Craigslist Jobs - What Students Can Do With Craigslist

Craigslist Jobs - What Students Can Do With CraigslistCraigslist has become famous among the students because of its entire listings for jobs in the U.S. and abroad. Many college students want to know about Craigslist jobs on Long Island, New York, so they can get quality jobs and make more money than other students who don't want to go for jobs that are hard to find on Craigslist. The people who search for jobs online are in the need of quality work, and hence they go on Craigslist looking for something that will suit their requirements.Craigslist has become famous among the students because of its entire listings for jobs in the U.S. and abroad. Many college students want to know about Craigslist jobs on Long Island, New York, so they can get quality jobs and make more money than other students who don't want to go for jobs that are hard to find on Craigslist. The people who search for jobs online are in the need of quality work, and hence they go on Craigslist looking for somethin g that will suit their requirements. This is because most of the jobs on Craigslist are offering great pay and working hours.Jobs which are posted on Craigslist have a huge list of jobs on Long Island including students, corporate firms, and private houses. Due to this reason, a lot of the students prefer to take work on Craigslist because of its entire job list and they are looking forward to work on Long Island.There are many freelance agencies and even businesses who provide tutoring for free on Craigslist. For some reason, some students want to take tutoring jobs from such agencies to earn money without any strain or pressure from their academic studies. The students use these agencies to meet their daily or weekly or monthly requirements and learn their classes or get to know more about their foreign language before returning back to school.The job opportunities on Craigslist are numerous, but there are several conditions to apply. The job seekers have to fill upthe Craigslist' s job form completely so that the employers can know exactly the kind of skills that you have. Before applying for any of the positions that are offered on Craigslist, it is important to take several small and medium sized jobs first before making any big decisions. The timing of your application will determine the success of your job search.Some of the positions posted on Craigslist are freelance work, like those which are posted by the Craigslist paid survey agencies. These jobs require certain skills, like writing, editing, and typing, which are needed for the business owners and agency to survive and prosper. Therefore, the candidates who apply for these jobs can be assured of getting paid for their efforts.As you can see, Craigslist has become a helpful tool for students all around the world to search for jobs. Thus, it is a must for all of us to know more about it and make the best use of it. So, search for the job listing on Craigslist, and get paid and learn your subjects fi rst before going for bigger work.

5 English Phrasal Verbs with Look

5 English Phrasal Verbs with Look Learning English phrasal verbs is one of the most difficult, and most important, parts of learning English. Phrasal verbs are verbs made of two or more words, usually a verb and a preposition or a verb and an adverb.Below youll find a video that include 5 common English phrasal verbs that use look. Watch the video, then see if you can answer the questions at the bottom.You can find more of our videos here. Fill the gaps with look for, look forward, look down on, look up, or look after. Use the correct tense. If you write your answers in comments, we will correct them.This weekend I am _____ ____ my 5-year-old nephew.Were really _____ ____ to visiting Brazil someday.Some people ____ ____ on people that have less money than them.My wife has been _____ ___ her keys for an hour.I hope youre _____ ____ to your next Skype English lesson.A lot of people ___ __ to President Obama.Were trying to find someone to ____ ____ our cat while were gone.I try not to ____ ____ on people.Are you ____ __ __ to your next English class?We are ____ __ a new place to live. Thaisa Pedron 1-looking after 2-look forward 3-down on 4-looked for 5-looking forward 6-look up 7-look after 8- look down   9-looking forward 10-looking for SkypeEnglishClasses Very good Thaisa! Number 4 should be looking for, (past continuous) but all the others are correct.   learn english online Nice post I understand many phrases and learn more verbs like this to improve English.Thanks for sharing Giuseppe Perna 1) This week end Im looking after my 5-years-old nephew. 2) We are really looking forward to visit Brazil someday. 3) Some people look down on people that have less money than them. 4) My wife has been looking for her keys for an hour. 5) I hope youre looking forward your next Skype English Lesson. 6) A lot of people look up to president Obama 7) We are trying to find someone to look after our cat while were gone. 8) I try not to look down on people. 9)  Are you looking forward to your next English cla ss? 10)  We are looking for a new place to live. LOIEnglish Giuseppe,Very good! You used all of the phrasal verbs correctly. But you did make some mistakes when you re-wrote the sentences. Can you see how you changed sentences 1, 2 and 5 to include errors that are typical of English learners? LOIEnglish Good work! susana gonzalez This weekend I am LOOKING AFTER my 5-year-old nephew. We’re really LOOKING FORWARD to visiting Brazil someday. Some people LOOK DOWN on people that have less money than them. My wife has been LOOKING FOR her keys for an hour. I hope you’re LOOKING FORWARD to your next Skype English lesson. A lot of people LOOK UP to President Obama. We’re trying to find someone to LOOK AFTER our cat while we’re gone. I try not to LOOK DOWN on people. Are you LOOKING FORWARD to your next English class? We are LOOKING FORWARD a new place to live LOIEnglish You had a problem with the last question: we are looking FOR (to search) a new place to live.

Reading is key to writing, thinking, and solving problems

Reading is key to writing, thinking, and solving problems Why is everyone always bugging us to read? Because becoming a powerful reader is the best way to become a powerful writer, thinker, and problem solver. When we read, we reach into the author’s mindâ€"not to suck out her brain like a zombieâ€"but to learn how she thinks. Only then can we compare her thinking to our own. Only then can we learn from it. Only then can we argue with it, be persuaded by it, and enjoy it. So, how do we do it? How do we become powerful readers? Dig in How? When you come across a word that you don’t know, look it up. I ran into pleonasm yesterday. The point is gobble down its meaning and rush back to the text. The point is to spend time understanding the word and why it was chosen. Trace its etymologyâ€"its roots. Why? So you’ll be empowered to understand any word that shares those roots. See? Getting more powerful already after just one step. Mark up Now define the new addition to your vocabulary in your own words. Write it down in your text. Yes, I’m telling you to mark up your text by writing in the margins and in between the lines. Annotate your text. Make it your own. Why? Your annotations might lead to a whole new language. Did you know that monks annotating Latin texts created the written form of the languages now used in Europe? So, yes, it’s very cool. Do it. Picture I’m sitting outside on my porch as I write this. Picture my porch. What does it look like? What vista does it look out on? If I tell you there are three trees poking up through the wooden floor of my porchâ€"and they’re really areâ€"what impact does that have on your picture? Think Think about what you’re reading. Does it make sense? No, it doesn’t matter what it’s about. Even vampires and zombies have their own kind of logic. Feel If a vampire suddenly starts sucking brains instead of blood, how would that make you feel? Disappointed? Shocked? Cheated? Read with your whole selfâ€"that includes your feelings. Argue And if you don’t like what you’ve read, argue with itâ€"not just in your head. Write it down. Dear Vampire Authorâ€"Vampires suck blood, not brainsâ€"Your truly, Me. Pretend the author is your best friend and you do not agree with him. Find the fault in his argument and point that fault out to him. Arguing with the author keeps you engaged. It’s what makes reading funâ€"and it’s how reading makes us more powerful thinkers. Ponder Love’s not time’s fool. Really? Is that true? What does it mean? When you know all the words, but still aren’t sure of the meaning, that’s the time to ponder. Get some friends together. Expand your two-person argument between you and the author into a full-blown debate. See how you’re going to solve problems? See how you’re going to get inside the writer’s mind and find out how he thinks? Like Do you really like something you’ve just read? Don’t just like it, write it down. Break it apart. What makes it cool? Here’s part of Sonnet 116 by Shakespeare that I likeâ€"if you need one to start with: Love’s not Time’s fool though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle’s compass come. Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks But bears it out even to the edge of doom. The image of Time as the Grim Reaper is cool, like a Zombieâ€"only cooler. Question Question what you read. Just because the author wrote it down doesn’t make it true. I used to play in the NBA. See that? Read any book from over ten years ago. You will be sure to find things to question. It is harder is to see how books being written right now include things that you should question, tooâ€"but they are in there, I promise you. Predict That’s right. You get to make up your own story. Stop at the end of one chapter. Write the next chapter on your own. But, remember writers try to surprise us to keep us engaged. What happens next must come from what happened before, but that doesn’t mean it should be boring. Read what? Fiction, okay. You’ll do that on your own, but read non-fiction, too. History. Biographies. No sports stars or celebrities. Sorry. But you could ask, how did Viola Davis make history by winning an Emmy? Try something local or one of your parents’ heroes. My dad loved Quanah Parker, but I fell in love with story of his mother Cynthia Ann Parker. Why? Maybe because it starts with a heart-breaking kidnap. Practice This is the only way to get better at anything. Read every dayâ€"and not just one thing, everything that we’ve talked about here. Find friends and read books together. Then check in your power. Are you writing, thinking, and solving problems more easily? We’ll talk more about how that works next time!

2015 Education Technology Trends for Teachers and Students

2015 Education Technology Trends for Teachers and Students 2015 Education Technology Trends for Teachers and Students This article is a guest post Courtesy of Academy of Learning College, a career and business college.   With over 30 degree programs, 50 locations across Canada and over 25 years of experience, they are considered a leading provider of education. Teddy Roosevelt once said, A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad. An education particularly a good one -makes all the difference in the world. Even earning something as common as a high school diploma means the difference between having a job, and having none. And the better the diploma, certificate, or degree, the better the job obtained. Students, both young and old, need every advantage they can get. If you are a student, or the parent of one, then you know how difficult some subjects can be. Considering that the population of this ever shrinking planet borders on the astronomical number of 8 billion people, making competition for high-paying jobs almost cut-throat, having the best education in all subjects required for ones field of expertise is the simple math behind success. Keeping Up With Modern Education To succeed, students need to keep up. This often presents unique challenges; a student may do exceedingly well in English, but fail miserably when it comes to Algebra. This is not because the student is any less bright than his peers, its because the student thinks differently, and therefore may need to be taught differently, in order for him or her to understand and appreciate the subject material, and the principals behind it, thoroughly. Or, the student may not be able attend class in person, or may even live in a region where there are no schools, which makes obtaining an education almost impossible. This is where online or in-home tutors and technology come in to save the day. Technology Trends in Education Online and In-home Tutoring: One of the wonderful things about the internet, besides videos of dancing and costumed kitties, is the ability to find and hire academic tutors online. There are some great tutoring services available online todaystudents can speak with tutors directly, in real time. A tutor has been, and always shall be, one of the best learning aids available outside the classroom and most busy working parents would have to agree. OERs: Open educational resources (OERs), simply put, are free, openly licensed materials which can be utilized by tutors, students and teachers for learning and teaching purposes. While there are unlimited resources to be tapped from the internet, finding a published paper on a particular subject can be frustrating, but one is certainly available. Fortunately, platforms for obtaining such information are getting better. ILS: An integrated learning system (typically software) is integral to a students success. Designed to deliver, measure, maintain, and monitor subject material, an ILS engages a student directly by providing feedback as to why a student has, or has not, progressed; students interact with the program like they would a tutor. Many colleges already incorporate ILSs for homeworklike Algebraand off-campus courses. Virtual Learning: Virtual learning also utilizes computer software, as well as the internet, to deliver instruction to a student. This can be used to eliminate the need for a student to be in a classroom, and even the teacher, but it can also be used as an aid by a teacher to enhance lessons. Instructor-Led Online Learning: Just as it sounds, instructor-led online learning is a virtual classroom with a real instructor, teaching in real time over the net. This is awesome for students who cannot be in a classroom but want direct engagement with a teacher or professor. Though many career and business colleges have been slow to offer this sort of hybrid learning, large business corporations have used it successfully. Its a foregone conclusion, then, that todays technology which is constantly improving is becoming the backbone of how we are learning. The advantages are undeniable, and students need this edge in order to succeed, let alone just attend a class. Because of these current trends in education, the isolated student, as well as the financially challenged student, can enjoy the same quality of education as their peers in the classroom. In the past, technology tended to leave students, teachers, and educational systems struggling to keep up. But today it is almost the other way around.   Because students and teachers employing current technology trends naturally evaluate them, improving them wherever they can, these platforms can only improve and they are improving.   We just keep getting smarter. Further Reading: Ask a Nerd! What kind of Tech Should I Use to Help Me Study? 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 post about.

How to find a short-term job teaching English abroad

How to find a short-term job teaching English abroad Teaching English abroad is a fantastic opportunity to travel, learn about a new culture and get paid while you’re doing it. With few exceptions, anybody who is a native English speaker and has a degree can find an ESL job overseas. However, most language schools only hire teachers for a minimum of one-year contracts. If you have school, a career or other commitments, a one-year contract may not be realistic. So what do you do if you want to teach English abroad but you can’t commit to a full year? Luckily, there are lots of short-term ESL jobs out there, ranging from just a week to six months. These temporary teaching gigs are a great way to fund your travels or to dip your toes in the ESL waters. Who knows? It may even be the beginning of a rewarding long-term career as an English teacher. What kinds of short-term English teaching jobs abroad are out there? There’s many different ways you can teach English abroad on a short-term contract. We’ll go into lots more detail below, but at a glance, these are the sorts of roles you’ll be likely to find. Type of short-term ESL job Most common regions Volunteer teaching Latin America, Africa, Asia Au pair work China, Europe Summer camp jobs Europe Stay realistic about short-term ESL jobs abroad Are there short-term ESL jobs available abroad? Certainly! But you are going to have to be realistic about your expectations. Short-term contracts probably aren’t going to pay as well as long-term ones. Also, don’t expect to get the same perks and benefits that you would get with a one-year contract (like airfare and accommodation). That said, the demand for ESL teachers in some countries is insatiable, so if you search hard enough or if you have the right credentials, anything is possible! For most people, the flexibility of a short-term contract requires some sort of trade-off in terms of pay or other benefits. OK, so what kind of short-term teaching can I do? Short-term teaching will require you to be a little more creative with the type of classroom environment or teaching you are willing to do. 1. Volunteer teaching If you are open to volunteering, then your options will open up considerably. Volunteer ESL positions can be found for just about any length of time. Of course, you won’t get paid for the experience, but you will usually be provided with accommodation and meals. Volunteering is also a fantastic way to make a meaningful contribution to the places you are visiting in your travels. 2. Au pair work Another option is to work as an au pair, which is basically a live-in babysitter and tutor. While au pairs are rare in North America, they are ubiquitous in many parts of the world. The advantage of this route is that you will get free accommodation and, in many cases, you will also receive a wage. Living with your host family is an unbeatable way of learning the local language and integrating into the culture in a way that most tourists can only dream of. 3. Summer camp work Summer camps are another reliable option for short-term ESL jobs. You won’t usually get paid for working at a summer camp, but they do allow you to gain invaluable teaching experience during the summer months. Even better, summer ESL camp positions are often available in countries that, for North Americans, are otherwise hard to get work visas in (like the European Union). Finally, in some countries, the best way to find a short-term paid ESL job is to simply be in the country you want to work in already. That way you can start handing out your resume to private schools. This option won’t be realistic in countries that have strict work visa laws. But in others, it’s a low-risk option for both you and the school since they won’t have to waste resources flying you over. It also gives you the chance to see how well you’ll fit in at a school before committing to a more extended contract. Read this: Can I teach English abroad for the summer? Where can I teach English short-term? Generally speaking, the sort of short-term teaching job available will depend on the region you’re in. You can pretty much find a position anywhere. Volunteer teaching in Latin America, Africa or Asia If you are willing to volunteer, then Latin America, Africa and parts of Asia present the best opportunities. Volunteering is less common in countries where private language schools and paid contracts are the norm. So while you probably won’t be able to volunteer in Japan or South Korea, you can definitely find short-term volunteer positions in Cambodia, Colombia or Peru. Again, there are exceptions: Vietnam, for example, provides opportunities for both paid and voluntary ESL work. Au pair work in China or Europe In terms of working as an ESL au pair, China is a top destination. You’ll get free accommodation and meals with your host family and usually a small stipend for spending money. Many au pair programs in China also include Mandarin or Cantonese lessons to help you better integrate. Au pairs are also common in Europe and even North Americans can work in EU countries as au pairs, which is usually not the case for most European jobs. In some countries, you will need to apply for a special type of au pair visa, which usually has a maximum age limit of 30. Summer camp jobs in Europe Another fun way to work in Europe is with a summer camp. Summer camps are volunteer positions, but they will usually provide you with free accommodation and meals. The time commitments are also reasonable - usually about 4 or 5 hours of teaching per day along with participating in the occasional camp activity. That means you’ll have plenty of spare time to explore and travel. You may find that your university or college is a great resource for finding short-term ESL jobs abroad for the summer. Check out your university’s career guidance service or student union to see if they are partnered with any summer camps or language schools overseas. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Is it easier to find a short-term English teaching job if I’m already in the country? If you are already in the country where you want to work then knocking on the doors of private schools may be the best way to find short-term paid work. This probably won’t be an option in countries like China, South Korea, and Japan that have strict visa requirements and background checks for teachers. However, in countries where the rules around teaching are a little laxer, such as Vietnam or Brazil, handing out your resume directly to schools is considered normal and may be the best way of finding either long- or short- term ESL jobs. Private tutoring is another way to teach abroad for a shorter time! Finally, you may want to consider private tutoring or teaching English online part-time. Private tutoring, online or in-person, isn’t usually a standalone type of job. Instead, it is often used as a supplemental source of income for those who are already on ESL contracts abroad. With private tutoring, it is very easy to negotiate how long you will be teaching for and at what rate. You can usually find these jobs through word of mouth. For instance, check out online discussion boards that cater to the expat community of whichever country you are in or ask fellow teachers at a school you already work at.

Meet Oliver, an Aquarist with Aspirations of Becoming a Marine Biologist

Meet Oliver, an Aquarist with Aspirations of Becoming a Marine Biologist Meet Oliver, an Aquarist with Aspirations of Becoming a Marine Biologist Oliver completed the Kumon Reading Program in the fourth grade and is four levels away from completing the Kumon Math Program. A boy wise beyond his years, Kumon has motivated him to enjoy the journey and not just the end result. You might also be interested in: Meet Jessica, a Kumon Reading Program Completer Who Has a Way With Words Following your dreams: Meet 10-year-old author, Roohi Meet Tiffany, at 14-years-old, She Speaks Four Languages Meet Manuel, an Adult Learner Exceeding Expectations Meet Oliver, an Aquarist with Aspirations of Becoming a Marine Biologist Meet Oliver, an Aquarist with Aspirations of Becoming a Marine Biologist Oliver completed the Kumon Reading Program in the fourth grade and is four levels away from completing the Kumon Math Program. A boy wise beyond his years, Kumon has motivated him to enjoy the journey and not just the end result. You might also be interested in: Meet Jessica, a Kumon Reading Program Completer Who Has a Way With Words Following your dreams: Meet 10-year-old author, Roohi Meet Tiffany, at 14-years-old, She Speaks Four Languages Meet Manuel, an Adult Learner Exceeding Expectations

Finding a Tutee - Find a Classical Conversations Tutor Contract That Suits Your Needs

Finding a Tutee - Find a Classical Conversations Tutor Contract That Suits Your NeedsFinding a suitable and reliable tutor for your classical conversations and study schedule is not an easy task. There are numerous traditional classes that you can attend, as well as informal settings where you can meet with others, all within the comfort of your own home. Some of the most popular social gatherings such as conventions and wine parties will always be welcome, while others may be more difficult to find a suitable tutor for.The best way to choose a private tutor is to research various locations to determine which one would suit your needs best. If you are traveling in a group, then there are plenty of cities that offer a wide variety of options. Be sure to thoroughly research any of these cities before scheduling a meeting with the tutor.Tutors are a dime a dozen and the market is flooded with them. If you have no idea which one to choose, here are some tips for you to consider. When cho osing your tutor, you want to make sure that they will work with your school schedule and class size, as well as a budget for the time they will spend with you.First of all, it is important to ask yourself if the tutor will adhere to the rules of your school. For example, if your school requires that you can only be alone with the tutor on certain days, do they honor this rule? Are they professional enough to serve as a student teacher? If the answer is no, then you should be looking for a different tutor.A tutor that has a high-quality reputation, while understanding your school and class size, is always a good choice. This will help to ensure that your private lessons will be fruitful and enjoyable. Of course, you will need to keep an open mind when selecting a tutor, especially if they provide private instruction.Ask your tutor if they understand the school rules that govern classroom management. The tutor should always understand the demands of the school and class size, as well as what other students are doing in the classroom. This will give you peace of mind knowing that the tutor you select will work with you within the guidelines set forth by your school. If the tutor doesn't have a professional demeanor, or doesn't care about the school, then there is no point in having the conversation at all.As you search for the perfect tutor, be sure to take into consideration the above tips. It is important to pay attention to the name of the tutor, as well as the school he or she attends. Also, be sure to check for any other details such as the contact information, any professional certifications or licenses, or any awards the tutor may have.