Sentences with phrase «higher academic background»

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All this despite the fact that private schooling doesn't actually yield better outcomes for students, according to a recent Statistics Canada report (instead, the apparent academic success of private school student is due to their socioeconomic backgrounds).9 A UBC study also found that students from public schools scored higher in first - year university classes than their private school counterparts.10

I come from a background of high academic achievement in the area of Biblical studies.

«The Welsh Liberal Democrat policy sets out a new liberal vision for higher education that builds on the core principles that access to higher education should be determined by academic ability and not social background.

«Access to higher education should be determined by academic ability and not social background.

As a high school student, I continued to try to find the best path for personal development, but because of my background I was not looked upon as an outstanding academic prospect for college.

«One answer to fostering academic equity among high achievers is the public availability of challenging educational programs across all ethnic and social class backgrounds,» said study author Sharon L. Weinberg, professor of applied statistics and psychology at NYU Steinhardt.

Second, the fact that children of high ability but from disadvantaged social backgrounds are unable to fully realise their academic potential indicates a substantial wastage of human resources, the study concludes.

From artists and academics to high - flying London professionals, Brighton's population is a proper melting pot of backgrounds and cultures.

With a professional background in the field of academic librarianship and higher education she manages and leads a team of professional librarians and teaching fellows within a learning organization environment.

With a background in literature, some academic editing experience, and limited exposure as a teacher of English as a foreign language, Sherman was thrust into teaching high school English without any formal training whatsoever.

As Rothstein puts it, we must resist the «dangerous myth» that «all children, regardless of academic background, can achieve to the same high standards if only schools demand it.»

PSP students come from a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds, but share a commitment to working with diverse, high - risk student populations.

Other schools, often with students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds, have more of a focus on the «academic» side, being more concerned with results at the expense of the individual.

Kevin Hall: At a minimum, a high - quality charter school produces a vast majority of students who meet or exceed academic standards regardless of their ethnic or socioeconomic background and who are well prepared for postsecondary success.

Beyond the fact that large numbers of high - school teachers are teaching subjects in which they have neither a major nor a minor, even teachers who do have strong academic credentials are often clueless about how to teach their subjects to students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

From 1998 to 2007, more than 3,000 graduates of the Puente program have been accepted by four - year colleges, a rate one - third higher than that of Latino students with similar socioeconomic and academic backgrounds who attend the same California public schools but aren't enrolled in Puente.

Spurred by a team of three biology, math, and humanities teachers at High Tech High, a public charter school in San Diego, these diverse students — of widely mixed academic levels and socioeconomic backgrounds — created the book as the central project of their junior year.

Students arrive at New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA)-- a Title I, dual academic and arts high school — from varying academic backgrounds and skill levels.

And education studies have shown Black and Latino students taught by teachers who share their racial background have improved academic results, benefit from a culture of higher expectations and fewer discipline referrals.

They also assign mountains of homework, set high expectations, and pursue academic achievement for all students, regardless of background, with a secular religious zeal.

KIPP schools have clearly defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses based on the background of students.

In middle and high schools, students with low test scores and grades and certain other characteristics are generally tracked into remedial courses, and those with stronger academic backgrounds are tracked into advanced courses.

«Children from high - income backgrounds who show signs of low academic ability at age five, are 35 % more likely to become high earners than their poorer peers who show early signs of high ability,» Ms Greening told a Social Mobility Commission event.

KIPP schools have clearly - defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses based on the students» backgrounds.

The existence of a «socioeconomic achievement gap» — a disparity in academic achievement between students from high - and low - socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds — is well - known in educational research.

believe all scholars — regardless of academic or socio - economic background — will achieve at the highest levels

We are looking for schools that demonstrate thoughtful work to promote high academic outcomes for students of all backgrounds; hire and train a diverse group of teachers and leaders; create a school culture in which all students and families feel welcomed, respected, and included; and confront institutional racism.

«We chose to give to the Greater Good fund because we have been so happy with the Great Hearts approach for our daughter, and the idea that the same high - level academic environment and classical education is offered in communities that are less fortunate than ours is very important... I see the Great Hearts schools as a larger community, and it's important to us that this community be diverse and support young people from all socio - economic backgrounds.»

He strongly believes that all students should be provided a high - quality education and that all students can reach their full academic potential regardless of their social or economic background.

Visionary leader with high expectations and successful administrative experience Willing and able to be a visible community leader Strong working knowledge of community relations, program evaluation, finance, school law, collective bargaining, personnel recruitment, selection, and retention Desire to build upon a record of continuous academic improvement and success Sensitivity to the total needs of all socio - economic and cultural backgrounds pertaining to students, parents, educators, and support staff Individuals who possess, model, and expect fairness, honesty, and integrity

Moreover, ELA teachers with stronger academic backgrounds have more persistent effects on student achievement, as do schools staffed with a higher proportion of such teachers.

We solicit high quality work from writers with diverse backgrounds — from traditional academic settings, as well as the rural and urban, the domestic and international.

A personally assigned writer who has the academic background and the writing experience to fulfil your order to the highest academic and professional standards

However, in order to provide you with high - quality papers that have been written by professional writers with strong academic backgrounds, we may charge more than other writing services who sell research papers for one or two dollars per page.

The ideal Sixup candidate will be a high - achieving student with a strong academic performance, and will be from a low - income background.

Law Schools attending for OCIs in 2017: Boston College; Boston University; Catholic University; Columbia; Cornell; Duke; Fordham; George Washington University; Georgetown; Harvard; Hofstra University; Howard; New York University; Northwestern; Stanford; Temple; UCLA; UC Berkeley; UC Hastings; Chicago; Connecticut; Michigan; North Carolina; University of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh; USC; Texas; Virginia; Vanderbilt; Villanova; Yale Summer details Summer associate profile: Strong academic background and communication, leadership, management and client relations skills indicating a high likelihood of success as a lawyer at the firm.

As a result, middle and high school textbooks written for earlier generations with stronger academic backgrounds might have proved too challenging for the new cohort.39 In addition, researchers likely placed more emphasis on primary school readability in the 1920s when the prevailing approach to reading instruction shifted from a phonic approach to a sight - word approach, which required easier vocabulary.40

The students it supports are selected on the basis of high academic achievement, as well as background.

Our summer associates have exceptional academic backgrounds, display a high intellectual capacity and demonstrate a commitment to practicing law at the highest level.

A curriculum vitae sample is an in - depth written document that contains a high level of detailed information about a person's life experience (not personal, though) and accomplishments, including the applicant's academic background, awards, honors, trainings, and other essential information.

Over the past eight years as an Academic Counselor, I have gained a solid background in counseling junior high students for their optimum academic Academic Counselor, I have gained a solid background in counseling junior high students for their optimum academic academic futures.

Because a fit model's responsibilities don't require a background of academic knowledge, the sample relies on one detail from the candidate's high school education.

• High - energy background in a fast - paced academic environment.

Academic Background Achieved Certificate in Accountancy with High Honors from the University of Virginia, Charlottessville, VA in the year 1994.

With a high quality academic background and various training certifications, the candidate is strong enough to join almost any medical organization.

Adept Resourcing are looking to recruit a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their team to manage the recruitment process from start to finish The Job: • Identifying potential relationships with clients • Negotiating fees with new clients • Maintaining relationships with existing clients • Sourcing candidates for each position to the highest calibre • Reviewing candidates» CVs and discussing the candidate with client • Maintain communication between both client and candidate during the recruitment process • Managing the process from interview to offer The Candidate: • Recent graduate looking for their first or second move into recruitment • Ambitious and driven to succeed • Able to push themselves to compete with company set and personal targets • Strong academic background Remuneration: • # 16,000 - # 18,000 per annum • Attractive bonus structure • Ongoing training • 21 days holiday • Contributory pension • Small friendly office • Ideal for someone who doesn't want to commute into Sheffield / Doncaster City Centre

The Person: As well as being a graduate degree educated with a 2:1 or above, they are looking for the following characteristics; - Self motivated by money or success - Telesales / B2B sales experience or recruitment experience - Excellent academic background - High achiever - Resilient, working well under pressure - Competitive and driven - Excellent work ethic, not afraid to work long hours - Commercial awareness - A strong passion for finance - Self aware - Excellent organisational skills as well as self discipline - Articulate, confident with the ability to communicate well

: Experienced and results - oriented molecular biologist with extensive research background and high academic honors

Adult Nurse Practitioner — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across multiple medical specialties Currently completing clinical and academic work toward a master of science in nursing Utilize strong background in biology, chemistry and mathematics Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Direct therapeutic, educational, and recreational activities for eight developmentally disabled adults Responsible for patient health, safety, and attainment of therapy goals Train and supervise medical lab personnel ensuring efficient and professional operations Offer guidance and support to junior lab technicians and medical technologists Perform a wide variety of daily testing utilizing machines such as AXSYM — Hitachi RA 1000 CX 7 Responsible for preventative maintenance on machines by running calibrations and controls Successfully complete monthly state proficiency tests for therapeutic drug, blood, and urine chemistries Prioritize stat specimens for immediate reporting Maintain direct contact with clients to resolve problems regarding appropriate tests and specimens Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner

Our therapists are notable for their high quality academic backgrounds, professionalism and lifelong commitment to advancing their skills.