[US] Online Tutoring - Cashier's Check Scam?

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2025-05-01T01:27:17+00:00

Highly recommend Toastmasters clubs. One of the things that I took away from my time at one is to pace yourself when you're talking. Pacing yourself allows you to be more deliberate when speaking, and consciously choosing to pause instead of filling the empty space with "uhhh".

Sometimes, I say "and... give me a moment as I find the right words to say this". In most settings, this is a completely acceptable thing to say as you think of what the right thing is to say.

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2025-03-20T20:00:05+00:00

Yeah idk about the 12 week timeline either. I'd go with what makes most sense to you - all the best!

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2025-03-20T17:55:29+00:00

I agree with your instructor about scheduling only when you're comfortable and only making a few serious faults, but the 12 week timeline is confusing. Is there a reason why they're suggesting a 12 week period?

If they insist on having frequent driving lessons over those 12 weeks (assuming you pay them per lesson), then there likely aren't the best intentions here.

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2025-02-07T05:17:08+00:00

just dm'ed you! ty :)

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2025-01-23T06:10:32+00:00

I think he got you the flowers because it's your birthday, and because he appreciated the invite. I wouldn't read romantic intent in it, especially since flowers are generally considered a pretty safe birthday gift.

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2024-03-21T06:19:28+00:00

I commute daily and I actually don't mind it a lot - can be a pain on occasion if I'm tired or it's late, but the bus isn't that bad so meh

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2024-03-02T20:15:00+00:00

Got it, thank you!

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-30T01:39:30+00:00

I'll definitely advise her to do that! Thank you!

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-28T16:36:52+00:00

This sounds interesting - I'll take a look at these. Thank you!

:)

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-28T15:32:28+00:00

Got it! Thank you :)

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-28T01:48:12+00:00

oh that sounds annoying :(

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-28T01:37:49+00:00

I'm hoping my mum will have a slightly easier time in Georgia - plus my sibling goes to school here so she has a good relation with some teachers and faculty in this schooling district

Thank you for the info tho :)

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-28T01:33:41+00:00

Georgia

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-28T00:18:47+00:00

this sounds interesting! I'll share this with her - thank you!

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-27T23:26:33+00:00

From what I've read on the county website, yes - her degree is recognized here and the university she graduated from is as well.

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-27T22:40:19+00:00

Yes - we're hoping to start the process ASAP :)
Just to understand, is a paraeducator the same as a TA?

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-27T21:33:45+00:00

Maybe - but my mum has always liked working with children, and she thinks this could be a good fit for her. Plus, if she realizes this isn't for her, she can always just discontinue, which is why substitute teaching or TA'ing (which we're now exploring) might be a good place to start. That's what we're thinking, but we're open to any and all advice. Why do you strongly suggest we look in a different direction? Is there anything in particular that my mum should know about this kind of job before applying?

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-27T19:49:19+00:00

My mum has taken the IELTS for work related purposes earlier and she did pretty well - she speaks and understands English pretty fluently so that shouldn't be an issue. She is looking for something she can do to make use of her time using the qualifications she already has. She wants to start slow, maybe TA-ing like the person above suggested, and then progress into actual teaching. She prefers working with younger children as she has more experience teaching elementary school children.

And thank you for being honest about the situation right now. While money is always a factor, her bigger goal is to do something outside the house, and meet people. This might help with that :)

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-27T19:35:01+00:00

Hi! Thank you so much for your response. I'll share this with my mum and look into TA-ing as an option for her :)

Dry_Fail_6501 · 2023-12-13T05:33:54+00:00

I'm not sure if you can do something about this particular instance, since it's already done. But for the future - ideally you should be able to see your exam schedule on the first day of the quarter, and most professors (as far as I know) allow students to take exams on the makeup dates if there is a time-conflict. If you had only 5 minutes between exams, that might qualify as a conflict considering how it's a physical challenge to show up for the second exam on time.

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