Ask a Private School Admissions Expert Liz Perelstein

Ask a Private School Admissions Expert Liz Perelstein Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Liz Perelstein is the Chair and Founder of School Choice International, a leading school placement consulting organization. Prior to starting School Choice International, Liz worked in all levels of education as a teacher, educational administrator, and more. She holds two Masters degrees from The University of Chicago, one in Educational Administration and one in Public Policy, and is a well-known entrepreneur who frequently speaks on topics related to several areas of education. Along with her team of experts at School Choice International, Liz advises families on the selection of schools for their children all over the world as well as how to successfully take on the respective admissions processes. VT: What is the typical timeline for private school admissions? For example, outline a sample timetable of applications, interviews, decisions, etc. Liz: The School Choice Group has consultants all over the country and world with knowledge of their regions private school admissions timeline since the timeline for tours, testing, interviews, and applications differs by region, but each individual schools may vary. For instance, while once the member schools of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater NY (ISAAGNY) conducted their admissions according to a fairly uniform timeline, there is now increasing variability according to school and to grade level. There also are a growing number of private schools that are not members of ISAAGNY, and these schools have even greater flexibility when it comes to the admissions timetable. School Tours: Typically, school tours start as early as the spring before the September in which applications are due. Tours take place throughout the fall semester. Application Deadlines: At present, most admissions applications are due during the fall semester one year before a child will actually enroll. Some schools distribute unlimited applications while others will accept only a certain number. Schools may have a strict due date in November or December, or may stop accepting applications when they have received a sufficient number. So, applying early is a good strategy. Testing: ERB or ISEE testing is generally completed during the fall. However, many students are tested during the previous spring semester. Parent and Child Interviews: Student and parent interviews take place during the autumn one year in advance of admission. Supplemental Materials: Recommendations and prior school grades must be received while the rest of the childs information is being assembled, generally during the fall semester. Decisions: Admissions decisions are announced as early as December for legacy admissions, and in February for non-legacy candidates. Family notification: For legacies, families must notify schools of their intent by mid-January. For non-legacy students, depending on grade level, families should notify the schools by February or March. But, above all, it is important to check each schools own website to make sure you adhere to their specific timetable. VT: What is the typical process admissions officers go through to evaluate applications? Liz: If you ask any admissions officer, they will say that they admit a whole child and family rather than a set of numbers. Although most say that they dont have specific testing cut-offs, it would be unusual for schools to accept a student whose results fall far outside the range of most of their population. That said, since ERB* tutoring, as well as tutoring for other standardized tests, has become commonplace, many schools are discounting or even eliminating testing as a criterion. Schools want to get to know a child before deciding to accept him or her. This profile is gleaned from a combination of student and family interviews, the application, and teacher recommendations. They seek families who will make a positive contribution to the school and children who have the personalities and interests as well as academic criteria that show they have something to offer. It is important that all sources of information are consistent that schools echo what parents say. Admissions officers are extremely good at identifying red flags. In addition to wanting to understand the whole child and family, schools are looking for a good fit. They want parents who share the schools values and who are choosing the school because they genuinely feel it is a good match. Finally, schools inevitably must build groups of students. They need followers as well as leaders, students who are strong in math and those who are strong in reading, those whose interests lie in athletics and those who favor the Arts. In order to be able to offer a marketplace of programs, they need students to participate in each of them. *Its important to know that ERB is not the name of the test itself. It is the name of the testing company, Educational Records Bureau, that gives admission and achievement assessments for independent and public schools. Many parents refer to the Early Childhood Admissions Assessment (ECAA) as the ERB; the ECAA is a test that most private schools use as an evaluation tool and vital part of their admissions process. VT: What are the most important things children need to have represented on their applications? Liz: Age appropriate understanding of who they are, as well as genuine appreciation for the school and why that particular school is a good fit for the child. Each school has a unique personality such as a set of values and attributes that families should take the time to understand, especially as it relates to their own child. Our consumer division, School Search Solutions, is developing a unique school matching tool that we call LEAP (Learning, Ethos, Achievement and Principles) that is designed to elicit the subjective elements of a school culture as opposed to objective facts like the location, size, and acceptances at ongoing schools or universities. VT: What are common mistakes parents and/or their children make when applying to these programs? Liz: Parents, in particular, often go into an interview trying to impress a school or identify the right answer to questions. There really only are tworightanswers based on two important concepts: Families should look for a school where their child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally, leading to a love of learning. Families should disclose any issues or concerns that the school will have to address in partnership in order to ensure that the childs experience is successful. With these two principles in mind, everything else should flow easily. Parents should also use the interview as an opportunity to learn more about the school than what is on display on their walls and website. Thoughtful questions help parents determine whether or not a school is a good fit for their child, will give them important information, and will be appreciated by the admissions staff. VT: How should parents go about determining the culture of a private school, and whether it would be a good fit for their children? Liz: Talking with other parents or former parents is useful, but always should be taken with a grain of salt. School is a very personal experience and what works for one child may not work for another. The best way to get to know a school is to spend time there. Go at drop-off time and observe. Youll want to see whether the other parents share your values. Notice how children get to school and who they come with, as well as who greets them and how adults interact with them. Is the head of school out on the steps in the morning or is it an aide? Do children run to or away from him/her? Going to a play, concert, school fair, or sporting event speaks volumes. You can see how happy children are and what the school values. If you want your child to attend a school with a good sports program, be sure to attend a sports event. Do you want a school where every child plays and the coachs goal is to teach sportsmanship? Or do you want your child to be on a team that wins, even if a kid is carried off in an ambulance at every game? Being there helps clarify what you are looking for and whether or not your familys values and your childs learning style fits with the schools practices. VT: How important are standardized test scores when admissions decisions are being made? Liz: This varies according to school. As tutoring has become more ubiquitous among families who can afford it, test scores have become less important in the admissions process, with many schools talking about abandoning the ERB standardized testing altogether. While it used to be one of a number of indicators of whether or not a child would be successful in a school, schools now realizethat testing may have limited value. VT: What tips do you have in regards to ISEE prep, SSAT prep, and preparation for other standardized assessments that private schools might require? Liz: Increasingly, students are being tutored by professional organizations. When choosing a test prep company, recommendations of friends and colleagues may not be best for your child. Just like when looking for a school, a successful test prep experience is a matter of fit. Students will work harder for tutors they respect and with whom they have rapport. Interview the tutor, with your child, to ensure that they are compatible. Some children will do their homework and others won't. It is useful to work with a tutor who can address your child's study style. VT: What are the most important things parents need to have well represented about themselves when meeting with admissions officers? Liz: The following three mindsets That they are eager to partner with the school for the benefit of their child and all children, whether this means being a class mother, accompanying the class on trips, or financial support (if that is feasible for the family). That they are objective about their child and will be open to feedback, both positive and negative, as well as able to collaborate with teachers to provide their child any help and/or resources that will be beneficial. That they will respect teachers and administrators as professionals and will not try to overturn policies and practices for the benefit of their child. VT: How does networking and having in-school connections affect one's chances of admission? Liz: We work with thousands of students each year and are certain that connections of this nature are not necessary to gain admission. On the other hand, there are students whose families do utilize board or high-level connections with successful admissions outcomes. Unfortunately, these students do not get the benefit of having experienced admissions officers who understand which children will thrive in a particular school as part of the decision process. As a result, many of these children are unsuccessful once they enroll in school; some may be asked to leave a school if they cannot perform. A letter from a parent of an enrolled student who knows the family well can be advantageous in letting the school know that this is a family who will be an asset to the school. Letters from people, no matter how eminent, who are not well acquainted with a child, are of no value. VT: How can a student best prepare for admissions interviews? Liz: Before the interview, a parent should explain to his or her child that this is an opportunity for the school to get to know them and for them to get to know the school to be sure that it is a good, mutual match. Explain that there are no right or wrong answers. Parents may coach a child to look an adult in the eye, shake hands, and talk in an audible voice, which will serve them well for the interview and for years to come. It is useful for a parent to role-play some simple questions with a child to make him or her more comfortable when s/he arrives at the admissions office. Asking questions about what s/he likes and doesnt like, strengths and weaknesses, and helping the child frame weaknesses as strengths in ways that arent contrived, can be useful. Making sure kids are familiar with the books theyve read, the music they listen to, the movies theyve seen and their reasons for each can give the admissions officers an entre to a conversation. Finally, ask your child what he or she wants to know about the school and encourage him/her to ask this/these questions in the admissions interview. Visit School Choice International for more information. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

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Red Blood Cells Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace Red Blood Cells are also knows as RBCs. It performs the most important duties to transport oxygen to each part of the cell and carry CO2 from them and releases to lungs. Every drop of blood has millions of RBCs. This is import know that Blood contains Hemoglobin thats why its color is red. Blood are found in almost all the animals and human body. Blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. There are several others things that we need to know about Red Blood Cells (RBCs) which is mentioned below: Red Blood Cells or erythrocytes are the cells that are designed to transport respiratory gases to and from the tissues. Mature mammalian red blood cells are biconcave discs with an average diameter of 7.2m, volume of about 85 fl and a surface area of 140m2, which is ideally suited for gaseous exchange. RBCs are arranged in a series in the capillaries. After being alive for 120 days RBCs dies RBCs contain the iron containing protein pigment, hemoglobin The hemoglobin molecules, combines with both Oxygen, and Carbon Dioxide. The red blood cells are capable of traversing the vascular system without mechanical damage. Mature RBCs are devoid of any nucleus and other organelles..

The Path to Boxing Professionally

The Path to Boxing Professionally How Do You Become a Professional Boxer? ChaptersStarting as an Amateur BoxerStart Intense TrainingThe Qualities of Professional BoxersCompetingFinding Opponents to Fight“In sport, you only see the fighter, but it's teamwork. Without a good team, you will never be the best. In boxing, you have to work with the best coach, the best lawyer, the best manager, the best doctor. Exactly the same principle applies in politics.” - Vitali KlitschkoBecoming a professional boxer, regardless of your weight class (heavyweight, lightweight, middleweight, featherweight, welterweight, etc.), requires a lot of training and determinations. Whether you’re getting in the ring to compete in traditional boxing, savate, Thai boxing, or kick-boxing, professional boxing can be a lucrative pursuit.The fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao generated $600m in revenue from ticket sales, international rights, and sponsorship. Generally, boxers only do two or three fights a year and only title fights, which are televised, tend to make t he big bucks.In this article, we’ll look at the steps you need to take to become a professional boxer. AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsStarting as an Amateur BoxerLogically, you have to be an amateur before you can go pro. It can take a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to become a professional boxer. (Source: un-perfekt)Joining a Boxing ClubYou’ll probably want to join an affiliated boxing club. Additionally, you’ll want to look for one with a decent reputation and track record.  Have a look online. A quick search will probably provide you with all the information you need.If you want to become a boxer, you won’t be doing cardio boxing or fitness boxing in a gym. You need to find a club that’s dedicated to the Noble Art.A lot of clubs offer one or two free training or trial sessions so that you can see whether or not boxing is for you before you go out and get all the gear and pay for your membership.  This also means that you can try out several different variations of boxing such as Thai boxing, savate (French boxing), kick-boxing, or traditional boxing before you decide upon which one’s right for you.For those who are motivated, you might want to try a couple before settling on one. For exam ple, there may be kick-boxing on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays and traditional boxing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Of course, you’re going to be sore after all that training.Speak to a Coach or TrainerAsk the coach some questions about their experience with coaching and boxing and the type of training you should be doing. This is an opportunity to meet other members of the club, too. They may be able to provide you with advice and tips if your coach is busy helping another member of the club.You’ll often practise with one or several sparring partners so that you can practise against different opposition and learn from one another.  You’re not looking to knock them out but rather improve your technique, precision, endurance, and flexibility.If you have the means, you can always opt for a private tutor and learn about movement, pivoting your feet, hooks, jabs, crosses, uppercuts, and kicks (if you’re doing a discipline that allows them).You’ll also be able to improve your fo otwork, positioning, agility, and endurance.Find out more about the pros and cons of boxing professionally.Start Intense TrainingBoxing training involves a lot of warming up, technical exercises, sparring, and muscle training. Professional boxers need to train far more than amateur boxers. (Source: skeeze)You’ll tone your body through skipping, working a punching bag, and muscle-building exercises. You’ll be training for between 75 and 90 minutes three to four times a week, doing sit-ups, push-ups, burpees, skipping, and working with punching bags and speed bags.Outside of your boxing training, you’ll also need to train in a gym, run, and work out. The golden rule is to keep your guard up, move your feet, and look forward.In addition to boxing, you’ll also need to eat right; a diet rich in proteins (chicken, fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and nuts).Training can also improve your endurance, particularly in your legs and shoulders, which are used to keep your guard up and throw punches. AndreyBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KostiaBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LeeBoxing Teacher £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutor s SajBoxing Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KaranBoxing Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThomasBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HaileyBoxing Teacher 4.50 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidBoxing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Qualities of Professional BoxersEvery boxer needs to be in good physical condition as you need to be able to throw punches and take them as well as last for several rounds. Not just anyone can become a professional boxer. (Source: StockSnap)Professional boxing is far more demanding than amateur boxing. Professional boxing bouts consist of 12 3-minute rounds whereas amateur bouts are “just” 3 rounds.There are two main routes to boxing glory:The amateur route and the Olympic GamesThe professional routeIn professional boxing, there’s no body protection and injuries are not uncommon.You also need to be in excellent physical condition.  When getting ready for a fight, you need to work on your:DefenceSpeedStrengthInstinctsYou need to be good at dealing with pain as well as it’s likely that you’re going to get hit.CompetingAn aspiring amateur boxer will want to compete before going pro.  If you want to become a professional boxer, you’ll need to be able to win fights. Your amateur record will be required for your professional licence, too.  There are several different competitions such as:The England Boxing National Amateur ChampionshipGB Three Nat ionsWomen’s Winter Box CupIf you want to compete in professional competitions, you’ll need to be licenced.The world of boxing revolves around marketing, publicity, and making money.  Being affiliated with a prestigious federation and winning a title fight is how boxers make the big bucks.  There are several international boxing federations: The EUBC and EBU in Europe and the WBA, WBC, IBF, and APB internationally.  Boxers can compete in prestigious competitions and make a name for themselves but they’ll need to start locally.Find out more about becoming a professional boxer.Finding Opponents to FightA boxer needs to run their career like a business and find opponents who’ll help them make money. Most boxers let their agent or promoter find suitable opponents for them. (Source: skeeze)It’ll be difficult to organise matches if you don’t have a network.  This is why boxers often associate with a promoter who acts as their agent and find them opponents within their weight class (flyweight, bantamweight, featherweight, lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, heavyweight).  These promoters earn their money by taking a cut of the boxer’s earnings.  This revenue is often a return on investment for the promoter.Most of the money for big fights is made through TV money. After all, the bigger the fight, the bigger the audience and the more money they’ll make.  Economically speaking, the boxing market isn’t balanced: there’s high demand for fights and a small supply of combatants.  A boxer will expect their promoter to find increasingly better opponents and lead them to win titles and belts. Keep in mind that around 20% of a boxer’s earnings go straight into the pockets of managers, organisers, promoters, and/or agents.Make sure you get a professional boxing licence. A licence is essential in the world of professional boxing.In addition to a boxer’s abilities, they’ll also need a good support staff if they want to win a championship:CoachPhysical trainerSparring partnerSports physicianPhysiotherapistAre you tempted by the idea of becoming a professional boxer?You’re going to have to work hard at it.If you dream of becoming a world champion in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, or any other combat sport, consider getting help from the best tutors and instructors pound for pound on Superprof and work towards becoming the best in your weight class.Before you pick your private tutor, there are several things that you'll need to carefully think about. Firstly, no two tutors are alike and you need to pick the one that'll help you to get the most out of your training and set on you on the path to glory. Secondly, there are thr ee main types of tutorial available from the tutors on Superprof, face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, and group tutorials, and you need to pick the one that's right for you.Face-to-face tutorials are between you and your tutor or coach. They'll work alongside you, tailor the sessions to you and your goals, and give you their undivided attention. They'll often also work outside of your sessions on planning and preparing your training. Of course, all this extra work will come at a cost and while face-to-face tutorials are often the most cost-effective type of private tutorial, they also tend to be the most costly per hour.Online tutorials tend to be cheaper than face-to-face tutorials since the tutor doesn't have to travel to each of their students or clients and can schedule more tutorials per week.Finally, group tutorials have the coach teaching several clients at once. Unlike the other two types of tutoring, you won't have your coach's undivided attention. However, you will b e dividing the cost of the tutor between yourself and the other attendees.

13 Phrasal Verbs with BRING - English Lesson via Skype

13 Phrasal Verbs with BRING - English Lesson via Skype When I began to think about English phrasal verbs and its meanings and in particular 13 phrasal verbs with BRING  that I realised how many ways we can use it.  There are so many prepositions in English you can use with some really  interesting meanings.In its most simple way the verb BRING means to carry with you, to take with you.For example:  Will I bring  (take with you) my overnight bag in case we wish to stay the night in the city? Or Can I help you with  those boxes? You take those two and I will bring the rest (to carry). You also hear it in many other situations. On a recent weather forecast the lady said there is a  strong wind coming in from the west over the next few days bringing a lot of rain with it.When I was young, we always liked to go to the local church or school when they had a bring and buy sale for charity.  For weeks the organisers would collect goods you did not want and then on the day of the bring and buy sale people would come and buy pieces of furniture, books and clothes that other people had donated (given for nothing).  Today we call these car boot sales, it is the same but not for charity! People are just selling items they no longer need to raise some cash and clear some space in their homes. 13 Phrasal Verbs with BRING BRING ABOUTto change somethingExample: The new government promised to introduce new laws and bring about change in relation to keeping wild animals as pets.BRING ROUND TO1. to cause to regain consciousnessExample: They poured cold water on his face in an effort to bring him round.2. to persuade someoneExample: She tried to bring him round to her way of thinking.BRING UP1. to raise a point.Example: At the meeting he insisted on speaking as he wanted to bring up the point about the new recruitment. Why was it taking so long?2. to raise a childExample: Maria was brought up by her grandparents as her parents were abroad.BRING DOWNto cause something to stop. Often used to describe a political situation.Example: The constant strikes and demonstrations about the governments’ economic policies would soon bring down the government and force an early election. Phrasal Verbs with Bring - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: BRING ALONG  to take with youExample: Would you like to come to my party next week. It’s my birthday. Bring along a friend if you like!BRING ONto cause something, usually unpleasantExample: I think the cold winter weather must have brought on her flu.BRING IN  1. to take something that is outside and place it insideExample: It is going to rain. Would you mind bringing in the washing that is drying whilst I prepare lunch.2. to create profit/moneyExample:. His original marketing plan brought in a lot of money.BRING FORWARDto move an appointment or event to an earlier time or dateExample: The final exam was brought forward by two days. BRING OUT1. to create some change in a person either physical or in attitudeExample: When Michael is in the office everyone is more relaxed. He has a great sense of humour. He brings out the best in everyone.(everyone feels happier, everyone works better).2. to put on the marketExample: The new game will be brought out next October.3. to publishExample: The book will be brought out both in English and in French.  BRING BACK  to return or to re-appearExample: The movie was brought back by popular demand for 2 more weeks.BRING OFF  to be successful at something or to achieve somethingExample: David is going to try and negotiate on our behalf with the boss. We want a bonus for all our hard work. I hope he can bring it off. I hope he will succeed.BRING FORTHto create, to cause something to happenExample: The sound of the orchestra brought forth thunderous emotions.BRING OFFto accomplish something difficultExample: There was doubt in some quarters whether they could bring off this multi m illion deal.So as you can see the English language is once again fascinating in the many uses we can find for a  simple five letter verb BRING.

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Breaking the 5 Minute Beer Mile - English Listening Exercise Last week we had an amazing video about running and the courage it takes to get up after a fall. This week we have another video about running and the bravery it takes to chug beer while doing it. This is crazy! Would you try this? What would happen to your body if you tried it? Watch the video and do the listening and writing exercise that go with it.Listening (The listening will be for the first 4 minutes only because after that there isnt much speaking while he is running. You can fast-forward through the laps and watch the outcome!)1. How long ago was the 4 minute mile record broken?2. How long does it take him to drink beer out of glass? a can?3. What is the key factor in the CO2 in beer?4.   Here ____ are, a new world record in the beer mile.5. What will he do if he doesnt break the record?6. In what distance do you have to drink the beer?7. How does the beer need to be consumed?8. What is the minimum alcohol content needed in the beer?9. Make sure you have a _______   _____.Wo uld you ever do this? Why or Why not? What is the most unusual race that you know about in your country?Did you like this exercise? Check out our other running-related listening exercise.

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Irvine Tutoring Tips Why Summer School is Awesome Tips from an Irvine Tutor: Five reasons why summer school is actually awesome Many kids attend summer school these days to keep up with stringent educational standards in Southern California. Most view it as something that takes away from their free time during the summer; however, summer school can provide some great elements to a student’s overall education. Summer learning can make the school year easier, help push students towards their college dreams, and allow them to concentrate on one subject theyve been struggling with our private Irvine tutoring will help you succeed in your summer school classes. 1. Create balance Kid’s who get caught up to grade level with academic tasks over the summer have more of a healthy life balance during the school year. Perhaps geometry has been a challenge the entire year, or maybe their reading comprehension skills have been causing extra stress. When students try to tackle a difficult subject, their mind becomes tired, and its harder to enjoy learning other subjects that they excel in. By focusing on these topics during the summer, students create a balance for themselves during the year, so they continue to love learning in general and maintain a high GPA. 2. Get one-on-one attention in a difficult subject Every student has that one subject they struggle with. This can either end up being a detriment to their overall education and cause stress thats unnecessary, or it can be an opportunity to improve. Students can work with a one-on-one tutor over the summer and get extra attention to turn their weakness into a strength. One-on-one tutoring helps students move through the steps to success quicker and easier, so they feel confident once they go back to the classroom in the fall (READ: Why You Should Take an Online Class This Summer). 3. Socialization Some summer school programs offer students an opportunity to work on academics in the morning and socialize in the afternoon. This is a great way to combine summer school and camp allowing kids to get enjoyment out of the summer months. Also, it gives students an opportunity to socialize in a semi-structured environment so they can continue to make friends and improve social skills while they work on academics. Learning to get along with others and maintaining friendships is a big part of any student’s overall educational experience and should be viewed as an important element of growing up. 4. Reaching college goals Many students opt to attend a summer college prep program to achieve admittance into their dream and target schools. These days, applying to college should be an entire subject in and of itself, and the overall process takes up a lot of a student’s time. Students need to prep for the SAT or ACT (or both), they need to work on personal statements and essays, and they need to determine which colleges will be the best fit for them. There are tons of summer prep programs that help students navigate this process and get ready for entrance exams. Students can also work one-on-one with an in-home tutor to determine their strengths and weaknesses. 5. Grades One of the more obvious positive elements of summer school is that it helps students improve their GPA. If a student can tackle core subjects over the summer, theyre more likely to keep their grades up during the year. Of course, its important for students to have time to rest and recharge during July and August but its also important for them to have the academic tools necessary to do well on assignments and quizzes throughout the year. Even a short summer school program helps students improve their grades and feel more confident about their ability to study, organize, and learn. The start of the school year is just around the corner! Get the summer rust off and start the year right with the help of a private Irvine back-to-school tutor. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. 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 write.

How to determine peak online English teaching times in your timezone ?

How to determine peak online English teaching times in your timezone ? Never before have timezones played such an important role in ESL teaching! Now that more and more online English teaching jobs are cropping up online, there’s a whole range of new considerations for teachers. Like - when do I want to teach? And what the heck is a peak hour? And why is everything written in Beijing time? We can’t answer all of those questions - we’re not mind readers, and everyone’s life is different. You might want to teach mornings, evenings or nights. Who knows? Certainly not us . What we do know is that a peak hour is the times when a company sees that most students are logging on and clocking online English tutoring hours i.e. when the demand for English teachers is at its highest. These hours tend to be similar across a region and as many online ESL students are based in China - the words Beijing time, are a headache you need to pay attention to. We recommend bookmarking this handy little guide as we’ve taken the time to translate those mysterious Beijing peak hours into time zones that will be more familiar for Canadian, American, European, South African, New Zealander and Australian teachers. We’ve also looked at peak hours in other regions with a high demand for English teachers and done the same. So we’ve got peak hour timezone translators for student demand in Japan, Europe and South America too. China’s peak online English teaching hours: The peak hours for many companies in China are pretty much the same. That’s because it’s mostly after schools hours. So whether you’re looking at companies like iTutor, VipKid, Dada, Magic Ears, or any of the other bajillion companies working on Beijing time, this table should help you figure out when the peak work hours are based on your own timezone. Time Zone Weekdays Weekends Beijing GMT+8 6pm-10 pm 9am-11 am Pacific Standard GMT -8 (Canada USA 2am-6am 5pm-7pm (of the day before) Mountain Standard GMT -7 (Canada USA) 3am-7am 6pm-8pm (of the day before) US Central Standard GMT -6 (Canada, US, Central America, Mexico) 4am-8am 7pm-9pm (of the day before) Central European Standard GMT +1 (France, Germany, etc.) 11am-3pm 2am-4am GMT (UK/Ireland) 10am-2pm 1am-3am South Africa GMT +2 12pm- 4pm (midday) 3am-5am New Zealand GMT +13 11pm-3am 2pm-4pm Australian Central GMT +9 (including Japan and South Korea) 7pm-11pm 10am-12pm (midday) Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Japan’s peak online English teaching hours: Companies like Gaba, Native Camp, and Best Teacher, all cater to Japanese students. Whether you fancy teaching adults or children, the demand for online ESL tutors in Japan is outside of their traditional working/school hours. This means early mornings, late evenings and weekends are when most Japanese English students will log on to boost their English learning. Time Zone Weekdays Weekends Japan GMT+9 (Australia South Korea) 7.10am-9.10am 5.30pm-10.30pm All day on the weekends 9am-9pm Pacific Standard GMT -8 (Canada USA) 2.10pm-4.10pm (day before) Midnight-5am (same day) 4pm-4am (Fri, Sat) Mountain Standard GMT -7 (Canada USA) 3.10pm-5.10pm (day before) 1am-am (same day) 5pm-5am (Fri, Sat) US Central Standard GMT -6 (Canada, US, Central America, Mexico) 4.10pm-6.10pm (day before 2am-7am (same day) 6pm-6am (Fri, Sat) Central European Standard GMT +1 (France, Germany, etc.) 11pm-1am 9.30am-2.30pm 1am-1pm GMT (UK/Ireland) 10pm-12am (midnight) 8.30am-1.30pm 12pm-12am (midday to midnight) South Africa GMT +2 12am-2am (midnight) 10.30am-3.30pm 2am-2pm New Zealand GMT +13 11.10am-13.10am 9.30pm-2.30am 1pm-1am Beijing Time GMT +8 6.10am-8.10am 4.30pm-9.30pm 8am-8pm Europe’s peak online English teaching hours: It’s a bit of a theme with online tutoring companies but they tend to have their peak hours on the weekends or weekdays outside of working hours. That means that if you’re planning to teach European students ESL online, you might want to log on on weekday evenings or anytime over the weekend. Some of the companies that cater to European students are Fluentify, Learnship and Tandem. Time Zone Weekdays Weekends Central European Standard GMT +1 (France, Germany, etc.) 6pm-9pm 9am-9pm Pacific Standard GMT -8 (Canada USA) 9am-12pm (midday) 12pm-12am (midday-midnight) Mountain Standard GMT -7 (Canada USA) 10am-1pm 1pm-1am US Central Standard GMT -6 (Canada, US, Central America, Mexico) 11am-2pm 2pm-2am Japan GMT+9 (Australia South Korea) 2am-5am (next day) 5pm-5am GMT (UK/Ireland) 5pm-8pm 8am-8pm South Africa GMT +2 7pm-10pm 10am-10pm New Zealand GMT +13 6am-9am (next day) 9pm-9am Beijing Time GMT +8 1am-4am (next day) 4pm-4am South America’s peak online English teaching hours: Although the market isn’t as saturated as say, China, there is a growing demand for online English teachers in Latin America. LatinHire, Preply and Cambly all cater to this market, but not always exclusively. The best thing you can do is log on during peak hours for that region if you’re set on teaching South American students. Time Zone Weekdays Weekends South America (GMT-2) 6pm-9pm 9am-9pm Central European Standard GMT +1 (France, Germany, etc.) 9pm-12am (midnight) 12pm-12am (midday-midnight) Pacific Standard GMT -8 (Canada USA) 12pm-3pm (midday) 3am-3pm Mountain Standard GMT -7 (Canada USA) 1pm-4pm 2am-2pm US Central Standard GMT -6 (Canada, US, Central America, Mexico) 2pm-5pm 1am-1pm Japan GMT+9(Australia South Korea) 5am-8am (next day) 8pm-8am (next day) GMT (UK/Ireland) 8pm-11pm 11pm-11am South Africa GMT +2 10pm-1am 1pm-1am New Zealand GMT +13 12am-3pm (next day) 3am-3pm (next day) Beijing Time GMT +8 4am-7am (next day) 7pm-7am (next day) South Korea’s peak online English teaching hours: Want to teach some of the hardest working students on the planet? Look no further than South Korea. This country places a huge emphasis on Native English teachers and has expanded its programs to include online English teachers that can cater to students in rural areas and beyond! South Koreans study hard, so you can expect some diligent students if you go with one of these online ESL teaching companies: NIL English, English Hunt and English Aloud. Time Zone Weekdays Weekends Korea GMT+9(Australia Japan) 6am-9am 6pm-12am (midnight) 9am-9pm Central European Standard GMT +1 (France, Germany, etc.) 10pm-1am 10am-4pm 1am-1pm Pacific Standard GMT -8 (Canada USA) 1pm-4pm (day before) 1am- 7am 4pm-4am Mountain Standard GMT -7 (Canada USA) 2pm-5pm (day before) 2am-8am 5pm-5am US Central Standard GMT -6 (Canada, US, Central America, Mexico) 3pm-6pm (day before) 3am-9am 6pm-6am GMT (UK/Ireland) 9pm-12am (midnight) (day before) 9am-3pm 12pm-12am (midday-midnight) South Africa GMT +2 11pm-2am 10am-10pm New Zealand GMT +13 10am-1pm 10pm-4am 1pm-1am Beijing Time GMT +8 5am-10am 5pm-11pm 8am-8pm If you’re still curious about teaching English online, we recommend the following reads: These are the 30 highest-paying online English teaching jobs right now Teaching English online with Wall Street English: Sarah’s story QA: Everything you need to know about teaching English to adults online Where to find honest reviews for online English teaching companies Attention online English teachers: What China’s new crackdown on regulations means for you