Welcome back to the 2015-16 school year!

Welcome back to the 2015-16 school year! To all of our students old and new: all of us at AJ Tutoring are so excited to be back for another school year! Now that school has been in session in the Bay Area for a few weeks, were looking forward to helping you with your academic coursework and tests this year.As always, AJ Tutoring offers academic tutoring in almost every academic subject. If that tough pre-calculus class is giving you trouble already, give us a call! Our academic tutoring students typically meet with their tutors once per week for a 1.5-hour session. During each session, we make sure that youre fully prepared for any upcoming tests, quizzes and essays, get you up to speed on the most challenging concepts in your class, and pre-teach upcoming material so youre never hearing anything from your teacher for the first time. Take a look around our website for more information on AJ Tutorings academic tutoring program!We also offer efficient, effective, high-quality test preparation for your upcoming standardized te sts, including the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests. 2015-2016 is a challenging year for test-taking since the SAT is changing in March 2016, juniors need to make more decisions about which tests to take (current SAT? new SAT? the ACT?). Please reach out to us if you have questions about the ideal test-taking plan we would love to talk through your options for the upcoming school year!Best wishes from AJ Tutoring for a great start to the year!

LOI English Teachers Anne Fields

LOI English Teachers Anne Fields Learning English can be helpful at the professional level. That is why, nowadays, parents are willing to spend more to give children the opportunity to learn English. Because, when one is younger, the battle with learning accents, for example, can be won rather quickly. Many LOI English teachers have worked teaching children, like Anne Fields, who believes that children should start learning languages as soon as possible.Anne is currently living in Bogota, Colombia, from where she teaches English to people from around the world. She is from the United States and has lived in Argentina, Dominican Republic and Haiti. According to her, many of her students are from Brazil, Russia, Japan, Spain and the United States. I found it odd when she told me that she had students from the US, but then she explained that those who are learning English with her while living in the US are people from all over the world who moved there and now want to improve their English skills in a safe space, like an individual Skype class, where they are not judged by their mistakes.She studied French and Spanish in college, therefore she is familiar with the common struggles that any language student has to deal with. One of the things she believes is that is very important for those who are learning English is to have a patient teacher. Also, she believes that, even though she speaks other languages, her classes must given in English. Of course there are exceptions, like when the student is a beginner and does not understand a single word in English. However, Anne prefers to use hand motions, pictures, and examples to make her students stop translating their thoughts and start thinking in English. In addition to that, Anne does not like giving the correct answers without a proper explanation, for her explaining the situation is mandatory.Anne told me that some of her students ask her how much time they would need to learn English. That is obviously a tricky question, because people tend t o learn and dedicate themselves differently. So, Anne says to her students that it takes dedication, the more you practice, the faster you will learn. Besides that, Anne tells her students that the more English they experience in their daily lives, the better, so reading news and listening to music in English are some of her pieces of advice. She also tells them to change the language in their computer, smartphone and Facebook, so they start to have a daily contact with the language.

6 Facts You Probably Didnt Know About Saudi Arabia

6 Facts You Probably Didnt Know About Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is much, much more than vast desert, camels and oil. The Middle East’s biggest nation is a vibrant hub for Arabian culture and is a highly significant location both religiously and historically. Here are some of our favorite recent facts about Saudi Arabia!1. Saudi Arabia is one of the most generous countries in the world, donating over $4 billion in aid each year to developing and disaster-torn nations.2. By 2018, Jeddah will be home to the world’s tallest building, the Kingdom Tower, which is planned to rise more than a kilometer into the air.3. The Arabian oryx, native to the country, was once classified as extinct in the wild. However, thanks to a government conservation project, the species has been reintroduced in to the desert from captivity and is making a comeback. This is the only documented case in history of an extinct animal being restored.4. The Saudi flag is completely green because of its significance in the Islamic faith. Most Islamic states incorpor ate green into their flag. The color represents peace, life and fertility.5. Riyadh, the capital city, is the 30th biggest city in the world by population and is home to over 5 million people.6. Most milk on sale in Saudi Arabia is produced by sheep, goats or camels.

Why We Need Unions

Why We Need Unions Photo from news.unioncircle.comfundamentally function to protect workers from companies and other organizations seeking to abuse their power by ignoring (or even eliminating) workers rights. They truly embody the phrase strength in numbers, as workers who are members of a union can collectively bargain for fairer wages, enhanced benefits, better work environments, or all of these aspects combined. Another important benefit of unions is that they give workers the chance to negotiate at the same level as that of upper-level management and executives, in part because a group of unified workers backed by an organization dedicated to preserving workers rights is far more powerful than a single worker doing the same.We must not forget that a workers overall performance and morale is usually connected to fair treatment in the workplace. Imagine if you had unsafe or unsanitary working conditions, were denied adequate breaks, werent paid on time, or received less payment than is required by law. At some companies, you might even be dealing with all of these situations. How motivated would you be to arrive at work everyday and perform efficiently? Not very. Like any other institution, there exist unethical companies that not only act unfairly toward employees; they also violate employees rights as guaranteed by law in their treatment. I wholeheartedly agree with Kevin Drum, a political blogger for Mother Jones, when he states that unions are also the only large-scale movement left in America that persistently acts as a countervailing power against corporate power [and]that persistently acts in the economic interests of the middle class.After all, it has often been discovered that when union membership declines, economic inequality increases. Meanwhile, eras of increased union membership correspond to raised wages for lower- and middle-class workers, therefore increasing income equality. This is obviously not in the interest of everyone, but it is in the interest of a gr eat deal of the U.S. population. There have been many conversations about increasing income equality in the recent past, and one way to help this process along is to educate workers not to mention the general population about unions. They are not communist. They are not out to take away anyones wealth. They exist simply to ensure fair treatment of workers as well as decent, livable wages. As Kevin Drum argued recently, the decline of unions over the past few decades has left corporations and the rich with essentially no powerful opposition. No matter what doubts you might have about unions and their role in the economy, never forget that destroying them destroys the only real organized check on the power of the business community in America.

Teaching and tutoring - A look at the differences

Teaching and tutoring - A look at the differences Have you ever wondered what the difference is between teaching and tutoring? You may have not given it much thought but there are fundamental distinctions between a teacher and a tutor. Teachers providing services in schools must have specified professional qualifications, however, private tutors are not required by law to have qualifications in the subjects they teach. It's also true that many teachers supplement their day time job with private tuition so they are both teachers and tutors. Let us take a look at the main differences between teachers and tutors. Teachers Teachers provide tuition to a large number of students, they are required to follow a standardized curriculum focused on specific academic standards. Their classroom should reach targets and this is done within a time limit. A teacher must try and devise a method of teaching that fits most students. Teachers will have to provide learning material that helps children with many different learning styles. Teachers will adjust the pace to the classroom as a whole, if the majority of students have understood the information the teacher can move ahead. Tutors Tutors provide individual one to one tuition. They can tailor the lessons to the students' learning style. Tutors can present information in several different ways or methods to help the student grasp concepts. Students often lead the way with tutors, they request help with specific tasks or assignments. Tutors help fill in the gaps. Tutors reinforce what has been taught in the classroom. Teachers teach a subject but tutors pay attention to the students individual needs. Tutors can help students with study skills and techniques. If one method does not work they will find another. A qualified teacher who perhaps charges a high hourly rate when providing one to one private tuition does not necessarily define the quality of lessons. Not all qualified teachers are naturally good tutors. The classroom environment is very different to home tuition. Tutors with few or no qualifications that have a passion for the subject they teach - with time and experience can become excellent tutors. In an ideal world, teachers and tutors should complement each other. If you are looking for a tutor to supplement your child's education we can certainly help. Take your time to browse tutor profiles, check out their feedback and feel free to contact as many tutors as you wish to discuss your child's needs.

International School of Kuwait - An Al Ekhlas International Education School

International School of Kuwait - An Al Ekhlas International Education School International School of Kuwait - An Al Ekhlas International Education School THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KUWAIT (ISK) Mahboula (American inspired curriculum) Sabah Al Salem (British National inspired curriculum) The International School of Kuwait (ISK) will open in September, 2020. The School will be located in two locations: theMahboula Campus(American inspired curriculum) and theSabah Al Salem Campus(British National inspired curriculum). ISK Mahboula will be a modern state of the art, 29,400 square meter facility. ISK Sabah Al Salem will be a modern state of the art, 29,500 square meter facility. The two schools are part of the Al Ekhlas International Educational Group (AIE), which was launched in April, 2019. The AIE boasts 12 schools and 18, 000 plus students in its network, across Kuwait, Egypt, Muscat and soon to be London and Boston. The development of ISK started in March, 2019 under the auspices of the International Schools Director. The ISK Mahboula Campus is set to be completed in August, 2020 for its first group of students to enter inSeptember, 2020. The building on the Sabah Al Salem Campus was built in 2017 and will undergo state of the art renovations to meet the educational needs of the students and faculty again for its first group of students to enter inSeptember, 2020. For the Academic Year 2020-21, ISK Mahboula will be accepting students from KG1 (age 3.6 on 1stSeptember) to Grade 10 (age 15 on 1stSeptember); and ISK Sabah Al Salem will be accepting students in its FS1 (age 3.6 on 1stSeptember) to Year 10 (age 14 on 1stSeptember), the first year of IGCSE.Both Schools will offer students the opportunity to studythrough to Grade 12 (AY 2021/22) and Year 13 (AY 2023/24).There will be 220-employees needed to deliver a very polished and quality product to its students, of which 140 will be educators. The School will be a split campus offering a world-class education to all students.Each curriculum, campus dependent, will be inspired and strongly influenced by American or British Standards, but will also have its own unique flair.Students starting in Kindergarten will benefit from a curriculum that inspires them to harness and pursue their individual talents while still benefiting from a holistic liberal arts education. The customized learning ecosystem will encompass deep-language learning, visual and performing arts, scientific and mathematical problem-based learning, well-being and mindfulness, all using an innovative approach we callFUSION!We aim to create the quintessential renaissance student, who will be able to thrive in any context after graduation. Live-to-Give, our service learning programme, aims to instill in all ISK students the importance of giving back to their local, national and global communities.We are all guardians of this unique environment we call planet Earth, and the embedded ethos is that we must each take our responsibility seriously to have the greatest impact. The School had already expressed interest and has completed the initial phases of applications for candidacy for a range of accrediting bodies and academic affiliations such as: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); British Schools in the Middle East (BSME); Cambridge University Press (CUP); Cambridge Assessment International Education (CIE); Pearson (formerly Edexcel); GL Assessment; and The Educational Collaborative for International School (ECIS) just to name a few.

Jobs For I/O Psychologists

Jobs For I/O PsychologistsJobs for I/O psychologists are those in which the job requires a high level of flexibility, as well as interaction with all manner of people. The job can be in sales, customer service, the healthcare field, child care, as well as law. The primary advantage to the job is that it is often sought out by all sorts of professionals. For example, those working in healthcare careers generally want to work in positions that are often fulfilling, as well as responsible for the clients and even the patients that they may be in contact with on a daily basis.A Job for I/O psychologist is one that has a lot of flexibility. Many of the positions are very short term, as well as the pay is usually very low. These types of jobs have many benefits as well. For example, many times a person will be a little less stressed, as the situations are unlikely to be that severe. Often a person will not get regular complaints from clients or staff.Another great advantage of a job for I/ O psychologist is that they are usually very happy with their jobs. One reason for this is that there are a lot of opportunities available to the position. Many people work at home and get plenty of opportunity to meet other people, or go to different locations, as well as all sorts of other things.A Job for I/O psychologist can take many forms. Many times one will need to work in private practice. In many cases the pay is also very good. Private practice jobs are also often offered in short term, such as after a while in school, and by those who want to pursue a different career path.The demand for jobs for I/O psychologists is very high. Many are already employed, but thereare many positions available to those that want to try their luck in the field. Finding a job with such high demand, however, can be difficult.Jobs for I/O psychologists are sometimes difficult to find. As mentioned above, the pay can be low. For many, one will find that their pay will be as low as they are will ing to work. However, being able to use one's expertise and ability to help someone that is in need of a little extra help, is something that most people look for. This can lead to other great relationships and even opportunities.Jobs for I/O psychologists can be challenging, but they are rewarding when found. For those seeking a fulfilling career, the job of I/O psychologist can be an ideal choice.