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Jil S

TUTOR

Joined May 2022 · She/Her

Upcoming Sessions

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Past Sessions

6 Series

English Doubt Clearing

Ended Wed, Dec 21, 2022

Ask me if you want me to open more spaces up.
I can help you on the spot with SPaG tasks. 
If you would like help with essay writing, or reading a specific book or something, please let me know in advance, so I can find that copy of the book, prepare an efficient resource / guide to share with you. 
You are free to challenge me with riddles and everything. 
In a way, this is like a Live Help / Indian Doubt Clearing session except it is in English and you are allowed to stay for as long as you want, and there is a guarantee you will match with your original teacher. 
You can ask me for tips related to English!

Jil S

Series ended.

Pre-Algebra Crash Course

Ended Tue, Nov 29, 2022

Hey guys, 
Are you excited for an extremely exciting pre-algebra series! It will contain loads of Christmassy ✨ vibes and we will have loads of fun throughout this series. There will be a clear lesson plan, loads of rewards and loads more! If that doesn't suit you, let me know! 

We will have loads of investigation work and the whole series will be adapted towards you and your abilities. I will show you so many ways to thrive in pre-algebra, and all the other maths, as if you succeed in pre-algebra, you will thrive in all the maths!

A clear lesson plan will be built, but it will be shaped in such a way, it will be extremely adaptive!

Jil S

Series ended.

Debate Summer School

Ended Mon, Aug 22, 2022

In our Debate Summer School we use thought experiments, debates and discussions to sharpen your analytical skills, introduce you to new ideas, and give you the confidence they need to argue effectively.

The subjects we discuss and debate on will range from topical issues - for example climate change, to moral problems from everyday life - for example payment for children's work, to big questions which have plagued philosophers for centuries such as the nature of truth and reality for example is there a God?

There is no one correct answer – only the ability to ask questions to gain a wider understanding, a range of methods to tackle you with, and the requirement to think logically and give reasons for your arguments. Informal group discussions allow you to get to grips with some challenging ideas in a relaxed environment. You can also make friends.

Seminar debates on moral issues such as “Is it wrong to steal if I am poor and hungry?”, “Can it ever be right to kill one person if you save lots of others?”, “Should the government ban smoking?”, “Is animal testing in the name of science OK?”

Interactive thought experiments tackling issues such as “How do we know if we’re dreaming” and “What makes me the same person I was yesterday?” and "Is the world an illusion?".

The tutor – Jil Shah – has achieved a percentage of 100% throughout her philosophy, religion and ethics course -  her students say she is friendly, approachable, and experienced working with people of all ages - whether older than her, the same age or younger! Working larger or smaller groups, they will help students navigate through these fascinating and complex debates, and will explain the issues at the right pace for them.

PREREQUISITES: You must know what debate is, must be comfortable to switch on your mic and share your points and you must be willing to attend all the sessions. 

DEBATE GROUP 2: If you want to be part of group 2, you must have some experience in debate.

EQUIPMENT: You must have a pen and paper to take notes!

MORE SESSIONS will be added.

Jil S

Series ended.

From Marketing to Writing: The Ultimate Writing Course

Ended Mon, Aug 8, 2022

Throughout this series, I along with your peers and your self motivation, you will be exposed to different forms of writing. You will most certainly improve your writing! You will be proud of it! Also, for those who need support with their books (if you are already working on them), I can meet you and give tailored feedback! Also, we will participate in loads of competitions, for example Young Writers, and I will not TELL you to change something. I will indirectly give you some constructive feedback on your writing so you can excel. You will also get personalized feedback on one of your pieces every week.

HERE ARE SOME REALLY FUN ACTIVITIES EVERY WEEK - 
- You have to pitch a really terrible product to us and somehow convince us to buy it
- Dragon's Den, The Apprentice, Shark Tank Pitching? Also, I will give you some interesting tips!
- We each write one sentence and then give our writing to someone else to build upon and see the story at the end!
- 60 seconds to write about a random thing
- Quick writes
- Writing a full story (plot, arc, etc.) in under 10 minutes
- Write a story (whole session)
- Generate a random phrase and make a story out of it
- Generate a random first/last phrase and our stories have to start/end with the phrase!
+ A ton more activities to do
The sessions will be tentative on time, as we will play loads of games and stuff every week! It is supposed to be fun! I want you making lifetime friendships.
*I WILL REQUIRE you to send me your best piece of work every week, which I will properly go through and the best pieces of work will be pasted into a "BEST PIECES OF WRITING" word doc, so you can see each other's writing!

Jil S

Series ended.

Introduction to Pre-Algebra - From Scratch

Ended Tue, Aug 2, 2022

Do you need help with Pre-Algebra, to build on your foundations to excel in Algebra I and maybe some that could be used in real life? Within this course, I will aim for you to be secure in number theory (whole numbers, roman numbers, integers, real numbers), factors and multiples (key words and topical practice), ratio and proportion, exponents and square roots, statistics and linear equations (expressions, equations). The full breakdown of sub-topics we will use are listed below!

Topic 1: Number Theory
Whole Numbers
Roman Numerals
Integers
Rational Numbers
Real Numbers
Pythagorean Theorem
Absolute Value

Topic 2: Factors and Multiples
Factors
Multiples
Prime numbers and Composite numbers
Prime factorization

Topic 3: Linear Equations
Algebraic Expressions
Solving Linear Systems by Substitution
System of Equations Solver
Solutions of a Linear Equation
Variable expressions
Linear Equations

Topic 4: Ratio and Proportion
Ratio
Proportion

Topic 5: Exponents and Square Root
Fractions
Exponents
Order of Operations
Square root

Topic 6: Statistics
Mean, Median, Mode
Probability

*I HAVE NOT added many sessions as of yet (until the 1st session) as I want to see how many people commit
**PARTICIPATION IS a must
*** I DON'T MIND CHANGING TIME if it is too early in your time zone and if any time works between all of us, I can create an alternative timing for you.

Jil S

Series ended.

Crash Course - Geography

Ended Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Instead of naming an intended audience, I would rather say, look out for the topics you want to learn and need help with and want to understand.
We will play lots of quizizz and I will teach everything in a lecture-like but in a way to build long term memory.
***PARTICIPATION is a must... you need to unmute.

Jil S

Series ended.

5 Sessions

General · session

SHW World's Fair - Inventing Workshop

Thu Aug 17, 2023, 7:00 AM

Inventing Workshop: Learn to Turn Your Ideas into Reality!

Do you have a great idea for a new invention? Are you looking for a way to turn your idea into a reality? If so, then our inventing workshop is for you!

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of inventing, including:

* How to come up with a new idea
* How to research your idea
* How to prototype your idea
* How to protect your idea
* How to bring your idea to market

The workshop will be taught by a qualified inventor who will guide you through each step of the process. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor.

Competitors for the competition section will get 1 ticket, the winner will get 5! If you join the workshop you’ll get 3 tickets!

To enter the competition, please fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/YdqyyGktZCyTgUVt7

Community Engagement Team...

Session ended.

General · session

Science Bowl Competition

Mon Sep 5, 2022, 2:00 PM

We will have a science bowl competition. The top 3 students will get a certificate, recognizing their achievement.

Shivanand S and Jil S

Session ended.

Community · session

Schoolhouse Tour

Mon Aug 29, 2022, 8:00 AM

There is a glitch on my schoolhouse, do not join!

Jil S

Session ended.

Community · session

Feedback for Schoolhouse

Tue Aug 9, 2022, 11:45 AM

THIS IS A TEST, BECAUSE THERE IS A GLITCH on my schoolhouse right now, please do not join

Jil S

Session ended.

Biology · session

Biology

Mon Aug 8, 2022, 4:00 PM

We'll go through Environmental Science and I will help you prepare for ClimateScience olympiad.

Jil S

Session ended.