Q: Most schools require teaching assistants to have an associate or higher degree, but some private schools may have less stringent requirements. At very least, you'll need to have the basic mathematics and literacy skills that you'd get with a high school degree for most entry-level teaching assistant positions. If you don't have a high school diploma, you can get your GED. Most schools require that you have at least a 2-year degree or be currently enrolled in a higher education program. Compare associate's or bachelor's education or childhood development programs and apply to schools that you want to attend. Once you're accepted, concentrate on education or teaching-related coursework and classes to improve your chances of getting a job as a TA. Other majors that are good for a TA include Child Studies, Early Childhood Development, and Elementary Education. You may want to apply for financial aid if you can't afford to pay for classes on your own. Colleges and graduate schools have more intense requirements for those that want to be a college-level TA. In most schools, TAs must be a senior in an undergraduate program or must be currently enrolled in a graduate program. Look at your college's website to determine the exact requirements for the university or college that you're currently attending. Some schools require that you got a good grade in the class that you want to TA for. Many states have an exam that you need to pass to get your certification as a TA. Look online at your state or country's official education website to get more details about what may be required to become a TA where you live. If a certificate is necessary, register for the exam through the official website and submit the appropriate documents, such as your student transcripts. Some teaching assistant positions may also require additional certificates in childcare or first aid. Certification and exams typically come with a fee. For example, in New York, the exam to become a TA costs $71. If you don't have any professional experience, it may help to volunteer at a school or in a classroom setting to get the experience you need. Some schools also offer TA internship opportunities that you can take advantage of for some experience. Volunteering or interning will this prepare you for the kind of work you'd do as a TA, it will also look great on your resume and will improve your chances of getting hired for the job. If you've taught in a classroom before, you should have the skills to TA. Some TA internships come with a stipend that will help you pay for transportation, food, and other costs.
A: Get your high school diploma or equivalent degree. Obtain a college degree in education to improve your chances. Enroll in higher education to apply for a college-level TA position. Get the certifications required in your state. Volunteer or intern at a school to improve your chances.

Q: This usually occurs in the middle of the season. Verbena plants often have brilliant first blooms, but if you don't trim these, the plant may not produce more flowers over the summer. Don't be afraid to trim the plant while the first blooms are still in place. By pruning it back early, you will get blooms throughout the summer and autumn. Use gardening shears or hedge trimmers. Cut back from the top of the plant, not the bottom. Within 15-20 days, you will have new blooms and growth to replace the old growth. This usually only needs to be done once after the first bloom. Make sure to wear protective clothing, like gloves and long sleeves, before trimming the plant. Verbena can grow very quickly, so you may need to trim it back to control growth throughout the season. To do this, cut about 2 inches (5.1cm) off the ends of the plants where you want to control growth. You can do this about 2-3 times over the season or as needed. This is called tipping the plant. It can help the plant branch out, which will give you a fuller, bushier verbena plant instead of a sprawling or patchy plant. Verbena plants are generally hardy against disease, but if you've had a wet summer, you may need to remove any growth with powdery mildew. Look for white, dusty patches on the leaves. If you see any, pinch the leaves off or prune off the branch. Make sure to disinfect your shears both before and after pruning diseased plants with rubbing alcohol. You may need to apply a fungicide or neem oil to your verbena to get rid of the powdery mildew entirely.
A: Start after the first bloom in summer. Trim the entire plant by one-quarter of its height. Continue to lightly prune the tips of the plant throughout summer. Remove any leaves that have powdery mildew.

Q: HTML is the basic language that all web pages are made with. Knowing HTML basics can help you identify weaknesses in websites, as well as code your own basic sites. See How to Learn HTML to get started. JavaScript is one of the main ways that content is displayed on websites. Learning how JavaScript works can help you identify exploitable parts of websites and inject your own scripts. See How to Use JavaScript Injections for a look at how injections work. SQL is the main database language for websites and online services. Hackers spend a lot of time attempting to access databases, so knowing how SQL works is essential for most hacking. See How to Create a SQL Server Database for information on setting up an SQL server to test. PHP is a server-side language, and is often used to handle secure logins. This makes knowing PHP essential for hacking secure sites. See How to Learn PHP and MySQL for details on getting started with PHP. This is one of the most essential languages for hackers. Python is a high-level language that allows you to quickly write programs and scripts. It is essential for writing your own exploits and hacks. See How to Start Programming in Python for tips on getting started.
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