Ask a Law School Admissions Expert Hamada Z.

Ask a Law School Admissions Expert Hamada Z. Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Hamada Z. is the co-founder of Write Track Admissions, a global admissions consulting service. He has counseled hundreds and hundreds of students all over the world and is currently leading the international expansion of Write Track Admissions. Hamada received his law degree from The University of California-Berkeleyand his Masters in International Relations from The University of Cambridge. Being highly knowledgeable in all areas of admissions, Hamada has advice to offer for students going down any path see his Law School insights below. VT: How much time should be set aside to adequately prepare for and complete a Law School application? Hamada: The law school application process is quite onerous, requiring preparation in terms of school selection, letters of recommendation, outlining and drafting the personal statement and diversity statement, revising the law school CV, and possibly drafting a compelling addendum. Undertaking all these materials requires a minimum of 2-3 months of preparation - ideally starting in August and completing the process in late October/early November. VT: What is the single most important thing applicants should focus on with this application? Hamada: By far, the personal statement is the lynchpin to an applicants candidacy. It will dictate their profile and can literally make or break their candidacy. I, for example, spent from June to October drafting and re-drafting my personal statement till I knew it was perfect. How now know it was perfect? Because years later reading it still gives me chills in terms of how personal and critical it was in illustrating who I was and who I hoped to be. VT: What are the biggest mistakes one can make on a Law School application? Hamada: One of the most fundamental mistakes is not adequately explaining any extenuating circumstance in an applicants academic record. An addendum is probably the most often overlooked aspect of the application and yet this single document can truly serve to mitigate a poor LSAT, explain a misguided semester, and/or shed light on how a personal affliction had an sizable impact on the applicants life and scholastic results. VT: What do Law School admissions officers look for most in an applicants essays/personal statements? Hamada: Based on insider feedback from various Admissions Committees (adcoms), I have taken note that they are most interested in accepting students who demonstrate (in no particular order): 1) a strong sensitivity and appreciation for diversity, 2) determination and desire to effectuate change at any level in any space, 3) critical and analytical thinking, and 4) an unyielding sense of determination to be zealous advocate for their future clients, whether it be in the courtroom, boardroom, or in the field. VT: Is there anything on a students application that would automatically disqualify them from being considered for the program? Hamada: When you are applying to a given states bar, you are asked to file a moral character application. One of the main purposes of the application is to ensure the applicant does not engage in activities that would undermine their moral fabric. This same ethical standard is also applied in law school where an applicant who demonstrates questionable moral character and turpitude is simply not tolerated. VT: What about the Law School admissions process differs the most from undergraduate admissions? Hamada: The quality of writing in your application must display much more analytical and persuasive scholarship. You are about to embark on a degree that requires excellent writing skills so there is no room for error here, unlike in your college applications. Moreover, you now need to demonstrate why you are choosing this degree, unlike college where you could have entered undeclared. After all, we are talking about a 3-year and $100K+ commitment. VT: What kinds of things (experience, grades, etc.) might a student lack that would lead you to advise them not to apply? Hamada: While the LSAT is critical, I believe that a 4-hour exam should not derail your life-long dream. Having said that, I think a poor GPA reflects badly in terms of a sense of maturity and the ability to handle the rigor of a law degree. While immaturity in your first or second your of college is understandable, a horrific GPA throughout college without sufficient cause is, frankly, inexcusable in the eyes of top programs. Also, if in response to why law school? the candidate states: I have no other option, I want to make money, I want to save humanity, I automatically flag this as a case that needs further thought. VT: Is there anything you might see on a students application that would quickly put them ahead in the running? Hamada: Other than submitting your application early or having an above 170 LSAT, 3.9+ GPA and/or stellar Letter(s) of Recommendation, I would say the number one thing would be creating a logical flow between who you were as a child, what you studied in college, what activities you undertook and why (scholastic, personal, volunteer, professional), and how this shapes what you want to do in the future vis--vis law. That element of continuity provides added credibility in your candidacy in that you will see law school all the way through en route to a successful career. This is because you have demonstrated maturity, responsibility, and the notion that your actions have a common line of logic and clear thinking. VT: What advice do you have regarding LSAT test prep? Hamada: Practice, practice, practice past test questions under actual timed conditions! Also take a big picture approach to see what the administrators are trying to test. If you can find that pattern, the underlining purpose of the question, you will crack the test and never look back. Also keep in mind if you are scoring in the 150s or less on your first diagnostic exam, then I highly advise you take a test prep course. If you are still struggling, then get a tutor to find the issues you are personally facing. Remember, test prep is a one size fits all teaching method, so one-on-one instruction can be very helpful. It is unfortunate that the LSAT can still dictate your prospects of admissions, but there is hope I am a living testament of that belief, as are numerous candidates we have worked with over the years. VT: What do law school admissions officers look for in recommendation letters? Hamada: One word: Specificity. Adcom loves to see a recommender go into great detail about why you are articulate, interpersonal, analytical, and simply brilliant. Like a legal opinion, the more detail and facts offered, the more likely the letter of recommendation is genuine and coming from someone who is willing to go to bat for your candidacy. Visit WriteTrackAdmissions.com for more information on Hamadas admissions services. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Harvard University A Student Interview

Harvard University A Student Interview The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teachtheyre sharing their college experiences as well. Keena is a Chicago tutor and 2006 graduate of Harvard University, where she studied psychology. She specializes in math tutoring, psychology tutoring, and a number of other subjects. See what she had to share about her time at Harvard University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Keena: Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is really just a smaller part of Boston. The campus is pretty urban, but borders on residential areas which makes it feel a bit quieter and more neighborhood-y on the edges (I always liked this part because there were lots of people walking dogs, and I missed mine). Harvard has a shuttle bus that can transport students to and from various parts of the campus. The shuttle is a great option for students, since the campus itself is huge and it can take a long time to walk from one side to the other especially if you include the athletic facilities and graduate education buildings. A bike is also a good idea but be careful! Cambridge is known as the bike theft capital of the country and given the number of thefts Ive seen on campus, I believe it. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Keena: The professors, academic advisors, and teaching assistants make themselves fairly available, but its important to remember that they are all involved in their own research or professional projects and often its difficult to get on their schedules. Sign up early, and make sure you know what youre going to talk about when you go to office hours. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Keena: The Houses at Harvard are one of the best parts of the University, in my opinion. Each House has its own personality and traditions, and being part of such a vibrant mini-community in the University has a very humanizing effect, especially since Harvard can be a cold and intense place at times. The Houses each have a dining hall and host various social activities for both house members and visitors, and it can be great to go from House to House experiencing the different atmospheres. I think its extremely important to take time to build a social network and put down your work for a while, especially at a place thats as academically intense as Harvard is. Youre supposed to be having fun, too! Which majors/programs are best represented and supported at Harvard University? Keena: Im not sure I can speak to which programs are best represented and supported I do know that a lot of students come to Harvard and dive into a particular field without giving themselves the freedom to experience new fields, which I think is a big mistake. As an example, I started school thinking I wanted to be pre-med, but switched out of that track midway through my sophomore year because I didnt like organic chemistry. I graduated with a degree in social psychology, but if you asked me now what I would have done in retrospect, I would have chosen history or creative writing, since thats what I liked the best. Its incredibly important to take classes in new fields and focus on what you really enjoy doing, not just what you or someone else thinks you should be doing. 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? Keena: It was easy for me to make friends as a freshman. Harvard offers incoming freshmen the chance to go on a hiking trip with other new students before classes start (its called the Freshman Outdoor Program, or FOP) and it was through FOP that I met some of my best friends, friends I am still close with today. There are a lot of socialization opportunities within the dorms as well, and each entryway has two Prefects assigned to it upperclassmen who host weekly social activities with their freshmen, to help them make friends and integrate into the community. Greek life plays a pretty minimal role on campus; there are a handful of fraternities and sororities around, but they dont have houses and operate completely independently from the University itself. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Keena: I dont remember the Career Center being particularly helpful. I do remember a lot of huge companies recruiting on campus my senior year, mostly through dinners and social events designed to show students how fancy their lives could be after graduation. Some of my friends went this route, and had good experiences. For me, finding professors in fields I liked and who I could connect with gave me the most insight into what I wanted to do after school. Harvard is a big place, but finding upperclassmen and professors who you can connect with can help a lot in figuring out what you want to do. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges at Harvard University? Keena: The libraries at Harvard are the coolest. There are two main libraries (though I read somewhere that Harvard has more than 90 in total across various campuses): Widener (absolutely massive), and Lamont (smaller, more Undergraduate-focused). Widener is a lot of fun to explore, and there are many little nooks and crannies for students to hole up in for hours at a time to do work. Lamont is more social and feels warmer since its a bit smaller and has big, public study spaces. I studied at both and really liked having the opportunity to work in such interesting and well-designed spaces. They are both easily available. Describe the surrounding town. Keena: Cambridge is a very interesting town. There are a lot of stores, restaurants, and bars, and it feels urban but without the size of downtown Boston. A lot of establishments have been in the same place for decades, so its always possible to go back to your favorite haunts when you visit. Most undergraduates will tell you that the Kong is a perennial favorite among the students, though I also enjoyed going to Graftons, Cambridge Common, and Pinocchios Pizzeria. Its very easy to take the T to downtown Boston, though most students stay near campus since there is so much to do. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Keena: The student body felt big to me, though in reality the undergraduate enrollment is only around 7,000 students. Many of the introductory lecture classes are very large, but these always include smaller group sessions made up of 8-12 students with a Teaching Assistant. The smaller lecture classes are often between 10 and 30 students, though you are able to find classes with only a few students in some of the smaller fields. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Keena: Harvard is famous for its Human Sexuality class in the Psychology department. This class covers a wide variety of topics from sexual orientation and gender identity, to societal views of sexuality and sexuality in the media. Its an extremely popular class and was one of my favorites. The lectures were often so thought provoking that my friends and I would go out after class and spend hours talking about what we learned in class and how we felt about it. I would highly recommend every student taking this class if they can. In terms of regrets I regret taking too many classes that I thought I had to take (conceptual mathematics, organic chemistry, etc.) instead of classes I wanted to take. I didnt realize the freedom I had to dictate my own curriculum, and I wish I had figured that out earlier in my undergraduate career. Check out Keenas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

How to Practise Yoga for Beginners at Home

How to Practise Yoga for Beginners at Home How to Start Yoga at Home ChaptersWhy Practise Yoga at Home?How to Start Yoga at HomeEquipment for Your Home Yoga StudioThe Best DVDs for Home YogaYouTube Home Yoga Videos“Yoga means addition â€" addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” - Amit RayWould you like to start doing yoga but don’t have the time to go to group yoga classes? Are you looking for a way to relax without breaking the bank?Practise yoga at home! Yoga is for everyone, after all.There are excellent books, DVDs, and online yoga practice resources available.To start things off and make sure you don’t pick up any bad habits, you should follow our advice...yoga works on all your muscles through stretching movements.The benefits of yoga aren't just physical; you can gain a deeper awareness of the world around you, an inner calm, and relieve anxiety through mindfulness meditation as a complement to a gentle yoga routine.Once you start, you’ll quickly realise that it’s not boring either since there are so many di fferent types of yoga: Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Kundalini yoga, restorative yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Yin yoga, etc.Find out what to look for when choosing your yoga mat...How to Start Yoga at HomeAre you ready to take your first steps into the world of yoga?As a beginner, it’s important that you make sure you’re ready to go in order to take care of your body and not injure yourself by attempting a challenging asana. Don't move onto an intermediate yoga pose before you've mastered the basics.Breathe and stretch! (Source: StockSnap)To get ready, you should:Make sure that you won’t be disturbed for between half an hour and an hour.Get your yoga mat readyPut your smartphone to silentPut on some music to help you relax and unwind. You could even put together a special yoga playlist that lasts the right amount of time.One thing you should definitely keep in mind: breathing, or pranayama, is an integral part of yoga. Make sure you’re breathing deeply during your exercises and sequence of yoga postures. You also need to focus on each breath.Here are three exercises for beginners to use with their yoga mat:Seated PoseSeated poses are ideal for starting your yoga sessions. It can relax your mind and body and encourages a good posture.Sit down. Keep your head, neck, and back aligned. Relax your shoulders, place your hands on your knees with your palm facing upwards and close your eyes. Be mindful of your breathing.The Chair PoseBend your knees while keeping them over your feet with your thighs as parallel to the floor as possible. Your torso should form a right angle with your thighs. Raise your hands towards the sky as you breathe. Place your weight on your heels so that your knees don’t bend too far forward.Search for yoga Manchester now.The Tree PoseThe tree pose works on your balance and strengthens the muscles in your lower body. Place your weight on your left leg and put the sole of your foot on your left ankle, move your right knee to the side, and then mov e your right foot up to your thigh. Keep your head straight and contract your abs and buttocks.Place your hands together as if you were praying and then raise them above your head. Stretch upwards, breathe, and hold this position for a few moments. Then do the same for the other side.Pick up on these techniques to master meditation...running with yoga...The Best DVDs for Home YogaHave you already learnt the basics and would like to go a little further? There are some great DVDs for yoga sessions in your own home, even for beginners!Basic Yoga Workout for Dummies, Sara IvanhoeThis DVD covers the basics of yoga and teaches you the 12 key yoga poses. Relax, learn different breathing exercises, and tone your body. This is a great resource with plenty of yoga for beginners.Yoga for Absolute Beginners, Susan FultonLearn quickly and become more flexible thanks to these exercises for beginners. The yoga poses are clearly explained and you can get your body moving along the relaxing music. P erfect for starting out.If you’re looking for something more dynamic, check out Susan Fulton’s Hatha Ashtanga Yoga series. You can quickly tone your body and rejuvenate the nervous system while learning how to control your emotions.Yoga to the Rescue for Back Pain, Desire RumbaughDo you have back problems or need to strengthen your back? Go with methods designed to improve your back muscles and alleviate back pain. You’ll also get rid of tension and improve the alignment of your spine.Yoga for Stress Relief, Barbara BenaghFind a relaxing and effective way to rid yourself of stress with yoga.Discover some of the best documentaries about yoga and meditation...YouTube Home Yoga VideosIn addition to DVDs, you can find plenty of videos on how to learn yoga on YouTube. If you don't have a yoga teacher training you, you should check out these digital yogis to learn more about yoga.Your yoga tutor doesn't necessarily need to be in the room with you. (Source: TheDigitalArtist)Yoga wit h AdrieneAdriene’s YouTube channel has a good range of yoga videos. You can do yoga for a variety of different reasons. Whether it’s for runners, for weight loss, or bedtime yoga, you’ll be able to find the right video routine for you. There are also a lot of good videos for beginners.Kino YogaKino, the host of this channel, is an experienced yogi and one of YouTube's most popular yoga teachers. His channel is a great resource for those learning yoga. If you’re looking for any particular pose, this is the channel you should go to first.Tara StilesTara Stiles created Strala Yoga, a dynamic yoga method that you do with music. Head on over to her YouTube channel. Without taking yourself too seriously, you can learn yoga exercises you can do to relax and for strengthening. If you’re expecting a special gift, why not try out prenatal yoga?So whether you're looking for spiritual healing, guided meditation, beginner yoga routines, there's nothing stopping you from learning how to do a few sun salutations in your living room and bringing your body and mind together.If you're completely new to yoga and would like more help, you should consider getting yoga tutorials from a private tutor. A lot of tutors and yogis on Superprof offer a free yoga taster session for the first hour so you can see if they're right for you.Now head over to our FAQ page for everything you want to know about yoga and if you would like to see some yoga documentaries, read our summary blog.

How to Find a Ballet Teacher

How to Find a Ballet Teacher Advice for Choosing the Right Dance Teacher ChaptersThe Places Where You Should Look for a Ballet TeacherThe Questions You Need to Ask Your Potential Dance TeacherWhat You Should Look for in a Ballet Teacher“A day without dancing is a day wasted” - NietzscheIf that’s the case, how many days have you wasted?Maybe it’s time to learn ballet!Whether you’re doing an intensive dance workshop, an introduction to dance, advanced ballet training, or attending a ballet school, the teacher is hugely important when it comes to learning such a challenging art form.Since ballet requires musicality, coordination, artistry, rhythm, and a good posture, you need a quality teacher.  They’re there to help you with your timing and movement throughout your dance education.But how can you find the right ballet teacher?Do they have to be professional dancers?Is it better to attend workshops or get private instruction?Can adult students learn to do ballet?Superprof is here to help you find a good teacher with passion, poise, and grace. Sea mDance Teacher 4.96 (24) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamieDance Teacher 5.00 (6) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErickaDance Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SamuelDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlavioDance Teacher 5.00 (7) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimDance Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HannaDance Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ClareDance Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Places Where You Should Look for a Ballet TeacherFinding a ballet teacher needn’t be that difficult. There are plenty of places offering ballet lessons and workshops. You just need to choose the one that teaches ballet classes for your level.Getting Ballet Lessons at a Conservatoire or UniversityYou become a ballet dancer at any age. (Source: Skitterphoto)Can you get “adult ballet classes”?Even for beginners?Of course, you can! Not everyone attending a conservatoire aspires to be a famous dancer. Most people wrongly assume that if you want to attend adult ballet classes, you have to be a ballet dancer at a dance company or preparing for an audition.Of course, conservatoires do tend to produce some of the best dancers in the country. However, not every famous dancer attended a conservatoire and not all the alumni of conservatoires are famous dancers.However, to get on a lot of the courses at a conservatoire, you'll have to have some experience with dance classes and an understanding of ballet technique.  That said, if you do decide to enrol at a conservatoire, it's because you want a career in the arts.Find dance classes in London.Picking a Ballet Teacher from a Dance SchoolIf you want to start learning how to dance, think about having a look at the dance schools in your region. The teachers at these schools are often experienced and offer quality lessons.These lessons can be rather pricey depending on the dance school you choose to attend but they often also come with some of the best equipment. However, not every dance studio is the same.  Many of them also offer drop-in lessons and ballet lessons.Not know the first thing about dancing?Don’t worry! You can always attend recreational ballet lessons for “absolute beginners”.If you want to master advanced techniques, you're going to have to work hard. (Source: roxanablav)Since ballet can be quite technical, a beginner ballet class usually assumes that you've been shown the fundamentals of the discipline. When first beginning ballet lessons, you'll usually start with “absolute beginners” that will introduce you to ballet before moving onto “beginners”, “intermediate”, and then “advanced” classes.Once you start mastering ballet, you can focus on the specific aspects of your dance training with classes with an emphasis on things like pointe technique or physical strengthening and co nditioning.Make sure to check out the school's syllabus or curriculum before you sign up to participate in their adult dance programmes.Get Private Ballet LessonsAre you a bit shy in class?Would you like to learn more quickly than you would in a traditional group class?Are you getting ready for a dance competition or exam?You should check out private ballet tutorials!Private tuition is also useful for those who'd struggle with the class schedule at a ballet studio or a dance classes near me that's taught at the same time every week. With a private tutor, you and your instructor can decide where and when you get your dance training.Whether advertised on a bulletin board in the supermarket, Facebook pages, or on specialised platforms like Superprof, there are plenty of ways to find and get in touch with private ballet tutors or other dance tutors.There are plenty of dance tutors from all around the country on Superprof. Some tutors charge very little but may not have a lot of experien ce. Experienced tutors may provide the best education but come at a cost. The rates of tutors can vary wildly between £15 to £60 per hour and change depending on where the tutor is, your level, the tutor’s experience, and the type of ballet tutorials that you’re looking for.Private tutorials are also useful for those who need to prepare for a show. If you've got rehearsal for the Nutcracker or Swan Lake and feel that you should brush up on your ballet pointe technique or just want to broaden your repertoire before you start your placement at an academy of dance, your tutor can focus on what you need to improve far more than you could in your typical adult class.The Questions You Need to Ask Your Potential Dance TeacherBefore you choose your dance teacher or dance academy, you have to ask a few questions.Make sure they have the necessary qualifications. A good dancer isn’t necessarily a good teacher, so make sure that they have qualifications and experience in teaching. Gener ally, the teacher should have at least a level 3 qualification (A Level or equivalent) in dancing.People tend to think that ballet lessons are expensive. You should make sure that you do your research on the cost before you start aspiring to be the next George Balanchine, the man who founded the New York City Ballet where he was the Artistic Director for many years a.k.a. the father of American Ballet.In some cases, you can pay every month, semester, or year to make things easier. You can pay for several lessons at once at some of the more modern dance schools. This means you can show up to several different dance classes and try them out.Some places even offer discounts for students, job seekers, senior citizens, or just for signing up several family members or friends at the same school.What does the ideal ballet tutor look like? (Source: creades)When you sign up, you might be asked a few questions about your health and fitness just to make sure that you won’t injure yourself du ring lessons. This is often a legal requirement. You’ll also be expected to provide general information like your name, address, telephone number, etc.Some ballet teachers may even expect you to wear specific clothes for their lessons. Make sure you find out if they do and, if so, what they are. Otherwise, you should get a leotard, tights or leggings, ballet shoes, and make sure you tie your hair up. Don’t wear anything that could hinder your movements.It’s common for schools to offer free taster sessions for the first class of the year. This is useful for helping you decide whether or not the course is for you. You should focus on the teaching style and how they structure their lesson.A lot of schools also put on an end of year show to show off what their students are capable of. However, this may mean that a student has to pay more. Make sure you find out if they do and, if so, how much it would cost.  Go see this show to see if it seems like the type of school you’d like to attend and check out the students’ level, etc. These shows often take place in the summer.What You Should Look for in a Ballet TeacherTaster sessions and classes are a great opportunity to look out for the qualities your tutor should have:It can take a while to get this flexible. (Source: studioessen)Teaching skills: A good dancer isn’t necessarily a good teacher. They need to be able to clearly break down each steps so that everyone understands them. They also need to be able to adapt to each student’s needs.The choreography needs to be suitable for the level: It’s normal not to be able to follow along with the choreography if you’ve never danced before, but you should look at the other students. If nobody seems to be getting it then the routine may be too advanced for the students and this is a sign that the teacher isn’t capable of adapting their classes. On the other hand, if the moves all seem too easy for the students, it can also be a bad thing.Patience and car e: Learning to dance can take some time. A ballet teacher should never forget to be patient and care about their students. They need to correct their students’ mistakes and encourage their student to improve. A good teacher is nurturing and encouraging.Motivating students:  When an exercise is done right, a good tutor should congratulate their students. They know how to motivate their students when they have doubts. A good teacher is also like a coach.They respect the limits of each student, especially in terms of flexibility:  Flexibility is one of the fundamentals of ballet. However, not everyone’s the same, and that’s alright. None of the exercises should harm you. Every exercise needs to be done with the physical abilities of the student.The time spent warming up:  To avoid injuries, warming up needs to take a certain amount of time, especially when it comes to ballet. Before any exercises are done with the ballet barre, you should be encouraged to warm up and make sure th at you stretch sufficiently.Technical and artistic skills: a ballet teacher should make you want to dance like them. Otherwise, why should you even pick them to be your teacher? Whether it’s their improvisation or how they perfectly execute a pas de deux and an entrechat, they have to impress you. Additionally, you may have to pay attention to the type of ballet. You don't want to focus on classical ballet with a ballerina who's dance training focused on contemporary ballet.In short:Choose where you’d like to take ballet lessons: conservatoires, dance schools, ballet academies, dance studios, or with a private tutor.Ask your potential teacher some questions about the cost, timetable, clothing, their qualifications, etc. Were they a professional dancer? Do they have experience as a choreographer at a national ballet company? Have they taught or studied at a ballet academy?Research your potential teacher’s skills and qualities: teaching skills, abilities, confidence, personality , etc.So what are you waiting for? Get your ballet slippers and tutu ready!Don't forget that on Superprof you can also find a trained tutor who teaches jazz, tap, pilates, or contemporary dance for adults.To learn about the history of ballet, follow the link!

ESOL Lessons Near Me

ESOL Lessons Near Me How to Find ESOL Lessons Anywhere in the UK ChaptersFind ESOL Classes in LondonThe Best ESOL Classes in ManchesterBirmingham’s Best ESOL CoursesGlasgow: the Scottish Centre for ESOL LearningEdinburgh’s Generous ESOL Class OfferingsFinding ESOL Lessons in LeedsBelfast ESOL CoursesESOL Courses CardiffPlenty of people all over the world have a good reason to look for lessons in English as a second language.English is the language of commerce and business; everywhere in the world, corporations such as Airbus and Nokia, speaking English is a job requirement.And, although the English language has been the standard for communication in the airline industry for years â€" pilots and air traffic controllers all use English, in 2008, speaking English became a worldwide mandate.That explains pretty well why people in every corner of the globe would seek out ESL lessons, doesn’t it?And then, we have our country.English is our declared national language. That doesn’t mean it is the only acceptable language throughout the UK; other l anguages, such as Scots, Welsh, Irish and Cornish are also recognised.If those tongues represented the end of the story, it would be hard to understand why there are so many ESL courses offered throughout England, Scotland and Wales.Historically, insulated by her watery borders, Great Britain had been relatively free of immigrants.That status is undergoing a revolution now, with our universities welcoming more international students and more asylum seekers and refugees finding their way to our shores.While our latest census is currently eight years old, a survey from this year indicates that around three-quarters of a million people living in the UK do not speak any English at all.How can anyone expect to function in society â€" transact business, fill out official forms and even buy food if they cannot communicate in our native language?Non-native speakers have made their home throughout this land. Fortunately, there are ESL classes for everyone in just about every city across the UK.Your Superprof outlines a few of the best ones for you.Manchester City Council has put together several ESL programs through which non-English speakers can pick up English language skills.All of those are for adult learners. If you have young children who need to pick up language skills, Talk English would be the best learning centre for them... for the whole family, in fact!To learn more of what Manchester has to offer to English language learners, why not read more in-depth?Birmingham’s Best ESOL CoursesLondon is considered a global city â€" a leader in finance, business, culture and education, but Birmingham is ranked second on all of those aspects and more.Of particular note is her six universities that allow plenty of room for international students.But those students don’t count in our census, which indicates that Birmingham is now home to nearly a quarter-million people who were born abroad.Fortunately for them (and for us, who grow through cultural exchange), Birmingh am has many schools, charities and tutors to help any new arrival on their quest for language acquisition.One in particular specifically promotes its Life in the UK exam preparation.This exam is designed to test those who wish to make their life in our country on their English skills as well as their knowledge of British culture, our laws and our government.To find out more about this and other language schools and student resources, you may refer to our longer article on English language learning in Birmingham.Many people studying English as a second language take English online courses Image by StockSnap from PixabayNaturally, we cannot overlook the Basic Skills courses taught in other schools throughout the city.  You can find them all listed in our article specifically about ESL resources in Leeds.Many adult basic education ESOL courses involve students working together on projects Image by StockSnap from PixabayBelfast ESOL CoursesHow is this for a rather an odd statistic: the North Irish are considered migrants in England. In fact, several of the above-listed cities count the Northern Irish as their largest immigrant demographic.That doesn’t mean that nobody immigrates to Belfast. Like most other UK cities, Belfast is quite generous when it comes to helping speakers of other languages learn English.Some learning programs will ask you to take a placement test so they can see which class would best help you in your English language development.  Others have advisors you can talk to. Those people are trained to detect your level of English based on your conversational skills.The best way to integrate into the language and culture of Belfast is learning English so working on your English language proficiency would help you feel more at home in your adopted city.You can read our longer article about ESOL classes in Belfast to find out the many schools and lessons open to you.ESOL Courses CardiffOf all the cities featured in this article, Cardiff has perhaps the most relevant relationship with language learning; her own native language, to be specific.In spite of the government initiative to ensure that the Welsh language doesn’t die out, they still have time, energy and resources to pour into English language instruction for anyone whose primary language is neither English nor Welsh.If you are in Cardiff and you need to improve your English, you can find many volunteer organisations that have an active ESL program you can enrol in.Besides that, you could take an ESL class in a language school or work on your reading and writing and English pronunciation with a private tutor.We hope you will be comforted to find that many people want to help make your dream of living in the UK true; that is why there are so many language teachers and language training programs open to you, no matter where you choose to settle in this country.Now read more about Cardiff language classes.

Planning for AP and SAT Subject Preparation Working Backwards

Planning for AP and SAT Subject Preparation Working Backwards At AJ Tutoring, part of our core mission is to help students navigate the test-taking process with a minimal amount of stress. Attaining this goal involves planning ahead. If you’d like to talk through your specific situation, please reach out to us. To learn more generally about the process for a successful test preparation season when it comes to the subject-specific exams, read on!First, we have to understand what the AP and SAT Subject exams are. For a break down, click here.Second, we have to envision how the tutoring schedule works.Here’s a breakdown of our approach to AP/SAT II test preparation:Sessions HomeworkWe meet with students for 3 to 5 weekly sessions leading up to the AP exam or SAT Subject Test. Homework consists of a combination of full-length practice tests and shorter assignments.Course ContentOur exam prep program covers content and test-taking skills, including question interpretation, guessing strategy, time management, free response strategies, and essay writing.MaterialsWe use official, published exams that have been administered in past years, as well as our own curriculum that we update annually to reflect any changes in the AP courses or SAT curricula.Keeping in mind that AP exams are in May (you can find a schedule here) and most students aim to take the SAT Subject Tests in June (schedule here), the most common preparation schedule would be to start in late March and plan on meeting once a week in April and May to fit in preparation for one AP exam and one SAT Subject Test.For example, if you are enrolled in AP US History, have loved learning about US History, and are getting a great grade in the class, you might think about taking the AP in May and the SAT Subject Test in June. You can connect with a history test preparation expert in early March to schedule a weekly session starting in mid-to-late March and also clear out time for weekly homework assignments through the June SAT Subject Test.If you need to double up on AP pr eparation and SAT Subject Tests (a not uncommon conundrum), you’ll want to plan on meeting twice per week and likely starting earlier.It’s not too early to solidify a plan for which exams, what schedule, and which tutors will make the most sense for you! If you’d like to talk through your specific situation, please reach out to us! We’d be glad to have a conversation.

Activities to Promote Leadership Aptitude

Activities to Promote Leadership Aptitude There is such a thing as a born leader, but the truth is, you can cultivate leadership aptitudes in your child from an early age. Whether your child grows up to become a powerful business person, a teacher, or a doctor, the ability to lead people toward a goal and be a positive influence on others is invaluable. Here are six activities that will help your child develop and strengthen those leadership skills: Volunteering at an organization that helps people. Leaders have empathy for others, and there is no better way to build childrens empathy than to put them in situations where they can help others who are less fortunate or need support. Empower your child to take action (or get involved in an effort already underway) when he or she sees something wrong in the community and wants to fix it. Running for student council. By its very nature, student council, whether in elementary school, middle school or high school, is a great way to show your child what it means to inspire change in an organization (a school in this case). Student council will also build your childs public speaking, teamwork, and organizational skills. Joining a club and becoming an officer. Any extracurricular involvement will benefit your child in a multitude of ways, but taking on a position such as secretary or treasurer (or even president or vice president) is especially good for your child. Such a position will build your childs sense of responsibility. Becoming part of a team. This could be a soccer team, a dance troupe, a glee club or something entirely different. A team environment helps participants cultivate their abilities to collaborate and work effectively with different types of people. Working with children. This might be most applicable when your child becomes a teenager. Whether its babysitting, assisting in a preschool art class or coaching a childrens team, working effectively with younger children requires many of the same competencies that leaders need. Your teen will learn how to manage disorder, get others attention and motivate children to work toward similar tasks and goals while building his or her patience in the process. Being in charge of something. At home, you can help nurture your childs inner leader by giving him or her something to manage independently. Chores are one option but think bigger. Is there some part of your familys modus operandi that your child or teen could take over? Do you have a family business with which your child could get involved? Even if your child isnt planning to become a Fortune 500 CEO, leadership development is extremely beneficial. Your child will grow up to be more confident, adaptable, resilient and capable. He or she will become more proficient at making decisions and listening to others ideas (and articulating his or her own). Encourage your child to engage in activities that nurture their leadership skills. The positive effects will be long-lasting.

ENGLISH MODERN SCHOOL - AL WAKRA

ENGLISH MODERN SCHOOL - AL WAKRA ENGLISH MODERN SCHOOL - AL WAKRA I am honored to be the Head of The English Modern School and Kindergarten Wakra campus, where faculty and staff are committed to educating the young mind in an inspiring and challenging learning environment. Our students strive to be Critical Thinkers and Dynamic Achievers in line with our schools mission and vision. English Modern School and Kindergarten prides itself in putting students at the heart of everything we do, by motivating and challenging them to achieve their full potential as Independent Learners. Through our expected schoolwide learning results and rich curriculum we nurture students individuality by helping them to become Global Citizens, who can impact their world. Our schools character education program teaches tolerance and empathy which gives students life skills in becoming Ethical Individuals. The schools environment and facilities are designed to facilitate teaching and learning, and we are fortunate to have skilled, dedicated and knowledgeable staff who deliver excellent teaching and instructions to students. Our staff is committed to providing our students with exceptional learning experiences in and out of the classroom. We aim to meet the students holistic learning and developmental needs in and out of the school by working in partnership with all of our stakeholders. We value and embrace the crucial role that our school plays in Wakra community, and our contribution to the State of Qatar is of great importance to us. Hence, we work closely with parents and stakeholders to meet the ever-growing demands of students and our school community in the fast-paced world of 21st-century education. It is imperative that we continually improve students overall educational attainment and work with parents to ensure that students attend school regularly and are ready to learn. We would not relent in our efforts to bring out the best in every child and ensure that no child is left behind in their education because every child matters; the children are at the center of all we do as educators and collaborative facilitators of learning and development. On behalf of The English Modern School and Kindergarten board of directors, faculty, staff, and students thank you for visiting our website. Please contact us should you need any additional information. Thank you for entrusting us with the care and learning of your children. Omolola Wright Odusoga Head of School