6 Perfect Graduation Songs to Sing Along With

6 Perfect Graduation Songs to Sing Along With Suzy S. Gearing up for graduation? Congratulations! Whether youre putting on a performance or simply need to load up your party playlist, here are some of the top graduation songs, rounded up by Hayward, CA voice teacher  Molly R... Editors Note: Updated post for 2016 even MORE recommendations for graduation songs to sing! It’s May, and before you know it we’re getting into another very busy time of year! One of the things we have to look forward to is graduations galore (how did it get to be the end of the school year already?) . If you’re a singer, perhaps you’ve been asked by a friend or family member to sing at a ceremony or party. There are lots of wonderful songs you can sing that are sure to please the hard part is narrowing it down! Here are six suggestions for this years top graduation songs. “Reach”  Gloria Estefan This pop tune recorded by Gloria Estefan was composed for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Its simple yet positive message to keep reaching high is perfect for sending young people out into the great big world! “Climb Every Mountain” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Sound of Music” This musical theatre classic is a marvelous choice for a classically trained voice, especially a big voiced mezzo-soprano or soprano. Its inspiring lyrics and soaring melody are best when sung with lots of conviction (and solid vocal technique!). Not recommended for pop voices. “Unwritten”  Natasha Bedingfield This is another inspiring pop song perfect for the new graduate! Your entire life is now a blank page, so go ahead and write your story! This particular song is great for big voices that aren’t afraid to play with melismas, also known as vocal runs. “The Climb” Miley Cyrus This is yet another pop song with lyrics that encourage us to focus on our goals in order to achieve our dreams, even in tough times. Talk about the perfect message for the big day! This song would also work well for middle school ceremonies and young singers. “I Believe I Can Fly” R. Kelly This 90s RB song from “Space Jam” is great for a variety of singers bonus if you have a choir or vocal ensemble to sing with you! It’s uplifting and big; there’s no better way to end the year and begin the next chapter! This song would work very well for all levels and ages. “Fly” Avril Lavigne This is the newest of the six songs, penned in honor of the 2015 Special Olympics. Like the other songs listed, it has a very inspiring message, but is also fairly easy to sing! Those newer to pop solos will be able to do a fine job with this one. Naturally, your voice teacher is likely to have additional suggestions, so its a good idea to sift through these top graduation songs together. He or she really knows your voice and is a great resource for graduation day repertoire! TakeLessons is the ideal place to find a voice teacher if you do not already have one. Be sure you do a good warm-up before the big performance and break a leg! Need more song ideas?  Check out our list here! Molly R. teaches online and in-person singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Her specialties include teaching beginner vocalists, shy singers, children, teens, lapsed singers, and older beginners. She joined TakeLessons in November 2013.  Learn more about Molly  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Tom Kelly

Qualifications for Teaching Russian in Schools

Qualifications for Teaching Russian in Schools How to Get the Necessary Qualifications to Teach Russian ChaptersThe PGCE and Teacher Training ProgrammesApplying for Teacher Training ProgrammesFinding Teacher Training ProgrammesResearching Programmes“Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” - Winston ChurchillWhile Russian has never been the most popular language to learn in the UK, it’s started gaining popularity in recent years.  A lot of this can be explained by Russia’s importance on an international level. Russia has a lot to offer. Russia is drawing in students with its literature, history, art, and sciences, not to mention its history, both ancient and modern.So how can you teach Russian in schools?We're going to assume that you've already completed an undergraduate degree, such as a bachelor's degree in Russian, and are looking at universities to study a postgraduate qualification in order to make you eligible to teach in UK schools. You won't necessarily need to be a native speaker to teach Russian as a foreign language.In this article, we're going to look through how you can find a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and other teacher training programmes and apply to them. Since this is a postgraduate qualification, it's the equivalent to a masters degree. LavaRussian Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LarisaRussian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors InaRussian Teacher 4.88 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors IrynaRussian Teacher 5.00 (8) £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EvgeniaRussian Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AnastassiaRussian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NikolaRussian Teacher 5.00 (4) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MargaritaRussian Teacher 5.00 (3) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe PGCE and Teacher Training ProgrammesTo teach in a secondary school in the UK, you’ll need to have a PGCE or do a teacher training programme. As you saw, you won't be studying your subject but rather focusing on the vocational aspects of the teaching discipline and the aspects of teaching as a profession.Applying to a PGCE isn't the simplest process in the world. (Source: Free-Photos)Upon completion of your PGCE, you'll be able to teach in British schools both in the UK and abroad.  So here's how you can apply to the PGCE and other teacher training programmes.UCASThe University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) offers a number of ways for aspiring teachers to get on courses.There are over a dozen ways to get into teaching.The PGCE is one of the most common ways to do this.The right route depends on your background and your aspirations.Let’s have a look at the steps you need to take.Check out  Russian lessons London.Applying for Teacher Training ProgrammesApply 1The first stage of applying to a teacher training programme through UCAS is called “Apply 1”. During this stage, you can apply to three different places. Here’s some a dvice:Think carefully about where you choose as there’s a lot of competition for places.You don’t have to use your three choices, but you do have to make your choices at the same time. You can’t make one choice then add more choices later.You can use your three choices as you see fit. Your choices can include different ages, subjects, routes.If you change your mind, you have seven days to change your choices and you can only make this change once.InterviewsBefore you’re given a place on a PGCE, you have to do an interview. Don’t forget that when it comes to interviews:Not every application will be given an interview.Applicants are chosen using academic and non-academic criteria.Once you're on the PGCE, the real work begins. (Source: kaboompics)It’s a good idea to ensure you’re completely free the day of your interview.Responding to OffersIf you receive any offers, you’ll have 10 days to respond to them. Think carefully when choosing.Apply 2If you aren’t offered a p lace during “Apply 1”, you have another opportunity in “Apply 2”.  Rather than making three choices, you can only make one choice at a time. However, there is no limit to how many choices you can make, as long as you only make one at a time.Apply 2 only happens if your choices aren’t successful, you withdrew from your current choice, or you declined offers.  Again, you can apply to any route you like. At this point, you may want to go back to your applications and strengthen them with additional documents and an updated personal statement.  Keep in mind that a decision can take up to 40 working days.Finding Teacher Training ProgrammesApplying to teacher training programmes is all well and good, but how do you find them?There are a few ways to do this.The PGCE is about learning to teach, not the subject you teach. (Source: Pexels)It depends on where you live in the UK:The department of education has a teacher training service to help you find programmes in England.If you’ re in Wales or Scotland, you can use UCAS’ search tool.The application process in Northern Ireland is a little different.  It’s important that you consider the opportunities you find carefully.Check other  Russian language course.Researching ProgrammesThe programme you choose can significantly affect your future as a teacher so it isn’t a decision you should take lightly. This is why you should take the time to do your research.There are different teacher training routes you’ll need to consider.  Similarly, there are different entry requirements. The quickest way to get rejected is to apply to a programme whose requirements you don’t meet! For those in England, you’ll also need to look at the professional skills tests.Think carefully about which country in the UK you want to teach in and decide which age group and subject you would like to teach. In the case of Russian, you’ll probably need another language to go with it.Finding the Right ProgrammeOnce you’ve found t he ideal programme, make sure you check that there are still spaces available on it. It would be terrible to apply to a programme that’s already been filled. All it takes is a quick phone call or an email to find out. Don’t waste one of your choices applying to a programme you have no chance of getting on.The application process is far too complicated to explain in just a single article. However, there are plenty of great resources on the UCAS website explaining how to fill in your teacher training application.  Fortunately, you don’t have to complete your application in a single sitting. You can save it and go back to it.Making a DecisionAs we said earlier, you have ten working days to reply to offers. Fortunately, this is ten working days from when you’ve received the decisions from all your choices.Your PGCE will include a lot of studying. (Source: StartupStockPhotos)The training providers have 40 working days to respond to you with an offer or a rejection. However, these working days don’t include the days between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day as UCAS is closed.  Of course, you can get responses before the end of this 40-day period.There are a number of responses you can get from the training providers.Unconditional Offer: This means that you’ve met all the academic requirements. However, there may still be non-academic requirements that you have to meet.Conditional Offer: This means that there are further conditions to meet. They’ll tell you what these conditions are.Withdraw: This happens if you don’t attend an interview or don’t reply to the training provider. Additionally, this can happen is the programme fills up.Unsuccessful: This means you haven’t been accepted. Not considered: programme full: This one is pretty self-explanatory.Now you should get to finding training programmes and preparing to do a lot of work! Additionally, you'll also need to consider scholarships, bursaries, and funding for higher education. You can find plenty of information about tuition fees for higher education from the universities themselves and from alumni of the courses.Each academic institution is different although all UK universities can be applied to through UCAS. Whether you specialise in mathematics, humanities, or science, you can expect a lot of coursework. The PGCE is one of the most difficult postgraduate courses but it's arguably the only way for you to become a teacher in a British secondary school.You can also opt to get a diploma or study abroad as an international student. For example, if you want to teach the national curriculum of another country, the PGCE isn't a requirement.Whether you're interested in teaching Russian, psychology, physics, computing, or the English language, there are plenty of options for students thinking about continuing on their path to becoming a teacher.Once you've graduated and been awarded your certificate, you'll be ready to start teaching in schools!  Of course, you don't neces sarily need to be an accredited teacher to teach those in further education as a private tutor. Students can be taught at their own home and you can do this either part time or full time.If you're interested in teaching private Russian tutorials, you can make your profile on Superprof. You can offer face-to-face tutorials and online tutorials to students wanting to learn Russian or improve their language skills. Consider offering the first hour of tuition for free in order to encourage potential students to get in touch!

Biology Course

Biology Course Biology is the study of all about living organisms in general and life in particular. The various goals and objectives of biology are 1. To understand ourselves better: Biology helps us to understand ourselves better.it impacts us various knowledge 2. To produce more food: The knowledge of biology has helped us to form new varieties of high yield plants, by adopting new techniques of hybridization and selective breeding etc. Similarly, the improved varieties of cattle and poultry are raised through the techniques of artificial insemination and selective breeding. 3.To maintain health standard : Biology helps us to control various diseases which are caused due to germs or lack of some essential nutrients or due to malfunctioning of certain organs in the body. Biology makes man to keep himself healthy by adopting certain precautions or by the use of various medicines 4. Conservation of natural resources: The knowledge of biology makes us aware about the impending dangers of deforestation, industrialization, killing of wild life and contamination of air and water with industrial wastes and sewage. The conservation of natural resources is very necessary to leave them for future generation. 5. To solve problems of public health: Biology warns us about the environmental hazards caused by insanitation, disposal of town refuse and infected drinking water in cities and town and enables us to learn our responsibilities to society in matters of public health and community. 6. Introducing biological occupations: Many career opportunities are associated for the students of biology to earn a living. These include medicine, forestry, druggist, entomologist, nursing and laboratory technician etc.

2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference Unpacking Mathematical Fluency - Heart Math Tutoring

2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference Unpacking Mathematical Fluency - Heart Math Tutoring 2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Unpacking Mathematical Fluency 2019 NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: Unpacking Mathematical Fluency December 20, 2019 Last month, I had the opportunity to join Heart Program Director, Cydney Kramer and Program Manager, Emily Aleski, in attending the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference (NCCTM) in Greensboro, NC. We joined hundreds of other math teachers, facilitators, and researchers from across the state to explore this year’s topic of Mathematical Mindsets for All. We were inspired by and thankful for the opportunity to connect with other math educators, all grounded in a commitment to equitable math instruction for all students. As a Heart Tutoring team, we had many of our current practices validated, and we also learned even more ways to provide equitable support for our students and families! We’ve summarized some of our findings below. What is Mathematical Fluency? Mathematical fluency is typically defined as the ability to solve math problems accurately and efficiently. Unfortunately, this definition often translates to a disproportionate emphasis on speed. Many of us have encountered this imbalance in our own math experiences. (If you’ve ever felt anxious about a timed multiplication tables quiz, then you probably know what I mean!) The challenge with math fluency is that we too often interpret efficiency to mean speed, resulting in students memorizing facts without foundational understanding. In order to become efficient problem solvers, students first need the opportunity to build authentic understanding of number concepts so that they can then use that knowledge in a way that makes sense to them. Learn more about defining (and redefining) mathematical fluency here. Firing and Wiring Our Brains Once students have grounded their thinking in understanding, then they can begin building efficiency and speed through meaningful repetition. Keynote speaker, Valerie Faulkner, calls this “firing and wiring our brains.” She argues that, when done strategically and consistently, practicing speed does not have to be inherently stressful for students. To keep stress levels low and strategic learning at the forefront, Faulker recommends regularly linking speedwork to the conceptual work needed for students to gain understanding. She also notes the importance of valuing student effort over correct answers, setting the purpose for speed-based practice, and providing opportunities for students to review and celebrate their individual progress. These strategies can shift fluency practice away from tasks that are anxiety-inducing and instead transform them into meaningful moments that are confidence-boosting! The Power of Precise Feedback As our students work hard to strengthen all these mathematical skills, a huge part of our role as tutors is to provide encouragement and feedback. The more precise our feedback, the more impactful. Precise feedback sounds like taking that extra minute to offer students specific language that celebrates the work they are doing and the way they are doing it. For example, rather than saying “Great job,” we might say, “I see how you organized the cubes into trains of ten to help you solve! Great thinking!” We might even ask an additional question like, “I see that you organized the cubes into trains of ten. Can you explain to me how you used those trains to solve the problem?” Precise feedback acknowledges student thinking and gives them the opportunity to reflect on that thinking themselves. To learn more, check out this six-minute video, which shows elementary students learning how specific feedback enhances outcomes.

Maximizing Meetings with Advisors Professors as a College Student

Maximizing Meetings with Advisors Professors as a College Student ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog When I was a freshman advisor at Duke, most of my advice dealt with issues such as feeling overwhelmed academically, struggling to make friends and figuring out majors and careers. Looking back, however, one issue that I never discussed with my advisees but wished I had was how to make the most of a meeting. I know what you’re thinking: Huh?What do meetings have anything to do with being a college freshman?Allow me to explain. In high school much of the information you needed to succeed was handed to you on a silver platter. But if you want to optimize your college experience â€" i.e. excel academically, extracurricularly and ultimately career-wise â€" you need to be immediately proactive about meeting with faculty and staff. A meeting, however, isn’t just about showing up and winging it. You want to impress the person who’s taking time out of her busy day to meet with you and convince her that you’re worth developing a professional relationship with. Set a Goal for the Meeting The key to making the most of a meeting is preparation. A day or two before a meeting â€" whether it’s in person, online or via telephone â€" I create an agenda and the first thing I do is figure out the goal of the meeting. In other words: what’s the purpose of the meeting? Once I figure it out, I write it at the top of the agenda to serve as a guide. Let’s assume that you’re meeting with your economics professor because you’re interested in this area. Being interested, however, is an insufficient goal. The goal needs to be measurable so that you can assess whether or not you achieved it by the time the meeting ends. In this case, is the goal to gather information? Is it to get recommendations for extracurricular opportunities? Is it to learn about summer internships? Is it all three things? Or is it something else entirely? If you don’t have a goal, you’re not going to know what to talk about during the meeting. It’ll be like driving around without a destination. Do Your Research After I’ve determined the goal of the meeting, I research the person I’m going to talk with. This may strike you as odd given that the meeting is supposed to be about you. Paradoxically, however, the more you know about the person you’re meeting, the more potential opportunities you create for yourself. For instance, let’s assume that you’ve decided that you’re meeting with your economics professor because you want to identify extracurricular opportunities. If you didn’t do any research about your professor, you could still ask decent but general questions like “What extracurricular opportunities exist?” But if you did research on her, you might learn, for example, that she researches the economics of education â€" an area of economics that you probably didn’t even know exists â€" which in turn could impact the issues you want to discuss with her. At worst, such research enables you to ask more specific, detailed questions. Create the Agenda The final step in preparing for a meeting is to come up with the issues that you want to discuss, i.e. the meat and potatoes of the meeting. This not only includes coming up with questions that you want to ask, but also anticipating questions that you’ll be asked and preparing for them. For that meeting with the economics professor, your agenda might like look like this: Goal: Identify extracurricular opportunities related to economics. Questions to ask What extracurricular opportunities exist in general? Can you tell me more about your research on the economics of education? What career opportunities exist for people who specialize in this area? If I’m interested in this area, what do I need to do in terms of academics, summer internships and extracurriculars? What extracurricular opportunities related to your research exist? Questions she may ask me Why are you interested in economics? What do you want to do career-wise? Ending the Meeting You should always end each meeting with the following two things. First, ask who else you should talk to. You want to connect with as many experts as possible and one of the best ways to do so is through referrals. Second, have a follow up plan with the person you’re meeting. You don’t want the first meeting to be the last one. Every initial meeting should serve as a springboard for developing a long-term relationship because such relationships can potentially lead to your getting mentors, other connections, references and letters of recommendations and opportunities. Finally, a last bit of advice: don’t be late for the meeting â€" not even by a second. This mayseem obvious, but when I was an advisor my advisees were often late and not for good reasons (news flash: “I couldn’t find your office” isn’t an acceptable excuse). Remember: first impressions matter so when you’re late, you’re telling the person that you’re supposed to be impressing that you don’t respect her time and that you’re not very responsible. If you follow these tips, you’ll be on your way to maximizing every facet of your college experience. About the Author Ziggy Yoediono â€" a Harvard, Yale, Duke and University of Rochester educated/trained psychiatrist with an MBA and a former college academic adviser â€" is the founder of ZIG Consulting, a college life coaching firm where every student works one-on-one with him in terms of academics, career, social life and extracurriculars.While college resources such as academic advisers and career centers should be optimized, some students want more personalized, continuous, detailed support - whether it’s because they want that extra edge or because they’re struggling - that colleges can’t always provide.Whether it’s a general issue like figuring what you want to do with your life or a more specific one like applying for certain internships/jobs or to certain graduate schools, ZIG Consulting can help you every step of the way!You can find him at www.zigconsulting.com

5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College

5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College Tips from an Irvine Foreign Language Tutor: 5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College Tips from an Irvine Foreign Language Tutor: 5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College The majority of students will have to take a year of foreign language in college, but some students are unsure which language to take.  Many students studying at a US university forget their foreign language skills relatively quickly. Whether this is because of the way they are taught or the fact that American students dont really have a chance to use their foreign language skills as much as people in geographically smaller countries, is contrary to the fact that each student should be strategic when making their foreign language credit decision. Students can choose to take a class in a language that they feel they will actually learn and be able to use in business or travel, or they can choose a course they can achieve a good grade in. 1. Do you speak a second language already? Some students already speak two or more languages by the time theyre in college. They may have been paying extra close attention when taking their high school courses, they may come from a family background that spoke multiple languages within the home, or they may simply have a knack for languages.  Either way, a strategic way to get an A in a foreign language course is to take the course in a language youre already well versed in.  If you aced French in high school, and got a 5 on your AP French exam, why not continue to perfect your fluency at the college level while earning an excellent grade? Alternately, students who speak Japanese because that is how they generally converse with extended family will likely do very well in a college level Japanese course (READ: 5 Tips When Making a Final Decision About College). 2. Do you plan on traveling internationally on a regular basis? Students who are thinking about doing a lot of traveling after college should consider where they might like to spend the majority of their time.  For example, students who plan to spend a year traveling South America would probably benefit from classes in Spanish or Portuguese. On the other hand, students who are thinking about spending a good amount of time in Northwestern Europe may wish to look into French or German. It’s much easier to be a world traveler if you speak more than one language. 3. Do you plan to work for a large corporation with offices all over the world? Some students have aspirations to work for a large corporation that may eventually move them to a variety of different offices. Although most American employees will probably be somewhere within the large geography of the United States, there may also be offices in Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, Geneva and so on. Students who have specific corporations in mind are encouraged to do some research or talk with a current manager to find out if foreign language skills might help them get hired (READ: 5 Campus Resources You Shouldnt Miss). 4. Do you find that you have a knack for languages? Some people simply have a knack for languages, meaning they can pick up on the intricacies of foreign language skills more easily than most people. Students who are naturally gifted with languages should consider taking more than one language in college and using the third language as one of their elective credits. This may sound crazy to students who struggle with languages, but might be a great idea for their peers. Students who want to pick up a second and third language while in college may consider sticking to one category of languages, either the Germanic languages or the Romance languages for example, as they tend to be similar and follow the same basic grammar rules and sentence structure (READ: 5 Ways to Make New Friends as a Transfer Student). Once youve decided on a foreign language, dont hesitate to book a private Irvine foreign language tutor! Call us today for details. 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.

University of Central Asia

University of Central Asia University of Central Asia The University of Central Asia (UCA) includes the Undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Development, the School of Professional and Continuing Education, the Institute of Public Policy and Administration, the Mountain Societies Research Institute, the Cultural Heritage and Humanities Unit, the Central Asian Faculty Development Programme, and the Aga Khan Humanities Project. UCAs undergraduate programmes are located at its residential campuses in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic, and Khorog, Tajikistan. The Tekeli campus in Kazakhstan is expected to start classes in 2021. University of Central Asia University of Central Asia The University of Central Asia (UCA) was founded in 2000 as a private, not for profit, secular university through an International Treaty signed by the Presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan, and His Highness the Aga Khan; ratified by their respective parliaments, and registered with the United Nations. The Presidents are the Patrons of the University and His Highness is the Chancellor. UCAs mission is to promote the social and economic development of Central Asia, particularly its mountain communities, by offering an internationally recognised standard of higher education, and enabling the peoples of the region to preserve their rich cultural heritage as assets for the future. UCA brings with it the broader commitment and partnership of the Aga Khan Development Network. For more information: www.ucentralasia.org