Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Why Im not a Cult-Follower of the Resume-5 Step Resume Intervention - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Why I’m not a Cult-Follower of the Resume’-5 Step Resume Intervention - Introvert Whisperer Why I’m not a Cult-Follower of the Resume’-5 Step Resume Intervention I woke up this morning with a deep need to be cynical about the importance everyone puts on the resume’.  The resume’ has reached almost a celebrity status = more important than it really is.  I think this feeling is the result of too much exposure this week to people seriously groping around for anything that will help them get employed.   I even had someone get frustrated with my input on their resume’, as it seemed to contradict what another person told them.   I think that tells the story completely.   There are as many versions of a resume’ as there are people that they represent and as many or more people with opinions on how to construct them. Granted, I’m doing a series of Teleseminars on resume’s at the moment, but right up front, I tell everyone that there is no mystique or mystery to the resume’.   The resume’ is also not the crown jewel to the job search strategy.   I think I’m getting frustrated with how so many people are treating it as if it were the end all, be all.   It’s not.   It’s a document.   It’s only one of many working parts to a good job search strategy. In my teleseminar, I give 15 tips to creating a good resume’, but today I’m going to unload on what I see to be the issues with the people who are so uptight about their resume’s. Not clear about the job you are seeking â€" I just wrote an article about this, so I’m not going into detail, but I see so many people not really clear about the specific job they are pursuing.   If you’re not clear, neither is your resume’.   Solution: Get clear, and then construct your resume’. Not ready to commit yourself in your resume’. â€" I have seen resume’s and have asked their owners what kind of job they were going after.   The two things didn’t match.   I see this with people who are often ambivalent about what they are pursuing, because they really don’t want to go after the job they just did or the one they are talking about. They may simply not be willing to narrow down the choices to 2-3 specific jobs. The issues with this are: 1- your resume is wimpy.   It lacks commitment.  2- If you lack this much commitment on your resume’ and in your heart, it shows.   No hiring manager wants to hire someone who really doesn’t want to do the job or doesn’t know what they want to do.   Solution: Pursue jobs you really want to do, then write your resume’ to match. Stop asking everyone’s opinion â€" It doesn’t matter whether you’re asking about your resume’ or your newest hot date â€" at some point, you have to stop asking what other people think.   The reason is that everyone will have a different opinion and after you get enough of them, they will conflict.   That conflict will only make you frustrated and confused.   Solution: Ask a few people with background on the topic and stop there. Then make your own decisions about the “what” and the “how” of how you are going to construct your resume’.   Remember, it’s your life, so it’s your decision.   Then proceed with confidence.   As an adult, you get to listen to these inputs, but you decide what works best for you and what helps you represent yourself the best. THERE IS NO PERFECT RESUME’ â€" Please, please, please understand this one at your core!   There is no perfect or correct resume’.   We don’t produce perfect anything.   You can have resume’s that look professional, are easy to read and reflect the best of your background.   That’s what you’re shooting for.   Solution: Go the library and get a book on resume’s with loads of good examples, then emulate what you see with your information.   It is that simple. Stop being so uptight about your resume’ â€" Remember I said earlier that the resume’ is only one of the many working parts of your job search.   That means you have other actions you need to be taking in your job search that are equally important to landing a job.   You need to keep all of those actions in balance. Don’t let the current environment lead you to believe that the resume’ is more important than it is. Also, you resume is never really “done”.   It will be tweaked and changed to match specific companies and jobs you will be seeking.   That’s ok.   That’s how it work. Solution: Relax â€" you will create a fine resume but you also need to protect yourself for attitudes that don’t serve you.  Stop reading the newspapers and listening to the news.   Limit your exposure to other job seekers.   You don’t need to hear things that make you feel negative or cause you to over-react.   Do things to boost your self-confidence and attitude. So there you are.   I have read 1000’s of resume’s in my career.   Most of them were just fine.   All of them could be improved, if you asked.   Just remember this: YOU are the crown jewel to your job search. Personal Branding starts with how well you speak about YOU.   I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook â€" The Definitive Guide to Creating and Using an Elevator Speech.   In this guide, I give you simple to follow instructions for creating a “wardrobe” of ways to talk about you â€" to leave a lasting impression.   Get your copy now: CLICK HERE Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleash your professional potential.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Multi-digit division without remainders

Multi-digit division without remainders Multi-digit number is a number with two or more digits. Division is one of the basic arithmetic operations used in different branches of mathematics. Division is denoted by a cross sign . The number which is divided is called as the dividend. The number with which the dividend is divided is called the divisor. Using the dividend and the divisor the quotient and the remainder is further determined. Example 1: Zack brought total 128 paper clips. If he then divided them into 8 boxes. How many paper clips are in each box? Solution: Total number of paper clips = 128. Number of boxes = 8. Number of clips per box = Total number / Number of boxes. Therefore, each box will have = 128/8; i.e. 128 8. Remainder = 0; Quotient = 16. Hence, each box will contain 16 paper clips. Question: Multiple choice question (Pick the correct option.) What is the quotient when 55 is divided by 5? a) 10 b) 11 c) 12 d) None of these. Correct answer: option b .Here we have 55 5. So 55 is the dividend and 5 is the divisor. The first digit is equal to 5. Start with the first digit. Divide the tens place. Use 5 x 1 = 5. Subtract 5 5 = 0. Now bring the ones place down. Divide the ones place. We have 5 5 so again use: 5 x 1 = 5. Subtract 5 5 = 0. Hence, remainder = 0 and quotient = 11.

Go For Online Tutors and Feel Going Back To School!!!

Go For Online Tutors and Feel Going Back To School!!! 0SHARESShare Vacation gives every student an opportunity to enjoy a change of pace from the school routine. After a long break “Back to School” is hence a real disquiet for every student. Most schools set a good quantity of homework for the vacations. Students at home often find it hard to complete the set homework on their own. Online Tutoring is a technology that has been planned to help students learn better, understand concepts evidently and get help with subjects on every occasion. The online tutors are easily accessible and they allow students to avail academic help. Any student between k-12 facing troubles in carrying out homework alone; K-12 tutor online is a well appreciated practice that guides students in resolving the problems while completing their homework. Why choose Online Tutoring for  School? You get 24/7 class room with competent instructor You dont have to rush to get tuition Schedule your class as per your preference Directly interact with experts as and when you need Skype along with a webcam is widely used as a medium of instruction for K-12 tutor online process. The technology allows use of a whiteboard, screen shots, or even writing on regular paper to show the students what to do. Tutoring online has become a popular option to traditional tutoring as it gives the students a sense of back to school. [starbox id=admin]

Thursday, March 5, 2020

English Vocabulary related to Problems and Advice - Intermediate English

English Vocabulary related to Problems and Advice - Intermediate English Sometimes life throws up problems for us. We lose our job. We get divorced, a family member dies or sometimes it’s not so dramatic but nevertheless it still tests our resolve and our ability to recover.That got me thinking about English vocabulary related to problems and advice. What are the phrases to use in English to show we can adjust and we can start again? English Vocabulary related to Problems and Advice MOVING ONTo leave the past behind you and look to the future. Or somebody is leaving a company to get a new job.This can be both physical or mental. Moving on in your mind forgetting the problem and think positive or physically move towns or cities or even countries.I have had enough of this job time to move on tosomething bigger.GET OVER ITForget about the problem, accept it and leave it in the past.Often a phrase a friend will use when giving advice. Ok, so she left you for another guy.Get over it  and find another girl. There are plenty out there!LET IT GOForget about something. Often a problem stays with us for a long time because we will not let go. Stop the problem letting worry you and make that new start.If you really want to make a new start you have to let it go.“Let it go, let it goCan’t hold it back anymore” â€" sings Elsa from “Frozen” LEAVE IT ALL BEHINDTo forget about your problem. Something we all would like to do at some time in our lives.Oh why don’t we sell up and move awayleave it all behind us, for a while anyway!MAKE A NEW STARTExactly what it says. Start afresh a whole new beginning.Making a new start  is not always easy but it can also be fun.DRAW A LINE IN THE SANDA well-used cliché. However, it can be true. When faced with a problem and continuing with it will only cause more stress then it is often better to draw a line in the sand leave the past behind and look to the future. New rules, new agreements and no old baggage.They had a very bad argument and nobody was prepared to give in. One person suggested they agree to draw a line in the sand and begin again. The both agreed and the argument was soon forgotten. English Vocabulary about Problems - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next:

Defending Your Position - Business English

Defending Your Position - Business English LOI English is introducing an executive training business English course. The course is designed for upper-intermediate to advanced  students that need to use English in work settings. The course will cover executive business skills such as: defending a position, opening a meeting, closing a meeting, giving a presentation, and presenting a proposal to a small group. You will also practice for  some of the challenging situations that occur when you are in an executive English environment.In this video you will see  a high stakes meeting and youll hear  to two different opinions on the course of action the company should take. There are some really good and useful phrasal verbs and idioms that you will encounter if you are in a business English environment.Answer the questions below in comments, and we will respond.1. What are the three ways to make a living in the business?2. What does make a living mean? Can you use it in a sentence of your own?3. What recommendation is given?4. If I _____ you, how would you do this? Can you use the verb  in a sentence of your own that has a similar meaning to the quote?5. What is Sams recommendation? Can you summarize what he says?6. But John, ___ __ we manage to ____ that ___, and that is saying something, the real question is, who are we selling this to?7. Why does Sam disagree with selling the shares?8. What is the bosss argument for selling the shares?Have you ever disagreed with your boss? If so, did you defend your position?

I didnt get a C in Maths or English GCSE; what do I do now

I didn’t get a C in Maths or English GCSE; what do I do now Maths and English GCSE results can have an impact on your choice of university degree course, as well as your future job. Many universities and workplaces require a minimum C grade in both… BUT don’t worry if you haven’t achieved this; you do have a few options. Contact Your College If you are planning to continue on to higher education (A-Levels, Level 3) contact your sixth form college as soon as possible. Your college may let you resit the GSCE alongside studying for your advanced level subjects; some will even offer extra support to help you with the re-sit. Speak to Your Teacher If you are not planning to stay in education, or your college doesn’t offer GCSE resits, you should speak to your current Maths or English teacher. Your school may allow you to take resits there, or recommend other institutions that do. Advice on Resits Speak to your teachers and college before deciding to re-sit. Many students do far better in re-sits, but your teacher will know your capabilities well. If your teacher really believes you won’t improve, it might not be worth the effort. Resitting exams is difficult, especially if you’re resitting alongside your AS Levels; it can be lonely and will increase your workload. You don’t need to have lessons in school to do a resit; you can always just get private GCSE maths tuition, GCSE English language, GCSE English literature or combined GCSE English tuition and enter as an External Candidate. Most maths tutors and English tutors will be able to help you with this. Request a Remark You can get your paper remarked if you feel it has been marked incorrectly. You need to ask your school or exam centre to submit an EAR (enquiry about results) by 20th September 2014. Bear in mind that your score could go down as well as up, and the remark score is final; so if you’re just a few marks above a grade boundary this is a risky approach. The general rule is that the more subjective the subject is, the more chance the score could change: ie you’re less likely to get a change for Maths or Science subjects than for English or Humanties subjects (ask your teacher’s opinion!) If you didn't acquire the grades you were hoping on the A Levels, read our  blog post  to see what your next steps should be.

Instructor Spotlight Laisa Mathissen

Instructor Spotlight Laisa Mathissen Instructor Spotlight: Laisa Mathissen Laisa Mathissen, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield â€" Downtown 4,826 miles. That’s the distance between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Westport, Conn. It’s also the distance travelled in Laisa Mathissen’s journey with Kumon.  Laisa was 9-years-old, living in Rio de Janeiro,  when her parents enrolled her in Kumon. She remained enrolled for six years and credits the discipline, time management, and organization skills she possesses today to those years spent as a Kumon Student. Laisa’s academic studies eventually led her to London where she studied economics. After briefly working in the finance industry, Laisa and her husband moved to Connecticut in 2010. Around the same time, Kumon had a unique way of re-entering her life. “My stepchildren needed a little extra help with math,” said Laisa. “I recalled the success that I had with Kumon as a child and told my husband that we should enroll them. Shortly after enrolling, I realized that it could be a good job opportunity for me as well and asked the Instructor if she needed help.” Laisa worked at the Kumon Center for about a year-and-a-half as a center assistant. Because of her background in finance, she primarily worked with the higher-level math students. She eventually started working with newly enrolled students and was exposed to many of the business aspects of running a Kumon Franchise. “After about a year or so, I realized that Kumon didn’t just have to be a job for me. I could turn Kumon into a career,” said Laisa. “After experiencing Kumon as a student and as a parent, I knew that the method worked, but then seeing how the center was run as an employee, I was immediately drawn to the idea of becoming a small business owner.” Laisa saw the potential with Kumon and wanted to give other children the same opportunities she had.    For the past eight years, she has had two unique advantages that have helped her daily. Firstly, she was a Kumon Student, so she knows what they are going through every step of the way. She has experienced their joys, successes, failures and fears. Second, she is a Kumon Parent herself. “My two older children were enrolled in Kumon, but now my youngest, six and four years old, are also enrolled,” said Laisa. “Parents see that I’m not just passionate about what I do, but that I also believe in the product enough to have my own children enrolled in the program. That helps me build a relationship with my parents because I can give him tips not just as an Instructor, but also as a parent.” What is it about being an Instructor you enjoy the most?   As an Instructor, I like that I am in my student’s academic career for the long-run. I want my students to know that we are on this journey for a long time, that way they can trust me. Seeing them go from below grade level, to grade level or beyond is so satisfying. I enjoy being able to offer this growth opportunity for my students. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? No two children are alike. I already knew this in theory, having four children of my own. When you are working with an early learner, you must be flexible. The key to success is being flexible to adapt to a child’s learning condition. Once I truly grasped this, I could see each of my students in a different light, and their strengths were more evident. Can you describe an instruction moment where you made an impact on a student?   Luckily, there are many moments I can recall. Most recently, we had a second grade math student who came to us because he was really struggling in school. His parents weren’t confident when I gave him a low starting point, but they luckily took a leap of faith with me. I was so elated when I heard he recently won a math competition in his class. This was a very special moment in this child’s life. It was the moment he realized he can do anything if he sets his mind to it. Moving forward, he can apply this method to virtually anything in his life, whether it’s cooking, learning a musical instrument, or learning a trade. What do you like to do in your spare time?   In my spare time, I really try to invest in my health. Exercise is a priority and it makes it even better when I can do it with my friends or family. I also really enjoy playing with my daughters and love to spend as much time with them as possible. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know?   Every Friday, I play in a soccer league and take Bikram yoga (hot yoga) classes. When I’m not lost in the next good read from my book club, I love binge-watching shows on Netflix with my husband, especially political dramas. I recently started painting, which I find to be very relaxing! Learn more about the Kumon Franchise opportunity and discover additional franchisee success stories. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Laura Bubbico Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight: Ann Quigley Instructor Spotlight Laisa Mathissen Instructor Spotlight: Laisa Mathissen Laisa Mathissen, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Fairfield â€" Downtown 4,826 miles. That’s the distance between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Westport, Conn. It’s also the distance travelled in Laisa Mathissen’s journey with Kumon.  Laisa was 9-years-old, living in Rio de Janeiro,  when her parents enrolled her in Kumon. She remained enrolled for six years and credits the discipline, time management, and organization skills she possesses today to those years spent as a Kumon Student. Laisa’s academic studies eventually led her to London where she studied economics. After briefly working in the finance industry, Laisa and her husband moved to Connecticut in 2010. Around the same time, Kumon had a unique way of re-entering her life. “My stepchildren needed a little extra help with math,” said Laisa. “I recalled the success that I had with Kumon as a child and told my husband that we should enroll them. Shortly after enrolling, I realized that it could be a good job opportunity for me as well and asked the Instructor if she needed help.” Laisa worked at the Kumon Center for about a year-and-a-half as a center assistant. Because of her background in finance, she primarily worked with the higher-level math students. She eventually started working with newly enrolled students and was exposed to many of the business aspects of running a Kumon Franchise. “After about a year or so, I realized that Kumon didn’t just have to be a job for me. I could turn Kumon into a career,” said Laisa. “After experiencing Kumon as a student and as a parent, I knew that the method worked, but then seeing how the center was run as an employee, I was immediately drawn to the idea of becoming a small business owner.” Laisa saw the potential with Kumon and wanted to give other children the same opportunities she had.    For the past eight years, she has had two unique advantages that have helped her daily. Firstly, she was a Kumon Student, so she knows what they are going through every step of the way. She has experienced their joys, successes, failures and fears. Second, she is a Kumon Parent herself. “My two older children were enrolled in Kumon, but now my youngest, six and four years old, are also enrolled,” said Laisa. “Parents see that I’m not just passionate about what I do, but that I also believe in the product enough to have my own children enrolled in the program. That helps me build a relationship with my parents because I can give him tips not just as an Instructor, but also as a parent.” What is it about being an Instructor you enjoy the most?   As an Instructor, I like that I am in my student’s academic career for the long-run. I want my students to know that we are on this journey for a long time, that way they can trust me. Seeing them go from below grade level, to grade level or beyond is so satisfying. I enjoy being able to offer this growth opportunity for my students. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? No two children are alike. I already knew this in theory, having four children of my own. When you are working with an early learner, you must be flexible. The key to success is being flexible to adapt to a child’s learning condition. Once I truly grasped this, I could see each of my students in a different light, and their strengths were more evident. Can you describe an instruction moment where you made an impact on a student?   Luckily, there are many moments I can recall. Most recently, we had a second grade math student who came to us because he was really struggling in school. His parents weren’t confident when I gave him a low starting point, but they luckily took a leap of faith with me. I was so elated when I heard he recently won a math competition in his class. This was a very special moment in this child’s life. It was the moment he realized he can do anything if he sets his mind to it. Moving forward, he can apply this method to virtually anything in his life, whether it’s cooking, learning a musical instrument, or learning a trade. What do you like to do in your spare time?   In my spare time, I really try to invest in my health. Exercise is a priority and it makes it even better when I can do it with my friends or family. I also really enjoy playing with my daughters and love to spend as much time with them as possible. What is a fun fact about you that people may not know?   Every Friday, I play in a soccer league and take Bikram yoga (hot yoga) classes. When I’m not lost in the next good read from my book club, I love binge-watching shows on Netflix with my husband, especially political dramas. I recently started painting, which I find to be very relaxing! Learn more about the Kumon Franchise opportunity and discover additional franchisee success stories. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Laura Bubbico Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight: Ann Quigley

4 Tips to Survive your Final Exam Study Group

4 Tips to Survive your Final Exam Study Group How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) Now that AP exams are over, it’s time to focus on finals. College Prep students are pretty much exhausted at this point in the year and who can blame them? Students who are in their sophomore through senior years have been working on academics almost non-stop since January. Most students will already be part of a study group (and if they arent they should form one ASAP) but at this point in the year many study groups focus more on complaining or distracting each other than they do on academics. However, there are a few ways students can keep their study group on track, survive the rest of the year, and still maintain friendships with the members of the group. 1. Keep everybody in the loop It’s not advisable to text one person thinking that theyll tell everybody else if there is a change in study plans. At this point of the year, its almost a guarantee that somebody will be accidentally forgotten or left out. This leaves a lot of time wasted explaining to a friend why they were not invited when that time is better spent on academics. Todays social technology offers any number of ways for students to keep in touch. Google Hangouts and Snapchat are just two of many options. 2. Get organized and stay organized With each member of the group mentally exhausted, organization is more important than ever. Each member should take turns dividing up tasks or at least keeping track of them. The organizer of the day can help break up different parts of the assignment or study, keep track of time, help the other members of the group avoid distractions and so on. Because the organizer will have additional mental fatigue at the end of the session, it’s important that the responsibility is rotated amongst each member of the group (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). 3. Break up tasks If five students are studying five chapters, theres no reason for every single person to read every word of every page. Study groups are advised to break up the amount of work and have each person quietly focus on their section and present it to the group. Because finals can be extremely stressful, its important that each person does their fair share to make it easier for the group as a whole. Five minds are better than one! 4. Follow up on your own Friendships are often lost when one member of the group finds out another didnt take high-quality notes. If students find out that they missed important information on the day of the exam, they will often be angry with a member of their study group and blame them for their lack of preparation. However, its important to understand that everybody is fatigued, and everybody will forget to write down essential information at some point. It’s also important for students to remember that, ultimately, they are responsible for their own work. Each member of the study group is encouraged to follow up on information from the study guide on their own or with their private tutor to figure out if anything is missing. It only takes 15 or 20 minutes to look through the class study guide, the bolded or highlighted terms in the textbook, or a self-made study guide. Its definitely worth the time to make sure each and every concept was covered than to find out that major pieces of information are mis sing on test day (READ: The Students Guide to Study Breaks). In Short Students are encouraged to hang in there as best they can through the end of the academic year while still doing their best on exams. Study groups can be extremely effective and helpful, but stressed-out students will often forget important information or pick a fight with a friend over a misunderstanding. Students are encouraged to make their academics a priority but also understand that their friends and classmates are only human, and they will want to have their healthy and happy friendships intact at the end of June. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write. 4 Tips to Survive your Final Exam Study Group How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) How to Survive your Final Exam Study Group?? (4 Tips) Now that AP exams are over, it’s time to focus on finals. College Prep students are pretty much exhausted at this point in the year and who can blame them? Students who are in their sophomore through senior years have been working on academics almost non-stop since January. Most students will already be part of a study group (and if they arent they should form one ASAP) but at this point in the year many study groups focus more on complaining or distracting each other than they do on academics. However, there are a few ways students can keep their study group on track, survive the rest of the year, and still maintain friendships with the members of the group. 1. Keep everybody in the loop It’s not advisable to text one person thinking that theyll tell everybody else if there is a change in study plans. At this point of the year, its almost a guarantee that somebody will be accidentally forgotten or left out. This leaves a lot of time wasted explaining to a friend why they were not invited when that time is better spent on academics. Todays social technology offers any number of ways for students to keep in touch. Google Hangouts and Snapchat are just two of many options. 2. Get organized and stay organized With each member of the group mentally exhausted, organization is more important than ever. Each member should take turns dividing up tasks or at least keeping track of them. The organizer of the day can help break up different parts of the assignment or study, keep track of time, help the other members of the group avoid distractions and so on. Because the organizer will have additional mental fatigue at the end of the session, it’s important that the responsibility is rotated amongst each member of the group (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). 3. Break up tasks If five students are studying five chapters, theres no reason for every single person to read every word of every page. Study groups are advised to break up the amount of work and have each person quietly focus on their section and present it to the group. Because finals can be extremely stressful, its important that each person does their fair share to make it easier for the group as a whole. Five minds are better than one! 4. Follow up on your own Friendships are often lost when one member of the group finds out another didnt take high-quality notes. If students find out that they missed important information on the day of the exam, they will often be angry with a member of their study group and blame them for their lack of preparation. However, its important to understand that everybody is fatigued, and everybody will forget to write down essential information at some point. It’s also important for students to remember that, ultimately, they are responsible for their own work. Each member of the study group is encouraged to follow up on information from the study guide on their own or with their private tutor to figure out if anything is missing. It only takes 15 or 20 minutes to look through the class study guide, the bolded or highlighted terms in the textbook, or a self-made study guide. Its definitely worth the time to make sure each and every concept was covered than to find out that major pieces of information are mis sing on test day (READ: The Students Guide to Study Breaks). In Short Students are encouraged to hang in there as best they can through the end of the academic year while still doing their best on exams. Study groups can be extremely effective and helpful, but stressed-out students will often forget important information or pick a fight with a friend over a misunderstanding. Students are encouraged to make their academics a priority but also understand that their friends and classmates are only human, and they will want to have their healthy and happy friendships intact at the end of June. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.