Intermolecular Forces Definition - Understanding What They Are

Intermolecular Forces Definition - Understanding What They AreAs a scientist and as a teacher, I have often heard a teacher tells her students that if you want to become a successful scientist, then you must understand and grasp the intermolecular forces definition. There are so many things that go into chemistry, and just one wrong step could end up in disaster. While this is true, you need to understand the intermolecular forces first before you can do chemistry properly. Below are some of the important components that you must know when learning about intermolecular forces.Strong Bonds - There are many materials that can be composed of strong bonds. These bonds are weak when they interact with other material. In other words, if you have something like the chemical element, Oxygen, but it is exposed to strong molecules like Hydrogen and Nitrogen, the Oxygen will have very high atomic weight, but won't have strong bonds at all. There are other elements such as Aluminum, Silica, Glas s, etc that are composed of weak bonds, but also have some strong molecular bonds. In any case, it is important to know the atomic weight of the bonds so that you can determine the strength of the bond.Strong Interactions - There are many intermolecular forces that are responsible for the strong bonds. To get the atoms or molecules to move together, there are many interactions that occur. These strong interactions usually occur at the atomic level, where the atoms or molecules interact with each other.Collisions - When two particles or atoms collide, there are strong intermolecular forces at work. There are strong intermolecular forces at work in the type of collision between two atoms, such as a collision between Oxygen and Helium, or between silicon and oxygen. It is also important to remember that if the two atoms or molecules do not meet in the middle, there are strong intermolecular forces that could result in a collision. weak Weak Interactions - When two or more atoms or mole cules interact, there are some weak intermolecular forces at work. The different kinds of interactions that can take place include the repulsion or attraction between molecules, which are defined as 'full-wave interference'partial wave interference'. In the case of a repulsive collision, electrons from the electrons or atoms in one molecule will move into the other molecule, and this is called electron transfer. In the case of an attractive collision, electrons or ions from the two molecules will 'hook up' together, and this is called ionic transfer.Interaction between Molecules - The Interaction between molecules has a huge effect on many areas in chemistry. There are many atoms and molecules, which make up the molecules of a compound, which has a certain property, such as solubility or water solubility. The properties of a compound will depend on how it interacts with other substances, and how the two substances interact with each other.Molecules with high energy or stability can exist in the middle of two other elements, such as a carboxylate. As a result, the presence of two of these molecules in the middle of each other will give the compound's a higher chance of breaking apart.

Summer 2014 courses at AJ Tutoring

Summer 2014 courses at AJ Tutoring AJ Tutoring is excited to announce our lineup of summer courses for 2014!   Whether youre looking to move up a lane in a subject, get ready for a tough class next year, or explore a potential career interest, our tutors have a course for you.   Were happy to design a custom one-on-one summer academic tutoring program, or choose one of the programs listed.   We can also design academic tracks so you can dive in-depth into a specific field (i.e. pre-med) over the summer.Summer courses at AJ Tutoring include courses in study skills, English, history and international studies, mathematics, sciences, computer science, public speaking and debate, music theory and composition, and test prep.   Summer courses are offered at AJ Tutorings offices in Woodside, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and San Jose.   For more information or to sign up for a summer course, please call (650) 331-3251, or email info@ajtutoring.com.   Were looking forward to working with you this summe r!

How to Find a Tutor That Makes a Difference

How to Find a Tutor That Makes a Difference Anna L Nov 25, 2017 When a child’s grades start to slip or concepts in the classroom begin to get confusing, sometimes the supports offered in school aren’t enough. In these cases, parents often make the decision to call in some extra academic help. But then what? How can parents ensure they are not only making the right decision for their child, but also making the right choice when it comes to the help they choose to hire? Using a tutoring database will put a large selection of local professionals at your fingertips; it is then up to you to make the right choice. With a little bit of legwork and due diligence, any parent can find a private tutor that is a perfect match for both his or her child and the child’s academic growth. How to Find a Tutor: What Help Do You Need? Before beginning a search for a tutor in your area, take stock of what type of help your child needs. Is there a particular subject that is posing problems? Is there a particular academic skillset that needs some support such as study skills? Is there a high-stakes exam or standardized test on the horizon? Is there a disability or impairment that is making learning difficult? Each of these issues requires a different type of academic support. Always start this process by opening a dialogue with your child’s teacher. Even if, in the back of your mind, you feel that the teacher bears some of the responsibility for your child’s struggles, the insight into what is happening in the classroom can be invaluable. Furthermore, this conversation should be ongoing once a tutor eventually does enter the picture. It may seem obvious, but you really do need to have a good idea of where your child is struggling to be able to find the tutor that is best prepared to help. For instance, tutors that specialize in elementary tutoring subject areas typically won’t have much to offer when it comes to preparing for the writing portion of the SATs. Someone who is an exceptional reading specialist will probably not be much help when it comes to trigonometry. It is important to recognize that not all tutors are created equal. Your initial search may turn up an assortment of tutors all offering similar ranges of subjects and test prep services. Nevertheless, it is crucial to drill down a bit deeper to see where each candidate’s strongest areas of expertise actually are. Screening Potential Tutors There are two key areas to focus on when evaluating a tutoring candidate: qualifications and fit. The easier of the two to assess is qualifications. Typically, a résumé and a few phone calls to a tutor’s references will tell you what you need to know about a tutor’s academic background and fitness to tutor your child in a specific content area. If a prospective tutor is unwilling to share either of these two things with you, they may no longer be a candidate worth considering. The tricky piece to evaluate is a tutor’s compatibility with your child’s personality, learning style, and specific academic needs. After all, if your child is uncomfortable with or unwilling to work with a tutor, growth isn’t going to happen. Rather than signing on with the first person you meet, give several a try. Ideally, conduct these sessions in your home so that you can control the learning environment and ensure optimal productivity. You can also gain some key insights by staying within earshot in another room during the session (but resist the urge to hover!). After each session, have a frank conversation with your child about what they liked and/or did not like about the tutor and the session. Between that feedback, any examples of work accomplished during the session, and what you were able to glean on your own, you should have a good idea of whether the tutor is a match for your child and your child’s needs. Some tutors make this easy by offering a free trial session to help kick-start a productive tutoring relationship. However, if a candidate doesn’t offer a free trial session, it never hurts to ask! At the very least, you may be able to get a discounted initial session. While on the subject of cost, many parents try to take shortcuts when hiring tutors and just focus on the price tag as an indication of quality. A tutor with a higher rate must be better than one that is offering services for half the cost, right? You get what you pay for. Not so fast. It turns out the old adage does not necessarily hold true when it comes to tutors. High prices do not guarantee high quality. There are all sorts of reasons why tutors charge what they charge to their clients. Regardless, since tutors can set their own rates, it doesn’t make sense to use their advertised rate as a key part of your evaluation process. Sure, affordability matters, but when it is time to decide the best tutor for your child, stick to the factors that matter most: qualifications and fit. When all is said and done, finding a tutor doesn’t have to be a difficult task. You just have to know what your child needs and how to go about securing the tutor that is the best prepared to help. The whole process may take some time and energy, but the payoff that comes with a child that is able to clear their educational hurdles is well worth the effort! We can help you find the best private tutor near you! It’s simple and secure â€" Get real results fast. Your first hour with any tutor is protected by our Good Fit Guarantee: You don't pay for tutoring unless you find a good fit. Choose Your Subject â€" Add Your Zip Code â€" Find Top Rated Tutors Starting Today! InPerson or Online Online InPerson

Breakdown for Tutoring Subjects Math, English, Science, Languages, Test Prep, Business and Music

Breakdown for Tutoring Subjects Math, English, Science, Languages, Test Prep, Business and Music Tutorz.com very own Dirk Wagner presented statistical analysis on the distribution of the main tutoring subjects to Dow Jones Journal Editor Missy Sullivan. Today Dirk is going to substantiate this presentation with the in-depth analysis of individual subjects for each main tutoring category. For example the mathematics category will be broken down into algebra, statistics, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, etc. The original article on the main tutoring subjects was published on March 12, 2011 and can be found here: www.tutorz.com/blog/2011/03/ceo-interviewed-by-dow-jones-journal/ This data presented in the distribution of tutoring subjects was taken from the last 5,000 tutoring requests (and not just from search data which is skewed due to spam and robot activity). The main tutoring subject categories with its respective percentage distributions are as follows: math (32%), English (17%), science (17%), languages (12%), test prep (6.5%), business (4.5%), computer-related (4%), music (3%), sports (1%) and other (4.3%). Math Subjects As one might expect, the subject category of mathematics is the most dominating category scoring 32% of all tutoring requests. Within this category algebra, calculus, statistics and geometry are the most frequent requested subjects. The requests for mathematics related subjects break down as follows: math (15%), algebra (7.7%), calculus (3.7%), statistics (2.3%), geometry (2%), trigonometry (0.3%), applied math (0.03), differential equations (0.03%). English Subjects The English subjects hold place two within subject categories and are tied with the science subjects category at 17%. Reading is the most favorite subject within the English category amounting to 6.2% of all tutoring requests. The precise breakdown of all English related subjects is as follows: English (6.9%), reading (6.2%), writing (2.3%), spelling (0.5%), grammar (0.2%), essay writing (0.3%), speech (0.14%), dyslexia-reading (0.05%), vocabulary (0.03%), creative writing (0.03%), and term paper (0.01%). Science Subjects The science subjects are dead even on place two (or three) with the English subjects category. 17% of all tutoring requests called for science related subjects. The most popular science subject is chemistry (6.1%) followed closely by physics and biology. We mention in passing the long tale in the science subjects which includes somewhat more esoteric subjects like pharmacology, thermodynamics and meteorology. The breakdown of all science subjects is given here: Chemistry (6.1%), physics (4%), science (1.5%), biology (1.4%), pharmacology (0.63%), physical chemistry (0.57%), organic chemistry (0.52%), biochemistry (0.36%), physiology (0.3%), anatomy (0.3%), genetics (0.21%), astronomy (0.09%), neuroscience (0.09%), cell biology (0.03%), anthropology (0.03%) and geology (0.03%). Language Subjects On place four we find the language subjects category which encompass 12% of all tutoring requests. These 12% break down into 3.5% of Spanish tutoring, 1.8% of ESL (English as a Second Language), 1.6% French tutoring, 0.9% German tutoring, 0.6% Arabic tutoring, 0.46% Japanese tutoring, 0.45% Chinese or Mandarin tutoring. Spanish is the clear winner in the languages category. This has to do with the strong influx of Hispanic workers from Latin America. Spanish is followed by ESL (English as a second language) which can also be seen as a testament of the U.S. being an immigration country. Reflecting the rising important of the largest U.S. trade partner, Chinese has become the 5th most often requested foreign language. Test Prep Subjects The test prep (test preparation) subjects hold position five on our subject category ranking. Test Prep accounts for a total of 6.2% of all tutoring requests. There is no clear set of most requested subjects; instead we have a broad continuum of subjects requested: GRE (0.7%), ACT (0.68%), GED (0.57%), PRAXIS (0.57%), GMAT (0.54%), LSAT (0.48%), ISEE (0.32%), CLEP (0.32%), MCAT (0.30%), TOEFL (0.30%), SSAT (0.27%), SAT (0.21%), DAT (0.25%), USMLE (0.19%), NCLEX-RN (0.16%), PSAT (0.16%), FCAT (0.09%), TOESL (0.05%), REGENTS (0.03%), CST (0.01%), and WASL (0.01%). Business Subjects On rank 6 we find the business subjects category. It accounts for 4.5% of all requested tutoring subjects. Accounting is the dominating business subject. Finance only accounts for 0.6% of tutoring requests documenting a shift away from the finance sector in the 2008-2009 recessions. The business subjects break down as follows: Accounting (4.5%), CPA (0.86%), finance (0.61%), economics (0.64%), business accounting (0.07%), management skills (0.05%), marketing (0.03%), start-up business (0.03%), business plan (0.03%), real estate management (0.01%), project management (0.01%), human resources (0.01%) and taxes (0.01%). Computer Subjects The computer related subjects maintain position 7 on our tutoring subjects category ranking. Students ask for computer tutoring 3 and one half times out of 100 requests. There is no one subject asked predominantly; instead computer tutoring subjects spread out across a spectrum: computer (0.81%), JAVA (0.70%), programming (0.30%), C++ (0.27%), Photoshop (0.16%), computer science (0.16%), computer programming (0.12%), HTML (0.12%), SQL (0.07%), Microsoft Excel (0.07%), SAS â€" Software As a Service (0.07%), python (0.07%), Internet (0.07), Keyboard typing (0.05), database programming (0.05%), JavaScript (0.05%), C-programming (0.05%), Microsoft Access (0.05%), Microsoft Word (0.05%), Algorithms (0.05%), Unix (0.03%), Visual Basic (0.03%), LINUX (0.03%), PHP (0.01%), ASP.NET (0.01%), VB.NET (0.01%), mySQL (0.01%), Word Processing (0.01%), Combinatorial Algorithms (0.01%), Ruby on Rails (0.01%), Microsoft FoxPro (0.01%), Perl (0.01%), C# (0.01%), Adobe Illustrator (0.01%) and Computer E ngineering (0.01%). Music Subjects The eight most requested tutoring subject category is music. It accounts for 2.5% of all subjects requested out of which piano is the most favorite alone drawing 1% of all music requests. Piano is followed by guitar (0.30%), violin (0.25%), voice (0.14%), dance (0.14%), music (0.10%), flute (0.07%), composition (0.07%), lute (0.07%), saxophone (0.05%), trumpet (0.03%), tap dance (0.03%), cello (0.03%), music theory (0.03%), accordion (0.03%) and jazz (0.01%). Sports Subjects The sports subjects request rate is 0.5% and is the least often requested tutoring subject category. Karate is requested most often (0.10%) of the sports subjects category. Karate is followed by basketball (0.07%), tennis (0.05%), surfing (0.05%), swimming (0.05%), ballet (0.03%), drums (0.03%), aerobics (0.03%), jeet kune do (0.01%), yoga (0.01%), volleyball (0.01%), triathlon (0.01%), gymnastics (0.01%), and boxing (0.01%). Other Subjects The tenth and final subject category is the “other subjects” category or the list of remaining subjects. These remaining subjects are loosely coupled and range from college subjects over test preparation to arts. Their precise breakdown is given here: Elementary (1.15%), history (0.6%), dyslexia (0.55%), education (0.32%), study skills (0.23%), special education (0.19%), sewing (0.18%), home schooling (0.16%), philosophy (0.10%), social studies (0.09%), world history (0.09%), nursing (0.07%), civil engineering (0.07%), sociology (0.05%), zoology (0.05%), nutrition (0.03%), chemical engineering (0.03%), calligraphy (0.03%), biotechnology (0.03%), law (0.03%), government (0.03%), electrical engineering (0.03%), communications (0.03%), sound (0.03%), driving (0.01%), DMV exam (0.01%), acting (0.01%), nanny (0.01%), American history (0.01%), painting (0.01%), fine arts (0.01%), Industrial engineering (0.01%), genetic engineering (0.01%), logic (0.01%), knitting (0.01%), graphic desig n (0.01%), journalism (0.01%), heat transfer (0.01%), European history (0.01%), sign language (0.01%), coaching (0.01%), pottery (0.01%), political science (0.01%) and photography (0.01%). Breakdown for Tutoring Subjects Math, English, Science, Languages, Test Prep, Business and Music Tutorz.com very own Dirk Wagner presented statistical analysis on the distribution of the main tutoring subjects to Dow Jones Journal Editor Missy Sullivan. Today Dirk is going to substantiate this presentation with the in-depth analysis of individual subjects for each main tutoring category. For example the mathematics category will be broken down into algebra, statistics, calculus, geometry, trigonometry, etc. The original article on the main tutoring subjects was published on March 12, 2011 and can be found here: www.tutorz.com/blog/2011/03/ceo-interviewed-by-dow-jones-journal/ This data presented in the distribution of tutoring subjects was taken from the last 5,000 tutoring requests (and not just from search data which is skewed due to spam and robot activity). The main tutoring subject categories with its respective percentage distributions are as follows: math (32%), English (17%), science (17%), languages (12%), test prep (6.5%), business (4.5%), computer-related (4%), music (3%), sports (1%) and other (4.3%). Math Subjects As one might expect, the subject category of mathematics is the most dominating category scoring 32% of all tutoring requests. Within this category algebra, calculus, statistics and geometry are the most frequent requested subjects. The requests for mathematics related subjects break down as follows: math (15%), algebra (7.7%), calculus (3.7%), statistics (2.3%), geometry (2%), trigonometry (0.3%), applied math (0.03), differential equations (0.03%). English Subjects The English subjects hold place two within subject categories and are tied with the science subjects category at 17%. Reading is the most favorite subject within the English category amounting to 6.2% of all tutoring requests. The precise breakdown of all English related subjects is as follows: English (6.9%), reading (6.2%), writing (2.3%), spelling (0.5%), grammar (0.2%), essay writing (0.3%), speech (0.14%), dyslexia-reading (0.05%), vocabulary (0.03%), creative writing (0.03%), and term paper (0.01%). Science Subjects The science subjects are dead even on place two (or three) with the English subjects category. 17% of all tutoring requests called for science related subjects. The most popular science subject is chemistry (6.1%) followed closely by physics and biology. We mention in passing the long tale in the science subjects which includes somewhat more esoteric subjects like pharmacology, thermodynamics and meteorology. The breakdown of all science subjects is given here: Chemistry (6.1%), physics (4%), science (1.5%), biology (1.4%), pharmacology (0.63%), physical chemistry (0.57%), organic chemistry (0.52%), biochemistry (0.36%), physiology (0.3%), anatomy (0.3%), genetics (0.21%), astronomy (0.09%), neuroscience (0.09%), cell biology (0.03%), anthropology (0.03%) and geology (0.03%). Language Subjects On place four we find the language subjects category which encompass 12% of all tutoring requests. These 12% break down into 3.5% of Spanish tutoring, 1.8% of ESL (English as a Second Language), 1.6% French tutoring, 0.9% German tutoring, 0.6% Arabic tutoring, 0.46% Japanese tutoring, 0.45% Chinese or Mandarin tutoring. Spanish is the clear winner in the languages category. This has to do with the strong influx of Hispanic workers from Latin America. Spanish is followed by ESL (English as a second language) which can also be seen as a testament of the U.S. being an immigration country. Reflecting the rising important of the largest U.S. trade partner, Chinese has become the 5th most often requested foreign language. Test Prep Subjects The test prep (test preparation) subjects hold position five on our subject category ranking. Test Prep accounts for a total of 6.2% of all tutoring requests. There is no clear set of most requested subjects; instead we have a broad continuum of subjects requested: GRE (0.7%), ACT (0.68%), GED (0.57%), PRAXIS (0.57%), GMAT (0.54%), LSAT (0.48%), ISEE (0.32%), CLEP (0.32%), MCAT (0.30%), TOEFL (0.30%), SSAT (0.27%), SAT (0.21%), DAT (0.25%), USMLE (0.19%), NCLEX-RN (0.16%), PSAT (0.16%), FCAT (0.09%), TOESL (0.05%), REGENTS (0.03%), CST (0.01%), and WASL (0.01%). Business Subjects On rank 6 we find the business subjects category. It accounts for 4.5% of all requested tutoring subjects. Accounting is the dominating business subject. Finance only accounts for 0.6% of tutoring requests documenting a shift away from the finance sector in the 2008-2009 recessions. The business subjects break down as follows: Accounting (4.5%), CPA (0.86%), finance (0.61%), economics (0.64%), business accounting (0.07%), management skills (0.05%), marketing (0.03%), start-up business (0.03%), business plan (0.03%), real estate management (0.01%), project management (0.01%), human resources (0.01%) and taxes (0.01%). Computer Subjects The computer related subjects maintain position 7 on our tutoring subjects category ranking. Students ask for computer tutoring 3 and one half times out of 100 requests. There is no one subject asked predominantly; instead computer tutoring subjects spread out across a spectrum: computer (0.81%), JAVA (0.70%), programming (0.30%), C++ (0.27%), Photoshop (0.16%), computer science (0.16%), computer programming (0.12%), HTML (0.12%), SQL (0.07%), Microsoft Excel (0.07%), SAS â€" Software As a Service (0.07%), python (0.07%), Internet (0.07), Keyboard typing (0.05), database programming (0.05%), JavaScript (0.05%), C-programming (0.05%), Microsoft Access (0.05%), Microsoft Word (0.05%), Algorithms (0.05%), Unix (0.03%), Visual Basic (0.03%), LINUX (0.03%), PHP (0.01%), ASP.NET (0.01%), VB.NET (0.01%), mySQL (0.01%), Word Processing (0.01%), Combinatorial Algorithms (0.01%), Ruby on Rails (0.01%), Microsoft FoxPro (0.01%), Perl (0.01%), C# (0.01%), Adobe Illustrator (0.01%) and Computer E ngineering (0.01%). Music Subjects The eight most requested tutoring subject category is music. It accounts for 2.5% of all subjects requested out of which piano is the most favorite alone drawing 1% of all music requests. Piano is followed by guitar (0.30%), violin (0.25%), voice (0.14%), dance (0.14%), music (0.10%), flute (0.07%), composition (0.07%), lute (0.07%), saxophone (0.05%), trumpet (0.03%), tap dance (0.03%), cello (0.03%), music theory (0.03%), accordion (0.03%) and jazz (0.01%). Sports Subjects The sports subjects request rate is 0.5% and is the least often requested tutoring subject category. Karate is requested most often (0.10%) of the sports subjects category. Karate is followed by basketball (0.07%), tennis (0.05%), surfing (0.05%), swimming (0.05%), ballet (0.03%), drums (0.03%), aerobics (0.03%), jeet kune do (0.01%), yoga (0.01%), volleyball (0.01%), triathlon (0.01%), gymnastics (0.01%), and boxing (0.01%). Other Subjects The tenth and final subject category is the “other subjects” category or the list of remaining subjects. These remaining subjects are loosely coupled and range from college subjects over test preparation to arts. Their precise breakdown is given here: Elementary (1.15%), history (0.6%), dyslexia (0.55%), education (0.32%), study skills (0.23%), special education (0.19%), sewing (0.18%), home schooling (0.16%), philosophy (0.10%), social studies (0.09%), world history (0.09%), nursing (0.07%), civil engineering (0.07%), sociology (0.05%), zoology (0.05%), nutrition (0.03%), chemical engineering (0.03%), calligraphy (0.03%), biotechnology (0.03%), law (0.03%), government (0.03%), electrical engineering (0.03%), communications (0.03%), sound (0.03%), driving (0.01%), DMV exam (0.01%), acting (0.01%), nanny (0.01%), American history (0.01%), painting (0.01%), fine arts (0.01%), Industrial engineering (0.01%), genetic engineering (0.01%), logic (0.01%), knitting (0.01%), graphic desig n (0.01%), journalism (0.01%), heat transfer (0.01%), European history (0.01%), sign language (0.01%), coaching (0.01%), pottery (0.01%), political science (0.01%) and photography (0.01%).

Capstone Educational Group Limited

Capstone Educational Group Limited Capstone Educational Group Limited About Capstone Capstone is one of the oldest and most esteemed education consultancies in Hong Kong, with offices in Beijing. We focus on developing the academic, thinking, and leadership skills necessary for our students to be successful in both academics and life. Capstones instructors are hired for both their intellectual ability and their ambition to be great role models for their students. We work with high achieving students in Asia who attend the most prestigious local and international schools. These same students win numerous awards in writing, public speaking, and debate, and each year our students matriculate into leading US and UK universities. We have the largest team of top US/UK university graduates in Hong Kong, and our teams are growing in our other offices. Becoming a member of Capstone is not just an opportunity to teach high-potential students, but also an opportunity to establish leadership and ownership within a growing education organization highly regarded for its educationa l quality. CREATING LEADERS, CULTIVATING SUCCESS Providing a foundation in critical thinking and problem solving The driving force behind Capstone is its students. Founded on the belief that talented students thrive on a robust education that nurtures individual strengths, Capstone has been the critical thinking and leadership pioneer in Hong Kong and Asia for over a decade. From the beginning, Capstone recognized the need to mentally prepare students for not only an increasingly competitive academic environment, but an increasingly competitive world. Simply finding answers and memorizing information are no longer enough in an international landscape that prizes growth, flexibility, and innovation. We saw that our students needed to be able to ask questions and solve problems. We saw that our students needed to be able to analyze, defend, and present their ideas with confidence, poise, and grace. We saw that our students needed to find solutions not just the kind that would get them a perfect SAT score, but the kind that would cultivate their professional growth as they pursue new possibilities for their future. Our students learn to make new strides, not follow in the footsteps of others. As a testament to our belief and to our education, nearly every student from Capstones first academic year in 2003 and 2004 now attends, or has graduated from, a top world university and many of them (and the graduates since) still visit or stay in contact with us. Capstone students are continuing to be admitted into top US and UK universities including the Ivy League and Oxbridge, and push their own limits to achieve more. CREATING TOMORROWS LEADERS Capstone was founded with the core mission of fostering tomorrows leaders by preparing them to succeed in both an increasingly competitive academic environment and an ever changing professional world. In an increasingly competitive landscape, we believe that it is essential for students to develop key skills to create a strong foundation in critical thinking and communication. With enrichment courses centered on writing and presentation, mentorship programs, test prep resources, and a robust academic consulting service, Capstone pioneers leadership and long-term skill development. Capstone cultivates skills for a lifetime. Our students learn to analyze issues and solve problems. Our students learn to present with confidence and write with clarity. Our students challenge their own limits, exceed in their respective fields, and lay the groundwork for future success. EXPERTISE Capstones range of educational expertise is a product of over ten years of experience developing success. We believe that by creating a strong academic foundation in our students and developing skills upon it, students will excel throughout their academic career. As a testament to our philosophy, members of our first Capstone class have either graduated from, or are currently attending, top US and UK universities. With a range of offerings and services, Capstone ensures that no matter where students are in their academic development, they will gain the skills they need to succeed and thrive.

Control, Alt, Meet Working A Room In The Tech Age

Control, Alt, Meet Working A Room In The Tech Age Photo by LoyolaNOLA via Flickr. Take a deep breath; this is a networking opportunity, and although you may feel like the only nerve-rattled individual in the room, trust in the fact that you’re not, by a long shot. Most employers and job-seekers commonly experience this type of anxiety before speaking to groups of strangers at networking events. Luckily, there are several tips and suggestions that can assist you, and even some of the shyest individuals out there, in working a room like a professional. Embrace Nonverbal Communication While modern networking has largely become a figment of social media, there are still certain benefits of face-to-face interaction with professional contacts that, believe it or not, are worth the few hours of nervousness. Dan Klamm, Outreach Marketing Coordinator at Syracuse University Career Services, wrote in an article on social networking that “in-person meetings allow you to build stronger relationships than back-and-forth messaging online. Things like body language, eye contact, and tone of voice are all essential in helping to establish rapport and build a bond,” Klamm said. Klamm is correct in stating that body language plays an important role in the networking process, considering the fact that nonverbal language constitutes nearly 55 percent of our communications. There are several basic movements to consider while approaching and conversing with others, with some of the most important falling on eye contact and arm placement. Eye Contact According to Conversation Aid, eye contact should follow the 50/70 Rule, which states an individual should maintain eye contact 50 percent of the time while speaking, and 70 percent of the time while listening, and to also be mindful of glancing habits. when you do make eye contact, maintain it for four to five seconds, slowly glance to the side, and then look back again. This will break the illusion of staring. Remember to move your eyes slowly, and always to the side. If your eyes dart away quickly it makes you looks shy or nervous. If you look down it gives the appearance that you lack confidence. Arm Movements and Stance As with eye contact, arm movements dictate your level of interest in the conversation. Typically, folded arms give a do-not-approach, bored signal, while hands clasped behind the back indicate interest. The same is true of your stance; leaning or slouching is a sign of disinterest, while standing tall with shoulders back signals interest and confidence. Being aware of others stances at these events also comes in handy, especially when you are making the rounds of the roomlook for small groups of two to three individuals who are standing slightly facing outward toward the room, which is a sign that they are open and are welcoming more people to join. Keep Moving and Have a Goal Set a goal for yourself, such as having one solid conversation or asking for one introduction, and create a game plan with concrete steps to get you there,” said  Nancy Ancowitz, USA-based author of Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead. This also helps to take your mind off of the fact that youre meeting important people, and instead turns your focus to accomplishing something. This then allows for less awkward moments, as youre moving around often and building solid conversations based on your goals before you go. By remaining with one person or group for only about 10 to 12 minutes apiece, you also take desperation out of the equation. A confident individual meets and greets everyone with the same amount of kindness and interest, but does not linger in hopes of an offer or to try to sell themselves. Neediness will only drive a wedge between you and the other person. Dont Make Everything About You This is a common mistake made by many at networking events, and it is one easily fallen into, since networking is supposed to be about showing what you have to offer to potential contacts and employers, right? Wrong. While it is important, as mentioned above, to have a goal in place while making the rounds, it is equally important to not make that goal about simply selling yourself. Howard Adamsky, author of  Hiring and Retaining Top IT Professionals/The Guide for Savvy Hiring Managers and Job Hunters Alike, said he developed an elevator speech that lasts thirty to forty seconds at the most. When asked, I tell people I am a writer, consultant, and public speaker who works with organizations to support growth in different areas, Adamsky said. If they want more, I answer their questions, but I never give them a 30-minute lecture. Neither should you. With that being said, it is beneficial to ask the other person questions about themselves, and even to stray away from strict vocational talk if the conversation allows. I, for one, am a fanatic motorcyclist, and this has generated more interest than the new book I just wrote, Adamsky said. Remember, relationships are more important than trying to tell everyone in the room what you do. This also plants you as an avid listener in your contacts mind, and since true listeners are very rare individuals nowadays, you will be remembered as someone who made him or her feel special someone who wasnt just there to get a job. Follow Up Youve shook hands, swapped business cards, offered to refill drinks and now youre wondering what to do with all your newfound connections. This is where those conversations you had regarding everything but a job for yourself come in handy: your contact is more likely to remember your conversation due to the fact that it was outside of the endless business conversations they had that night. Bring up, as Adamsky mentioned, your conversation on your lives as motorcyclists or a shared interest in German Shepherds anything from your conversation that will remind the person it is you, the confident listener, that is now emailing them. Social networking behind the computer has its benefits: you can connect in your pajamas and proactively escape web pages with one click. However, in implementing these tips, you may find yourself unplugging for a while, and possibly even find meeting potential employers face-to-face not as daunting as you once thought. Heck, you may even let up on the mental delete key.

Kumon Staff Pick Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Kumon Staff Pick Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Kumon Staff Pick: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry RRL Title: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Readers between 5th and 8th grade Why do you personally enjoy this book? I first read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry when I was in seventh grade, and it still resonates with me as an adult. The story takes place in Mississippi during the Great Depression. It is a story about a cotton-farming family who, despite the hardships they face, sticks together as a result of their strength and pride. This novel was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1977 for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Why do you think students would enjoy this book? The protagonist, and narrator, is nine-year-old Cassie Logan. Cassie is a spitfire whose experiences teach her a great deal about family and friendship during a time when she is first exposed to the struggles of the times. Students will enjoy this book, as it is told from the perspective of a strong-willed young child. The characters are so well developed that there is a strong desire to learn their fate. What skills and/or values might students gain by reading this book? Students will learn about the importance of family values, loyalty, and the gratification that they bring. They will also be exposed to American history and the importance of justice and equality for all people. You might also be interested in: Kumon Staff Pick: My Father’s Dragon Kumon Staff Pick: The Snowy Day Kumon Staff Pick: Clown by Quentin Blake Kumon Staff Pick: Fever, 1793 Kumon Staff Pick Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Kumon Staff Pick: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry RRL Title: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Readers between 5th and 8th grade Why do you personally enjoy this book? I first read Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry when I was in seventh grade, and it still resonates with me as an adult. The story takes place in Mississippi during the Great Depression. It is a story about a cotton-farming family who, despite the hardships they face, sticks together as a result of their strength and pride. This novel was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1977 for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Why do you think students would enjoy this book? The protagonist, and narrator, is nine-year-old Cassie Logan. Cassie is a spitfire whose experiences teach her a great deal about family and friendship during a time when she is first exposed to the struggles of the times. Students will enjoy this book, as it is told from the perspective of a strong-willed young child. The characters are so well developed that there is a strong desire to learn their fate. What skills and/or values might students gain by reading this book? Students will learn about the importance of family values, loyalty, and the gratification that they bring. They will also be exposed to American history and the importance of justice and equality for all people. You might also be interested in: Kumon Staff Pick: My Father’s Dragon Kumon Staff Pick: The Snowy Day Kumon Staff Pick: Clown by Quentin Blake Kumon Staff Pick: Fever, 1793