How to Apply to QA Tutoring Centers and Make Sure You Get the Job

How to Apply to QA Tutoring Centers and Make Sure You Get the JobIf you've always wanted to pursue a career in QA tutoring, it's time you did so. The demand for quality tutors is growing and the price of tutors has risen accordingly. QA tutoring centers are no longer an expense but a necessity.In the past the only way for a tutor to be hired was through internships. You can now get paid by colleges to do one-on-one classes. In fact, it's becoming more common. So if you want to work at a QA tutoring center, this is your chance.So if you want to work as a QA tutor, the first thing you need to do is search for a tutoring center. Most of them are run by businesses that have been in the business for years. These people know how to work in a tutoring center and there's a good chance that they'll have a database of satisfied clients.However, you can also find these tutoring centers on various websites or in classified ad pages. They're usually good at what they do and may even advertise thi s fact. This means that you will need to do some homework. Keep in mind that the best places are those that have a proven record of quality.Many QA tutoring centers are related to engineering and teaching. These are two fields that tend to thrive in a tutoring center because of the problems they solve.An important feature of a tutoring center is their customer service. If they don't have adequate customer service, then they probably aren't as reliable as they say they are. This will put off most applicants and give them an unfair advantage over others. Anda client who is unhappy won't spend money with the tutoring center.But remember that you don't have to wait until the online application process is complete to make your decision. Apply, to multiple tutoring centers today to find the perfect fit for you.

The January Blues Where Did My Vacation Go

The January Blues Where Did My Vacation Go The January Blues Students will soon be dealing with the difficulty of going back to school full-time. The two weeks of winter break are very important for students to revive, recharge, and relax yet many students still feel tired when they walk back into their classroom at 7:30 on Monday morning. This is entirely understandable as most students, especially college prep students, spend well more than the normal 6-8 hours per day studying. So how does one survive that first week back at school? 1. Ease back into it Students are advised to, of course, attend all of their classes and take appropriate notes but perhaps hold off on intense after school or volunteer activities during the first week back if possible. Of course, students who are taking the SAT or ACT in February will not have this option but they will be able to alleviate the stress by getting the test over and done with (READ: 5 Awesome SAT Apps). 2. Write down your schedule Its easy for a student to forget all of the things that they had to do during the two weeks of winter break. Actually, its good for a student to get off schedule and have the chance to sleep in or socialize more, but its important to get back on schedule in January. Students who have forgotten their schedule entirely should write it down using either an electronic planner or a good old-fashioned paper calendar. Students can set up reminders on their phone to let them know that their tutor is coming over in an hour or that they have to Skype chat with their study group on Wednesday at 5 pm. 3. Beware of due dates Many teachers give out exams or have large assignments due the week after coming back from break. Regardless of how students we feel about this, its important to keep track of these dates. For many students in Southern California, the grading period ends the last week of January, giving them just three short weeks to either improve their grade or stay on track. Its essential for students to remember when their important assignments are due. They can either ask a parent, a responsible member of their study group, or a personal tutor to help them remember and stay on track. 4. Eat healthy food and drink lots of water Almost everybody, regardless of age, enjoyed their fair share of sweets and goodies over the winter holidays. Its important for students to get back to a healthy eating routine the first week back at school. The more healthy energy a student has, the more likely they will be to get through the day. Following the nutrition guide, including eating plenty of fruits and veggies and getting enough protein, is very important for students to maintain a regimented daily schedule. Its also extremely important for students to drink plenty of water throughout the day to prevent mental dehydration. If the brain is thirsty it doesn’t work as well (READ: Superfoods and Testing). 5. Make a social date with friends Many students will feel slightly bummed out after returning to school because they find that they dont have nearly as much time to socialize as they did during winter break. Students should try to make social plans the weekend after their first week back at school or arrange to work with a study group of friends so they can talk about how everybody is dealing with adjusting to school. 6. Set a goal and work towards it For some, the goal will simply be to survive until February break, for others the goal will be to get an excellent score on their February SAT or ACT. Regardless of a personal or academic goal, its important for students to have something to look forward. Having a specific goal will force students to maintain an academic schedule in order to reach that goal by a certain date. High school students who are behind on their volunteer hours may set a personal goal to complete 20 volunteer hours by April 1. Goals help us keep on track and encourage self-regulation. As we say goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015 we also are welcomed back to school (READ: A Timeline Study Guide for the SAT). All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by TutorNerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about.

Tutors Provide Support for Schizophrenic Patients

Tutors Provide Support for Schizophrenic Patients Misfortune has struck me recently because my fiancée has been diagnosed with a form of schizophrenia.  She no longer is the sweet, caring and intelligent women she used to be.  Due to her  psychosis  she disconnects  from the real world and now her life mainly goes on in her head.  Imaginary voices speak to her while she is awake, acts on her negative emotion by attempting to hurt some people around. She also fails to identify her fiancée (that is me).  A horrifying scenario indeed! In this article I provide an overview of schizophrenia, how it is diagnosed, treated and how tutors can provide support to manage this mental disease. Schizophrenia is an illness of the mind and best characterized by poor cognitive and emotional  responsiveness. Depending on the individual he or she will exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: 1. Delusions: False believes. Such as having imaginary friends, being a spy or being followed. My fiancée believed I was about to pack my bag to leave her for good. 2. Hallucinations often in the form of voices in the head, but schizophrenic people may also  see, smell, taste, and feel things that are not there. My fiancée for example held her ears closed in an attempt to escape these voices. 3. Bizarre Behavior covers a wide range of ways that seems strange or inappropriate to normal people. My fiancée started five  different household tasks without finishing one of them. 4. Disorganized Speech: Sentences which may not make much sense, strange topic of conversation changes. 5. Negative Symptoms: Lack of motivation or interest. Emotional distance even to loved ones. Diminishing ability to function socially. One may judge schizophrenic people  as being of poor characters.  But this is far from the truth as schizophrenia is a genuine biological disorder:  In the brain billions of neurons interact with each other.  This process requires bio-chemicals or neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonins.  Most commonly, elevated levels of  dopamines  causes misfiring of neurons which trigger the minds misinterpretation of reality. Diagnosing Schizophrenia There is no test for schizophrenia yet.  Instead the  psychiatrist interviews and observes the patient and identifies the disease by the symptoms.  Often MRI scans provide further clues about the presence of schizophrenia.  Moreover, doctors must rule out other causes such as a brain tumor or drug abuse by means of  blood and urine tests  as well as  MRIs. In order to prescribe the right treatment a doctors consider  different types of psychic disorders: 1. Schizophrenia: Symptoms start 6 months or more prior to the onset of the episode. They increase in severity and usually impair social functioning and/or degrade performance at work. 2.  Schizophreniform  Disorder:  Same symptoms as schizophrenia, but they start 6 months or less before the full outbreak of the illness. 3. Brief Psychotic Disorder, or brief reactive disorder. Symptoms last at least a day but never more than a month. The duration of the psychosis is generally shorter (1 to 3 months). Thereafter the patient fully recovers.  Because my fiancée experienced such a sudden onset of her symptoms I am hopeful her diagnosis is that of a brief psychotic disorder and will return to the wonderful person she was before. 4.  Schizoaffective Disorder: A mix schizophrenia and  mood disorder exhibiting depression and/or bipolar disorder. 5. Delusional Disorder: To them it is evident they are being followed, conspired against or have to save the world.  No reasoning will help.  These delusions persist for at least one month or more. Treatment Unfortunately, there is no cure for schizophrenia.  But the illness can be managed by means of  antipsychotic  medications, often in combination with psychotherapy, family counseling and group therapy. The first-line psychiatric treatment for schizophrenia is by means of anti-psychotic medication  which can reduce the symptoms of psychosis in about one or two weeks.  Long term use of  antipsychotic  of decreases the risk of relapse.  These mediation typical block dopamine receptors in the brains synapses.  While this process manages psychosis often well it accompanied by harmful side effects.  These effects include weight gain, muscle weakness, inability to remain motionless, shrinkage of brain volume, diabetes, sexual dysfunction and  reduced life expectancy. Today most antipsychotics  in use are in second generation. They have less side-effects.  Examples of these newer medications include  clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine, and  ziprasidone. Besides psychotherapy, family and group therapy there is evidence that diet and managing stress reduces the severity of  schizophrenia  or lessens the risk of a relapse. In fact the ubiquitous  gluten found in bread, cookies, snacks and many other processed foods coupled with a genetic predisposition might cause the patient to produce gluten antibodies harmful for the brain (auto-immune response). Since stress can trigger a psychic episode it is simple to manage it. Stay away from a high  carb  diet and prefer fresh fruits and vegetable together with fatty fishes (rich in omega-3).  At TutorZ.com you find tutors who can advise you on which  nutrients  are right for mental health. Another important way to manage schizophrenia is physical exercises. It builds up lost muscle wait, controls gained weight and most importantly acts to reduce stress. Yoga, meditation  and  Tai Chi have been proven to be especially effect and is offered by many tutors on  TutorZ.com. Of course, when dealing with schizophrenia it is always necessary to seek (ongoing) advice and treatment from psychologist or psychiatrists.  However, in less severe cases of schizophrenia a tutor might be the right person to give you a break from having to attend your child, spouse or parent.  In fact, developing creative skills such as playing  guitar or piano, acting on stage, painting or knitting helps to reduce the symptoms.  The skill set required of a tutor teaching a schizophrenic student is similar to that of autism, attention deficit disorder or manic syndromes.  We at  TutorZ.com can connect you with tutors who specialize in schizophrenia, autism, dyslexia  and  ADHD. For further information about schizophrenia you may also contact one of our qualified  psychology  tutors. Tutors Provide Support for Schizophrenic Patients Misfortune has struck me recently because my fiancée has been diagnosed with a form of schizophrenia.  She no longer is the sweet, caring and intelligent women she used to be.  Due to her  psychosis  she disconnects  from the real world and now her life mainly goes on in her head.  Imaginary voices speak to her while she is awake, acts on her negative emotion by attempting to hurt some people around. She also fails to identify her fiancée (that is me).  A horrifying scenario indeed! In this article I provide an overview of schizophrenia, how it is diagnosed, treated and how tutors can provide support to manage this mental disease. Schizophrenia is an illness of the mind and best characterized by poor cognitive and emotional  responsiveness. Depending on the individual he or she will exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: 1. Delusions: False believes. Such as having imaginary friends, being a spy or being followed. My fiancée believed I was about to pack my bag to leave her for good. 2. Hallucinations often in the form of voices in the head, but schizophrenic people may also  see, smell, taste, and feel things that are not there. My fiancée for example held her ears closed in an attempt to escape these voices. 3. Bizarre Behavior covers a wide range of ways that seems strange or inappropriate to normal people. My fiancée started five  different household tasks without finishing one of them. 4. Disorganized Speech: Sentences which may not make much sense, strange topic of conversation changes. 5. Negative Symptoms: Lack of motivation or interest. Emotional distance even to loved ones. Diminishing ability to function socially. One may judge schizophrenic people  as being of poor characters.  But this is far from the truth as schizophrenia is a genuine biological disorder:  In the brain billions of neurons interact with each other.  This process requires bio-chemicals or neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonins.  Most commonly, elevated levels of  dopamines  causes misfiring of neurons which trigger the minds misinterpretation of reality. Diagnosing Schizophrenia There is no test for schizophrenia yet.  Instead the  psychiatrist interviews and observes the patient and identifies the disease by the symptoms.  Often MRI scans provide further clues about the presence of schizophrenia.  Moreover, doctors must rule out other causes such as a brain tumor or drug abuse by means of  blood and urine tests  as well as  MRIs. In order to prescribe the right treatment a doctors consider  different types of psychic disorders: 1. Schizophrenia: Symptoms start 6 months or more prior to the onset of the episode. They increase in severity and usually impair social functioning and/or degrade performance at work. 2.  Schizophreniform  Disorder:  Same symptoms as schizophrenia, but they start 6 months or less before the full outbreak of the illness. 3. Brief Psychotic Disorder, or brief reactive disorder. Symptoms last at least a day but never more than a month. The duration of the psychosis is generally shorter (1 to 3 months). Thereafter the patient fully recovers.  Because my fiancée experienced such a sudden onset of her symptoms I am hopeful her diagnosis is that of a brief psychotic disorder and will return to the wonderful person she was before. 4.  Schizoaffective Disorder: A mix schizophrenia and  mood disorder exhibiting depression and/or bipolar disorder. 5. Delusional Disorder: To them it is evident they are being followed, conspired against or have to save the world.  No reasoning will help.  These delusions persist for at least one month or more. Treatment Unfortunately, there is no cure for schizophrenia.  But the illness can be managed by means of  antipsychotic  medications, often in combination with psychotherapy, family counseling and group therapy. The first-line psychiatric treatment for schizophrenia is by means of anti-psychotic medication  which can reduce the symptoms of psychosis in about one or two weeks.  Long term use of  antipsychotic  of decreases the risk of relapse.  These mediation typical block dopamine receptors in the brains synapses.  While this process manages psychosis often well it accompanied by harmful side effects.  These effects include weight gain, muscle weakness, inability to remain motionless, shrinkage of brain volume, diabetes, sexual dysfunction and  reduced life expectancy. Today most antipsychotics  in use are in second generation. They have less side-effects.  Examples of these newer medications include  clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine, and  ziprasidone. Besides psychotherapy, family and group therapy there is evidence that diet and managing stress reduces the severity of  schizophrenia  or lessens the risk of a relapse. In fact the ubiquitous  gluten found in bread, cookies, snacks and many other processed foods coupled with a genetic predisposition might cause the patient to produce gluten antibodies harmful for the brain (auto-immune response). Since stress can trigger a psychic episode it is simple to manage it. Stay away from a high  carb  diet and prefer fresh fruits and vegetable together with fatty fishes (rich in omega-3).  At TutorZ.com you find tutors who can advise you on which  nutrients  are right for mental health. Another important way to manage schizophrenia is physical exercises. It builds up lost muscle wait, controls gained weight and most importantly acts to reduce stress. Yoga, meditation  and  Tai Chi have been proven to be especially effect and is offered by many tutors on  TutorZ.com. Of course, when dealing with schizophrenia it is always necessary to seek (ongoing) advice and treatment from psychologist or psychiatrists.  However, in less severe cases of schizophrenia a tutor might be the right person to give you a break from having to attend your child, spouse or parent.  In fact, developing creative skills such as playing  guitar or piano, acting on stage, painting or knitting helps to reduce the symptoms.  The skill set required of a tutor teaching a schizophrenic student is similar to that of autism, attention deficit disorder or manic syndromes.  We at  TutorZ.com can connect you with tutors who specialize in schizophrenia, autism, dyslexia  and  ADHD. For further information about schizophrenia you may also contact one of our qualified  psychology  tutors.

How Have Men Been Interacting With #MeToo

How Have Men Been Interacting With #MeToo Image from pixabay.com In case you need some background information The original use of Me Too is credited to  Tarana Burke, who first used the phrase in 2007. In an interview with Ebony Magazine, she said: “It wasn’t built to be a viral campaign or a hashtag that is here today and forgotten tomorrow. It was a catchphrase to be used from survivor to survivor to let folks know that they were not alone and that a movement for radical healing was happening and possible.” A decade later actress Alyssa Milano shared #MeToo on Oct. 15, encouraging women to share their experiences with sexual harassment or assault in order to show the world how widespread of an issue this really is. In just nine days the hashtag had been used over 1.7 million times  and had reached 85 countries! And that’s just the numbers from Twitter alone. If we had numbers from Facebook, Instagram, and other forms of social media, I expect the numbers would show that #MeToo has made contact with at least several million more. Presumably, these posts have led to millions of real, face-to-face conversations about sexual violence. Some people are even taking the phrase to the streets. The woman  in this video  took the bed she was raped on and made a powerful public statement out of it. Most importantly, as Tarana Burke originally intended,  Me Too is a way of uniting victims and letting them know that they are not alone. But at the same time, it has also been a call for women to stand up against misogynist behavior. It is as much a tool for healing as it is a battle cry for change.                                                                                    How men have interacted with #MeToo   Infographic composed by Jared Hammer Expectedly, men had difficulty fitting into the conversation. While the majority of men chose not to speak up at all, there was considerable backlash for those who did. Some men opened up about their own experiences as sexual victims, while others admitted their role in the sexual oppression of women with #IHave. From the conversations I saw, male victims of sexual violence who used the hashtag were primarily met with support from women. These women recognized that while this issue affects women on a much greater scale, sexual violence is in no way exclusive to women. According to rainn.org, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., approximately 10 percent of rape victims are male. Still, with women being affected on such a wider scale than men, some felt that the focus should stay on violence against women, at least for now. The other side of men speaking up in the #MeToo campaign  was the men who spoke up using #IHave,  the idea being that for every #MeToo, there is someone on the other end of the equation. The intention of the effort has been for men to openly acknowledge ways they have been a part of the problem. By confessing their own role and promising to stand up against sexually oppressive behavior, these men were trying to be a part of the solution. A lot of people found #IHave highly distasteful. The majority of #IHave posts are primarily from men admitting to behavior that would be classified as sexual harassment  or admitting a failure to stand up against it. Generally, these posts are accompanied with a vow to change this behavior. Despite their intentions, these men are often finding themselves lumped into the same category as the men who have committed serious sexual crimes. I found it disheartening to see these men treated like rapists. Although they are admitting their contribution to rape culture, finding men who never have contributed to the problem are few and far between. The men who use #IHave are trying to start a conversation about changing that narrative. I think we should be encouraging this behavior. I expect many women who spoke out against #IHave were reminded of past traumas and/or slimy experiences theyve had with sexual harassment. Thinking through this lens, it makes sense that a simple #IHave and Im sorry doesnt feel like enough. The simplicity of posting a status, without seeing it backed up by action, implied to critics that these men expected their past crimes to be absolved if they just made a post about it. While I dont think men should be discouraged from participating in the conversation, and I think #IHave is a conversation that needs to be had, I can agree that a social media status is not enough. For those who want to do more than a status update and need a stronger starting point,  this article from CNN has a lot of great advice for men who want to be a part of the solution. With time, sexual education, and a willingness to change, we can help end sexual violence.

Derivatives of Absolute Functions Are Core Concepts of Organic Chemistry

Derivatives of Absolute Functions Are Core Concepts of Organic ChemistryIn organic chemistry, the power of derivatives of absolute functions plays a crucial role in determining how different compounds react in nature. A good knowledge of this aspect helps students understand the properties of compounds and how they react with each other. As they do so, they will also be able to develop different strategies in the future.Basically, the derivatives of the absolute functions of some substances are functions that are grouped under the category of the pure type. The term simply means that they belong to the same type of functions. However, they do not belong to the same type of function.To give an example, the functions of hydroxyl and methyl are different because they are different types of compounds. The functions of the first group is on the dry carbon atom, while the second group contains nitrogen atoms. The pure functions have the same types of functions and the same symmetry but dif fer in the way they are organized. Therefore, there are several differences between the groups.The pure types of compounds all have the same atomic formula. However, their structures are different. There are many structures found in nature that are not found in any of the pure types.The diazadiazoles are examples of pure types. These functions are created using the derivatives of absolute functions to form structures that are hard to recognize because of their unnatural shapes.The pure types of compounds are usually produced by combining the functions with hydrogen, oxygen, or chlorine atoms. They include the hydrogen and the hydrinosine.The functions of the pure types of compounds all have the same symmetry. However, their structure is not the same. They differ in the number of carbon atoms, and some even have one to two additional electrons in their atoms.

Cosmic Chemistry - A New Book For New World Order Policy Makers

Cosmic Chemistry - A New Book For New World Order Policy MakersCosmic Chemistry is a new book by Judy Rebick that makes some very important points regarding the connection between Mother Nature and the impact she has on our physical health. Rebick lays out a clear plan of action that all of us can follow if we are interested in this connection, one that addresses issues as varied as; health and the environment, personal, physical and mental well being, the need for meditation and spiritual growth.To understand the impact of Cosmic Chemistry, it is important to understand that humans are products of the environment. In other words, we are a part of a world-wide phenomenon. Our ancestors are living in a world where one-third of the world's population live on the other side of the globe from the humans and our world is one of the few left that exists without major wars, disease or famine. This is not the world we live in today.It is true that Science Fiction is often only a product of t he imagination but it is also true that the average person has seen many future scenarios and some have even experienced these in their lifetime. I know, because as a child I have often imagined a world where many of the stories I read and the ones I saw in movies were not so far fetched.It is only when you take a step back and look at the world that we live in today, that you realize how incredibly 'pre-industrial' the world really is. We live in a world that is controlled by a handful of super power nations. It is a world that is in deep debt to the central banks of the globe. And it is a world where the negative effects of those debts are slowly killing us off.I cannot stress enough the importance of reading Cosmic Chemistry. If you are not already an avid reader, I highly recommend it. The information is real and that is why I am writing this article to encourage you to check it out.Cosmic Chemistry addresses all of the pressing issues of the modern world. While the elements in the material world we live in are not of an infinite number, the human body is one of them and Rebick points out the connection that exists between our bodies and the physical elements of the earth's environment. Rebick is right, and I thank her for her efforts in sharing her ideas with the world.So my question to you is: do you want to know more about Cosmic Chemistry? Do you want to know the facts? Well, why don't you check it out for yourself and find out for yourself? The most important thing is that you don't ignore the fact that you are alive, you have a need for change and you want to know more about this wonderful subject.

Why Students Are Being Rewarded To Attend School

Why Students Are Being Rewarded To Attend School What would it take to get a flawless attendance record from your kid? Baseball tickets? Gift cards? A necklace? How about an automated wake-up call from former NBA-great Magic Johnson? A handful of schools in New York City are actually doing all of those to help increase school attendance through politicians and administrators collaboration, according to an article in the New York Times. And its working. On any given day one out 15 elementary students is absent in NYC public schools, compared to one out of 13 in 2007 and one out of nine in 1995. Other NYC schools have taken larger strides to increase attendance. The Center for New York City Affairs at the New School recently released a study indicating that attendance increased significantly for the 2009-2010 school year. It found that there were 105 elementary schools where 30 percent or more of students missed at least one month of class, a decrease from 216 in the 2006-2007 school year. But, most schools still have an attendance problem. During the 2009-2010 schools year one in five students missed at least a months worth of school at 42 percent of New Yorks 700 elementary schools, according to the New School study. That figure actually marks a decrease from the 2005-2006 school year of 58 percent of schools having one in five students miss at least a month of school. In 2009, the Education Department began to track student absenteeism, kicking off the trend of increasing student attendance. The Education Department defined chronic absenteeism as missing 20 or more school days in a year. It also encouraged schools to monitor attendance more closely. However, some students have safety concerns, transportation issues or health issues like asthma that are causing chronic absenteeism. But, many cases are caused by apathetic parents and students. Schools are now growing more concerned with chronic absenteeism as studies show that it correlates with future drop out rates and low test scores. The Campaign for Fiscal Equity followed 64,000 New York City students through their third and fourth grades in 2006-2008 and found that state test scores improved when attendance did. The absentee numbers and effects are out there, and now its up to schools to motivate students and improve attendance. Most schools are using rewards and incentives systems to improve attendance like throwing pizza parties for students with perfect attendance. Schools are externally rewarding students to show up; however, many students still have no internal motivation to get up and go to school a longstanding, reoccurring problem. Sometimes, students only show up to get the pizza parties, baseball tickets or gift cards all extrinsic motivators. They have no internal reason for being there and therefore no internal desire to achieve. However, if schools can create genuine interest, then students will be more likely to try harder.