BSCTA Accredited Martial Arts Tutors

BSCTA Accredited Martial Arts TutorsThe requirement for training and certification in the field of martial arts will continue to rise as the culture changes. In many cultures, proper military training is not mandatory. But in this new world where young people are being pressured into the military as their future career options, proper training is essential to survive in such a competitive work environment.The need for those who are prepared for the new demands in society and with its changing population will continue to grow. In a time when a person's health is considered, the demand for qualified instructors will continue to rise. As the education system has changed, the need for professional tutors will increase.BSCTA (the American Society of Certified Tutors) have been set up to cater to the needs of the growing industry of martial arts. They serve as an intermediary between a student or parent and a good instructor. They are accredited by the respective institutions of accreditat ion and are known to be a professional of high integrity.It is important to note that the standards and conditions of the American Society of Certified Tutors have increased over the years. This is because the people who trained under them have maintained their moral ethics. For example, with the instillation of self-defense in schools, many people now believe that they have to pay heed to these standards of professional tutors as well.The demand for people who are educated in the use of martial arts is now rising in the form of training in schools and colleges. This is because many people are opting for home tutoring to enhance their martial arts skills.In a country that is experiencing rapid economic growth, it is becoming very important to ensure that students and adults alike have the right physical fitness and strength as well as skill. The kind of training that is required by professional instructors will also be more demanding now. This will include the development of physica l strength and stamina.In conclusion, there are some situations where the demand for tutors can be met by training with BSCTA and other good instructors. However, there are many situations where the requirement for martial arts training is so high that a trained trainer is very necessary. This is the reason why, schools like the ones in Singapore are setting up home-based programs to cater to the growing need for people to be able to learn martial arts from a well-trained trainer.

Irregular Past Simple Verbs 2 (video and exercise)

Irregular Past Simple Verbs 2 (video and exercise) Ok, so this week were continuing to work on the 180 irregular past simple verbs in English (click here to read the first lesson) with another video and exercise. Once again, the good news is there are some patterns and categories that will make it much easier for you to remember which English verbs are irregular, and how they change.Here are a few more examples of irregular English verbs. See if you can conjugate them into the past simple.FeelSendLetSellTakeShootWatch the video to see how these verbs are changed to past simple, and to learn more about conjugating irregular English verbs into the past simple, then try the exercises below.Exercise: At the end of the video, Teauna asked if you could take the six irregular past simple categories, and see if you can add two verbs that fit in each one. Try it, and write your answers in the comments below.Thanks!

Alexa, Teach Me a Language! How You Can Get Fluent with an Alexa Device

Alexa, Teach Me a Language! How You Can Get Fluent with an Alexa Device “Alexa, Teach Me a Language!” How You Can Get Fluent with an Alexa Device Many of us have someone special living in our homes.Not exactly family, but…We ask her questions and give her basic commands, so she certainly seems real, doesn’t she?You know who I mean.Maybe she lives at your house, too.“Alexa…”That’s right. I’m talking about always-present, ever-ready, through-thick-and-thin Alexa.“Alexa, turn on the kitchen light.”“Alexa, play some slow jazz.”“Alexa, order pizza. With a side of garlic knots, please.”She’s a live-in genius who follows orders without hesitation.Perfect for ordering take-out. Turning on the lights. Giving your life some background music. After all, thats the extent of her abilities, right?Wrong!If you think that’s all your  resident companion can do, think again!If you’re not saying, “Alexa, teach languages,” you’re not giving Alexa the credit she deserves.Let’s see what this little digital polyglot can really do! What Is Alexa?This technological magic called “Alexa” is Amazon’s cloud- based virtual assistant. Her name is evocative of the library of Alexandria where at one time all knowledge was thought to be held.Alexa is a voice-controlled know-it-all that’s connected to something called AVS, short for “Alexa Voice Service.”  The AVS is available to be integrated for use with Amazon products like the Echo or Dot. They’re all speaker devices that accommodate the service.Okay, But How Can Alexa Teach Languages?Alexa has skills. Think of skills as apps that expand Alexas knowledge and help her understand more requests. They go way beyond basic commands! Fortunately for us, she has tons of skills specifically designed to  teach languages.The nuts and bolts of accessing this technology is simple.Just sign into your Amazon account online. On the lefthand side of the search bar, there’s a dropdown menu. Press “Alexa Skills” to go to the skills offered. Search “languages,” then choose one to learn. Press “get this skill” and access the content on a ll Alexa devices!Then? Start speaking with Alexa! It’s so simple to learn either one language or many. Your choiceâ€"Alexa’s ready whenever you are to take the next step on your language learning journey. Below, well give you plenty of language-focused skills to start you off!And Alexa is always gaining skills. If you know a language that she doesn’t, you can actually teach Alexa a language  with a skill called Cleo. Shell ask you questions in English and you answer in your language!“Alexa, Teach Me a Language!” How You Can Get Fluent with an Alexa DeviceMultiple-language SkillsTalk about a language-learner’s jackpot!There are a number of Alexa skills that can teach more than one language so if youre aiming to become a polyglot, why not try out one of these? Of course, they work just as well if you’re only interested in one target language. The learning’s up to you and Alexas ready to help.If you enjoy this type of innovative language learning, FluentU is the perfect tool to round out your Alexa learning.FluentU makes it possible to learn languages from music videos, commercials, news, inspiring talks and more.With FluentU, you hear languages in real-world contextsâ€"the way that native speakers actually use them. Just a quick look will give you an idea of the variety of FluentU videos on offer:FluentU really takes the grunt work out of learning languages, leaving you with nothing but engaging, effective and efficient learning. It’s already hand-picked the best videos for you and organized them by level and topic. All you have to do is choose any video that strikes your fancy to get started!Each word in the interactive captions comes with a definition, audio, image, example sentences and more.Access a complete interactive transcript of every video under the Dialogue tab, and easily review words and phrases from the video under Vocab.You can use FluentU’s unique adaptive quizzes to learn the vocabulary and phrases from the video through fun questions and exercises. Just swipe left or right to see more examples of the word youre studying.The program even keeps track of what you’re learning and tells you exactly when it’s time for review, giving you a 100% personalized experience.FluentU currently has programs for Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and English.Start using FluentU on the website with your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes store or Google Play store.Rosetta Stone“Alexa, open Rosetta Stone.”Learn Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese or Russian with this skill.It’s designed especially for those preparing to travel, so itll help you  recognize and produce essential phrases for a trip. For example, the lesson categories include greetings, ordering food and drink, asking for and following directions, understanding time and travel issues and shopping with ease.You may already be familiar with the popu lar Rosetta Stone language programâ€"a great option for focused language study outside of Alexa-time. Like their Alexa skill, Rosetta Stones language programs are aimed at getting you speaking correctly, quickly, with speech-recognition technology and immersive vocabulary and grammar lessons. Check out the full programs on offer for:SpanishFrenchGermanItalianArabicChineseJapaneseKoreanPortugueseTranslatedAlexa, ask Translated how to say Wheres the bathroom in Danish.Alexa translates sentences from English into 36 languages when she’s got this skill in her repertoire. Its an excellent tool to learn new phrases quickly or even practice your pronunciation by imitating Alexas responses.If you’re having trouble keeping up, just ask her to slow down. Alexa will adjust her speaking speed to accommodate any listener.Daily Dose“Alexa, teach me Spanish with Daily Dose. ”Substitute Italian or Chineseâ€"or any of the other languages. It’s really that easy!Daily Dose enables Alexa to t each 34 languages including Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Hebrew, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese you name it. There are even options to learn Persian, Hindi, Indonesian or Afrikaans, among others.Theres a  â€œword of the day” for quick vocabulary building. Then there are 10- to 20-minute daily lessons aimed to get you speaking your target language. It all  makes daily learning almost as exciting as date night! Pencil in “Alexa and me time” on your schedule. The meetings will be so much fun you’ll be looking forward to them between dates!Three to five new lessons are added every week, making this a continuously evolving Alexa skill.This Alexa skill comes from the same people behind the Innovative Language podcasts, which are just as prolific! These podcasts bring thousands of video and audio lessons to language learners, with new ones added all the time. The podcasts are designed to be informative but entertaining and full of up-to-date cultural information .So if this Alexa skill works for you, youll definitely want to expand your learning to one of the following Innovative Language podcasts! Theyve got:SpanishPod101FrenchPod101GermanPod101ChineseClass101RussianPod101JapanesePod101ItalianPod101ArabicPod101PortuguesePod101KoreanClass101EnglishClass101My Linguist“Alexa, ask My Linguist to translate ‘Your eyes sparkle in the moonlight’ into Italian.”With My Linguist, Alexa can quickly translate words or phrases into 52 languages. It’s also possible to get the translation spelled out  so you can write it down correctly.By the way, Alexa’s Italian translation:  I tuoi occhi brillano al chiaro di luna.  (Your eyes sparkle in the moonlight.) Feel free to use that one the next time you’re trying to get on someone’s good side!SayHi Language Learning“Alexa, ask SayHi to teach German.”This skill makes Alexa a brilliant language teacher for Spanish, French, German or Danish learners.She provides full conversational lessons tha t are designed to have learners understanding and repeating each lesson by the time it’s complete. It also boosts your memory with spaced repetition technology, which has you review key language elements at just the right moment before you forget them. This is the place to pick up these four languagesâ€"and have fun while doing it!Language-specific Alexa SkillsSpanish Vocabulary“Alexa, ask Spanish Vocabulary to ask me words from the vacation vocabulary list.”With this skill, Alexa is able to teach Spanish vocabulary from themed word lists. Currently there are four available: basic vocabulary, numbers, times and dates and vacation.Turning on the spelling mode makes it possible to hear every Spanish word spelled out, which is perfect if youre compiling lists or making flashcards for the words youre learning.The words run on a continuous loop. You can  ask Alexa how you’re doing on this oneâ€"and she’ll provide an honest answer!German Article“Alexa, start German Articles.†This skill is unique because Alexa brings along Hans, her German pal, to untangle the ins and outs of German articles. It’s all about der/die/das and how to use these different words for the appropriately.Alexa provides a random noun and the learner responds with correct article (or their best guess!). Hans pipes up if an incorrect response is given, providing the correct answer with an example to substantiate his reply.Chineasy“Alexa, ask Chineasy for today’s lesson.”With this skill, Alexa teaches Chinese through daily seven-minute lessons. There’s a new phrase to learn each day, as well.There are more to lessons with this skill. Daily exposure to Chinese culture and Chinese stories are shared by special guests. The guest list is impressive and includes rock stars, professors and scientists.Weather in Russian Language (Russian Sky)Alexa, ask Russian Sky for tomorrow.This is a fun language skill! Use this one and Alexa will report the weather in Russian. You can specifica lly ask for the weather in Russian cities, to  learn weather phrases while getting a little daily connection to Russia, even from afar.And if you have travel plans to see Red Square, dont wonder about what to pack. The forecast is available for today, tomorrow and next week!So now you see that Alexa is a great addition to your family, don’t you? She’s a language-learner’s BFFâ€"and she lives right in your own home! It doesn’t get much better than that!Don’t keep Alexa on pizza-ordering or temperature-changing detail. Let her help you prepare for travel. And as you’re learning languages with Alexa, don’t just listen. Add to your vocabulary log so your language skills grow every single day.Let’s face it, there’s no need for another language partner as long as Alexa’s around.She’s the ideal language buddy. She covers all the basesâ€"and she’s not going to eat the last slice of pizza, either!

Pearsons Language Test for English Language Leaners (PTE)

Pearson's Language Test for English Language Leaners (PTE) Hello Everyone! I hope that you are having a wonderful day! Many ESL students want to know if Pearson's English Language Test is comparable to the TOEFL? Well, many people agree that there are pros and cons to both tests; however, with the PTE test one can get his or her scores back in half the time as soon as five days! WOW! That is very quick; also, with the PTE test there is no room for human error on evaluating the Speaking section, because everything is done entirely online. However, on the TOEFL exam during the first part of the Speaking section you are actually stating your answer aloud to someone. As we all know, sometimes there can be bias without actually knowing or being aware of it. Please look at both tests before you make a decision or if you can afford it, then quite simply take both of the exams! That way you have a better shot at getting a score that you deserve. Also, remember that the older you are the harder it is to learn a second language. Please study hard for several hours a day and thoroughly prepare for either of these tests!There are study workbooks available online through Amazon or you may order from a Barnes and Noble bookstore if you prefer. Also, if you need tutoring on either of these tests do not hesitate to contact me!Yours in ESL,Tracey Pogue/ ESL Instructor

SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL

SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL Haley, 14-years-old, Math Level N, Reading Program Completer Michael Phelps, the most successful and decorated Olympian of all time, once said, “You can’t put a limit to anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” Just like Michael Phelps, Haley had an interest in swimming, but the sport didn’t necessarily come naturally to her. She wasn’t always the fastest swimmerâ€"often having slower times compared to her teammates. Instead of giving up, Haley compared the obstacles she was facing in swimming to her experience in Kumon. You see, Haley enrolled in Kumon when she was just six years old and now at 14, she can say she’s studying way above her peers. In fact, she completed the entire Kumon Reading Program, which ends in analyzing the work of Shakespeare, in the 6th grade and she’s currently studying advance algebraic expressions in the Kumon Math Program. It wasn’t always easy for Haley, but she recalled the grit, determination, focus, and goal setting that she used to advance through Kumon. â€" “Beyond academics, Kumon has really helped me with swimming,” said Haley. “When I first started swimming, most of the kids were much faster than I was. Seeing positive results from the hard work I put in daily at Kumon, motivated me to work hard every day at my swim practices. Like Kumon, I then saw a huge improvement in my swimming. My speed increased and I was invited to swim at more competitive meets.” Haley’s hard work and discipline has paid off both in the classroom and in her swimming. With her stroke of choice being breast stroke, she is proud to say she made the varsity swim team in her freshman year of high school. Haley has walked away as a medal winner from the Central California Junior Olympics, and swims for the Santa Barbara Swim Club in their senior group. When she’s not in the pool, Haley can be found singing in the school choir and playing the piano and guitar. She has even found a talent and enjoyment in composing her own music. In 2016, Haley achieved the Level 4 certificate of merit in voice and piano for The  Music Teachers’ Association of California ®. In 2017, she went on to achieve Level 5 in voice, and is currently training for Level 6 in voice. This program provides young musicians a curriculum to strive for excellence in areas such as performance, technique, sight-reading/singing, ear training, and music theory. While Haley is still unsure on a future career path, she has a great passion and interest in skincare. She can see herself owning her own business that specializes in skincare. Haley’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Haley about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you academically? Kumon has helped me go from being a kid in elementary school who sometimes struggled with math, but now in high school, I am in advanced math classes. The concepts being covered in school aren’t difficult to me anymore, since I’ve already worked through them in Kumon. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Persistence How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me with setting long-term goals for myself. If I ever find myself working on anything challenging, I break it up into smaller pieces â€" making it much easier to take on and complete. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference was such a great experience! It was amazing meeting other students who have worked so hard and have had so many accomplishments. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? My advice would be to take your time and be patient. It’s a lot of work, but if you stick with it and remain patient, you will see the benefits. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Practice is the Key to this Young Cello Players Success Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Diligence and Perseverance Keep This Kumon Student and Volunteer on The Fast Track to Success Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL Haley, 14-years-old, Math Level N, Reading Program Completer Michael Phelps, the most successful and decorated Olympian of all time, once said, “You can’t put a limit to anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.” Just like Michael Phelps, Haley had an interest in swimming, but the sport didn’t necessarily come naturally to her. She wasn’t always the fastest swimmerâ€"often having slower times compared to her teammates. Instead of giving up, Haley compared the obstacles she was facing in swimming to her experience in Kumon. You see, Haley enrolled in Kumon when she was just six years old and now at 14, she can say she’s studying way above her peers. In fact, she completed the entire Kumon Reading Program, which ends in analyzing the work of Shakespeare, in the 6th grade and she’s currently studying advance algebraic expressions in the Kumon Math Program. It wasn’t always easy for Haley, but she recalled the grit, determination, focus, and goal setting that she used to advance through Kumon. â€" “Beyond academics, Kumon has really helped me with swimming,” said Haley. “When I first started swimming, most of the kids were much faster than I was. Seeing positive results from the hard work I put in daily at Kumon, motivated me to work hard every day at my swim practices. Like Kumon, I then saw a huge improvement in my swimming. My speed increased and I was invited to swim at more competitive meets.” Haley’s hard work and discipline has paid off both in the classroom and in her swimming. With her stroke of choice being breast stroke, she is proud to say she made the varsity swim team in her freshman year of high school. Haley has walked away as a medal winner from the Central California Junior Olympics, and swims for the Santa Barbara Swim Club in their senior group. When she’s not in the pool, Haley can be found singing in the school choir and playing the piano and guitar. She has even found a talent and enjoyment in composing her own music. In 2016, Haley achieved the Level 4 certificate of merit in voice and piano for The  Music Teachers’ Association of California ®. In 2017, she went on to achieve Level 5 in voice, and is currently training for Level 6 in voice. This program provides young musicians a curriculum to strive for excellence in areas such as performance, technique, sight-reading/singing, ear training, and music theory. While Haley is still unsure on a future career path, she has a great passion and interest in skincare. She can see herself owning her own business that specializes in skincare. Haley’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Haley about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you academically? Kumon has helped me go from being a kid in elementary school who sometimes struggled with math, but now in high school, I am in advanced math classes. The concepts being covered in school aren’t difficult to me anymore, since I’ve already worked through them in Kumon. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Persistence How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me with setting long-term goals for myself. If I ever find myself working on anything challenging, I break it up into smaller pieces â€" making it much easier to take on and complete. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference was such a great experience! It was amazing meeting other students who have worked so hard and have had so many accomplishments. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? My advice would be to take your time and be patient. It’s a lot of work, but if you stick with it and remain patient, you will see the benefits. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Practice is the Key to this Young Cello Players Success Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Diligence and Perseverance Keep This Kumon Student and Volunteer on The Fast Track to Success Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself

13 Essential Interpersonal Skills to Add Your Resume

13 Essential Interpersonal Skills to Add Your Resume Image via https://www.pexels.com 1.  Verbal Communication In almost any job, communication will be an essential interpersonal skill. Whether you’ll be communicating with clients, working with a team of your co-workers, or having frequent discussions with your boss, being able to communicate respectfully and effectively will be key. Try to somehow include your communication skills on your resume, and think about some examples of your effective communication that you can either put on your resume to back up your claim, or that you can bring up during an interview. For instance, if you’ve recently completed a group project for a class that required a lot of back-and-forth with your group members, that would be a great way to show your potential employers that you will be able to communicate well once you’re working for their company. 2.  Listening The ability to listen is an important facet of communication that you may want to highlight individually on your resume. In addition to communicating your ideas in a way that others will understand, you should also be able to listen to the thoughts and concerns of your boss and co-workers, and to respond to them properly. A recruiter will want to see that you understand the importance of listening in developing good work relationships, and your listening skills will show them that youll be able to understand feedback as youre training for the position. In addition, if you’re going to be working with clients, your listening skills will be crucial. As you’ll need to be able to listen to your clients’ needs and concerns in order to respond properly to them, this is one interpersonal skill that you should definitely try to highlight on your resume if possible. 3. Non-Verbal Communication Just as verbal communication can help you succeed in the workplace, non-verbal communication can help you make a good impression on your boss and co-workers, along with highlighting your good attitude and professionalism. Having good non-verbal communication skills means that you present yourself well to othersfor instance by making appropriate eye contact, having good posture, and controlling your facial expressions. Especially if the job that you’re applying for involves meeting with clients, non-verbal communication is going to be an important interpersonal skill for you to possess. As your non-verbal communication skills will be put to the test if you’re invited to interview, make sure that you truly feel that this skill helps you stand out before putting it on your resume. Infographic by Christine Ascher 4.  The Ability to Mediate Conflict Conflict on some scale is common in the workplace, especially if you’ll be working in a setting that focuses on teamwork, so knowing how to handle conflict and to resolve it with minimal disruption to your work is a great interpersonal skill to have. Being able to handle conflict will make you a great asset to any company, as in addition to helping others work out any issues between them if necessary, it also suggests that youll be able to handle problems that arise between you and your co-workers independently, rather than needing another person to step in. According to Alison Doyle, writer for The Balance Careers, being able to mediate conflict will be especially helpful if youre applying for a job in an area like human resources. If you include this interpersonal skill on your resume, make sure that you have some specific examples in mind to back it up, as this will show a recruiter that you’re not just telling them what they want to hear. If you were a resident advisor in a college dorm or if you’ve mediated a conflict between group members for a class project, for instance, these are great examples to bring up. 5. Receptiveness to Constructive Criticism Especially when starting a new job with a new company, you may find yourself receiving a lot of constructive criticism. Rather than reacting negatively, by taking the criticism personally or ignoring it altogether, you should be able to respond to it by changing your actions appropriately. Being able to do so will make you far more valuable to a company, as you’ll then be able to adjust to their way of working and to complete tasks to their satisfaction. Especially when applying for an entry-level job, which will probably require a lot of training, you may want to highlight on your resume the fact that you can respond to constructive criticism. This will show recruiters that you’re eager to learn and to do well in a position. 6.  Negotiating In certain fields, such as sales, the ability to negotiate will be essential for success. Many students applying for internships or entry-level jobs will not be strong in negotiating, so if you already consider yourself a skilled negotiator, that is definitely an interpersonal skill that you should put down on your resume. Recruiters will appreciate that you have one less thing to learn should you be hired, and the possession of this skill will help set you apart from other applicants. As with any interpersonal skill, you should be able to back up your claim with some concrete examples. 7.  Empathy Particularly when applying for a position that requires dealing with clients, it will be important for you to be empathetic towards others. The ability to understand what others are dealing with and to sympathize with their problems and concerns will make you a better employee, as you’ll likely be more motivated to work hard to help others. This is a great interpersonal skill to put on your resume, as it will give potential employers an idea about your personal motivationsâ€"for instance, it will show them that you’re not driven entirely by the hope of personal gainâ€"and will help set you apart from other applicants who don’t recognize the importance of empathy in certain positions. Judith Ohikuare, writer for Refinery29, points out that empathy will be especially important if youre applying for service careers, so keep that in mind depending on the jobs that youre interested in. In addition, being an empathetic person will help you form relationships with your co-workers, and will probably make you a good person to work withâ€"a factor that will definitely be taken into consideration when you’re being considered for a position. 8.  Lively Speaker Even when looking for internships or entry-level positions, being able to speak well in group settings is a great skill to have. Many people have trouble with public speaking, so if this is a skill that you feel confident in and that you know is relevant to the position you’re applying for, it should definitely go on your resume. Employers will love to see that you’re comfortable speaking in front of people, especially if you’re a dynamic and inspiring speaker. If you can, think of some of the favorite speeches that you’ve given, or a time when you felt you inspired your peers through your speaking, as this will definitely impress a recruiter. Even if you won’t necessarily be speaking in large-group settings for the job, just having the ability to interest and inspire others will go a long way. 9.  Problem-Solving Regardless of the job that you’re applying for, you’ll need to possess problem-solving skills in order to succeed. In any position, you’ll face a variety of dilemmas over time, and it’s important to show a recruiter that you’re well-equipped to deal with them when submitting your resume for a job. Being able to both come up with solutions to problems that arise and to implement them will make you a valuable asset to any company, so if you feel that you have good reason to back up your problem-solving skills, make sure you include them on your resume. 10.  Teamwork Being able to work well in a team is an important interpersonal skill for many jobs, so if you have a lot of positive experience working in a group setting, putting that on your resume can give you a big advantage. Working in a team requires being responsible, reliable, and open to compromise, which will prove to be important characteristics to possess in order to do well in any position. In addition, being able to effectively communicate your ideas and listen to those of others will be important anytime that you’re working in a team. If you feel that your ability to work well in a team will help you stand out from other candidates, make sure you include this interpersonal skill on your resume. Image via https://pixabay.com 11.  Reliability When you start working for a company, their success becomes tied to your ability to complete your work well and in a timely manner. Your boss and co-workers will need to feel like they can count on you to carry your weight, as they’ll be negatively affected if you start slacking off. It’s a good idea to stress your reliability when applying for a job, as that will definitely help show a recruiter that you would make a good employee. A good way to prove your reliability is by referencing your prior work or internship experience. Regardless of the positions that you previously occupied, if you always completed tasks on time and were available when you were needed, that will show a potential employer that, should they hire you, they’ll be able to count on you. Include this interpersonal skill on your resume if it can be backed up by previous employers or co-workers should they serve as a reference. 12.  Flexibility Flexibility is a great interpersonal skill to add to your resume. Whenever you’re working with others, you’ll need to be flexible and compromise from time to time in order to work well with them. In addition, if you’re applying for a position that will require juggling a lot of different tasks, highlighting your flexibility will show a recruiter that youre capable of handling a large volume of work. Whenever you have a variety of tasks to get done, you’ll need to be okay with altering your schedule or changing up the way that you complete them in order to get everything done on time. Depending on the job that you’re applying for, the ability to be flexible can definitely help you stand out from the other applicants. 13.  Time Management Demonstrating your ability to manage your time independently is a great way to set yourself apart when applying for a job. Especially if you’re going to be working independently a good deal of the time, a potential employer will need to know that you’re responsible and capable of completing all of your work within a reasonable time frame. Knowing that you can properly schedule your time and that you don’t procrastinate will definitely give a recruiter an incentive to hire you, so it’s worth putting on your resume. Make sure you back it up with some unique examples; for instance, if you’ve taken extra classes and performed well in them, or if you’ve been in a position that required you to meet a lot of tight deadlines, that would be great to mention. Applying for jobs in itself is a lot of work, and in a competitive job market, it can sometimes be difficult to even get an interview. Any way that you can set yourself apart from other job applicants will come in handy, and one great option is to reflect on the interpersonal skills that you feel make you unique as a candidate. Avoid sounding clichéd by noting down only those skills that you truly excel in and by providing strong examples to back yourself up. Once you do that, you’ll be one step closer to landing your dream job.

How to Watch My Tutor Friend Online

How to Watch My Tutor Friend OnlineAre you interested in how to watch my tutor friend online? If yes, then this article is going to help you find a reliable and trustworthy tutor. You are probably wondering why you need a reliable tutor.To find a tutor that you feel comfortable with, I suggest you look for the student who has had previous experiences with the tutors that you are interested in. For example, if you are having difficulty understanding the material, you can ask the student you know, who was tutored by a very good tutor. Also, if you have questions about the method the tutor uses, you can ask the tutor yourself, even if you are not confident in using the technique. Asking questions is one of the best ways to get better results.It's important to make sure that you find a tutor that has a good rapport with his or her students. This can be hard to find, but when you do find a teacher that has a good rapport with their students, you know that you are getting a good tutor. Als o, the teacher should be flexible and willing to help students with the current topics that you may want to learn. Some teachers will try to keep your schedule open so that you can learn and then take it easy when you get your master's degree.As you may already know, finding a good teacher can be hard because there are hundreds of teachers out there. You also may have experience in your area of expertise, so finding a teacher that is good in your area of expertise might be even harder. But, in this case, you can make a list of recommendations of other students that have good recommendations. Check out the reviews that have been written on the website and remember that reviews are only as good as the writer, so read the feedback carefully.If you are still unsure as to how to find a good tutor, ask around or join a tutoring service. Tutoring services are great for individuals who want to find a tutor at a certain time that they can attend the classes, regardless of the time zone they live in. Tutoring services can be expensive, but many times you can find a service that offers a very reasonable price if you are willing to find a tutor outside of the normal timetable.Online tutoring services are also very helpful for those individuals who do not have the luxury of attending a regular class, but would still like to learn from a tutor. These tutors provide supplemental materials and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you don't have to worry about missing a class.So, how to watch my tutor friend online is really very simple. All you have to do is do a little research, make a list of good and bad tutors, and find a tutor who is willing to work with you during your free time. As long as you are able to find a tutor that is good in your area of interest, you can find a tutor who is excellent at learning English.

Harvard Square Tutoring - The Real Deal

Harvard Square Tutoring - The Real DealHarford County, Maryland is a great place to look for one of the finest colleges in the country. The high quality and unique college programs are the reason that they've been known as the Ivy League for so long. Harvard Square Tutoring gives you a chance to experience the benefits of the top colleges all over again.You can learn the exact details of the daily activities and student activities in order to help you decide which one is the right one for you. Take the time to visit a school before making a decision because you want to make sure that you are going to get the best possible education available and not just a good school.When you visit Harvard Square Tutoring you will find everything that you need to know. They offer you with many opportunities to meet students in a positive and active way that will help you become the best student possible. That's why students like you have really taken an interest in this program.You don't have to be in your first year of college to enroll in Harvard Square Tutoring. This is especially helpful for students who are part of a family where they are required to go to a certain college.You will want to talk to the employees about what it's like to get a little bit more involved and learn about different college courses. The staff is very knowledgeable and they will be able to give you a lot of information about classes and resources. The college catalog will give you a great idea of the type of education that you will receive.One of the things that makes Harvard Square Tutoring so special is the fact that they give you the opportunity to work with a tutor every day. It doesn't matter if you live in the city or the country. The job sites are set up with private buildings and houses that are rented out by the tutors for the student to use.The great thing about this great place is that the tuition for tuition is completely free! There are no out of pocket expenses. They also offer housi ng, food, clothing, and transportation as well as the chance to travel to different locations.

Getting Started with Portraiture

Getting Started with Portraiture How Do You Draw a Face? ChaptersWhat Are the Characteristics of a Portrait?Tools for Drawing a PortraitDrawing Construction Lines for the FaceDrawing the Main Facial FeaturesLearning to Draw HairThe Background of a PortraitTwo More Techniques for Drawing a PortraitLearning to Draw Faces“A good sketch is better than a long speech” - Napoleon BonaparteYou can say a lot through a drawing. It doesn’t matter what language you speak, just take a look at the Mona Lisa and you’re bound to feel something. This is why an increasing number of people are learning to draw. A lot of Brits enjoy creative hobbies.So, with that in mind, here’s how you can learn to draw a portrait. FernandoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EmmaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidDrawing Teacher 4.75 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (7) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorrenDrawing Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Julia janeDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EvelinaDrawing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Are the Characteristics of a Portrait?Whether it’s a painting or a photograph, a portrait is defined as “a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.”.We tend to think that a portrait is just a simple drawing of a face. However, a portrait can go beyond the head. If could be from head to foot or just the head and shoulders.Portraits can be notoriously difficult to get right. (Source: fxxu)Each artist can decide how they want to draw their portrait.  A portrait is a person on their own. Otherwise, it’s a group portrait.A portrait doesn’t even need to be head-on, however. While a front view is the most common type of port rait, the subject’s head can be turned away from the artist or even a side view of the subject. In this case, you'll need to pay particular attention to the face shape, the bridge of the nose, the upper lip, the eyebrow, and facial features that you'd usually draw differently.In any case, a portrait needs to represent the subject’s physical traits. Portraiture can also represent a person’s profession, etc. The goal is to better understand the subject through the piece.  Of course, if you want to do a portrait, you need to learn how to draw a face, how to shade it with a graphite pencil, and how to make it expressive.Learn how to draw manga.Tools for Drawing a PortraitTo start drawing portraits, you’ll have to first choose somebody to draw. It's not easy learning how to draw faces or capture somebody's likeness in your sketchbook. However, you don’t need to draw somebody in front of you to do a nice portrait. You might want to avoid this if you’re just getting started.The easiest way for a beginner to start drawing portraits is from photos. You can draw a portrait of a stranger or use a photo of somebody you know.  I recommend starting with black and white portraits to bet understand light and shadow. It’s a useful exercise in understanding depth.Once you’ve chosen your model, you need to choose the technique and medium. If you start with a black and white portrait, you can opt for graphite, charcoal, or pens, which can be good for portraiture.You’ll just need a sheet of paper. The sheet of paper needs to be quite thick so that it doesn’t crease when you use a rubber. However, you can always grab some printer paper if you’re on a budget or just getting started.If you’d like to do a colour portrait, you have a few options. Coloured pencils, markers, acrylics, gouache, watercolours, oil paint, etc.  If you’ve opted for oil paint, you'll need a canvas. When it comes to watercolours, there’s special paper you can get. Each artist needs t o choose before they draw their portrait.Find out more about how to draw anime and manga.Drawing Construction Lines for the FaceOnce you’re sitting comfortably with your art supplies, you can start by drawing a circle, then drawing intersecting curved vertical and horizontal lines to turn it into a sphere.You can check for good drawing classes here.Before you try and do anything, you should start with construction lines. (Source: Marty-arts)The horizontal line will half the sphere, like the equator on the earth. The second line will also cut the sphere in half. These lines will help you correctly position the facial features.  The eyes sit just above the horizontal line and the nose and mouth will sit on the vertical line.You can alter the positions of the lines (while always ensuring they divide the sphere into two equal parts) to change the orientation of the head.  Of course, a face isn’t a perfect sphere. Once you’ve placed the facial features, you can start by creating th e jawline.  This will work for most portraits and you can also use this technique to draw your own characters.Find out how to make your own comic. FernandoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EmmaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidDrawing Teacher 4.75 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (7) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorrenDrawing Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Julia janeDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EvelinaDrawing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDrawing the Main Facial FeaturesNow that you’ve got your construction lines, you can draw the outline of your model’s face before adding the features (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, etc.).You can then do your subject’s jawline. The hairline is also important because you’re going to have to go back over it once you add the hair.Ensure you practise as often as you can. (Source: pixel2013)Once you’ve got the outline drawn, place the ears just above the horizontal line. Pay particular attention to the space between the eyes. Carefully look at your model to get the proportions right. There is no one-size-fits-all mathematical rule for faces. Each face is different, after all.Once you’ve got the eyes, you can add the eyebrows, eyelids, and pupils. Keep in mind that a face will never have perfect symmetry. Ensure that each detail is as realistic as possible. Details can change everything (beauty spots, scarring, etc.).Move onto the nose and then the mouth. The latter needs to be about halfway between the horizontal line and the bottom of the jawline.Start by placing the ears at the same level as the eyes. You might need to practise how to draw eyes, eyelashes, the eyelid, and the human head in general before yo u start. Human faces are notoriously difficult to get right and you might want to use construction lines rather than doing it freehand.Learn how to create a caricature.Learning to Draw HairFor the next step, you’ll need to add hair to your sketch. Hair is an important part of a portrait but it’s difficult to draw. You need to work out where the hair starts on the forehead so that you can set the limits.You can then draw the outline of all their hair and don’t hesitate to add some movement. Trace a few lines and defining features of the hair but don’t overdo the hair else you'll be closer to drawing a caricature than being a portrait artist.Practising how to draw hair is particularly difficult and private art lessons could help you draw it.The Background of a PortraitTo finish off your portrait, you’ll need to add a background. It could be in the countryside or a town. It could also be basic shapes, animals, or whatever.The background can add important information about you r subject. It could represent their loves, hobbies, etc.Two More Techniques for Drawing a PortraitWhile we’ve gone through the basics of drawing a portrait, these aren’t the only techniques you need to use.You can also draw on grid lines. This technique involves drawing lines on the source photo and then replicating these lines on your blank sheet of paper. The grid lines will help you faithfully position parts of the drawing. This is also useful if you’re changing the scale.You can always draw portraits of multiple people. (Source: OpenClipart-Vectors)Some artists prefer to draw their portraits with no grid lines or construction lines. These artists can do this from feeling alone and replicate a face just as it appears in the photo. You can start with just an eye, then align the second, sketch the nose, mouth, and the outline of the face.There are no rules. Just trust yourself and practise regularly.Learning to Draw FacesThere are several ways to learn the fundamentals of dra wing and you can always teach yourself. Get a lot of source material and practise regularly to get better.  You can also attend an art school, art workshops, or hire a private art teacher. No matter how you choose to do it, drawing has to be enjoyable first and foremost.If you want to learn how to draw people, how to sketch simple shapes, how to draw an eye or do a quick pencil portrait, you can always get in touch with one of the many talented private tutors on Superprof!There are three main types of tutorials available: face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials, and each comes with its pros and cons in terms of learning and cost-effectiveness.Face-to-face tutorials are taught with one student and one tutor and they tend to be the most cost-effective type since every minute in the lesson is spent focusing on you as the student.Online tutorials are similar to the face-to-face tutorials but take place either on a call or via webcam. Online tutorials are usually ch eaper than face-to-face tutorials.Finally, group tutorials are classes with one teacher or tutor and multiple students and these tend to be the cheapest per student per hour.