My role as the teacher is to assist every student through engaging and well-prepared lessons, and to lead them to achieve their goals and learning objectives. I embrace the differences of each student and utilize their potential and learning styles so that every student is successful.
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I graduated from Tufts University, where I studied History and Economics. I love to learn languages, travel, and help others. I have a straightforward and concise teaching style.
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...enjoyed every aspect of it. I welcome new challenges and topics constantly and I am proud to say I have proficiency in many. I have a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science concentrating in toxicology which was awarded to me through John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Aside from my science background which includes organic chemistry, biology, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, instrumental analysis, analytical chemistry, physics, and analytical toxicology, I am verse in the...
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...student studying engineering. A little about me: I was born in Spain, so I'm fluent in Spanish and I especially love all things math. In terms of experience, I feel like I have been tutoring all my life. I've been helping out my friends in school (and in college) since I can remember, and I was a math tutor through the math club at my high school for 2 years. I'm a patient, friendly person...
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...world, becoming senior captain. Alongside rowing in high school, I pursued music through playing guitar and bass clarinet. While I did not tutor as much, I did rely heavily on peer study sessions in college both helping and getting help from my friends. Throughout college, I was immersed deeply in the Latinx population as President of my sorority to Participant Liaison of a Latinx interest orientation program and finally the commencement speaker representing the Latinx...
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...school chemistry and organic chemistry, where I have served as a teaching assistant, helping undergraduate students master complex concepts. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating an engaging and interactive learning environment that encourages students to ask questions and think critically. I believe that understanding the relevance of chemistry to real-world applications enhances student motivation. I can speak three languages, including Spanish and French. I am dedicated to supporting each student's academic journey and fostering their...
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...of all ages and ability levels, but I'm especially excited to finally teach Music Theory! Although the effect music has on us is indescribable at times, understanding its inner workings allows us to connect with it on an even deeper level. I like to get students as excited about the subject as I am by tying lessons to the music they already love, and maybe even expanding their tastes as their knowledge grows. Outside of...
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In my past 12 years of teaching guitar of over 5000 lessons, I recently told my wife that I've never had a bad day at the studio. The interaction between teacher and student has made me a musician, artist, and person. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in music performance at Mercyhurst University. Let's learn the rules of music, then break them!
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I am an Undergraduate Physics student at The City College of New York. I have years of experience teaching and tutoring, mostly at a High School level, and I consider myself a lifelong learner and teacher. I firmly believe that the job of a teacher is not only to transmit knowledge, but to introduce perspectives that guide students to seek said knowledge at their will.
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...college students in the Foreign Language and Resource Center on campus, helping those having trouble along with those that wanted to put in extra work for the love of the language. I continued on to study abroad in Malaga, Spain where I was fortunate to be able to travel much of southern Spain, as well as Europe, learning bits of storied history and culture at every turn. It is my goal to help you achieve...
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...of skill sets and talents. I am a fast learner, and thanks to my upbringing, I have developed an exceptional work ethic. Every position and job I've held in the past shaped the type of worker I am today and will be tomorrow. I bring not only a smile and a great attitude to the classroom, but also strong leadership, friendly companionship, and a disposition for excellence. I live to teach and I love to...
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I have been tutoring students young and old for over twenty years and I just LOVE helping individuals learn. I am a life-long learner and really enjoy passing my passion for learning and greater understanding on to others.
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...psychology and music therapy. I have many different experiences of teaching. For example, I have been teaching piano and music theory at school for the last year. I've also taught English in Italy and Uganda. This experience has made me love teaching. Whether it's a language, English or Spanish, or anything to do with Music that you might need help with, I'm confident that I would be the right person to help! I would work...
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I am a self-motivated Senior graduating early this year from Clarkson University where I'm majoring in Chemical Engineering. It is my wish to share my secrets as a successful student with those struggling with chemistry, general STEM classes, and SAT/ACT Preparation. I believe that with my simple to implement, "work smarter not harder" approach to tutoring, any student regardless of how they feel can succeed in their so called "impossible" course.
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A recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin in English and Philosophy and currently pursuing an MAT at the University of Louisville. Inspired by a lifelong love of knowledge and learning, I endeavor to utilize my educational background to assist students and help them find their educational passions.
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Recent graduate looking to help kids learn Spanish as it is an increasingly important and useful tool in our society! Also I teach guitar for fellow music lovers!
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...work as an environmental educator for Plano ISD, leading classes of up to 10 students of ages 6-12. I've been tutoring through Varsity for over a year, working with students of all ages and helping them with a wide variety of subjects. My strongest subjects to teach are science and math, and I also have a lot of experience helping students prepare for college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. Teaching is a highly...
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...each student's unique needs, making even the most challenging subjects approachable and engaging. I pride myself on creating a supportive, interactive environment where students feel empowered to ask questions, embrace challenges, and celebrate their progress. Beyond academic success, I focus on fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills, equipping students for future endeavors. Whether you're aiming to ace a test, master a new concept, or grow as a learner, I'm here to guide you every...
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Guitar Tutoring FAQ
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.
Guitar tutoring can focus on many topics, including:
The parts of a guitar
Holding a guitar properly
Fretboard notes
Chords
Scales
Solos
Improvising
Rhythm
Learning the guitar can be very exciting, but requires a lot of practice. You must follow through with activities even when not with your tutor, but a tutor can be not just a teacher but also someone to play along with. Lessons can first be organized around explaining the parts of the guitar, so you understand what the fretboard, sound hole, tuners, and saddle do. Beginning in standard tuning, your tutor can show you the notes on each string and how to identify them as you play and move from fret to fret and string to string.
If you are ready to work with chords, your tutor may structure lessons around open chords or power chords. They can move on to barre chords if you're ready. When it comes to guitar tutoring, there are many levels of learning, and a tutor can move through them depending on your pace and style of learning. You can receive help with soloing along with various techniques such as bends and alternate picking.
Improvisation and song creation are a big part of being a guitar player. Your tutor can provide invaluable practice and suggestions in terms of rhythm, strumming, and picking. Whatever you're learning, there's not usually an obvious way to teach guitar. That's why a personal tutor can be so beneficial. Individualized help can focus on the topics you need the most work in, and on developing the confidence to continue moving forward.
There are different types of guitar lessons. They may be text, graphical, or video based. Guitar tutoring can be a flexible and exciting experience. If you're fascinated and motivated, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a qualified instructor so your search for "guitar tutoring near me" is complete. We can also set you up on a Live Learning Platform, so you can use a mobile device to conduct digital study sessions. To learn more, contact us today!
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