Volunteer With Heart Ryan Hong - Heart Math Tutoring

Volunteer With Heart Ryan Hong - Heart Math Tutoring Volunteer With Heart: Ryan Hong Volunteer With Heart: Ryan Hong April 22, 2015 Ryan Hong, a Market Growth Development Consultant at Wells Fargo, believes that a foundation in math is essential for all children. He learned about Heart through Wells Fargo’s Volunteer Chapter and became a tutor after hearing how engaging and effective the sessions can be. Ryan works with two second graders at Winterfield Elementary in east Charlotte, where Heart volunteers tutor 50 students across grades 1â€"5. Why did you become a volunteer? “It was an opportunity that I’ve not come across: tutoring math to at-risk students that is flexible with my work schedule and with a creative curriculum that makes learning fun.” What are some of your favorite moments from working with the students? “When the student plays a timed math game and gets all the answers correct, you can hear the confidence and excitement in their voice. It is rewarding when you see their confidence building, their mind in full-throttle, and their motivation in learning new math strategies. When we finish our tutoring sessions, the students are rewarded with a sticker for a job well done. It’s at this time when you can see how proud they are of what they have learned. They save the stickers on their progress folder to share with their family and friends.” What would you tell someone who is thinking about becoming a volunteer? “Having fun teaching math + being flexible with work schedule = a rewarding feeling, knowing you’re making a positive impact in the future of these children. When I get each student from class, the first thing I start with is a smile and a high five. They get excited to come to tutoring because they know it’s fun! You don’t have to be a math wiz to tutor because the curriculum is extremely easy to follow!” You work full time at Wells Fargo. How can you also commit to weekly tutoring? “I tutor from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. on Wednesdays and arrive to work by around 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. Most days, I have to be at work at 8:30 a.m. I have appreciated flexibility and encouragement from Wells Fargo to be able to take time out of the day to do this meaningful work.” Ryan is one of 16 tutors across Heart’s five partner schools who work for Wells Fargo â€" a valuable partner to Heart both in employee volunteer engagement and in funding. Want to become a tutor? Heart Math Tutoring will need more volunteers for the 2015/2016 school year! With a commitment of one hour per week, any community member can help a struggling student gain the skills and confidence he/she needs for long-term success. Click here to express your interest!

Love the Life You Live

Love the Life You Live Love the life you live, live the life you love. Bob Marley Happy birthday to you, Bob Marley! Your music brought light and goodness in peoples hearts, your compositions will make any one smile. It is thanks to you reggae gained worldwide popularity. You managed to prevent religious and political differences and violence in Jamaica. You fought all your life against evil in the hearts of people and, we want to believe, won many victories.   Happy Birthday, Bob, thank you for everything! Love the Life You Live Love the life you live, live the life you love. Bob Marley Happy birthday to you, Bob Marley! Your music brought light and goodness in peoples hearts, your compositions will make any one smile. It is thanks to you reggae gained worldwide popularity. You managed to prevent religious and political differences and violence in Jamaica. You fought all your life against evil in the hearts of people and, we want to believe, won many victories.   Happy Birthday, Bob, thank you for everything!

This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon

This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon Cara, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level II Art has a way of evoking emotion and inspiring creativity and imagination in everyone. Whether you are viewing Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone or even Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup, it tells a story and brings an artist’s skills and passion to life. All mediums of art can often be criticized, and artists must maintain a sense of confidence and resilience to keep creating despite what the critics may say. The late French expressionism painter and sculptor Henri Émile Benoît Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage.” 12-year-old Cara displays that same courage and confidence as a young artist. With a soaring imagination and natural gift of creativity, she has poured that into her painting and portrait drawings. Cara credits Kumon for boosting her confidence and giving her the will to never give up â€" which has helped her grow not only as an artist but as a student as well. “The most beneficial thing I’ve learned from Kumon is that putting the work in each day even when you want to give up, will help you reach your goals,” said Cara. “All of my hard work, whether it’s in the classroom or outside, will bring me the success I am striving for. I know that if I remain dedicated to practicing every day with painting or even my math work, I will become the successful individual I want to be.” Cara’s journey with Kumon began when she was just 6-years-old, and since then she has made remarkable strides in her academics. She has become a strong reader that has developed a solid foundation in comprehension and grammar skills. In the Kumon Reading Program, Cara has analyzed high school-level literature such as Ray Bradbury’s notable dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451. She is even studying above grade level as she is working on algebraic concepts like factor theorem and quadratic equations in the Kumon Math Program. Cara has displayed a unique ability to express her creativity in art and to have the courage to share it with others. Her paintings have been selected and published in Celebrating Art, a publication dedicated to increase art appreciation and inspiring young artists around the country. Cara’s painting titled Owl was published in the summer 2017 edition, and was selected for a high merit award â€" noting excellence in her work. Cara is not only creative when it comes to art, she is also a synchronized swimmer, pianist, and dancer. Synchronized swimming, also known as artistic swimming, takes elements of swimming, dance, and gymnastics into a routine in the water. She has competed with her team on the provincial level. As a budding musician, Cara has been disciplined in her practice, currently studying under the grade 5 piano curriculum through the Royal Conservatory of Music. The Royal Conservatory of Music sets a national standard for young musicians, putting them on the path for musical excellence. The curriculums for each level include a range of advancing repertoire, techniques, musicianship, and music literacy â€" elements considered to lay down a successful foundation in musicians. Cara has her sights set on working for Google as a computer programmer. She credits Kumon for overcoming her fear of math, and now feels more confident that she can work in that field and learn coding. Cara’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Cara about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you inside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me in so many ways academically, but it really boosted my confidence. I now know so much more in math, which has really made a positive impact on my grades. In reading, I have stronger comprehension skills, which has helped me with reading more advanced books in school. Cara shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I love learning new things and expanding my knowledge. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Interesting. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference gave me a sense of pride, and I felt that my hard work had paid off in so many ways. I really enjoyed meeting other Kumon Students that reached the same goals as me. This experience has encouraged me to want to continue and complete both the programs, and then help other Kumon Students succeed as well. I want to continue to be successful. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? It won’t always be easy â€" but keep going and work hard. You will see how much you have improved, and you will continue to become better, and soon people around you will even recognize it. You will be able to reach your dreams! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Reading Program Completer Gained Confidence from Kumon Meet Arianne, A Reading Program Completer Who Gained Confidence in her English Abilities through Kumon Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon Cara, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level II Art has a way of evoking emotion and inspiring creativity and imagination in everyone. Whether you are viewing Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone or even Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup, it tells a story and brings an artist’s skills and passion to life. All mediums of art can often be criticized, and artists must maintain a sense of confidence and resilience to keep creating despite what the critics may say. The late French expressionism painter and sculptor Henri Émile Benoît Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage.” 12-year-old Cara displays that same courage and confidence as a young artist. With a soaring imagination and natural gift of creativity, she has poured that into her painting and portrait drawings. Cara credits Kumon for boosting her confidence and giving her the will to never give up â€" which has helped her grow not only as an artist but as a student as well. “The most beneficial thing I’ve learned from Kumon is that putting the work in each day even when you want to give up, will help you reach your goals,” said Cara. “All of my hard work, whether it’s in the classroom or outside, will bring me the success I am striving for. I know that if I remain dedicated to practicing every day with painting or even my math work, I will become the successful individual I want to be.” Cara’s journey with Kumon began when she was just 6-years-old, and since then she has made remarkable strides in her academics. She has become a strong reader that has developed a solid foundation in comprehension and grammar skills. In the Kumon Reading Program, Cara has analyzed high school-level literature such as Ray Bradbury’s notable dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451. She is even studying above grade level as she is working on algebraic concepts like factor theorem and quadratic equations in the Kumon Math Program. Cara has displayed a unique ability to express her creativity in art and to have the courage to share it with others. Her paintings have been selected and published in Celebrating Art, a publication dedicated to increase art appreciation and inspiring young artists around the country. Cara’s painting titled Owl was published in the summer 2017 edition, and was selected for a high merit award â€" noting excellence in her work. Cara is not only creative when it comes to art, she is also a synchronized swimmer, pianist, and dancer. Synchronized swimming, also known as artistic swimming, takes elements of swimming, dance, and gymnastics into a routine in the water. She has competed with her team on the provincial level. As a budding musician, Cara has been disciplined in her practice, currently studying under the grade 5 piano curriculum through the Royal Conservatory of Music. The Royal Conservatory of Music sets a national standard for young musicians, putting them on the path for musical excellence. The curriculums for each level include a range of advancing repertoire, techniques, musicianship, and music literacy â€" elements considered to lay down a successful foundation in musicians. Cara has her sights set on working for Google as a computer programmer. She credits Kumon for overcoming her fear of math, and now feels more confident that she can work in that field and learn coding. Cara’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Cara about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you inside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me in so many ways academically, but it really boosted my confidence. I now know so much more in math, which has really made a positive impact on my grades. In reading, I have stronger comprehension skills, which has helped me with reading more advanced books in school. Cara shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I love learning new things and expanding my knowledge. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Interesting. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference gave me a sense of pride, and I felt that my hard work had paid off in so many ways. I really enjoyed meeting other Kumon Students that reached the same goals as me. This experience has encouraged me to want to continue and complete both the programs, and then help other Kumon Students succeed as well. I want to continue to be successful. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? It won’t always be easy â€" but keep going and work hard. You will see how much you have improved, and you will continue to become better, and soon people around you will even recognize it. You will be able to reach your dreams! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Reading Program Completer Gained Confidence from Kumon Meet Arianne, A Reading Program Completer Who Gained Confidence in her English Abilities through Kumon Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals

4 Things Every High School Senior Should do Before Graduation Day

4 Things Every High School Senior Should do Before Graduation Day Irvine High School Tutoring Tips: 4 Things Every High School Senior Should do Before Graduation Day It’s an exciting time of year for students about to finish high school as they are closing one chapter and opening another. Students entering college in the fall will begin a whole new life as an adult student with a lot more freedom and the ability to start choosing classes that theyre interested in as well as making their own schedule. Before they get to college life, there are some things that every high school senior should think about before commencement to make sure they are on track and heading towards success our private Irvine college prep tutoring is here to help you prepare for college. 1. Look at your final GPA Its essential for high school seniors to take a look at their grades going into final exams and then double check their GPA before they forget high school forever. Its important that all grades are correct and that their scores are sent to the college of their choice, assuming they had a conditional acceptance. Theres often a little bit of paperwork to complete at the end of the year, and many students forget about it because they are excited about moving on from high school and enjoying summer (READ: Irvine Math Tutoring Tips: How to Excel at Math this Summer). 2. Apply for scholarships Students will likely already know if they won a substantial scholarship, but there are additional opportunities to help finance a college education. There are tons of smaller scholarships ranging anywhere from $500 up to several thousand dollars. Most require that the student already has been accepted and agreed to attend a particular college or university so now is the best time to apply. Many students will have to write a short essay or describe why they are deserving of a scholarship, something that can seem daunting after already taking AP exams and writing lots of essays for college admissions. However, writing a short essay can be a lot easier and take a lot less time than it would to earn $500 at a part-time job. Every penny makes a difference. 3. Attend the final meeting of a favorite club or organization Many seniors will stop attending extracurricular activities due to senioritis. Unfortunately, students are missing out on a lot when it comes to clubs theyve been a part of for the last couple of years. In the last weeks of school, students have an opportunity to say goodbye to good friends and teachers, contribute to the community they are leaving, and put their final stamp on their high school career. End-of-year meetings also tend to be more social than official so students will have an opportunity to enjoy the social aspect of extracurricular activities. 4. Celebrate your achievement It’s also important for seniors to take a step back and celebrate everything theyve achieved in the last four years. Theres been a lot of hard work, seemingly endless tests and exams, tons of tutoring sessions and group study, as well as plenty of homework assignments. Now is the time for students to celebrate all their hard work before moving on to the next chapter (READ: 4 Habits Students Need to Develop Before Going to College) . Graduating high school is a major accomplishment, and all grads should be very proud of the work they accomplished. While its important to celebrate and enjoy your summer, you also have to start preparing for college. Our private Irvine college prep tutors are here to help. Members of the TutorNerds team and our private tutors write every blog post. If you have any questions about our blog, please email us at pr@tutornerds.com.

How this Aspiring Hockey Pro Applies What He Learned from Kumon

How this Aspiring Hockey Pro Applies What He Learned from Kumon How this Aspiring Hockey Pro Applies What He Learned from Kumon Like many young Canadian boys, Patani is in love with the sport of hockey. He started playing at the age of five and the rest was history. Today he is an elite player with aspirations of playing in the National Hockey League. Patani is also an elite Kumon Student. He has received the Best of the Best Award in Calgary, Canada, which recognizes Kumon Students studying at least three years above their current school grade level. At 12 years old, Patani is studying calculus. Quite the feat for someone who isn’t even in high school yet. Patani credits much of his success on the ice to his studies in Kumon. He tells us about his journey and provides advice for other Kumon Students. How has Kumon helped you outside the classroom? Kumon has taught me a number of life skills, which I’m able to apply in school, but also outside of the classroom. These skills include time management, determination, perseverance, independence, and organization. Most importantly, I learned to always make good decisions. What is the most beneficial thing you’ve learn in Kumon thus far? Kumon has helped me learn that you can’t avoid work that you haven’t finished. It has taught me to plan more strategically, so I’m not trying to cram last minute. How important is it to stay consistent with Kumon year-round? It is important to create a sustainable plan that allows you to continue to progress in Kumon. Keep in mind that some levels are easier than others and some may take more time than others. Account for that extra time. It’s also important to realize that your schedule is busier at different points in the year. As an elite hockey player, I’m very busy in the winter. I made the mistake of falling behind one year and I vowed to never let it happen again. Do you have any tips for year-round study? Make Kumon a priority! Allot a specific time of the day to do your work and stick with it. Designate a support system that will encourage you to stay on track. Take advantage of the summer schedule and complete extra worksheets. If you know you have vacations planned, try to do extra work before the trips. With his determination and perseverance, we have no doubt that Patani will continue to succeed in the classroom. The question isâ€"will he become the next Wayne Gretzky or Sidney Crosby? We look forward to following his success on the ice! Keep up the great work Patani! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Young Hockey Player is Making Strides On and Off The Ice This 14-Year-Old Has a Dream of Working in the National Hockey League This Aspiring Diplomat Learned to Never Give Up THIS KUMON STUDENT HAS A BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND APPLIES SELF-LEARNING IN HER EVERY DAY ROUTINE How this Aspiring Hockey Pro Applies What He Learned from Kumon How this Aspiring Hockey Pro Applies What He Learned from Kumon Like many young Canadian boys, Patani is in love with the sport of hockey. He started playing at the age of five and the rest was history. Today he is an elite player with aspirations of playing in the National Hockey League. Patani is also an elite Kumon Student. He has received the Best of the Best Award in Calgary, Canada, which recognizes Kumon Students studying at least three years above their current school grade level. At 12 years old, Patani is studying calculus. Quite the feat for someone who isn’t even in high school yet. Patani credits much of his success on the ice to his studies in Kumon. He tells us about his journey and provides advice for other Kumon Students. How has Kumon helped you outside the classroom? Kumon has taught me a number of life skills, which I’m able to apply in school, but also outside of the classroom. These skills include time management, determination, perseverance, independence, and organization. Most importantly, I learned to always make good decisions. What is the most beneficial thing you’ve learn in Kumon thus far? Kumon has helped me learn that you can’t avoid work that you haven’t finished. It has taught me to plan more strategically, so I’m not trying to cram last minute. How important is it to stay consistent with Kumon year-round? It is important to create a sustainable plan that allows you to continue to progress in Kumon. Keep in mind that some levels are easier than others and some may take more time than others. Account for that extra time. It’s also important to realize that your schedule is busier at different points in the year. As an elite hockey player, I’m very busy in the winter. I made the mistake of falling behind one year and I vowed to never let it happen again. Do you have any tips for year-round study? Make Kumon a priority! Allot a specific time of the day to do your work and stick with it. Designate a support system that will encourage you to stay on track. Take advantage of the summer schedule and complete extra worksheets. If you know you have vacations planned, try to do extra work before the trips. With his determination and perseverance, we have no doubt that Patani will continue to succeed in the classroom. The question isâ€"will he become the next Wayne Gretzky or Sidney Crosby? We look forward to following his success on the ice! Keep up the great work Patani! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Young Hockey Player is Making Strides On and Off The Ice This 14-Year-Old Has a Dream of Working in the National Hockey League This Aspiring Diplomat Learned to Never Give Up THIS KUMON STUDENT HAS A BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND APPLIES SELF-LEARNING IN HER EVERY DAY ROUTINE

Why Take Advantage of Rocket League Tutoring?

Why Take Advantage of Rocket League Tutoring?Rocket League Tutoring is definitely a great resource to bring your child up to the level he or she needs to be. It's easy to find online as well as local. You can find what you're looking for in a no time, so don't worry about the search at all.What you'll get from Rocket League Tutoring will be education to help your child with his or her learning process. When you're playing the game, you'll be learning a lot about yourself as well as the different aspects of your home town. Your child is being shown the elements of good sportsmanship, friendship, and good sportsmanship.You'll also learn more about soccer in general as well as that specific game, Rocket League. It's not only that you'll be using your skills and abilities, but it's becoming a good activity to do while playing other games. After all, this is a really good way to pass the time and get some exercise as well.Along with that, you'll get your child and his or her friends invol ved with Rocket League. They can play along with their friends and even compete with them against some of the top people in the world. That's going to be the fun part about Rocket League as well as tutoring.There are two ways you can get Rocket League Tutoring. You can either take your child to a local class or get them to sign up for a website that has tutoring for Rocket League. The great thing about this is that you don't have to go anywhere, you can just pay your tuition online.If you want to get your child to put all of his or her hopes and dreams on Rocket League, you'll want to do this tutoring service to help your child out. It's a great way to push them towards becoming the best they can be.Rocket League is one of the games that will stay with your child for the rest of his or her life. As long as your child is around, you're going to be proud that you've helped him reach his goals. They are something that will touch the hearts of everyone who plays them.

What Is Matter Chemistry?

What Is Matter Chemistry?Matter chemistry is the study of matter; it is used to describe and understand all physical interactions among molecules, atoms, and larger elements. It is a specialized branch of chemistry, closely related to materials science, and is used for studying all kinds of chemical reactions.Matter is a description of the products that are created from chemical reactions and the motions of molecules in an atom. The first idea of this kind of science was created by the French chemist Louis Agassiz. He identified a particular class of particles and named them 'molecules.'The most common type of chemical reaction is the generation of molecules, consisting of one element, such as oxygen or hydrogen, with the help of atoms of other elements (in which case the reaction is called the oxidation process). An example of this process is the oxidation of a molecule of nitrogen with oxygen.In matter chemistry, atoms are used to define chemical reactions. Molecules are analyzed t o determine what kind of reactions they will be creating.Interaction between two objects involves molecules, atoms, or ions that interact with each other. Particles can be in two different kinds: colloidal and non-colloidal. Colloidal and non-colloidal substances are those substances that dissolve in water and solid form. They are extremely stable and very easy to use in a chemical reaction.Colloidal particles dissolve into water when mixed with it, while non-colloidal particles can be dissolved by heat, pressure, and solvents. Some elements are colloidal, and the most popular colloidal is amyloid, which cause Alzheimer's disease in some people.All other types of particle are non-colloidal. In most cases, they are made of two metals, such as nickel and cobalt. They are used in industrial processes, as well as in medicine, where they are used as 'miniature' blood-letting instruments. The other term for non-colloidal particles is anodizing, and their properties are very similar to the actual particles, but they are usually used as diagnostic tools.