A Teacher Who Writes About His Life Journey

A Teacher Who Writes About His Life JourneyTutoring haslett Mi is a Pakistani teacher living in the United States of America. He has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and has worked in law enforcement as a detective, a Major Crimes investigator, and a SWAT team member. His father is a court police officer who passed away a few years ago.According to his personal website, 'I am a multicultural, legal professional with a Master's degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration.' He has an Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Work and specializes in Crisis Intervention for children, Children's Justice Advocacy, Family Law and Juvenile Justice. Tutoring haslett Mi has been teaching in the public schools for over seven years. He is also a member of the Maryland City Public Schools Board of Education and works with at-risk children.On the other hand, his main mission on this website is to tell people, 'I have changed my life and can change yours too.' He has been mento ring two high school students since his entrance to this country about ten years ago and, through his experiences in crime and prison life, he had decided to volunteer for a court program in Baltimore City, Maryland, where he was able to save a lot of lives.He was arrested at an illegal gun convention in Baltimore in 1999 and spent a long time in prison before he was released in January 2020. He came to America to find a better life and for a good friend's wedding. He chose the public school system as a social work field and began working as a sociology teacher at a high school. He worked with poor children for five years and now he is back in school in Maryland City, Maryland.He has also seen some change in America because of his activism in criminal justice. According to his personal website, he was imprisoned for thirty-six days in 2020 in a federal prison in Oklahoma. He is now free after serving five years in a federal prison. He received an A on the class, which is what he tol d people about.Tutoring haslett Mi has already written a book on immigration and his experiences with this topic. He plans to write the next edition of his book after completing his current course.He did not stop volunteering in Maryland City, Maryland until he was detained there in 2020 when he was arrested as part of a drug bust. This act of being detained gave him the motivation he needed to work for his cause.

Managing Your Transition from Military to Civilian Work - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Managing Your Transition from Military to Civilian Work - Introvert Whisperer Managing Your Transition from Military to Civilian Work Dear Beloved Soldier, This is some information I have wanted to share with you for a long time.   I just never had a place I communicate with you until now. If you are about to leave the military or have already, there is a huge transition facing you.   I’m sure your friends have already shared with you how difficult it can be.   It probably has you in turmoil as to whether leaving is a good step or not.   The funny thing is that is how transition works.   It makes you question yourself before, during and after.   What seemed like a good idea at the time, is now making you not only question the decision but also your own judgment. I hate that for you but I’m going to give you one of those fact-of-life talks that will equip you now and throughout your life.   I only wish that as a culture, we would talk about change more than we do.   It would help us through big changes like what you’re going through and will continue to go through your whole life. CHANGE TRANSITION   There is change and there is transition and they are related but different in terms of what they put us through. Change is an event.   It’s an outward activity like leaving the military, moving or changing jobs.   It is also a discrete process as well, with well-understood stages that ultimately lead to a decision and action. Transition is the internal, emotional reaction to changes you are making or about to make.   Like change, it is its own discrete process and stages.   While the two go together, they aren’t the same nor should you think they are because you manage through them in different ways. To give you an example of the two and we’ll keep it simple.   Let’s say you’re still in the military and have new orders to be stationed in a new location.   The change is a new assignment, in a new location.   Your actions entail figuring out your various logistics of moving your things and being assigned to new leadership.   Your transition might involve sadness is leaving your friends or leadership, or location.   You might feel uneasy about what the new assignment might entail and once you arrive, you have both the assignment to get used to and all those new people.   Even after you start your new assignment, you’re not that comfortable for a while. Sound familiar?   That’s the difference between change and transition.   Related but different. What to know about Transition   We do very little in our culture to help people understand transition.   As a result, I think some of us make poor decisions when we are in the midst of it because we don’t understand what is taking place. William Bridges has written and taught that are three distinct phases to transition.   I have modified some of the wording because I think it describes the phase better.   They are: Endings. If you think about it, all change means something has come to an end.   For you, it’s your military service.   It’s also much more than those words imply.   It’s the ending of a lifestyle, friends, philosoph, and work. Confusion. You will go through a period that lacks clarity about all sorts of things.   The primary reason is that you have not solidly “become” whatever the new direction is.   You might be learning or you might simply be in search but you don’t yet know enough about your new endeavor. Beginning. You might start a new job and move to a new location however, your emotions have not yet caught up â€" they will.   Each day you get a clearer picture but it takes a while.   You haven’t learned your job, you really haven’t yet established tight relationships and you certainly haven’t used your true potential. It’s important to understand that this is 100% an emotional experience and it will cause you to be excited and terrified at the same time.   That’s why it’s related to change but it’s not the same.   One is an internal experience and the other is an outward experience. Another interesting thing about transition is that your transition can sometimes precede your change and be the catalyst of making a change.   People who dislike their job go through this.   First, they have to experience enough of these emotions for long enough to prompt a decision to find a new job.   You especially see this scenario when people end relationships. Each phase is also characterized by different emotions. The phase of Endings I fondly call the “dis-ing” phase, as you will notice a hefty list of emotions that begin with “dis”.   When you decided to leave the military and did the required paperwork, you became a short-timer.   This term is largely driven by the emotions listed.   It’s hard to keep up your interest because emotionally, the train has left the station. I will also point out the aspect of mourning.   We do mourn things that have ended in our life sometimes in addition to the mourning the loss of a loved one.  Like anything you mourn for, you will move past it at some point. You may not experience all of these emotions including mourning because we all react to changes differently.   The duration of your emotions is a by-product of your own unique emotional makeup.   You can’t compare yourself to others.   It also doesn’t help to deny the existence of these emotions. Ending phase Confusion phase Beginnings phase       Disengagement Emptiness Inner signals Dismantling Surrender Identify of self Disassociation Unshaped by purpose Excitement Disenchantment Realignment Resolve Disorientation Reorientation   Disinterest Sluggish   Mourning           William Bridges calls the phase of Confusion “Neutral” but as you look over the list of possible emotions, it’s anything but neutral.   It’s important to notice that both Ending and Confusion are largely shaped by negative emotions and this almost more than anything else, it the point you should take out of this.   It’s not going to be a comfortable time for you, even if you are hysterically happy about your new endeavor.   It is confusing: Happy and uncomfortable at the same time? In the phase of Beginnings you see your new life taking shape.   Each day the window to your beginning is opened wider and you see more and more glimpses of what’s ahead.   This is what you’ve been waiting for, even if your body is already there. The Management of YOUR Transition When you have a medical procedure or operation, the doctor will tell you what to expect following the surgery.   Along with that, they will tell you some things you should do to aid in your own recovery.   Telling you that you will be in some discomfort doesn’t make the discomfort go away.   What it does do is to let you know that what you are experiencing is normal and to be expected. To a very large degree, the same is true for your transition.   You are going to have conflicting feelings and mixed emotions.  That’s par for the course of transition.   You will experience some discomfort as well as confusion. The best management is the knowledge of transition and it’s phases.   You can’t speed up your feelings nor can you slow them down or compare yourself to others.   It is what it is. If your transition is prolonged because your new work has yet to manifest, you have to give yourself purpose in the meantime.   In addition to job search, do things like volunteer.   We under value the place that purpose has in our life, however it is one of the primary assets that we find through the work we do. You might also need to bulk up on patience.   It’s a highly underappreciated trait especially when you are uncomfortable and just want to feel normal- right now!   You could begin doing things like mediation to calm down from what’s taking place. Find peace in the knowledge that your transition will pass and each day will get better. Be very cautious about reversing your decisions or jumping to conclusions.   We will get into a transition and interpret our conflicting emotions as a sign we made a bad decision.   It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make big decisions but spend more time than usual right now to make sure the decision is a good one. Consider consulting with a neutral person to act as a sounding board. Change.   We aren’t resistant to change despite urban myths that some of us are. You will go through change continuously throughout your life.   That means you will have transitions large and small to go through only now, you know what to expect. Let me emphasize that Self-Promotion doesn’t have to be obnoxious to be effective. But, if you don’t Self-Promote you, who will? If you ever want to get ahead, you have to learn how to Self-Promote. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that shows you simple, yet effective ways to Self-Promote. 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How to Reach Your Target GMAT Score

How to Reach Your Target GMAT Score GMAT test-takers generally possess a sense of what score they wish to achieve. Whether consciously or otherwise, almost everyone has a goal in mind. What everyone doesn't have, however, is a plan to reach that target. A marathoner does not simply hope for the best she trains and adjusts her strategy as she prepares for the race. And like that marathoner, you, as a GMAT test-taker, must begin by answering several key questions. What is your target score? In order to reach your goal, you must first set that goal. To do so, gather the necessary information, both from outside sources and within yourself. Investigate the schools that you hope to attend, or schools on the difficulty level that you hope to attend, to discover their requirements. Keep in mind that, while certain programs have firm GMAT score minimums, many have a range of results that they've accepted over the past admissions cycles. Research several of the schools you're interested in to determine the range you require. And do not forget there are always exceptions. You may have personal goals that you wish to achieve, for a number of reasons. It may be that you desire the highest mark among your siblings or a better score than you earned previously. Perhaps you believe that a certain score carries a certain prestige. Whatever the reason, and whether or not anyone else feels your reason is valid, it means your ideal score is more personal. Do not ignore it in the goal-setting process. Here are some great daily activities that can improve your GMAT skills. Where are you now? To reach your destination, it is helpful to understand where you are starting. Complete a GMAT diagnostic testimmediately. An initial score allows you to gauge how you are, or aren't, improving. To accurately determine where you stand, do a little studying on the format of the exam, the types of questions you will encounter (hello, Data Sufficiency!), and how scoring works before you sit for the diagnostic. This information can be found on mba.com, a site with which you have hopefully already registered. Dissect your diagnostic results, and determine what they mean. Identify the subject areas you are deficient in and those where you excelled. Note the sorts of questions that confused you, and even the more specific subsets of those types (e.g. inference questions as a type of Critical Reasoning problem). Analyze what mathematics topics were unclear, which were foreign, and which were just fine. The more specific your research, the better your preparation will be. If you've previously taken the test, then you already hold a starting score. What you don't have is an analysis of your performance beyond a result. Decide upon a manner to receive that; it is likely another exam with detailed feedback. How will you reach your goal? After you complete a diagnostic assessment, you may refine your target score (and perhaps set it higher). Now, you must develop a study plan. Incorporating any school courses you may be taking, tutoring sessions you may have scheduled, and other obligations you may have (e.g. work requirements or family events), outline a plan. Try to allot ample time every day to review for the GMAT. You may refine the actual activity that you do or subject that you cover during each work period, but have some sort of plan in place that you can adhere to. Having at least the time reserved well in advance will ensure that GMAT preparation isnt lost in the mix of all that your life involves. As part of that plan, budget time for frequent full-length tests. There is no substitute for completing a full-length sample exam. You will strengthen your test stamina, practice a variety of questions in the same adaptive manner as the GMAT, learn what errors you tend to make, and have time to correct them before the actual GMAT. You will also have a strong measure of your progress toward your target score. Schedule your test. Be very realistic about how much time you can devote to studying and how much work you must do to reach your goal. Determine your class schedule, and as part of your study plan, decide on a date that you will take the test. This ensures your preparation is concrete and focused. Here are 3 factors you should consider when scheduling a GMAT test date. At each of these steps, you must make refinements. You may need to budget more time to reviewing in order to reach your goal, or at least more closely follow your study plan. You may require more, or fewer tutoring hours. You might be studying the wrong subject areas. Your target score may prove too low. (If you are realistic at the outset, your target score should never prove too high. There is a way to reach your intended mark if you are realistic.) Always be honest, and keep your sights set on your target score, but remember that admissions offices assess your entire package. A great GMAT score is a goal; it does not absolutely define you.

How to Learn Italian Through Erasmus

How to Learn Italian Through Erasmus Learn Italian by Studying Abroad ChaptersStudy Italian Through Erasmus: Signing up for a ProgramLearning Italian in the Italian School SystemBecome Fluent in Italian by Breaking Out of Your Comfort ZoneWhat a Trip to Italy Will Cost YouWhile the struggles of university life have been the source of inspiration for everything from historical thrillers to relatable memes, it’s often heralded as being some of the most impactful years of a student’s life. The life of a student is filled with countless milestones geared at oncoming adulthood, there is one in particular, however, that often defines a student’s future: studying abroad.Many students choose to take up language learning as either a part of their curriculum or as a side passion â€" for those looking to take the extra step, it can also mean making a trip to that language’s country of origin.If you’d like to speak Italian like a local, there are few ways better than to start by learning the language in Italy. Erasmus is a program which involves the part nership of 33 countries in a mutual aim to develop principles like international cooperation and understanding. If you find yourself staring at your Italian phrasebook or coursework and having the desire to replace classroom learning with interactive, conversation based study, a study exchange with Erasmus might be right for you!Find out where you can take Italian language courses online.Even studying Italian for beginners can give you a major edgeTuition fees1000 Insurance150 Food50 per weekLeisure40 per weekTotal1000 per month

7 Anxiety-busting Visualization Techniques for Introverts - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 7 Anxiety-busting Visualization Techniques for Introverts - Introvert Whisperer 7 Anxiety-busting Visualization Techniques for Introverts Nearly one in five Americans  are  affected by an  anxiety disorder  each year, and way less than half of those receive treatment. It stands to reason. When you’re suffering from anxiety, the idea of leaving the house and telling your troubles to a stranger may not be that appealing â€" particularly if you’re an introvert in the first place. Not everybody needs a doctor for their anxiety. But if it’s distressing you or making it impossible to live your life, it’s important to do so before things get worse. So how can you motivate yourself to pick up the phone, make that appointment, and then take the bus to the clinic? The answer lies in a set of visualization techniques that can help to calm your anxiety whether leaving the house is your goal or not. For example, you might start with the ‘blue light’ technique. Close your eyes and imagine you’re enveloped in a pleasant ball of glowing blue light. Breathe the light in and allow it to fill your mind and body, picking up those grim, gray thoughts like toxins, and then breathe it all out. Keep going until there’s no gray left. How about when you’re on the bus and everyone looks like they want to talk at you? Use your mind to escape. Imagine you’re lying on a warm, sandy beach. Imagine the smell of the air and the sound of the waves. Imagine sinking your feet down into the warm sand. Relax, and time your breathing to the rhythm of the waves. Don’t miss your stop! Do these techniques work for you?  Here’s  a handful more  visualizations to help you through different anxiety-causing situations throughout the day â€" and they’re tailor-made to do by yourself! 1. Double-paned window technique

College Tutors From Tutor Pace

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Insider Advice From a Glee Warbler and Industry Pro

Insider Advice From a Glee Warbler and Industry Pro Suzy S. Whats it like to work in Hollywood? For Jon H., one of our newest instructors in North Hollywood, its a life of auditions, long days on set, and of course, a lot of fun! Jons experience began at an early age, spending much of his elementary and middle school years going between studio sessions and singing for movies like Armageddon, Deep Impact, Amistad, Hush and Jungle Book 2. After nailing the job as a background vocalist on the hit TV show Glee, Jon continued on and was cast as a Warbler on the show for Seasons 2 and 3, and is currently filming Season 4. Jon also competed on NBCs The Sing-Off with his a cappella group Kinfolk 9 in Season 3 of the show. Sound fun? We thought so too! Read on for my interview with Jon, and check out his advice for students hoping to ace their next audition Suzy S., TakeLessons staff member and blogger What steps did you take that helped you network and find auditions throughout your career? What kind of training helped you get this far? [After] I returned home from college, I immediately got on the phone and contacted as many vocal contractors as I could and took them to lunch. I figured that I am a product in this business, and I needed to prove to them and the world why I am the best for the jobs that are out there. Early on in my life when I was blessed with certain opportunities to work with prominent people in the music industry, I made sure that anyone I met, I acted very professional and stayed on my best behavior. The training that helped me get this far was mostly in college with my vocal coach. The other was the mass amount of time I spent recording myself and other artists in my college dorm with ProTools. What is life like on the set of Glee? On-set life is a blast. It is usually very hectic as we are back and forth from set to our waiting room, where we are constantly being brushed and done up with make-up. I love set so many great conversations and I love everyone on the Glee set from the cast and producers to the crew. I am definitely blessed to be a part of such a great show. How is auditioning different for a show like Glee and The Sing-Off, as opposed to other auditions? Auditioning for Glee, for Robert Ulrich, was fun. Robert is an amazing casting director. He makes you feel so comfortable. Glee and The Sing-Off are obviously singing shows, so you have to sing in the audition, where most other shows on TV today only require you to memorize a script. What has been your favorite performing or filming experience so far, and why? What is the best part about working in Hollywood? My favorite experience so far was the entire Glee Live 2011 tour. [It was a] 3-month tour all over the world with some of my best friends. We played in some of the largest venues in the world, and sold them out. The O2 Arena in London was a blast, as well as Staples Center here in LA, where the Warblers performed in front of all our friends! Probably the best part of working in Hollywood is that I live here as well, so I don’t really have to go through a boat load of traffic every day! I also love how it is such an eclectic town. Everybody has so many amazing talents and they are actively chasing after their hopes and dreams. What advice would you give to students about selecting a good song to audition with? If I were to give you advice on song choice, I would have to say choose a song that shows off your voice the most. Pick a song that makes you stand out and shine above the rest. Also make 100% sure it is a song you can relate to on a very personal level. Music is so personal and song choice is one of the most important things. Jon H. teaches guitar, singing, music recording, music theory, and opera voice lessons to students of all ages in North Hollywood, CA. Learn more about Jon, or visit TakeLessons to search for a teacher near you! You might also like Songwriting Tips From a Grammy Award-Winning Musician How to Get From Who? to U2: Publicity Tips for Bands 7 Tips for Working As a Freelance Musician Photo by Loren Javier.

What is it Like to Attend Belmont University

What is it Like to Attend Belmont University Laura received her bachelors degree in musical theatre from Belmont University. Some of the tutoring subjects she specializes in are elementary math tutoringand SSAT tutoring. She participated in our College Experience QA series by sharing her experience at Belmont University below. Want to know her thoughts? Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Laura: Belmonts campus is quite small, compared to many universities. You can pretty much get anywhere you need to go within ten minutes on footand faster if you have a scooter or a skateboard. That being said, most people do have a car because, while Belmonts campus is easy to get around, Nashville isnt the sort of city where you can walk everywhere. I always felt safe at Belmont. The small size of the school means that by senior year, I knew a fairly large percentage of the people in my year by face if not by name. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Laura: I never felt like I couldnt talk to a professor after class. Classes are small, maybe 20-30 students, and everyone would be on first-name basis by the end of the third week. They do a really good job of making themselves available and approachable. I still keep in contact with several of my professors from my time there. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Laura: When I was a freshman, we slept three to a dorm that was 12 x 12. It was cramped, but livable. Three years later, they have since added some brand-new dorm buildings that are extremely nice, as well as a new, larger cafeteria that offers even more dining options than its previous counterpart. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Laura: Belmont is best known for being a music schoolthis being greatly aided by its location in downtown Nashville. I went there to study Musical Theatre, which was one of the most-beloved departments in the university. We had a growing reputation even then, and with each passing year I am told the school of music gets more famous. Belmont not only has its own PBS special (Christmas at Belmont) but in recent years several students have gone on to make big waves in the music industry, including some Country Music Award winners and a handful of American Idol finalists. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Laura: I didnt have trouble meeting people personally, because my focus of study was very specific and we had a very small department. In fact it was rather limiting as to who I could meet outside of that group. Several people I know did Greek lifehowever, there are only four or five sororities on campus to choose from. Most people consider the school of music to be its own society. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Laura: I never found them to be very useful, but that might be because I didnt require their services. I think they did do a Career Fair in the springtime, though. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Laura: The library was small, but there was generally enough space. Theres a nice caf on the first floor, too. Additionally, the music collection is extensive and thorough. When I was there, we actually didnt have a student union. It definitely was sometimes challenging to find places to hang out. In the springtime lots of people like to hang out in the gazebos in the quad. Describe the surrounding town. Laura: Nashville is an incredible city. Being there was hands down one of the best part of going to Belmont. The live music scene, in addition to the super hip culture of the Hillsboro area, is unbeatable. Most people see a lot of live showsplus there are a ton of professional-quality performances given by the school of music each semester. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Laura: The student body is fairly small, with class sizes varying from 15-30 students. I liked the smaller sizes, it made things more personal and I appreciated that. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Laura: My best experience at Belmont was with my voice teacher and academic advisor, Marjorie Halbert. She was not only a one-on-one professor but also an incredible leader and role model. Mrs. Halbert was the head of the musical theatre department, and took a personal interest in the development of each of her fifty-odd students. We were her pride and joy, and she treated us as her own children: hosting home-cooked dinners for us, rejoicing at individual progress made in class, and giving us no-nonsense life lessons when we needed them. She was, without doubt, the best teacher I ever had. Check out Laura'stutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.