturally led us to a conversation about immigration and emigration. They are complicated topics, with potentially different meanings to different people.For some, immigration immediately brings to mind illegal immigration. This isnt just an issue between the U.S. and its neighbors to the south. When Teauna and I lived in Argentina, people were concerned about the illegal immigration of people from neighboring countries, such as Bolivia and Paraguay. While we lived in Argentina, we overstayed our visa by a few months, technically making us illegal immigrants for a short time.Both legal and illegal immigration bring a lot of issues. Whether youre from the U.S., Argentina, or almost any other country, I suspect that there are people who blame illegal and legal immigrants for economic and social problems. There are others who argue that immigration has positive benefits, such as bringing in more workers, and new idea s and culture.Emigration is also   interesting. In some countries, people talk about brain drains, i.e., when the most intelligent people from a developing country flee for more developed countries at the first opportunity. In the Americas most people have a history of emigration in their background.If you have already taken a group conversation class with us, you will receive your invitation to the class via email on Wednesday morning. If you havent taken a conversation class with us yet, click here to register.A few questions to think about for the class:How have immigration and emigration affected you personally?How have they affected your familys history?How does it affect your country? Your city?Are immigrants treated fairly where you live?Do you think immigration is good or bad for your country?Would you ever emigrate to another country?Here is a humorous look at the illegal immigration issue from the U.S. satiric news show, The Colbert Report:The Colbert ReportMon Thurs 11:3 0pm / 10:30cImmigration Protestswww.colbertnation.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical Humor Satire BlogVideo Archive Euzeli Santos Jr. Interesting text and discussion about immigration and emigration. I just believe that people who are against the immigration forgot who they are, they are also decedents of immigrants. For instance, in US, whats the percentage of the real american people, maybe just the Indians could be considered as americans (real native people) Think about that!

Bedtime Nightmares 5 tips to reduce the stress

Bedtime Nightmares 5 tips to reduce the stress Its a typical night for a family with an ADHD child. You plan to have your child in bed by 8:00, but when 8:00 comes around so soon, you wonder where the evening has gone. Your child is bouncing off the walls, or zoned out in front of the TV, and you have a million things to do before bedtime. You call out to them from the other room, telling them to stop what theyre doing and get ready for bed. But when you go to check on her 15 minutes later, she hasnt made any progress! Feeling frustrated, you hover, you nag, and you do things for her that you think she should be able to do on her own. When shes finally in bed, shes complaining that shes not tired and cant sleep, and youre both irritated. Yet again, youre ending the day on a sour note. Sound familiar? Bedtime can be challenging, especially when your child has ADHD. Try these tips to break the bad bedtime cycle: Have a set time each night for when your child starts getting ready for bed, and stick to it. Leave enough time to get everything done (teeth brushed, tomorrows clothes picked out, etc.) that they will be done in time for bedtime. Turn off all of the screens at least 1 hour before bedtime. The blue-light that emits from LED screens disrupts sleep. Especially for kids! When you tell your child to get ready for bed, get their attention first, then tell them to get ready for bed. That way, you know theyve heard you. Then stay with them until theyve started to get ready for bed. (Dont walk away when you tell a child to go to bed. Youll come back in 15 minutes to find nothing has happened.) Staying focused and staying with them lets them know that you mean business. Create a list with the steps of your childs bedtime routine, and post it up in a place where your child can check it every night. They may need you to supervise them, or provide a couple of reminders when they are first starting to use their new checklist. Provide a lot of specific praise when your child follows through, I really like how you looked at the checklist and then started to brush your teeth right away! If they need some extra motivation, provide a reward when they complete all of their bedtime routine steps. For example, if they finish their steps by 8:20, then youll read a book together for 10 minutes. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Teaching in the Middle East with your family Kuwait vs Dubai (With job postings)

Teaching in the Middle East with your family Kuwait vs Dubai (With job postings) While many teachers dream of living abroad, they can often feel scared to make such a big life change. That change can feel even more daunting when you’re relocating with your family. Despite the potential hurdles you might encounter on the way, though, there are so many great reasons to raise your family abroad. The benefits of moving overseas with your family Teaching abroad is a life-changing opportunity for your whole family to witness the world from a culture that differs from your own. Your children will get access to a diverse and unique education, becoming truly global citizens and developing a stronger understanding of other cultures and backgrounds in the process. Plus, it’s a great chance for them to experience more of the world and even learn a new language! Kicking off your research Anyone with parental responsibilities will know that, regardless of where you choose to live in the world, there are a number of issues relating to the needs of your family that have to be taken into careful consideration. The quality and cost of living, especially, are important things you need to think about when living and teaching abroad with children. So, if you’re thinking of taking the plunge and teaching abroad with your family, your next step should be to undertake some in-depth research into the most family-friendly teach abroad destinations out there. As you’re googling, more often than not, you’ll probably see the Middle East topping most lists, if not all, as the most attractive location for experienced educators with families. This is, in large part, due to the tax-free salary and sweet parental perks like free tuition. The best country in the Middle East for teachers with families While many teaching families do end up living in or near cities in the UAE, like Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it's still well worth investigating other countries in the Middle East you may have otherwise overlooked in your search. Especially Kuwait - one of the most family-friendly teach abroad destinations in the world. Right now, Teach Away is recruiting experienced educators for a wide range of teaching jobs at the American United School of Kuwait (all of which offer unbeatable family perks): Math teachers Science teachers English teachers Kindergarten teachers Elementary teachers Elementary counselor ELA teacher ICT teachers High school PE teachers Librarian/Information Specialist AP economics teacher AP environmental science teacher AP geography teacher AP English teacher Despite their close proximity, Kuwait and Dubai offer very different things to teachers looking to raise children abroad. Here’s why Kuwait might be a better fit for you and your family: 1. Teaching salaries in Kuwait are higher. This isn’t to say that teaching salaries in Dubai aren’t also sought after (they are). But the vastly higher cost of living in Dubai is bound to eat into a fairly large portion of your take-home pay. Especially given the fact that you won’t be on the hook for housing or tuition, your saving potential will be much higher in Kuwait. Depending on your teaching experience and subject, teaching salaries at Kuwait international schools, such as the American United School of Kuwait and American Creativity Academy Kuwait range from about $2,500 - 4,800 USD monthly, tax-free. Which leads us to our next point: 2. The cost of living in Kuwait is lower than Dubai. Compared with Dubai, Kuwait is far more affordable for families. While Dubai offers an incredible lifestyle, it comes at a high cost. In fact, Dubai was recently ranked the eighth-most-expensive city to live in the world. Although not necessarily a hard-and-fast rule, we often find that fast-paced Dubai is a better fit for single teachers or child-free teaching couples, rather than families. Want to find out your earning potential teaching anywhere in the world? Get a decent idea of what you can expect with the help of our free teach abroad salary calculator! 3. The lifestyle in Kuwait is more kid-friendly. Overall, the lifestyle in Kuwait is more laid back and less hectic than the bustle of Dubai. The climate and outdoors activities offered by both Kuwait and Dubai are quite similar - there’s plenty of sunshine and easy access to beaches in both locations. However, Kuwait has much lower humidity levels, making it more comfortable to play outside for young children year round. The traffic in Dubai - especially during rush hour - is chaotic. This can be a rough transition if your children are used to a quieter pace of life. Also, although Dhabi is justifiably world famous for its luxurious restaurants, the local cuisine in Kuwait is, in a word, sensational. There are also plenty of grocery stores selling important western foods that aren’t ridiculously overpriced - thanks to the fact that there are also no taxes in Kuwait. 4. The quality of education is exceptional in Kuwait - and tuition is free. Finding the right school for your children to attend won’t be much of a struggle in Kuwait. Over 60% of the population is made up of expats and it’s home to a thriving international community. When it comes to education options for your family, Kuwait definitely clinches the top spot. With programs like the American United School of Kuwait covering tuition for successful candidates with children, you can take your pick of over 90 international schools in the region, offering a range of curricula including UK, US and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses of study. Teaching jobs in Kuwait in 2018 Search and apply for the latest teaching jobs with the American United School of Kuwait Search and apply for the latest teaching jobs with the American Creativity Academy 5. Accommodation in Kuwait is more suited to families. Unless you want to live further outside of the city, expect sky-high rental and property prices in Dubai. If you’re looking for a living space with a garden for your children to play in, Kuwait is your best bet. 6. Kuwait is a great base to explore the world. Are you a family of aspiring globetrotters? One of the biggest benefits of teaching abroad is all the time you’ll have to travel as a family - thanks to the ample vacation time. Not only is Kuwait a wonderful place to raise kids - it's also a great base to travel the world from. It happens to be conveniently located smack bang in the middle of the other major Middle Eastern and South Asian countries. Kuwait offers lots of direct flights to cities in Europe, the Middle East and Asia - even Australia and New Zealand! So there you have it, folks - just a few of the reasons why Kuwait is the best country for teaching families to move to in the Middle East! If you’re thinking about taking the leap and moving abroad to teach with your kids, don’t forget that doing your research and preparing as much as possible will ensure a smooth move and help you and your family settle into your new life in no time at all. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part III)

New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part III) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the previous posts below. Weve had so many that its better to just make multiple posts so they dont get too long! Part I Here Part II Here Iván Vallés Pérez  from the Spain is learning  English Iván is a data analyst and is taking the challenge  because he wnats to improve his English fluency. His goal is to be able to speak to English speakers without any problems and is committing to taking two 1 and 1/2 hour sessions per week for the Challenge! Please cheer him on here. Holly from the United States is learning French. Holly is going to graduate school in Paris  next year, so she wanted to improve her French as quickly as possible.  Her goal is to speak with a native french speaker for 1 hour a week for the next 6 weeks.  We wish her the best in the challenge and hope she finds her experience in Paris to be very rewarding.  Cheer her on! Amy from China is learning French and Portuguese. Already fluent in English and Chinese, Amy has been taking French for a year and wants to add Portuguese to her repertoire as well. She wants to to be able to speak in French for 30 minutes with a native speaker without frustrating the other speaker.   With regards to Portuguese, she has the same goal but only wants to speak for 5 minutes.  Wish her luck! Mr. Coffee from France is learning English. Mr. Coffee wants to improve his English over the next 6 weeks.  He hopes to come as close as possible to being able to speak like a native English speaker.  English is certainly not an easy language to learn so we wish him all the best in his  endeavors.  Cheer him on! Zhang Drawping from China is learning English Zhang Drawping (who also goes by the name of P!nk Zhang) hails from Shenzhen, China and is a Product Designer for Fisher Price. She wants wants to improve her English over the next 6 weeks. As you can tell from the video, she already speaks very well but still feels like she can speak more fluently as she needs to use her English for work. Her goals are to improve her confidence and fluency. Please everyone cheer her on for this challenge! Aravinth from India is learning German Aravinth is starting from scratch and speaks no German and he hopes that this language challenge will give him the ability to reach A2 level German and the ability to understand very basic German conversation. Were always impressed with challengers who begin a new language from scratch! Send him some words of cheer her on as we all know how hard it is to learn a new language from scratch Pierre Bredel from Brazil is learning French and English Pierre Bredel should be given a medal. This is his 3rd consecutive Language Challenge. Hes finished and made Public Video Pledges for the past 2 challenges as well. Hes continuing with his English and French studies and hoping to bring both languages to the next level. Send your words of encouragementto Pierre and wish him the best! Nancy Wang from the United States is learning Chinese Nancy is another past winner of our previous Language Challenges. She actually participated in our 2014 New Years Language Challenge (view her 2014 Public Video Pledge here)and won that and is now taking her Chinese to the next level by taking on this years challenge. Shes at a solid intermediate level and wants to improve her natural speaking and listening ability as well as her self-confidence speaking Chinese. Give her some words of support here! Click here to view her 2015 New Years Challenge Public Video Pledge here Lauren from the Barbados is learning Korean We got our first Video Public Pledge from Barbados! Lauren is learning Korean because shes always wanted to learn the language but has never really gotten around to it. Another very important reason is that she really wants to understand her Korean dramas (and not wait until the English subtitles are added). After the Challenge she also hopes to be able to have a conversation in Korean. Cheer Lauren on here by commenting on her Notebook entry! AndrewR756 from the United Kingdom is learning Russian and Vietnamese AndrewR756 wins the award for most unusual language pair that he is learning for the Challenge Russian and Vietnamese. Hes going to be doing this as well as an hour of listening each day. He also pledges to do an after video once the Challenge is completed. Were all rooting for you! If youd like to send him some words of encouragement, please comment on his Notebook entry here! Mulliro from Brazil is learning Russian Mulliro is a Community Tutor on italki and teaches Portuguese As you can see and hear in his video, he already speaks at a basic level but he really wants to bring up a level. but hes also taking the Challenge to really improve his Russian. Please cheer him on by leaving a comment on hisNotebook entry here! Maxine from the United States is learning Spanish Maxine has always wanted to learn Spanish and will be travelling to Spain in May. Her goal is a very practical one she wants to be able to use Spanish when she travels to Spain in bars, restaurants etc Shes picked some very popular teachers so she will try to fit in as many sessions as she can when they are free. Please  cheer her on! Tom from the United States is learning Italian and Russian If you need some inspiration on learning a language, you need to watch this video. Tom is a Polyglot and this is his 4th straight Language Challenge where he is now taking on Italian and Russian. As he states in his notebook entry, For the previous ones, I have improved my french and Norwegian. (Norwegian) The previous challanges have helped me alot to speak more quickly, travel in europe, and find friends I otherwise wouldnt have met at all. Tom is one of those inspirational challenger that you aspire to be. Please cheer him on for this challenge! Hes only learning 2 languages this time around ?? New Years Language Challenge Video Pledges (Part III) See Who’s Taking this Year’s Challenge If you are taking this year’s challenge we’re  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge.Life Hacks research  has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And don’t forget to sign up for yourself, and get 2015 of to a great start! This is  the second blog listing of New Years  Language Challenge Video Pledges.  Watch the videos from the previous posts below. Weve had so many that its better to just make multiple posts so they dont get too long! Part I Here Part II Here Iván Vallés Pérez  from the Spain is learning  English Iván is a data analyst and is taking the challenge  because he wnats to improve his English fluency. His goal is to be able to speak to English speakers without any problems and is committing to taking two 1 and 1/2 hour sessions per week for the Challenge! Please cheer him on here. Holly from the United States is learning French. Holly is going to graduate school in Paris  next year, so she wanted to improve her French as quickly as possible.  Her goal is to speak with a native french speaker for 1 hour a week for the next 6 weeks.  We wish her the best in the challenge and hope she finds her experience in Paris to be very rewarding.  Cheer her on! Amy from China is learning French and Portuguese. Already fluent in English and Chinese, Amy has been taking French for a year and wants to add Portuguese to her repertoire as well. She wants to to be able to speak in French for 30 minutes with a native speaker without frustrating the other speaker.   With regards to Portuguese, she has the same goal but only wants to speak for 5 minutes.  Wish her luck! Mr. Coffee from France is learning English. Mr. Coffee wants to improve his English over the next 6 weeks.  He hopes to come as close as possible to being able to speak like a native English speaker.  English is certainly not an easy language to learn so we wish him all the best in his  endeavors.  Cheer him on! Zhang Drawping from China is learning English Zhang Drawping (who also goes by the name of P!nk Zhang) hails from Shenzhen, China and is a Product Designer for Fisher Price. She wants wants to improve her English over the next 6 weeks. As you can tell from the video, she already speaks very well but still feels like she can speak more fluently as she needs to use her English for work. Her goals are to improve her confidence and fluency. Please everyone cheer her on for this challenge! Aravinth from India is learning German Aravinth is starting from scratch and speaks no German and he hopes that this language challenge will give him the ability to reach A2 level German and the ability to understand very basic German conversation. Were always impressed with challengers who begin a new language from scratch! Send him some words of cheer her on as we all know how hard it is to learn a new language from scratch Pierre Bredel from Brazil is learning French and English Pierre Bredel should be given a medal. This is his 3rd consecutive Language Challenge. Hes finished and made Public Video Pledges for the past 2 challenges as well. Hes continuing with his English and French studies and hoping to bring both languages to the next level. Send your words of encouragementto Pierre and wish him the best! Nancy Wang from the United States is learning Chinese Nancy is another past winner of our previous Language Challenges. She actually participated in our 2014 New Years Language Challenge (view her 2014 Public Video Pledge here)and won that and is now taking her Chinese to the next level by taking on this years challenge. Shes at a solid intermediate level and wants to improve her natural speaking and listening ability as well as her self-confidence speaking Chinese. Give her some words of support here! Click here to view her 2015 New Years Challenge Public Video Pledge here Lauren from the Barbados is learning Korean We got our first Video Public Pledge from Barbados! Lauren is learning Korean because shes always wanted to learn the language but has never really gotten around to it. Another very important reason is that she really wants to understand her Korean dramas (and not wait until the English subtitles are added). After the Challenge she also hopes to be able to have a conversation in Korean. Cheer Lauren on here by commenting on her Notebook entry! AndrewR756 from the United Kingdom is learning Russian and Vietnamese AndrewR756 wins the award for most unusual language pair that he is learning for the Challenge Russian and Vietnamese. Hes going to be doing this as well as an hour of listening each day. He also pledges to do an after video once the Challenge is completed. Were all rooting for you! If youd like to send him some words of encouragement, please comment on his Notebook entry here! Mulliro from Brazil is learning Russian Mulliro is a Community Tutor on italki and teaches Portuguese As you can see and hear in his video, he already speaks at a basic level but he really wants to bring up a level. but hes also taking the Challenge to really improve his Russian. Please cheer him on by leaving a comment on hisNotebook entry here! Maxine from the United States is learning Spanish Maxine has always wanted to learn Spanish and will be travelling to Spain in May. Her goal is a very practical one she wants to be able to use Spanish when she travels to Spain in bars, restaurants etc Shes picked some very popular teachers so she will try to fit in as many sessions as she can when they are free. Please  cheer her on! Tom from the United States is learning Italian and Russian If you need some inspiration on learning a language, you need to watch this video. Tom is a Polyglot and this is his 4th straight Language Challenge where he is now taking on Italian and Russian. As he states in his notebook entry, For the previous ones, I have improved my french and Norwegian. (Norwegian) The previous challanges have helped me alot to speak more quickly, travel in europe, and find friends I otherwise wouldnt have met at all. Tom is one of those inspirational challenger that you aspire to be. Please cheer him on for this challenge! Hes only learning 2 languages this time around ??

Going Off to College Setting Up a Budget - TutorNerds

Going Off to College Setting Up a Budget - TutorNerds How to Set Up a Budget for Going Off to College Many recent high school graduates are getting ready to go off to their first year of college. In addition to the academic and social transition students will face, they will also need to start managing their money. This will be a big difference for kids who primarily had their money managed for them by their parents during high school. Some students may have had a part-time job where they began to learn the value of a dollar and how much things cost as compared to how easy or difficult it is to earn that money. Either way, its important for college kids to set up a budget so they can manage living expenses, additional university fees, and student loans. 1. Personal Banker Most college students don’t speak with a personal banker, but theres no reason why they shouldnt. Almost every bank will offer personal banking services, and some bankers specialize in student bank accounts. In some cases, full-time students will be able to avoid certain fees that other customers have to pay or may be able to get a minor line of credit even though they dont currently have a credit history. Whether students speak to someone at the bank on campus or open an account with a nationwide bank or credit union, its a good idea for them to sit down and have a discussion about how to budget, where they can save money, and how to avoid having a large credit bill. 2. Living Expenses Its a significant change when students move out of their parent’s house and into a college dorm or student apartment. Most young adults won’t realize the extent of the different bills they have to pay. For instance, in addition to dorm or apartment fees, students will have to pay utilities, buy groceries, and pay for things like new clothes and shoes, and other non-academic expenses. Its essential for students to inquire whether or not utilities and Wi-Fi access are available as part of their rent (as would be common in a dorm) or if they need to pay it separately (as would be common in an apartment). Students can sit down with their parents and make a list of each item and how much they think it will cost so they can set a basic budget (READ: 5 Things to do Before You Go Off to College). 3. Pocket Money Most students want to have a fair amount of pocket money because having a little bit of extra cash can make the university experience a lot more fun. For instance, students will need money to go out for coffee or to the movies with a new friend, go on a vacation during a break, or just have a little extra to spend on the weekend. However, many students dont know how much things cost and where they can get the best deal. Although many adults budget their extra cash by the month, its a good idea for college freshmen to set out their budget for the week until they see how much they spend and on what. 4. A Part Time Job Vs. a Savings Account Another thing students should think about is whether they will be living off a savings account or working at a part-time job during the year. New college students find it extra challenging to work and study during the semester, but many students will rely on that cash to survive. Other students may be able to work full-time during the summer and winter break periods and put that money into a savings account to live on during the rest of the term. If students are working a part-time job, its essential that they calculate the amount of tax that will be taken out (probably 10%) before they make their budget. 5. Comparing Prices One thing that can be helpful is for students to start learning how to compare prices. For example, buying coffee at a coffee house vs. making coffee in the dorm might be a difference of $50 at the end of the month. At student wages, it could easily take an entire day to make 50 bucks. Some price comparisons will be relatively small while others will be much larger, such as student loan interest payments that will commence upon graduation or living expenses. When students learn how to compare prices appropriately and make the most frugal choice they’ll be more likely to be able to start managing a budget on their own (READ: 10 Reasons You Need a Summer Tutor). Get a leg up on college with the help of a private Orange County college tutor from TutorNerds. Call us today for more information! All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

A Level results are out!

A Level results are out! ...and the feedback is pouring in! Many congratulations to everyone - we wish you all the best for the future! Today Isabelle received her A level results and thanks to Huw, she improved her grades from D E at AS to B B at A2 [...] and has been accepted into her first choice university! I have achieved an A in A Level Spanish thanks to Dean!! He brought me up from a low C to an A, thank you so much for getting me into university! Emma's help and tutoring improved ability and confidence in my daughter who has now secured a place at her firm offer university. I've just got my results, A*. Rachel played a huge part in this as I was really struggling to master the exam technique and had an overall D when she started working with me. I cannot thank Yass enough for all the help he gave me in the the run up to my A level chemistry; I am delighted to have achieved an A grade, which I don't think I could've achieved without his help. Our son Conor was working at a Grade D in Economis A Level, with two Months or so before his final exams. We employed James to help in improving his grade for re-sits and his final exams. Conor attained a Grade B this morning thanks to James' help and support. My AS results improved by 2 grades! This would not have been possible without Brian's help. My daughter was at a C grade for her A level Psychology when she started seeing Helen. She has just received her A level results with at A grade in Psychology and 96% in her final module! Before Adam started our son was failing in chemistry but by the time of the final exams he was confident and performing at a high level. Thank you Louisa. M got the grades she wanted but would not have got without your guidance. My daughter sat her geography unit 2 paper in january where she achieved a high D and wanted a higher grade, with the amazing help from Mr Richards she gained a high A!! Amram, my friend you are a legend! Both Melissa and Ronald have scored A* in Physics and Mathematics. My whole family is extremely thankful to you. From a D to an A! Our daughter had been predicted an A at A level in History, but was seriously struggling to achieve her potential. Having received a D in one of her modules, and similar in a retake, her University place looked in jeopardy. Antonia showed her how to develop her exam technique, to plan her answers, and to focus her knowledge effectively during the exam. Today was A level results day, and our daughter has her A in history. The module she'd struggled with, she'd retaken and received 78/80. Antonia's tuition was invaluable.