Sentences with phrase «adept at figuring»

As research has shown, students who do best in school are often those most adept at figuring out what the teacher wants (McCombs & Whisler, 1997).

She has a good feel for and adept at figuring out a person's immediate problems and using acupuncture to hit not just the symptoms,...

Not exact matches

It's not a bad idea, if Twitter could figure out all the particulars — a big if for a company that hasn't proved especially adept at particulars.

Preachers and theologians are adept at tracing literary images: linking Old and New Testament figures whose lives reflect eternal patterns and renew the ancient message.

Tim Robbins ranks among contemporary cinema's most acclaimed and provocative voices; a multifaceted talent, he has proved so adept at wearing the various hats of actor, writer, and director that no less a figure than the legendary filmmaker Robert Altman declared him the second coming of Orson Welles.

I spoke with several people about indie publishing, got a good lead for where I can consign excess inventory when I change the covers on the Chained Adept series, and (best of all) found out about a distributor who would be a good fit for me at unusual outlets like gift shops, truck stops, etc. (once I figure out how to make a physical book catalogue of the right quality without paying a fortune).

It is enough of a challenge for even the most adept and dedicated artist at life drawing sessions to hold together the proportions and shadows in a double figure pose such as Bridge, the most compelling composition in the show.

He was also adept at using complex figures in his art, introducing a sense of dynamic ambiguity between the figures and the background.

Brodhead is best - known for her mid-20th century abstract works, but as Bold Strokes demonstrates, she was adept at painting figures and landscapes as well... [Brodhead] studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1919 — 25, spent time painting in Paris at the Académie Julian, and left PAFA in 1925 to study under her mentor Arthur B. Carles.

Over the years he worked at these collages, 1954 to 1960, he became more adept at body language for his figures and at paring extraneous detail from architectural and landscape forms.

Adept at mixing pattern, color, and material, Sonhouse's paintings feature a variety of unusual materials such as matchsticks, steel wool and cowry shells, and include references to art historical figures from Ed Paschke to Pablo Picasso.

Lawyers are not especially adept at managing change, and change won't happen overnight, so just accept that and figure out how to proceed incrementally without over-investing in decision - making.

• Substantial knowledge of database software including MS Access, Oracle and SQL Server • Skilled in creating maps and spatial datasets using various GIS software • Adept at conducting geographical research involving collection, analysis and integration of spatial data • Demonstrated ability of combining drawings from various sources into consolidated sets in terms of scales, line weights and attributes • Effective skills in placement and maintenance of graphical figures in GIS systems using Intergraph FRAMME and Small World • Expert in Micro Station, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other integrated electronic drawing packages

As a reporter for the school newspaper or secretary of your sorority, you now possess highly - valued writing talents and are adept at coordinating facts, figures, dates and details and meeting deadlines.

• 7 + years» dedicated experience in performing accurate auditing and accounting functions • Functional knowledge of standard and complex auditing procedures and policies • Hands on experience in verifying accuracy of documents and figures • Conversant with correcting errors and discrepancies • Adept at managing spreadsheets and records in databases

Career coaches are also adept at helping you figure out what you really enjoy doing (a lot of times, it's not what you think) and use that information to help you find a career path that fits like a fine tailored suit.

• Proven track record of planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers» specific needs • Expert in presenting forecasts, planning budgets and determining new figures for new product ranges • Adept at researching new market trends and maintaining awareness of competitors» performances