The Institute of Learning/ Learning Institute For Excellence (LIFE) is an organization that is interested in fostering and growing the education skills and leadership skills of students and teachers from the K-12 and to the college level. We hope to act as a supplement to the learning process and in some cases the main nutrient for students.
We want those who are willing to learn to grow and use what they have been given to encourage others.
Here, at the Institute of Learning, one of our goals is to further the knowledge of our generation inside and outside the classroom.
How can we do this? Well, it starts with finding a practical love of the subject. This may be math, science, reading, cooking, social work, arts, music or any other passion. One of the many ways this will happen is with Job Shadowing Program.
The student shadows someone (doctor, engineer, dentist, hair specialist, professor, high school teacher, etc.) for about 5 days to truly see if that career is what they thought it was. The shadowing process will simply give the student an idea of what happens within that profession.
This might help to determine if they are suited for that particular career. We understand that sometimes people need time to grow and discover more talents, however shadowing could help in the process. The next thing we do is prepare them for the ACT and/or the SAT. We will help them with training in math, reading, writing, and science. This will help the students get very good scores so they can apply for full scholarships. Full scholarships do not depend on grades alone so we will provide volunteer opportunities and extra-curricular activities for the student.
Also we plan to help the students decide which college is best for them. Sometimes students might need to go to an art institute or a music institute. We want students to start thinking about what career they want to make an impact in as early as 7th grade. We want to help the students discover the talents that they have been blessed with. We also want to help them develop those talents. Eventually we want the students to go into careers that they love and make an impact for the right reasons. It is not about the money or the fame. It is about the impact they make in the lives of others and the Institute of Learning seeks to show students ways that they can make an impact.
PEOPLE
Amos Tarfa is a Science and Math teacher. He loves learning and sharing what he learns. He is from Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Superior with a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Philosophy. He is married to Stephanie and they have one son, Joshua Amos Tarfa who was born on the 12th of August 2012. He loves serving others with what He has been blessed with. Some of his hobbies include playing tennis, soccer, basketball and solving math problems.
Cory Faris graduated in 2010 from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA with a BA in Physics. He also studied Secondary Education and Computer Science. After graduation, he chose a tropical island at random on the globe. He moved to the island of Kosrae, Micronesia to teach High School Physics, Chemistry and Algebra 2 as a volunteer for a year. This began his love for cultures and world travel. After Micronesia, he has also taught English in South Korea and backpacked through SE Asia and India.
Cory is passionate about teaching students to become life-long learners, accomplish great things and follow their own path. Everyone will die, but not everyone will LIVE!
Stephanie Tarfa is a mother and she loves serving others. She graduated with a degree in Speech Communication with a minor in Sociology.
We want those who are willing to learn to grow and use what they have been given to encourage others.
Here, at the Institute of Learning, one of our goals is to further the knowledge of our generation inside and outside the classroom.
How can we do this? Well, it starts with finding a practical love of the subject. This may be math, science, reading, cooking, social work, arts, music or any other passion. One of the many ways this will happen is with Job Shadowing Program.
The student shadows someone (doctor, engineer, dentist, hair specialist, professor, high school teacher, etc.) for about 5 days to truly see if that career is what they thought it was. The shadowing process will simply give the student an idea of what happens within that profession.
This might help to determine if they are suited for that particular career. We understand that sometimes people need time to grow and discover more talents, however shadowing could help in the process. The next thing we do is prepare them for the ACT and/or the SAT. We will help them with training in math, reading, writing, and science. This will help the students get very good scores so they can apply for full scholarships. Full scholarships do not depend on grades alone so we will provide volunteer opportunities and extra-curricular activities for the student.
Also we plan to help the students decide which college is best for them. Sometimes students might need to go to an art institute or a music institute. We want students to start thinking about what career they want to make an impact in as early as 7th grade. We want to help the students discover the talents that they have been blessed with. We also want to help them develop those talents. Eventually we want the students to go into careers that they love and make an impact for the right reasons. It is not about the money or the fame. It is about the impact they make in the lives of others and the Institute of Learning seeks to show students ways that they can make an impact.
PEOPLE
Amos Tarfa is a Science and Math teacher. He loves learning and sharing what he learns. He is from Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Superior with a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Philosophy. He is married to Stephanie and they have one son, Joshua Amos Tarfa who was born on the 12th of August 2012. He loves serving others with what He has been blessed with. Some of his hobbies include playing tennis, soccer, basketball and solving math problems.
Cory Faris graduated in 2010 from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA with a BA in Physics. He also studied Secondary Education and Computer Science. After graduation, he chose a tropical island at random on the globe. He moved to the island of Kosrae, Micronesia to teach High School Physics, Chemistry and Algebra 2 as a volunteer for a year. This began his love for cultures and world travel. After Micronesia, he has also taught English in South Korea and backpacked through SE Asia and India.
Cory is passionate about teaching students to become life-long learners, accomplish great things and follow their own path. Everyone will die, but not everyone will LIVE!
Stephanie Tarfa is a mother and she loves serving others. She graduated with a degree in Speech Communication with a minor in Sociology.
Video introducing the Institute of Learning
2012 Back to School Video
Students can register to take a class with me. These classes will simply help students master the material. When you register feel free to ask any questions you have. Thank you for taking time to learn the material and thank you for using the videos. I also want to encourage you to make your videos and share them with the class. Videos on any math concept will be appreciated. Also please make videos on life lessons and encourage others to grow.
Educreations - Please go to this website to register for the classes that I will be teaching.
Students can register in this course by going to the following link where they can sign up:
http://www.educreations.com/sr/14D557
Or provide them with this course code: 14D557
Educreations - Please go to this website to register for the classes that I will be teaching.
Students can register in this course by going to the following link where they can sign up:
http://www.educreations.com/sr/14D557
Or provide them with this course code: 14D557
I will be teaching other classes and here is the list of the codes for the courses I teach. After you create an educreations account, please click on the "subscribe to a course" on the left side of the screen and put the access code for the class you want to be a part of.
Mathematics: 14D557
Science: 14D6CB
Resources and Technology Class: 14D6CF
Leadership Essentials: Leadership 101---14D6D4
Practice for Standardized Tests: 1C1067
Here is a link to more videos- www.instituteoflearning.weebly.com
Mathematics: 14D557
Science: 14D6CB
Resources and Technology Class: 14D6CF
Leadership Essentials: Leadership 101---14D6D4
Practice for Standardized Tests: 1C1067
Here is a link to more videos- www.instituteoflearning.weebly.com
