How Do I Find a Chemistry Teacher?

How Do I Find a Chemistry Teacher?A good chemistry teacher is an excellent teacher for a student, but how do you find one? In Maine there are a couple of options. Here's some guidance on how to find a great chemistry teacher.A math teacher is the best choice because mathematics is important to learning. The math teacher can help a student learn math topics that interest them. They might even coach a student who is struggling with a subject.A science or art teacher can teach at a high school, but they have much more freedom and power than a math or science teacher. Science and art may not be popular subjects in high schools, but they are important. Students need to understand the science behind the painting or the sculpture. A chemistry teacher is also likely to get a lot of volunteer work done in their area.In this case, an individual tutor is most helpful. You can set up a meeting and then see if the teacher will schedule a lesson. If not, you can contact the teacher personally and make the arrangements to meet.You could even go to a museum and visit a chemistry lab. The chemistry exhibits could get you involved in chemistry and help you learn at the same time. Just bring a notebook and a pen, you don't have to get a job as a student teacher or instructor.Tutoring sessions with a professor are also a good way to get involved in the subject. The professor might be interested in seeing how well a particular student knows a subject. It's a chance to learn something from someone who knows what they're doing. Try your luck, but make sure that the teacher in question is at least teaching high school students. Chemistry is considered a more difficult subject, so teachers with little experience are the best bet. Don't worry about making the teacher pay for your trip, since he's probably already covered his travel expenses.

Second wave of university strikes to affect millions of students - Tutor Hunt Blog

Second wave of university strikes to affect millions of students Over a million students will miss out on lectures in second wave of university strikes Over a million students will miss out on lectures in second wave of university strikesUniversitiesMost young schoolchildren will very likely be only too happy to learn their school has closed for the day. They might be compelled to feign disappointment, but secretly many of them will probably be delighted that they have an unexpected day off from school, thanks to excessive snow, flooding, or some other unforeseen incident. One would hope that university students are be more concerned about missing lessons, but I can recall, back when I was studying for my degree, feeling delighted when I was informed a lecture was to be cancelled. To be quite honest, my peers and I simply saw this as an excuse to visit the student union bar. Of course this was back when there were no university fees, when I was lucky enough to study for a degree without having to pay tens of thousands of pounds. So how do students feel now, given the high fees they are required to pay, when they learn the lecture they have paid to attend has been cancelled? The University and college union (UCU), a British trade union for higher education, has announced that 74 universities are planning 14 days of strikes, over disputes staff are having with pensions, working conditions and pay. It is thought that more than a million students could be adversely affected by this, the second wave of mass walkouts across the UK. Last November and December saw eight days of strikes, involving tens of thousands of workers across 60 universities. Angela Rayner, current Shadow Secretary of State for Education, commented on these strikes last year, imploring universities to put students first, and to bring `a reasonable offer back to the negotiating table` to prevent hundreds of teaching hours being lost. With students leaving university with, on average, around 30,000 worth of debt, I can well understand how frustrating it must be to have parts of your course just cancelled. In any other sector, be it the leisure or service industry, compensation would definitely be forthcoming, but it seems these thousands of students are just going to have to accept that large parts of their courses, education they have paid for, will simply not be delivered. The UCU has warned that there will possibly be even more strikes going into the summer term if these disputes are not resolved, with Jo Grady, the General Secretary of the trade union warning `If universities want to avoid further disruption they need to deal with rising pension costs, and address the problems over pay and conditions.` Tom Barton, a student in his third year at Sheffield Hallam University, has said that his dissertation could suffer because of the walkouts, as he will have no one to offer academic advice for two whole weeks. Mr Barton has been motivated to create a petition for all those students who have been adversely affected by the industrial action, and has said the strikes of last winter were very detrimental to his studies, as `I had a piece of work that I needed feedback on, but I couldn`t get in touch with my tutor to get the feedback.` `This led me to completely rush my work when they came back off strike to meet a deadline, which I fully believe got me a much worse mark than I should have.` The petition requests that each student affected by the strikes should receive at least 860 in compensation. Such is the chagrin amongst the student body that Mr Barton`s petition received an astonishing 6000 signatures in less than 24 hours. The figure hasn`t just been chosen arbitrarily, but rather accords with the calculated cost of the tuition the students will be missing. `We are paying 863.33 for 14 days of study which we won`t receive,` the petition explains. I fully support the rights of workers to strike, but at the expense of students` education well, that certainly gives pause for thought. Across the country pension costs are rising, and it may simply be the case that universities are simply not funded enough to meet these increased costs. Commenting on this a spokesperson for Universities UK, a national representative for the employers, in this case the universities, has said: `We regret that UCU are planning further strike action at a time when positive talks on the future of the scheme are making significant progress and are ongoing.` `Despite this, UCU continue to request that employers pay still higher contributions at unaffordable levels. The best way forward is to work collectively to secure a pension scheme that is highly valued and affordable for all.` `By law, pension costs had to rise to maintain current benefits. Employers have agreed to cover 65 per cent of these increased costs, taking their contribution to 21.1 per cent of salaries from October 2019 together committing 250m more a year. Members have been asked to make a fair contribution too.` One can only hope that these matters are resolved before students begin to be put off applying for university, in the belief that they could be paying for a substantial number of classes they simply won`t receive. Thankfully such lengthy strikes have not yet affected primary and secondary schools, but who knows what the future will hold? 20 days ago0Add a Comment

Chevron Refinery Fire West Coast Gas Prices Soar In Wake of Shutdown

Chevron Refinery Fire West Coast Gas Prices Soar In Wake of Shutdown The Richmond refinery as crews attempt to squelch the fire, courtsey of MSNBC.com This cataclysmic image was seen by residents of the Richmond area, a suburb of San Francisco, after the horrendous explosion and subsequent Chevron refinery fire that  sent plumes of smoke over the area. The fire erupted Monday evening in the massive refinery until it was put out early Tuesday, but the entire west coast of the United States will feel the effects of this catastrophe for weeks, if not months, in their wallets. Huffington Post San Francisco has been covering this story very closely, and according to their reports,  they got chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service Tom Kloza to comment about how the  Richmond Chevron refinery is particularly big and important to the West Coast market,    produc[ing] about 150,000 barrels of gasoline a day â€" 16 percent of the regions daily gasoline consumption of 963,000 barrels. The potential for this disaster to be worse than the BP Oil Spill is limited, as fire crews have already subdued the blaze. However, thousands of residents that live within very close proximity to the refinery are complaining about health problems. Lawsuits will definitely be on the horizon and Chevron could be on the hook for millions of dollars if it is found that a lack of oversight caused the explosion. The official statement from Chevron was released through the San Franicisco Gate newspaper, and you can follow all of Chevrons updates at their website:  http://richmond.chevron.com/home/news/incidentresponse.aspx. The Gate newspaper reported that Chevron will not speculate on the cause of this incident. [The] priority right now is containing the fire and protecting the health and safety of our employees and  community. Jason Dearen of the Associated Press explained how West Coast gas prices could skyrocket in result of this loss of oil production.  Already, the  average price of regular gasoline jumped in California from $3.86 a gallon on Tuesday to $3.94 on Thursday. Dearen reports that some experts expect the disruption in production to last for weeks and push prices beyond $4 a gallon. The Richmond refinery makes upwards of 200,000 barrels per day,  accounting  for one-eighth of Californias refining capacity. Shipping to Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Idaho, expect gas prices to bolt upwards in the next few days. Especially with the summer months creating a spike in American mileage, that will put a strain on Americans young and old. Most importantly, as Dearen found out via Rayola Dougher,  a senior economic adviser with the American Petroleum Institute. California has the cleanest burning gas in the nation, so this is definitely a market disruption. Therefore,  California can’t replace those supplies with imports from Washington state, Asia and the Gulf Coast, so it’s more difficult to ease the impact of the lost production. California, already dealing with rolling blackouts due to the excessive heat, are going to have to conserve at unprecedented rates in order to ride this blaze out and not break the bank.

Soaring Imagination Fuels This Young Writers Creativity

Soaring Imagination Fuels This Young Writer’s Creativity Soaring Imagination Fuels This Young Writer’s Creativity Morgan, 11-years-old, Math Level J Reading Level HII With an imagination that soars, 11-year-old Morgan allows her creativity to run wild in just about anything she does. One of Morgan’s biggest strengths is her determination to reach her dreams. And her secret to reaching her dreams? Setting goals.   “I have always been told that I am very determined for my age,” said Morgan. “One of the things I am proud of is when I set a goal for myself, I remain determined to reach my goals. I like thinking independently and I take responsibility for my education. I believe this is a skill I will use my whole life.” One of Morgan’s creative outlets is writing. For inspiration on her pieces, she turns to the experts. Morgan is fascinated by the work of film directors and writers. She loves to hear how they develop characters, scripts, and other decisions that are made when making a film. “I really enjoy playing as my imagination allows,” said Morgan. “I enjoy thinking up stories and developing characters for those stories and writing short stories on various topics! Despite balancing a busy schedule, Morgan finds the time to give back through volunteering. Morgan and her sister started a donation site to raise awareness and funds for Sole Hope. This non-profit organization’s mission is to fight parasitic insects in Africa and provide treatment for those infected. Morgan’s efforts were able to impact 200 lives. Morgan was one of 56 students selected for Kumon’s 3rd Annual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. “Here I am, 11-years-old, and we’re staying in downtown Chicago because of my hard work in Kumon. It was such an amazing feeling,” said Morgan. “I felt like a celebrity when I walked in! I loved listening to the speakers and getting to work with other Kumon Students! My biggest question at the end was, can I do this again next year?” Morgan shares with us who her inspiration is and plans for the future. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I truly enjoy being able to complete my math assignments quickly in school. I’m now able to help my friends solve and understand challenging math concepts. How has Kumon helped you academically? I’ve learned to remain disciplined. Kumon reminds me of the importance of sticking with something until it’s complete. Little by little and bit by bit, if I am disciplined, I know I can accomplish great things. I find if I consistently apply myself, I can make progress in other areas like biology and creative writing. How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? As I look back at everything I’ve accomplished in Kumon, I can see that with consistent effort over time, I can overcome challenges and accomplish amazing things. I’m realizing that this is true in life as well. What do you want to be when you grow up? There are so many things I want to do when I grow up. I aspire to be an inventor, a medical research doctor, a micro-biologist, and much more. I figure I can do all of these things during my life! Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration is the great mathematician, Katherine Johnson. She was incredibly instrumental in helping NASA put a man in space, and safely bring him back to earth. She definitely has math superpowers! Katherine even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from former President Barack Obama, which is the highest civilian honor in the United States. What advice would you give to kids just starting Kumon? Focus on today’s work and don’t worry about tomorrow’s or the rest of the week. If you get stuck, take a short break to clear your mind, then get back to it. When you finish, celebrate another completed day. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Encourage Creativity and Imagination through the World of Poetry Young Pianist Proves Practice Makes Perfect Young Basketball Star is Shooting for the WNBA This Young Hockey Player is Making Strides On and Off The Ice Soaring Imagination Fuels This Young Writer’s Creativity Soaring Imagination Fuels This Young Writer’s Creativity Morgan, 11-years-old, Math Level J Reading Level HII With an imagination that soars, 11-year-old Morgan allows her creativity to run wild in just about anything she does. One of Morgan’s biggest strengths is her determination to reach her dreams. And her secret to reaching her dreams? Setting goals.   “I have always been told that I am very determined for my age,” said Morgan. “One of the things I am proud of is when I set a goal for myself, I remain determined to reach my goals. I like thinking independently and I take responsibility for my education. I believe this is a skill I will use my whole life.” One of Morgan’s creative outlets is writing. For inspiration on her pieces, she turns to the experts. Morgan is fascinated by the work of film directors and writers. She loves to hear how they develop characters, scripts, and other decisions that are made when making a film. “I really enjoy playing as my imagination allows,” said Morgan. “I enjoy thinking up stories and developing characters for those stories and writing short stories on various topics! Despite balancing a busy schedule, Morgan finds the time to give back through volunteering. Morgan and her sister started a donation site to raise awareness and funds for Sole Hope. This non-profit organization’s mission is to fight parasitic insects in Africa and provide treatment for those infected. Morgan’s efforts were able to impact 200 lives. Morgan was one of 56 students selected for Kumon’s 3rd Annual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. “Here I am, 11-years-old, and we’re staying in downtown Chicago because of my hard work in Kumon. It was such an amazing feeling,” said Morgan. “I felt like a celebrity when I walked in! I loved listening to the speakers and getting to work with other Kumon Students! My biggest question at the end was, can I do this again next year?” Morgan shares with us who her inspiration is and plans for the future. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I truly enjoy being able to complete my math assignments quickly in school. I’m now able to help my friends solve and understand challenging math concepts. How has Kumon helped you academically? I’ve learned to remain disciplined. Kumon reminds me of the importance of sticking with something until it’s complete. Little by little and bit by bit, if I am disciplined, I know I can accomplish great things. I find if I consistently apply myself, I can make progress in other areas like biology and creative writing. How has Kumon helped you outside of the classroom? As I look back at everything I’ve accomplished in Kumon, I can see that with consistent effort over time, I can overcome challenges and accomplish amazing things. I’m realizing that this is true in life as well. What do you want to be when you grow up? There are so many things I want to do when I grow up. I aspire to be an inventor, a medical research doctor, a micro-biologist, and much more. I figure I can do all of these things during my life! Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration is the great mathematician, Katherine Johnson. She was incredibly instrumental in helping NASA put a man in space, and safely bring him back to earth. She definitely has math superpowers! Katherine even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from former President Barack Obama, which is the highest civilian honor in the United States. What advice would you give to kids just starting Kumon? Focus on today’s work and don’t worry about tomorrow’s or the rest of the week. If you get stuck, take a short break to clear your mind, then get back to it. When you finish, celebrate another completed day. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Encourage Creativity and Imagination through the World of Poetry Young Pianist Proves Practice Makes Perfect Young Basketball Star is Shooting for the WNBA This Young Hockey Player is Making Strides On and Off The Ice

10 Reasons to Invest in Foreign Aid

10 Reasons to Invest in Foreign Aid via Pixabay 4. Foreign aid facilitates global connections. Africa is nearing one billion mobile subscriptions, and  Project Loon  is providing WiFi with tennis court-sized balloons. Development goals in several countries look to increase total global connectedness to the internet, which means access to healthcare information and job sites as well as social media. 5. Foreign aid inspires innovation.   American tech company initiatives, such as  4Afrika  by Microsoft, fund local tech start-ups. For example, the Cardiopad, a touchpad device for heart exams and a breakthrough in medical technology, was invented in Cameroon. 6. Foreign aid helps the environment. The connection between global poverty and carbon dioxide emissions may not be obvious at first, but diversification of energy sources means new jobs and resources for everyone. As the global economy grows, emissions  go down. 7. Foreign aid promotes equality for women. More women are running for officeâ€"and  winning seatsâ€"than ever before. Reducing poverty through donations to foreign aid offers women access to education and healthcare, improving their financial and social independence. via Pixabay 8. Foreign aid helps stabilize states in conflict.   A 2017  study  published in the Global Health Journal found that “The highest quartile of US health aid per capita spending was associated with a large and immediate decline in the level of state fragility.” This means that places with more humanitarian aid are less likely to erupt with violence and collapse, making a safer place for everyone. 9. Foreign aid hinders the influence of terrorist groups.   Groups like ISIS are successful in poorer regions, incentivizing new recruits with the promise of resources. If foreign aid provides resources to these regions first, terrorist groups suffer a major blow to their campaign of fear. As U.S. Senator  Lindsey Graham  (R-SC) said in a 2017 argument for funding foreign aid programs, “The worst nightmare for al Qaeda is to come into a community that feels supported and has hope.” 10. Foreign aid has a chance to produce a direct return. A charitable donation to a foreign aid organization with 501(c)(3) status is claimable on tax returns. Buying stock in Kroger is not.

Making Money by Tutoring Kids in the Classroom

Making Money by Tutoring Kids in the ClassroomTutoring kids is an extremely effective way to make money by tutoring them in the classroom. Many people have tried this at home, but it is still very much a new field. The problem is that most people are not familiar with how to make this business profitable.Yes, you can tutor people online, and yes, you can make a great deal of money. The issue is that a lot of it depends on how easy the simple stuff is to do. It is certainly easy enough to tutor the little ones in the elementary school level, but they have very different learning styles than the elementary students. Most of these elementary students have really big books and need lots of reading time.You will have no luck tutoring elementary schools at all, because they will be constantly breaking up the work and turning it into small pieces to take care of. Once they have the first-grade work done, they will expect the students to come in and tutor them. The real focus in this part of the teaching profession is teaching the big books.People who have made a good living tutoring adults at elementary school levels will tell you that there is no real reason to tutor little children at this level of education. They will not take the time to learn anything new, and there is no real point in trying to teach them how to read. Even if you have great English speaking skills, as most people who do this have, this is still a language that needs to be learned at a very young age.The second-grade level is where most people's tutor, because their students have never heard anything about how to read and write, and will be learning this stuff at a very early age. This is the stage when the child's vocabulary and composition skills are being developed. The second-grade students will most likely never go beyond this level of education. Most of their basic reading and writing skills will be at the end of the first year of school.Once your students graduate from this level, it will be very difficult for you to make money tutoring them. Remember, most of the people who tutor children at this level are being paid by private schools to do so. At this point, it is much harder to find a school willing to pay more than the federal minimum wage for a full time salary teacher. This is why the best thing you can do is find a good state school, and begin tutoring your children early.As the children start out in the educational level, they will have the most time to develop reading and writing skills. So you will find that your tutoring income increases as you teach the younger children, and the older ones also pick up the language. At this point, if you are looking for a way to make money by tutoring, start tutoring at the right level, and you will be in good shape.

What to Look For in Private Tutoring

What to Look For in Private TutoringIn the United States, there are many private tutoring services in operation that provide tutoring services to children of all ages. The school tutors are skilled and capable of providing excellent tutoring services to students of any age. However, when parents find that their child is having problems with his or her studies, they may consider seeking the assistance of a tutor in the form of a private tutor in the United States.Although these tutors are usually paid for the school lessons, it is not necessary for the students to pay the tuition fees of the tutors. In fact, these services are really beneficial for parents. This is because such private tutoring services are always willing to accept any parents who would like to pay for their tuition fee.There are numerous companies in the US that offer tutoring services to students of all ages. In fact, the students of this kind of services are mostly from very poor backgrounds. Therefore, they have l ess to lose and therefore can afford the services of a tutor. Another advantage of paying for a private tutor is that you do not have to bear all the expenses as a student is reimbursed in full.You have a wide variety of companies providing tutoring services in the United States. However, you should try to look for those which are most qualified to offer tutoring services to students. There are certain things that you should be aware of before deciding to seek out tutoring services from a company in the United States.You should ensure that you do not sign up for a company which offers tutoring services to children who live far away from your area. This can often affect your quality of life because you would be required to travel quite a distance to attend a private tutoring session. On the other hand, you should also make sure that the tutoring services are conducted by experienced tutors and not bysomeone who have only been in this field for a short time. If you are aware of the fa ct that you have to pay a portion of the tuition fee as well, you should seriously check the credentials of the tutor. You can check the course syllabus and the previous work experience of the tutor.You should also make sure that the tutor uses a computer and has passed an aptitude test. You can go online and check the net for some other sources for a tutor. You can also visit your local business or a bookshop to see if the tutor is certified by the tutoring agencies. You can also look for reviews about the tutors in the net.Tutoring services provided by tutoring agencies can also be highly beneficial for the students. These services are free from all the costs and expenses, which can hinder the students in getting to their studies. It can also help the students in improving their school marks as the tutor is an expert in delivering quality educational sessions to the students.