Amcas Activity Tutoring Examples - Gets Your Student Involved

Amcas Activity Tutoring Examples - Gets Your Student InvolvedThe use of Amcas activity tutoring can be a great opportunity for students to not only develop their academic skills, but also their social and leadership skills. While you may have to undergo some difficult programs to get access to these tutors, it will be well worth the cost in the long run. If your child is struggling with their academics or has other issues that are holding them back, try to get them involved in this type of activity. Most students, regardless of their age, are eager to improve their grades, and this is a good way to do it.Tutoring comes in many forms, and many are now going online for help with homework and tests. This is a great opportunity for students to get tutoring from an expert in their field, and this method of tutoring is becoming popular with teachers. Teachers are able to keep their fingers on the pulse of what's happening in their classrooms, allowing them to learn and prepare for their up coming classes.With an online activity you will not have to worry about school schedules or teaching from home, which can be a difficult task in itself. You will be working with an adult tutor, and they are more experienced than a student in their field. They will know all of the best ways to increase student performance and how to stay focused while maintaining your relationship with the student.When it comes to online tutoring, you will need to have good communication with your tutor. You need to be sure that you do not miss your assignments, and the tutor needs to know that you want to learn. This will go a long way in making your relationship a long-term one.In addition to communication, you need to have a good rapport with your tutor. There are many online tutors that offer great customer service, and even give classes with live chat so that you can take your time to attend classes and have the confidence to discuss topics that you are worried about. This is a great way to lear n, and you will not find a better way to get your grades up and your social life up.Tutoring should be fun, and it is when the two of you are both interested in the work that you are doing. It will be easy to engage your student in conversation during the class, as well as to help them learn more about the subject. You will be helping them through the concepts you are teaching, so that they feel more comfortable and secure about speaking with you. Their academic skills will also improve, as they will be receiving feedback about their knowledge level.One of the things that makes learning fun is that there is always something new to learn. There is no reason that students cannot learn with a tutor, especially if you know that the tutor has had success with your child before. They have probably given it their best shot in order to get your attention, and now they are happy to share their experiences with you.

Are You Really Watching Honey Boo Boo

Are You Really Watching Honey Boo Boo According to this story in the New York Times, people in the countries where most of our students come from love Honey Boo Boo. I read the story twice, and left the browser window I read it in open for several days, so I wouldnt lose it.

Aircrash Survivor Stories Preparing For Your ICAO English Exams

Aircrash Survivor Stories Preparing For Your ICAO English Exams When we think about air crashes, we generally think of the worst case scenario â€" fatalities. However, there are also survivors of these traumatic and surreal events with vivid stories to tell and valuable lessons learned.The UK Guardian featured a series of interviews with survivors of air disasters in its newspaper in February 2009.  These interviews were  carried out by Ros Anderson and Charlotte Northedge .Let’s look at one of these stories and answer the questions that follow it.Interview with: Upton Rehnberg, 72Flight: United Airlines flight 232 Crash landing: Sioux City, Iowa Date: 19 July 1989Id changed on to flight 232 at the last minute in the hope of getting home from a business trip for my sons ninth birthday. I usually ask for a seat at the back, but 9A, a window seat by the left side emergency exit, had been one of the last available. If Id taken my usual seat, I would be dead.I was sitting in front of a flight attendant and, just over an hour into our journey, I le aned over to her and said quietly, The pilot is flying this plane in a very strange way. There had been a loud explosion, but an announcement had reassured us that we had lost only one engine and everything seemed to return to normal. The attendant said, softly, Hydraulics. I didnt know that everything on that plane worked off the hydraulic system, and it had lost all power.The flight attendants gave every appearance of business as usual. Then, 30 minutes after the explosion, they told us to adopt the brace position. They said we should be prepared for the worst.I still didnt think we were going to die. I assumed they would be able to get the aircraft down. It was quiet. I remember taking off my tie I dont know why. I put my reading glasses in my shirt pocket, tied my shoelaces and waited.I later learned that we hit the ground at 260mph; the normal landing speed is around 150. The right wing hit the ground first and started a fire. The plane slammed down, bounced up, came back down on to its nose and began to cartwheel.The noise and impact were incredible. I couldnt hold the brace position and I bounced upright with my arms over my head. A fireball of burning fuel came through the seal of the door next to my left knee and hit me in the face. It melted the front of my Dacron shirt, burned my chest and the gap between the tops of my socks and my trousers.The plane broke into five sections and each went in a different direction. We were thrown around viciously, and I was knocked unconscious. When I came round, I was hanging upside down from my seat belt. I undid it and walked across the ceiling of the cabin to the exit. There were cables hanging down, so I held them up, letting the people behind me get out. I was just aware of the need to keep people moving so they werent blocking each other.In a plane crash, people sit around waiting for direction, but being prepared can make all the difference. Now when I fly, I wear natural fibres. Often I wear a sweatshirt w ith a hood. A man in the burns unit with me was a flight engineer, and he told me that when airline personnel are passengers, theyre taught to cover their head with a blanket in an emergency landing. But there arent enough blankets for every passenger.Dressing in a way that covers up as much of your body as possible, counting the rows from your seat to the emergency exits, knowing how to open them and moving quickly can make all the difference. You are the person you have to look to to save your life.QuestionsWhat led Mr Rehnberg to think that something was wrong with the aircraft?When the passengers were warned they should prepare for the worst what was his reaction?How was he injured in the crash?What does he say makes all the difference in the aftermath of an air crash?What is his advice to future aircraft passengers?Did you find this blog helpful? Please share it on Facebook and Twitter.

5 Creative Ways to Cook With Cauliflower

5 Creative Ways to Cook With Cauliflower Image via brit.co It can take on so many flavors, and pairs well with a diverse range of complimentary foods. It can also be served as a main dish or as a side. Cauliflower is an incredible blank culinary canvas. You can use cauliflower in its natural form or you can use it as a topping or a base to create some pretty delicious treats. You can steam or blanch it to keep its flavors intact or roast and sauté it to bring out its sweetness. From rice, to pizza, and even cake, the possibilities with cauliflower are seriously endless. Check out some of my favorite ways to creatively cook with cauliflower below and find your own cauli-inspiration! Cauliflower Crust Pizza Image via brit.co This is one of my favorite recipes right now as I make it at least every other week.   I am an avid pizza lover (I mean who isn’t?) but I am not a lover of all of the fat and calories hiding in those cheesy delicious pies. Instead of giving in to your pizza temptations you can make this seriously easy and delicious low-carb alternative. You simply make the crust using riced cauliflower, and you can even make several at a time and freeze them for later use. Top the crust with whatever you would like and the best part is that you don’t have to feel guilty about loading up on cheese! This is all you need for your crust: a small (emphasis on small!) head of cauliflower, one egg, some mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, basil and crushed red pepper flakes. That’s it! Plus, whatever toppings you choose. Check out this awesome recipe courtesy of tastykitchen.com! Cauliflower Hot Pockets Image via brit.co YAS, this is so epic. Finally a healthy take on the Hot Pocket! These deliciously melty pockets are the adult version of everyone’s favorite childhood treat and they are practically guilt free. While the nostalgia of Hot Pockets may drive you to want to give in to the temptation of America’s quintessential microwave food, that desire will soon dissipate when you consider all of the icky ingredients that they contain (such as partially hydrogenated soybean oil, sodium stearoyl lactylate and methylcellulose). Well these pockets come with none of the incomprehensible additives but with a ton of cheesy goodness! You MUST give this recipe a try as soon as possible, via theironyou.com. Cauliflower Ginger Fried Rice Image via brit.co One of my favorite ways to use cauliflower is simply in rice form. I like to make many variations of cauli-rice dishes but one of my favorites definitely has to be fried rice. The beauty is that the cauliflower actually resembles the taste of rice so you’ll actually feel as though you are eating fried rice. While conventional takeout inspired cauli-fried rice is never a let down, the ginger in this specific recipe kicks it up a notch. This rice has a delicious and complex flavor profile with lots of fresh ginger, onion, some soy sauce and a bit of heat from the Sriracha. And sure, you can mix a beaten egg into the mixture, but I like a fried egg on top better. Or, you can even do both. Up to you! Cauliflower Brownies Yes, you read that right! I am talking about chocolate brownies made with cauliflower! It may sound kooky but before you completely disregard veggies in your sweets, hear me out! These low carb brownies are surprisingly delicious and are the perfect excuse to sneak in some veggies even when you’re craving a little sweet treat. See for yourself with this recipe from ibreatheimhungry.com. Cauli Buffalo Bites With football season in full swing, it’s almost inevitable not to eat chicken wings on a weekly basis. As a self-proclaimed wing connoisseur, I was definitely hesitant when trying this vegetarian version but to my surprise it did not disappoint. The crispiness of the cauliflower blended with the flavorful kick from the hot sauce makes this an awesome way to get your hot wing cravings in for a minimal amount of calories. Ingredients: -1 head cauliflower; chopped into bitesize pieces - ½ cup brown rice flour - ½ cup water -Pinch of kosher salt -Pinch of granulated garlic powder -Non-stick spray For the sauce: -1 tsp Earth Balance butter substitute; melted - ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce Instructions: •Preheat oven to 450 °  F. •In a small bowl, combine brown rice flour, water, garlic powder and salt. Mix thoroughly with a whisk. •Dip cauliflower pieces in the batter until coated evenly, then place on a lightly greased, non-stick baking sheet. •Bake for about 10 minutes or until the batter hardens, then flip with a spatula and bake for another five minutes. •Whisk together Frank’s Red Hot sauce and Earth Balance butter substitute in a small bowl. •When the cauliflower is finished, take a plastic pastry brush and evenly brush each piece with the hot sauce mixture. •Bake coated cauliflower for an additional eight to 10 minutes, or until cauliflower is crispy, and sauce looks absorbed. •Remove from oven and let cauliflower bites set out for at least 20 minutes before serving.

The Kid with a Kid Goes to College

The Kid with a Kid Goes to College I became a single parent in my 40s. I would have to say it was the hardest and loneliest thing Ive ever done. My daughter was ten when she moved in with me and we really didnt know each other very well. Her mother and I split up when she was three. There was a long road of work ahead for us. But I am grateful for it now. While attempting to raise a child with all the limit setting and rite of passage a young girl goes through, along with dental and doctor appointments, I could see that I needed to get into some interest for myself, to keep my sanity. One afternoon I stopped by the counselors office at Santa Monica City College. I just happened to get this incredibly enthusiastic woman whom I could see; her main goal in life was to get students into college.  By the time I left her office I was enrolled in music 101 and a beginning computer class. Not too heavy right? I barely got out of high school 25 years earlier. One of the things I liked about community or junior college was that the ages of the students varied, ranging from 19 to 50 years or older. So I didnt stand out too much. With the exception of some of the higher math course, it was fun and gave me some personal goal setting. Because every parent knows, when you become a parent there are many times you have no life, other than being a parent. Its just how it goes. And you know what, Im not even complaining. I am quite sure it is the most important job I have ever had. Of course the greatest thing about community college is the prices. I never really thought I would last long enough to transfer to a university. I figured at my age I would just get an AA degree and thats that. However when you do life one day at a time and one class at a time things can really pile up, as far as experience goes. I really enjoyed being there and the campus was not small yet not huge either, so getting around was very doable for me. Also most of the instructors I had were very good and some tried to make their course fun. As I went along taking two or three classes a semester the day came when my counselor called me in and said “it’s time for you to transfer to a university”. No! I am not ready for that. I really loved this school and frankly was a little scared to move out on to a big school campus. But the counselor insisted. So I started the process of applying for UC’s and Cal State’s around my area. Now the thing I missed most about community college were the size, the help and understanding, and the price. At the time I was transferring, universities were close to ten times the price of the local junior college. So I would encourage anyone on a tight budget (meaning most of us) to get your entire prerequisite out of the way first. As far as advanced transfer classes, I remember this one higher math course. I was barley passing and one day the teacher asked us if anyone was interested in extra credit and if so they should see him after class. Well that was for me alright. I needed a grade bump. What I had to do for extra credit was to grade several of his classes midterm exams. It took me all weekend and when I brought them to the instructor I really thought I had messed up. He asked me how I messed up. I told him half of these students didn’t pass the exam. He said that’s about right. Wow intermediate Algebra. This is where tutoring comes in.   All those students had to take the class over again or change majors, which I’ve heard many have. But not me, whether it was physics, advanced math courses, like differential equations, discrete math, linear algebra or numerical analysis, I got through every challenging class because I used a tutor. I encourage everyone to look into tutoring to make sure they pass or even to improve their grade point average. The Kid with a Kid Goes to College I became a single parent in my 40s. I would have to say it was the hardest and loneliest thing Ive ever done. My daughter was ten when she moved in with me and we really didnt know each other very well. Her mother and I split up when she was three. There was a long road of work ahead for us. But I am grateful for it now. While attempting to raise a child with all the limit setting and rite of passage a young girl goes through, along with dental and doctor appointments, I could see that I needed to get into some interest for myself, to keep my sanity. One afternoon I stopped by the counselors office at Santa Monica City College. I just happened to get this incredibly enthusiastic woman whom I could see; her main goal in life was to get students into college.  By the time I left her office I was enrolled in music 101 and a beginning computer class. Not too heavy right? I barely got out of high school 25 years earlier. One of the things I liked about community or junior college was that the ages of the students varied, ranging from 19 to 50 years or older. So I didnt stand out too much. With the exception of some of the higher math course, it was fun and gave me some personal goal setting. Because every parent knows, when you become a parent there are many times you have no life, other than being a parent. Its just how it goes. And you know what, Im not even complaining. I am quite sure it is the most important job I have ever had. Of course the greatest thing about community college is the prices. I never really thought I would last long enough to transfer to a university. I figured at my age I would just get an AA degree and thats that. However when you do life one day at a time and one class at a time things can really pile up, as far as experience goes. I really enjoyed being there and the campus was not small yet not huge either, so getting around was very doable for me. Also most of the instructors I had were very good and some tried to make their course fun. As I went along taking two or three classes a semester the day came when my counselor called me in and said “it’s time for you to transfer to a university”. No! I am not ready for that. I really loved this school and frankly was a little scared to move out on to a big school campus. But the counselor insisted. So I started the process of applying for UC’s and Cal State’s around my area. Now the thing I missed most about community college were the size, the help and understanding, and the price. At the time I was transferring, universities were close to ten times the price of the local junior college. So I would encourage anyone on a tight budget (meaning most of us) to get your entire prerequisite out of the way first. As far as advanced transfer classes, I remember this one higher math course. I was barley passing and one day the teacher asked us if anyone was interested in extra credit and if so they should see him after class. Well that was for me alright. I needed a grade bump. What I had to do for extra credit was to grade several of his classes midterm exams. It took me all weekend and when I brought them to the instructor I really thought I had messed up. He asked me how I messed up. I told him half of these students didn’t pass the exam. He said that’s about right. Wow intermediate Algebra. This is where tutoring comes in.   All those students had to take the class over again or change majors, which I’ve heard many have. But not me, whether it was physics, advanced math courses, like differential equations, discrete math, linear algebra or numerical analysis, I got through every challenging class because I used a tutor. I encourage everyone to look into tutoring to make sure they pass or even to improve their grade point average.

PRO(TECH)T, LLC Campus Safety At Its Finest

PRO(TECH)T, LLC Campus Safety At Its Finest 2015 Social Entrepreneur Competition After competing against 25 other undergraduate teams from all over the great state of North Carolina, Eisdorfer and Eddings were awarded $3,000, which they immediately used to acquire a provisional patent for their product. The product does not have a released name quite yet or a prototype, but here I will explain to you what the creators of PRO(TECH)T, LLC have in mind. Imagine a GPS, one that does not consist of the use of a cell phone. Okay, got it? Great, now reimagine that GPS into an accessory A safety accessory, one that you can wear as part of your normal daily attire. The way this wearable technology will work is with the use of a button and that button must be pressed and held down for three seconds if the individual feels unsafe or threatened. The emergency signal will then immediately alert campus police and because of the use of real-time GPS the campus police will know exactly where the individual may be found, right down to the dorm room if needed. The product will even be able to inform the officers if the wearer is running, that way they can quickly concoct a plan to intercept the attack. Two inventive and outrageously young students, who were sophomores at the beginning of it all, put this incredibly advanced and noble idea into action. I personally watched the two brilliant founders of PRO(TECH)T, LLC flourish as people and entrepreneurs. They worked day in and day out putting absolutely everything plus their souls into their revolutionary idea. What I find to be truly impressive is the fact that the pair plan to make their product work so well and make such an impact on rape culture that the company they are both working so hard to bring up ultimately goes out of business due to the lack of need for their wearable technology. If that doesn’t scream selfless to you, I don’t know what does. As of right now the pair has launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for the company they believe will be ground-breaking. The money raised will be used to prototype and eventually get to the manufacturing stage. Be part of the change this world needs, go out there and donate a few bucks, follow their Facebook page, and even email the company (protechtbusiness@gmail.com) if you have ideas or questions. Please make sure to like their Facebook page and share links, as well as spreading the word about their GoFundMe account. Thank you. Until next time, Angie B.

How to recruit teachers who align with your school values and culture

How to recruit teachers who align with your school values and culture When it comes to recruiting teachers internationally, values and culture fit should be a significant factor in the decision-making process. At Teach Away, we continually stress the importance of hiring for culture and values and not only on the basis of qualifications and experience. Assessing a candidate’s potential cultural fit isn’t quite the same as measuring up skills and experiences from a resume, though. To help you avoid making the wrong hire, here are three ways to recruit for culture and values fit: Articulate your culture. It may sound simple, but before you can hire effectively for cultural fit, you will first need to define and articulate your school’s culture and values. What are your school’s values? How would you describe the culture in a few sentences? If you are interviewing as a panel, make sure that everyone involved in the hiring process is on the same page in how they understand and communicate your school’s culture, mission and values. Share your culture. Once your school’s vision is defined, it should be clearly conveyed in all of your external communication channels, including your school website and any recruiting channels you use to source teaching candidates - especially your job postings. Make your school’s culture apparent from the first moment a candidate encounters an opportunity at your school and throughout the entire hiring process. By consistently projecting your school’s mission, values and culture across these crucial hiring touch points, you’ll not only attract candidates with a sincere passion for the job, you’ll also dissuade teachers who may not be the right fit for your school from applying, saving you precious time in reviewing and interviewing the wrong candidates. Whenever possible, give your shortlisted candidates the opportunity to meet with teachers currently working at your school. Be sure to solicit their feedback on the candidate to help you get a sense of whether they would fit into your school’s culture. Ask the right questions. A resume sums up a job candidate’s experience, but it takes an interview to truly gauge a candidate’s cultural fit. When interviewing, don’t just assume that your gut instincts will give you enough information about whether a teaching candidate is likely to be a good fit at your school - these are frequently inaccurate. There are several quantifiable methods to help you establish a candidate's compatibility with your school’s culture, including personality tests. Adding a values section to your candidate assessment rubric is also critically important. Prior to the interview, take time to brainstorm behavioral interview questions. Identify the competencies related to your school’s core values and think carefully about the kind of answers that you want to elicit from your interviewees. During the interview, describe your school’s values in behavioral terms and ask candidates to provide situations where they have demonstrated these competencies in the past. Checking a candidate’s references is also a crucial step in the post-interview stage. Ask referees the same questions you would ask the candidate in order to judge their cultural fit. Teachers do their best work when they’re happy with their work environment. While many international schools are skilled at recruiting candidates with the requisite skills and experience, they could also benefit from learning how to recruit for the right culture and values fit. By incorporating culture and values fit to your recruiting process, you will be able to hire teachers who can flourish in their new roles, are invested in the success of your school and are much more likely to remain with your school for the long term. We hope you found this helpful and we wish you the very best of luck with your candidate search this school year! This article originally appeared in the Winter 2018 edition of NESA News Magazine, the bi-annual newsletter of the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA).