Find Out What a Tutoring Center Job Has to Offer

Find Out What a Tutoring Center Job Has to OfferIf you're interested in a career in which you will make a difference, you will want to consider a career at a public school or a private tutoring center. In this article I'm going to go over what they have to offer and how you can get started.Many people think that they won't have any challenges as a teacher in a public school because they are being supervised by someone who's been there before. You should know that this is not always the case. For example, you might be expected to train the other teachers on what to do, and often these other teachers will not be the ones teaching the students.Some schools will provide some training that you will need to take before you begin. However, in many cases this isn't enough. One of the things that make the jobs unique is that you will be the one making the decisions about what to teach.In Kennesaw Ga Marietta, Georgia, tutoring center you will be responsible for ensuring that students can meet the academic standards set by the state. This means that you'll need to be sure that you are putting your students on the right track, and you'll need to see that they are able to work towards their goals. If you're not aware of what you can do to help, you might end up having a lot of conflict within the class.In Kennesaw Ga Marietta, Georgia, the most popular courses are those that you'll take to help students get to their potential. This means that many students will need some additional training to help them do this, and this means that you will need to be aware of this as well.The job of a Kennesaw GA Marietta, Georgia, the tutor is to keep the classes on track, and this means that you'll need to learn all the skills necessary. This can include physics, math, and English.Once you've decided that you want to get into a career as a tutoring center, take a look at some options for places that you could apply to. Take a look at some of the positions that will be available, and the n you can take a look at your options to see if there is anything available that you're interested in.

The Letter You Should Have Given Your Ex

The Letter You Should Have Given Your Ex Photo via bluestockingguide.files.wordpress.com To The One Who Broke My Heart, I never said how I felt. I couldn’t because I was scared and unable to put my emotions into words. But I’m going to now, and you can’t run away or shield yourself against it. You owe me this much. My nights were spent shuffled beneath my bed sheets, crying; feeling lost; hopeless. The memories flooded and, all at once, destroyed me. I didn’t want to miss you. That sudden rush of sadness ran through my body, straight to my eyes that filled up when I realized how ignorant I was in our relationship. You were probably out, meeting new people and continuing on without any regret. While you lived happily without any ounce of guilt, I lived with ounces of alcohol, distracting the overwhelming emptiness that burned within me. I became comfortably numb. I craved the sound of my name coming from edge of your lips, while you enjoyed the rhythm of my endlessly breaking heart. I fell in love all over again every time your face lit up when you began talking about your favorite band, yet you were amused by the way my face abruptly lost its glow when our relationship fell apart. You shattered my heart into a million pieces. You watched with noticeable indifference as every last fragment fell to the floor. What destroyed me the most is you made me feel like you loved me with as much passion and selflessness that I provided to you with my love. But you had feasibly moved on before you even decided to give up on us. You probably found the toothbrush I kept in your bathroom and threw it away. When your iPod was on shuffle and my song came on, you hastily hit the next button. You didn’t want to think about meâ€"about what you did to me. The memory of me was simply another obstacle for you to avoid. I wish you would have fought harder. You made it seem so easy to walk away and move on. You flaunted it. Did it hurt you at all to see me after everything that happened? You couldn’t make eye contact with me and when you did, I hope you felt guilty. And a part of me still hopes you do. You probably think I never cared, because I fought with all my might to maintain my composure around you when you decided I wasn’t worth fighting for anymore. It took every inch of me to garner the strength to smile and pretend like I was okay. I could notâ€"and would notâ€"let you know that you affected me to such an extent. I couldn’t extend that recognition to you. Maybe because if I let you or anyone else see this, then I would know how deeply I was hurting. If I realized that, I would have become completely lost within myself. Everyone told me I would wake up one day and I wouldn’t love you or want you anymore, and I was never quite willing to believe them. I understand now. I accept that you aren’t apart of my life anymore. I need to let you go from my heart; free you from my anger. Through my interminable layers of brokenness, I still want you to be happyâ€"I hope you’re happy at this very moment. I wish I could ask you, but I can’t. We’re but strangers now. At the end of the day, I know you cared about me. I know there will always be a part of you that loves me. That’s why I forgive you. I forgive you for everything. Take care of yourself. With no regrets, Me

Tutorz.com Newsletter November

Tutorz.com Newsletter November Pay-per-Job Tutorz.com is transitioning from a subscription based service to a pay-per-job system.   Setting up tutoring profiles, marketing your services and receiving messages from parents and students remains free.  However, before you can communicate with your potential client you need to purchase the tutoring job.  Purchasing a tutoring job also makes you become the owner of students contact information (email, phone number, website, twitter id if any).    The prices for each tutoring job will be low ranging from $0.00 (free) to $5.00.  Thus, Tutorz.com system is transparent, fair and of great value. The price of an individual tutoring job depends on the quality of the tutoring lead. We compute a jobs quality from measures such as the tutoring subject, the specificity of content, geographic region, meta data, and the students past history. Purchasing a tutoring job is simple and typically requires just one click. Such a click results in the jobs purchase amount to be withdrawn from your Tutorz credit balance. Credit can be bought with your credit card or PayPal account. There are 3 credit packages available: Green Apple, Red Apple and Gold Apple. Purchasing a premium credit package (Red and Gold Apple) earns you extra money: $5 and $25 respectively. All existing tutors and for a limited time all new tutor sign ups receive a complimentary $20 in free credit. For more information on our new pay-per-job system check out: www.tutorz.com/how-it-works www.tutorz.com/pricing SmartMoney features Tutorz.com In its October 12 issue, the SmartMoney magazine (a Wall Street Journal magazine) features Tutorz.com in its article “Behind America’s Tutor Boom â€" How a cottage industry became a $100-an-hour juggernaut.” by Missy Sullivan. We at Tutorz.com are thrilled to be recognized by SmartMoney as one of the tutoring companies that shape the American education industry.  Specifically, Sullivan says about Tutorz.com: “…leading site…Tutorz.com, a California start-up, offer(s) an eBay-like marketplace where tens of thousands of tutors are treated as independent contractors;” Read the full article here: SmartMoney features Tutorz.com Tutor of the Month: Michael Powers Michael is a communication specialist who tutors Math, English, Reading, Writing, computer programming among many other subjects. He holds a BA degree from the University of Davis and currently lives in Northridge, CA.  You may visit his profile here. Web Statistics of October After a 3 month dry spell Tutorz web statistics has picked up noteworthy.  There were 83 unique, non-spam tutoring jobs (up from 60 in September). 1,860 visitors came to Tutorz. (1,770 in September). The visitor-to-lead conversion ratio remained at 3.4%. However, the most positive event this month which more than doubled from 20 in September to 45 in October. Alexa improved Tutorz’ global rank to 1.26 million  (1.58 million in September). Also, the bounce rate has improved to 43.6% (from 44% in October). The graph below visualizes the most important statistics (tutoring jobs, sign-ups, visitors). Sincerely, The Tutorz.com Team

ESL Study Tips For Taking The SAT - TutorNerds

ESL Study Tips For Taking The SAT - TutorNerds Making the SAT More Approachable for ESL Students Many students arrive in Irvine from all over the world. In fact, it is no surprise that people move to Orange County. The weather is beautiful and the public school system has a great reputation and our private Orange County tutors make in-home sessions. However, when it comes to the SAT, and other standardized tests, speaking English as a second language can be an issue. Being bilingual is a fantastic skill for college and for life in general and it also looks good on applications. Let’s look at some issues as well as ways to overcome them if you happen to be an ESL student (READ: 8 SAT Essay Tips). 1. Nuances and “Humor” I put humor in quotations because nothing about the SAT is really funny but there are several instances in the critical reading section where humor is displayed in Standard American English, and if standard American English happens to be your second language it can be really tricky. Actually, if Standard American English is your first and only language, it can still be really tricky. This is where a tutor comes in handy. Tutors who specialize in the Critical Reading section have read, memorized and learned to love these sections and passages. So, it is a safe bet that your tutor can help with these small yet crucial issues (CLICK: The Story Behind the SAT Overhaul). 2. The Dreaded (Now Optional) Essay SAT and ACT essay graders look for common mistakes in sentence structure and subject verb agreement that are often made by ESL students. I have seen some incredible essays with excellent examples that I know will likely not receive a 5 or 6 (out of 6) score because there are some basic grammar or sentence structure issues. A few hours with an essay specialist can help a lot when it comes to fine tuning the SAT and ACT essay. By the way, the SAT essay is very different from the ACT essay so check out our earlier blog post to learn the differences (READ: A Timeline Study Guide for the SAT). 3. Vocab, Vocab and More Vocab We all know that people don’t use words like supercilious or perfunctory in real life* but words like these appear on the SAT every year. About 1/3 to 1/2 of the words on the SAT actually do have some real world usage and will certainly impress your university English professor (you do know that everyone is required to take at least one college level English class, right?). If your English language vocabulary is not at a level that you need to reach your verbal target score, you may find yourself at quite a disadvantage. Tutors spend a lot of time going over vocab with English only and native speaking students, so ESL students will definitely want a few extra hours with their tutor to focus on this section. Native speakers also have the advantage that they have heard at least some of the SAT vocab words used in real life and, as a result may be able to figure out what the word means in relation to the context. If ‘meaning in context’ is a new term for you, now is a good time to arrange for a private tutor. *In case you were wondering Supercilious means arrogant Perfunctory means automatic 4. Grammar Errors I’m not talking about grammar errors that you make yourself but rather the errors that you have to fix in the verbal section. It is very easy for a teacher of English to fix all the little grammar and punctuation errors that are found in the verbal section. They do it every day. Did you know that ‘neither’ goes with ‘nor’, not ‘or’? Did you know that tenses must be consistent throughout a sentence? There is a good chance that you do but can you identify the errors in another’s writing, especially when that ‘other writer’ is a staff member at the SAT? SAT is not a logical test and thus getting good grades on your English homework is really no indication of how well you will score on the test. If you’re scoring 750-800 on both the Writing and Critical Reading sections then you are probably good to go. Actually, if you are scoring that high, you should probably apply to teach SAT. Getting below a 750? Call that Irvine SAT tutor. 5. Math No, I’m not crazy; math can still be an issue for an ESL student. Of course, numbers are numbers and calculators are calculators but word problems are written in English. Tutors go through math word problems with native English speakers all the time helping them pick out what the question is actually asking for, which words have no meaning and which words are meant to make test-takers confused and frustrated (dont wait too late and fall behind! Contact us today for one of our excellent Irvine math tutors). Allocate a couple of hours of your tutoring time to dissect these pesky word problems and see how much your score increases (READ: Use Your Math Intuition). Taking standardized tests like the SAT can put bilingual and ESL students at a slight disadvantage but there is no reason why you can’t completely beat the SAT verbal section with the help of a tutor. Work through it and get the score that will get you into that dream school. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at info@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about. The beginning of a new school year is crucial for establishing a strong academic performance. In other words, if your child wants to reach his or her potential, they can’t fall behind from the start. Hiring an Orange County private tutor is much more than extra academic help, it’s a confidence boost. Have your child be the first to raise their hand in the classroom by hiring a college educated tutor from TutorNerds. Contact us today!

Preparing to Go Overseas

Preparing to Go Overseas By Kathleen at Teach Away Heading overseas for the first time can be an exciting but daunting experience.There are so many things to consider that we’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 things to do before going overseas: 1. Read up:Arriving in a new country, ready to explore and open to anything that might come your way, can be an amazing experience. You have no idea what adventures are waiting for you! Realistically, though, most people will want to prepare for their travels, especially if they are moving to a country for a year or more. Research by using travel books, online travel blogs, and maps to help you get ready to depart. You’ll want at least a basic familiarity with the country’s culture and services â€" not to mention, it’s a great way to get excited and put yourself in a travel mindset! 2. Keep everyone in the loop:Make sure you contact your bank(s) to let them know you will be using your cards in another country.If you are traveling overseas for an extended period of time, you’ll want to consider getting your mail re-directed, or changing to electronic copies to ensure you keep up-to-date with mail from home. 3. Get your health check:Traveling can be physically demanding, so a visit to your doctor is a great idea to ensure that you’re in good health before setting off.If you’re moving abroad to teach, a health check is usually required before you can obtain a visa. You might also need to determine if your new destination requires any vaccinations prior to arrival.And if you need to travel with medication, you’ll need to check as to whether you can bring your medication into your destination country. Will you be able to purchase your it there if needed? Embassy websites will usually have useful links where you can find out what’s permitted to bring, and what’s available in the country. 4. Copy documents: It’s always wise to make both printed and electronic copies of your essential documents. Have a folder of essential travel documents in your carry-on, and make sure to leave a copy with family members at home in case of emergency. Necessary travel information includes the following: Your passport Airline tickets Emergency contact numbers Travel itinerary Teachers should also make copies of professional documents: Resume Teaching certifications Degrees Reference letters Even if your employment is already organized prior to your departure, you never know when copies of these documents might come in handy.Keep your important information at easy reach by emailing electronic copies to your account, or having them on a USB. 5. Stay in touch:You’ll want to make sure that your loved ones can contact you while you are traveling abroad, and vice versa. Share your travel experiences with everyone, and keep in touch with what is happening at home.You can set up a free Skype account, and encourage your friends and family to do the same. You’ll want your overseas adventure to be as fun and worry-free as possible. By making sure you’re prepared before you leave, hopefully you’ll avoid unnecessary complications in your trip. Safe travels! Kathleen is a Placement Coordinator at Teach Away Inc.

Heine the Royal Tutor - A Complete Adventure With This Great Character

Heine the Royal Tutor - A Complete Adventure With This Great CharacterHeine the Royal Tutor is a character that is an all time favorite. Every child who is just looking for a fun-filled adventure, this character is what they will be looking for.His English language skills are like a fairy tale. It seems as though he will come up with all sorts of words to describe any situation. If you look at him and ask him what it is that he knows, he will tell you without hesitation, that he knows 'the king's secret'.He also has quite a few talents in his other skills, like book writing, playing the guitar, and he has some advanced conversational skills as well. He just can't seem to do much wrong in his day to day life. We all know that Heine is the one with the magic wand that can control anyone's fate. He has the power to manipulate any situation and can just seem to make everything work out perfectly.When Heine was just a little boy, his father died and left him his beloved teacher, Mr. Berg. The teacher was never afraid to tell Heine what was going on and how to handle things. Heine went through a lot of changes, but as a teenager he didn't seem to be the same person he used to be.In time, Heine's friend Phil Rivers decides to take him back home. Heine was given a list of chores to complete, and he did them with a smile on his face. He even gained back some of his strength from the teacher, he was forbidden to interact with, which is something that he didn't think he had.Heine was on his way to being the greatest student that ever lived, until he couldn't seem to find a way to make it on his own. His friends at school made their opinions known about how great he was, and other students were more than willing to give him tips. Heine thought that he was finally ready to graduate, but then his teacher let slip that his secret was the next to be revealed.Heine had been trying to make that announcement all year, but it never came. His teacher decided to let him in on the se cret that he had been hiding. At first, Heine had been very upset, but he soon realized that the power that he had always secretly dreamed of was now out there waiting for him.

How to Learn Chemistry

How to Learn ChemistryChemistry is one of the best subjects that a student can take. It has all the answers, knowledge and expertise that students need to succeed. Chemists are a highly sought after profession and with good grades in it, students are bound to get that high-paying job. But how exactly do you learn chemistry?An online chemistry course can help a student get a good chemistry education. Online lessons teach students all the important topics like theorems, relations and graphing. The lesson is tailored for the student's learning level. Online courses are easy to learn, because there are no hard concepts involved in the whole process. The lectures are presented by professional lecturers who know the subject better than any other person.It is very important to get an online chemistry course that is of high quality. It should have all the lessons that the teacher could think of, and also be of the highest possible standards. This way, students can keep track of what is going on in the lessons. There are a lot of online chemistry courses available, but the quality should be checked and verified before enrolling.A good online course has lessons in pre- and post-graduate chemistry, including the basics of the subject. Students can easily access the text books in their universities or have access to a library. The online lectures have the best in audio and video formats. This makes the whole class more interactive and exciting.There are different kinds of lessons that can help a student to understand the subject and learn the best ways to solve problems. Good chemistry courses give the students the latest developments in the field of chemistry. This is important for students who are into academic fields. They have to be updated with all the latest scientific discoveries and developments.A good course must be able to teach the essential element of chemistry in an entertaining manner. The idea of chemistry is to bring out the truths, and teach the students t o use these principles in solving problems. There are many kinds of online lessons that help students understand this concept better. The pre-teen chemistry lessons focus on teaching students the importance of studying chemistry and giving them an introduction to the different aspects of the subject. Students will be able to see the different styles in which different equations are presented in order to understand it better.This subject is one of the most popular and highly demanded. Students from all over the world prefer to study it. This helps them to apply what they learn in a real life setting. With the right online chemistry lessons, students can understand the best ways to solve problems in their lives.

Pottery Classes London

Pottery Classes London Finding Pottery Courses in London ChaptersParade Mews PotteryShirley Stewart Pottery CoursesCeramics Studio CooperativeThe Clay RoomCrown Works PotteryAt first blush, this task seems unequal to mighty search engines: what can't you find in London would be a better challenge for them.Thinking in those terms overlooks the salient point of the question: true, you can find anything with the right GPS coordinates and proper directions.The question is: would what you find be exactly what you’re looking for?Our capital city has it all: history and cosmopolitanism, tradition and modernism, bureaucracy and art...Generally, one thinks of science as the ‘opposite’ of art â€" think of the phrase ‘arts and science’ that is generally used to represent a balance of extremes, especially in academia.However, giving the matter deeper thought, one must conclude that science and art both require a great deal of imagination and creativity, whereas bureaucracy... doesn’t.Regardless, London has plenty of extremes and lots of ar t (and bureaucracy) to enjoy.One art form in particular that does involve a bit of science is ceramics. Or pottery, if you wish to hold us to this article’s title.Essentially, there is little difference between ceramics and pottery; they are both produced with the same materials, clays, and undergo the same processes:Shaping the clay body: forming it into whichever shape you desire; vases, cups... even stoneware dishes.Firing: placing the clay body into a kiln once the clay has driedGlazing: coating the clay body in a shiny, protective coatingRe-firing: exposure to the intense heat of a gas kiln or electric kiln ensures the glaze is bonded to the clay body at the molecular level.Taking the clinical approach, as we have here, there appears to be little mystery to being a clay artist but the art of clay does not rest only in the processes.Experimenting with clay mixtures, forming the bodies, expressing your artistic vision through your finishes â€" sgraffito and underglazes, applyin g Terra Sigillata...In short, there is nothing clinical about ceramic arts. It is all about skill and passion, vision and creation and, yes, processes.Whether you want to take up pottery for its therapeutic benefits â€" yes, there are many, or to express your artistic side, London certainly has a pottery class for you.Come with your Superprof now to discover the best ones. CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsParade Mews Pottery If you're going to work with clay, you should plan to get a bit dirty Image by Ambir Tolang from PixabayLet’s start on the right foot: clay art can be a messy business and not everyone is wildly enthused about getting dirty. That is perfectly understandable.Would you really sacrifice pottery-making simply because you have no inclination to get a bit grubby? Well, maybe if you knew a bit more about clay pottery...It is in that spirit of understanding that Parade Mews offers their taster sessions.You are invited to try handbuilding â€" working off a slab of clay and then coiling and pinching it into shape, much as you would with modelling clay or throwing a pot, the messy version that incorporates a potter’s wheel.Either way, you would be treated to refreshments and, even better: you get to keep two of the pieces you made.After such a two-hour session, if you decide you would like to learn more about ceramics, you are welcome to sign up for any of their adult classes; they also hav e kids’ classes after school for children as young as seven.For hen/stag parties, special events; even for students taking art classes at university, Parade Mews has something for everyone.Unlike Birmingham, London does not have a long history of ceramics works but Parade Mews comes very close to establishing this city as an important contributor to ceramic art.Shirley Stewart Pottery CoursesLondon is dotted with many architectural gems, one of them being the Lewisham Arthouse. Wouldn’t it be great to take pottery lessons there?Thanks to Shirley Stewart, a ceramic artist who has been exhibiting her work since 1989, you can!She now lends her considerable experience to a series of classes targeted to anyone interested in ceramic sculpting, wheel throwing or finishing â€" glazing pottery.Courses are held over the weekends, or on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 7-9 in the evening.Shirley also hosts workshops for children as young as five every Monday through Thursday, from 4: 30 to 6. If you have a teenager who might want to try their hand at the potter’s wheel, Shirley has a course especially for them, too.Prices and offerings for the many courses in this art curriculum vary; it would be best to contact her directly for the most up-to-date information.Did you know that Scotland, especially Glasgow has a tradition of pottery and ceramics? After your taster session, the clay artists will finish your work of art for you Image by sebastian del val from Pixabayceramics artists band together; they rent studio space large enough to accommodate several workshops and split the cost.If these artists agree, they may also tag-team as pottery instructors offering classes in basic skills, hand building techniques and glazing techniques. If they’re really brave (and have the right insurance), they teach kids classes, too.The Co-op is just such a pottery studio. They have the perfect blend of visual artists who are all keen to impart their knowledge to anyone interested in any facet of pottery-making.For instance, if you have a fair grasp of throwing, you may want to learn more about selecting and operating an electric kiln or learning how to use a raku kiln.The Co-op offers such courses, along with pottery painting workshops, glazing workshops and, yes, even the elementary wheel throwing workshops.By contrast, most ceramics class es in Leeds mostly revolve around painting and drawing on ceramics with little pottery-making involved...The Clay RoomWhat started out as an independent artist’s studio has turned into a new, major space for sharing the love of art and the joy of creation with as many as possible.The quartet of ceramists that staff the Clay Room did not come to the discipline in the traditional way; meaning that they did not know from an early age that ceramic sculpture was their life’s calling and go on to incur substantial debt to pay for their art education.Well, except for maybe Krista.The fact that most of the instructors at the Room came to clay in the same way you have, curious and willing to learn, makes them perhaps the best teachers for learning how to make pottery for those who are yet uncertain that clay sculpture is for them.You might try their throwing taster just to see how things work out and, if all goes well, you may even settle on the family-friendly course that is due to star t soon.Other offerings include clay taster workshops, when you would get to sample both wheel throwing and clay sculpting, slip casting and mould-making courses (a fun and easy way to make holiday ornaments!) or an all-out, ‘teach me everything!’ pottery class.Their new studio is only about 40 minutes outside of London city centre but so well worth the trip...The Midlands, especially Manchester is a location rich in ceramic materials that continue to be worked today. Along with pottery techniques, you will learn how to use clay tools Image by LuAnn Hunt from PixabayCrown Works PotteryIf you didn’t want to travel to Orpington or, for that matter, to the Midlands for pottery classes you may be quite happy to know that there are pottery lessons open to you just east of the heart of London.This working studio of eight artists offers up their distinctive pottery skills in one-offs, workshops and extended session classes that are open to anyone whether beginner or intermediate.If you are more advanced but would still like to learn from these masters, they encourage you to contact them so they can tailor their lessons specifically to your needs.Naturally, they will tailor lessons to all of their students’ needs: understanding the different types of clays: slip, ball clay, fire clay, or kaolin; how to mix them and what each composition is best suited for.In short, they’re not going to simply sit you in front of a pottery wheel (or hand you an extru der), tell you to get your clay and get on with it. If you’re there to learn about clay arts, you will inevitably learn about clay â€" not just what you can do with it.Exploring all of the art studios in and around London, we find that ceramic artists all have one particular trait in common.They have a passion to beautify the earth one piece of pottery at a time. The fact that they do so with the most elemental materials â€" earth, water and fire makes their art somehow seem so forthright and so pure.Doesn’t that make you want to learn what pottery art is all about?No need to search the web for ‘pottery classes near me’, Superprof makes your life easier with this handy list of London pottery classes.Pottery Classes in LondonStudio NamePhysical AddressPhone NumberWeb AddressParade Mews Pottery7 Parade Mews Norwood Road, London SE27 9AX0208 678 1686www.parademewspottery.co.ukShirley Stewart Lewisham Arthouse140 Lewisham Way London SE14 6PD0208 692 2513www.shirleystewart.co.ukC eramics Studio Coop Units 14C, 16C, 17CJuno Way, London London SE14 5RW0208 691 6421www.ceramicsstudio.coopThe Clay RoomV22 Priory, Church Hill, Orpington, BR6 0HH0793 810 2062www.theclayroomuk.comCrown Works Pottery11 Crown Works Temple Street London E2 6QQ0777 415 5703www.crownworkspottery.comSkandiHus Pottery90 De Beauvoir Road London N1 4EN0778 987 4147www.skandihus.co.ukTurning Earth E1011 Argall Ave, Walthamstow, London E10 7QE0203 325 1912www.turningearth.org/e10Clay Time168 Blackstock Road London N5 1HA0203 441 8787www.claytime.london

The Guide to Teaching Photography

The Guide to Teaching Photography The Complete Guide to  Starting Photography Teaching Jobs ChaptersFinding Students for Your Photography ClassesBeing a Photography TutorDetermining How Much a Photo Class Will CostGiving Photo Classes Via WebcamIf you have a taste for the arts, why not become a photography teacher for beginners and start online tutoring jobs? You don't necessarily need any degree, a photography tutor  is a job for those simply wishing to pass on a passion. In a few sessions, your student will be able to take pictures like a real photo professional.Follow the guide to becoming a private photo tutor!Before organizing an introductory photography workshop in your workshop or in a photo studio, you should take a second to  analyze the competition  in your field. You'll be noticed more if you have a price that corresponds to who you are and to your class!Adjusting your Rates According to What Kind of Photography Tutor You AreTo determine the price of your photo class, you must not only take into consideration the average price of other tutor, but many other crite ria, too.First of all, a novice photo tutor will, logically, be paid much less than an experienced photography tutor. The photography tutor-student  must make sure his or her rate is quite low for a basic photo training course.But it is especially specialty and experts in a certain photo technique that will have higher rates. Anything from:Depth of field,Long exposures,Photo touch-up in post production or post treatment,Black and white photo,Mastery of sharpness and soft focus,Manual mode or automatic mode,Nature photos,Family photos,Digital SLR, etc.If you have advanced knowledge in any particular field, you are likely to stand out and have a higher rate.Our advice: agree to give courses online to reach a wider audience. The rarer the discipline, the higher the price. Indeed, a photo specialty  will attract more advanced students, who are more inclined to pay more in order to improve and learn to take beautiful pictures like famous photographers.Finally, if your specialty requires specific camera equipment, you can inflate your rates.In short, to make a good living thanks to private photo lessons, bet on the originality of your course while keeping it both educational and fun!Giving Photo Classes Via WebcamTake advantage of the digital age to find students looking for quality photography training online!Teach students to take beautiful pictures with the camera of their choice!In recent years, the practice of online teaching has become increasingly common. If this formula appeals quite a bit it is thanks to the popularity of digital tools. The vast majority of students and tutors already have the necessary equipment  it takes to organize an online photo course, which saves them precious money.Here is a list of equipment to acquire if you would like to offer an online photo tutorial:A laptop or desktop, Windows or Mac, depending on your desired post production software,A quality webcam, preferably not your computer's (count between 20 and 30 USD for a webcam of sufficient quality),A microphone built into your computer or webcam, or a microphone via headphones,A good internet connection (DSL is recommended),Instant chatting software with screen sharing (Google Hangouts, Skype...),Photo editing software for post production.The webcam course is particularly recommended for photography tutors just beginning!This type of teaching tends to severely take  stress away from both the student and the tutor. They can easily get in touch with instant messaging apps, which makes light of the overly serious side of in-home private lessons!But, before you leave, don't forget these important pic tips from PetaPixel:1. Get in closeIt was the famous photojournalist  Robert Capa  who once said “If your photographs aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” He was talking about getting in amongst the action. If you feel like your images aren’t ‘popping’, take a step or two closer to your subject. Fill the frame with your subject and see how m uch better your photo will look without so much wasted space. The closer you are to the subject, the better you can see their facial expressions too.2. Shoot every dayThe best way to hone your skills is to practice. A lot. Shoot as much as you can â€" it doesn’t really matter what. Spend hours and hours behind your camera. As your technical skills improve over time, your ability to harness them to tell stories and should too. ?Don’t worry too much about shooting a certain way to begin with. Experiment. Your style â€" your ‘voice’ â€" will emerge in time. And it will be more authentic when it does. â€" Leah Robertson3. See the lightBefore you raise your camera, see where the light is coming from, and use it to your advantage. Whether it is natural light coming from the sun, or an artificial source like a lamp; how can you use it to make your photos better? How is the light interacting with the scene and the subject? Is it highlighting an area or casting interesting shadows? T hese are all things you can utilise to make an ordinary photo extraordinary.4. Ask permissionWhen photographing people, especially while in countries with different cultures and languages, it can be hard to communicate. In certain countries if you photograph someone you are not ‘supposed’ to photograph, it can get ugly and rough very quickly if you are not careful. So out of respect you should always ask permission. ??I have started shooting a series of school children in Pakistan. These are all posed portraits and they are looking down the lens. My guide helps me with the language and I limit myself to smiling, shaking hands, giving ‘hi-five’ and showing them the image on the back of my camera once it is done. You would be amazed how quickly people open up. â€" Andrea FrancoliniSo, why not start teaching photography lessons now?