Hi everyone! I'm John and music is a big deal to me :D I look forward to learning more about your studies and what direction you are going with them!
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...performance skills. Whether you're preparing for an exam, writing your own music, or trying to understand the deeper structure of what you play or hear, I aim to make music both understandable and inspiring. My teaching style is friendly, flexible, and student-centered. I believe learning should be engaging and confidence-building, and I strive to create a space where questions are welcomed and progress is celebrated. Let's work together to build your skills and reach your...
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...one another the material. I always felt that was the best way to internalize and comprehend difficult material - to teach it to someone who does not understand as clearly as I might. Moreover, my work experience extends to a wide variety of students. In the past, I have helped students with learning disabilities to students who just need an extra push when it comes to studying. Although each student is different and I have...
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...have received certifications that prove my ability to communicate in standard French, and I take pride in my heritage and French-speaking identity. When I was in high school, I mentored groups of students during the summer to teach them about music and musical instrumentation to perform a song at the end of the summer. I learned a lot from that experience, and I can say that I enjoy nothing more than mentoring those who share...
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...degree in Electronic Production and Design, with a minor in video game scoring. I have worked professionally as a songwriter, both for myself and with other artists, and both played guitar and bass in a multitude of styles, including jazz, metal, latin, and rock. It goes without saying then, that my passion lies within music specifically. I think the area most students seem to struggle with is music theory, and I love helping people not...
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To me teaching is all about getting the light bulb to go on. People have different learning styles; the tutor's job is to determine the most effective learning style for each student.
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For the last 20 years I've been employed in the investment business. I've been casually playing guitar for about 30 years and have built my skills enough to where I can share a fast track learning system.
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...coursework through the Project Management Academy. I have always valued learning and find joy in helping others gain new skills and new ways of thinking. I am also a certified leadership and communications coach and enjoy helping people improve their speaking and presentation skills. I am a true believer in inquiry-based learning; I believe that the student has or can obtain the resources they need to achieve their desired outcomes. When I'm not managing projects...
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I am a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis where I majored in Microbiology. I'm currently doing a gap year before I plan to apply for medical school. While I tutor many subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor and study are Biology and Physics. I am a tutor because I believe that education is necessary for growth and future success, and I would like to help students succeed in their education.
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...speak Mandarin and Spanish as their first language. I would describe my teaching philosophy as flexible and patient. I understand that each learner has a certain propensity to learn how they feel most comfortable; some are visual learners while others need to do hands-on activities. I try to tailor my lessons to the strengths of my students so that they feel comfortable. I always encourage the learner to ask questions and be an active student...
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...passion is for helping others however I can. I have a degree in Music Education from Florida State as well as an Educational Leadership degree. I've taught high school courses such as guitar, keyboard, AP Music Theory, steel pans, musical theatre, and many more. I've also taught little ones from 4 years old, so I have a broad range of experiences in teaching. I perform regularly as an accompanist for choirs, soloists, and churches, and...
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...fall, in which case, if I like it and all goes well, I will pursue more degrees in the field of education and such. I've taught a lot of friends music, as well as many of my 10 nieces and nephews. A couple of my stand up bass students became very successful bass players around St. Louis and on the road (landing jobs with such acts as Pokey Lafarge, Miss Jubilee, Rum Drum Ramblers, and...
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...me to a desire to write fiction, poetry and essays about art. Since moving to New York after graduating from Goddard, I have worked with several art publications as an editor and freelance writer. I love creative work of all kinds, and enjoy helping others develop their creativity. I work with many students who are pursuing careers in the arts who wish to develop their writing skills, or expand their knowledge about art history, philosophy,...
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...The University of Alabama this coming spring pursuing a dual major in neuroscience and marine science on a pre-med track. My favorite subjects to tutor would be math and life sciences (anatomy and physiology, biology, environmental sciences), and I have had about 9 years of experience tutoring studentsl! I am also a National Merit Finalist, one of the most prestigious awards in the United States. I like to use realistic situations and visuals when tutoring...
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...and will be attending law school next year. My areas of expertise are Political Science and Government, History, Writing, and ACT prep. I teach a weekly course to underserved youth for ACT prep and have done well personally on both the ACT and the LSAT. My philosophy is to guide you in your search to find the correct answers - not to give them to you. I am extremely goal-oriented, and I look forward to...
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...ability to master the test. To correctly answer SAT/ACT questions, you do not need to call upon your general knowledge or interpretive ability. The correct answer to every SAT/ACT question is located somewhere in the text of the passage. You just have to find it. With this in mind, the skill you need to cultivate is your ability to read closely and carefully. Admittedly, close and careful reading of the kind required by the SAT/ACT...
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...help others with their similar journeys towards professional accountancy. In the fall I begin working for Ernst & Young in their Fraud Investigation department. Everything I have submitted describes me accurately and truthfully. I am ending the end of my college career this May (2020) exiting college with a strong academic background and three professional accounting internships under my belt (two in audit and one at a big 4 firm in tax).
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Learning to play guitar is a fairly fluid process but there are many things to learn. A guitar tutor must find what level the student is at and understand the type of guitar playing they are most interested in. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a guitar tutor who can provide a proper amount of practice and help you work on improving your technique and abilities.
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