...also teach Spanish, English and math. I'm passionate about motivating students to achieve their goals and helping them become confident in their ability. I believe students' input is important and I always look to improve and alter my methods to each individual. I like helping students find ways to work things out rather than giving them the answers. In my free time, I like to listen to/play music, read, exercise and hang out with my...
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Hello all! My name is sir Cook and I will be delighted to educate all of my students! I have a decade and a half of musical expertise and I will be delighted to teach you all. Have a Pleasant day everybody! I'm a part of the Roosevelt international royal family.
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...had a passion for teaching, and currently teach pre-college math with Columbia University's Community Impact program, for non-traditional adult learners. Before coming to New York I apprenticed in the Ohio Public Schools, and worked in outdoor education. I'm driven by the spark of realization I get to see on my students' faces when a new concept snaps into place, and I'm excited about demystifying math and highlighting how it's at work in the world around...
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Overall, I love helping others. I found this love when I started volunteering at a library which I started working at. Now I'm a music production major, teaching music and Spanish on the side. I love teaching Spanish as it brightens my day to see others grasping the Spanish language just like I did.
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I believe myself to be a proactive and determined person dedicated to hard work, self-improvement, and helping others. I have worked with kids between the ages of 5-17 for three years teaching English through the arts and immersion. I have also been a part of the curriculum development team for a company based in Berlin as well as created original music for English learning.
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...and writing at a major college. Additionally, my experience in the teaching field includes having taught middle school English in a Charter school. I also taught students in the Department of Juvenile Justice Services of a large municipality where I tutored students who had been arrested and had dropped out of high school. I taught and mentored these students, which culminated in them receiving a high school diploma from the state. One of my specialties...
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Teaching is my passion. I have had a long career helping students understand and master material at the college and secondary levels and privately. I do my best to guide them to to make connections. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism/print media and a master's degree in music performance. My teaching philosophy is to make sure to to help students find their own motivation to persevere and master the material.
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I enjoy learning and helping others. I like to pass knowledge on to those that may be interested in knowing or learning new things as well. I enjoy helping others figure out ways to better their work - whether it be something they are writing, learning, working on, and so forth.
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...your own hands, ink and pen, real paper pages. The computer and the internet are useful tools, but they can get in the way of the learning process. Physically writing something down with a pen or pencil can help your brain retain information better than typing it. I believe in-person learning to be more effective because it allows the tutor to actually experience what a student is like so that the tutor can more easily...
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...potential. With a passion for personalized learning, I adapt my teaching approach to suit 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...
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...create songs and crafts that helped the students connect with the material. My goal was to get my students excited coming to class and leave with a mind full of new knowledge. Being a kindergarten teacher led me to become a tutor at my high school, where I tutored math and chemistry of various levels. I'm able to interact with students of all ages, and to work from the bottom up so that they can...
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...State University, I have over 8 years of experience fostering a love for music in my students through piano, woodwinds, and ukulele. My approach emphasizes creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive, and I take particular pride in helping students with autism and developmental delays, supported by my ESE K-12 certification. Currently pursuing my Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis at Capella University, I am passionate about witnessing my students' "ah-ha"...
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...of several upper level Spanish courses. During my studies, I tutored fellow Spanish learning 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...
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I have been playing guitar for over 15 years. I am able to teach any kind of music from heavy metal to jazz. I listen to the Red Hot Chili peppers, Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, and the Killers. I will be able to make learning guitar fun and provide you with good technique skill that will set you apart from your other friends that also play guitar.
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...am currently working on my neuroscience undergraduate degree at Florida State University. I am working in a neuroscience research lab and I am a current member of the FSU Marching Chiefs. I plan on pursuing a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology. I enjoy spending time and eating food with my friends. My hobbies include playing the guitar, lifting weights, and volunteering at my church. It is my dream to help others and leave a lasting impact...
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...I am my class' RPI Class of 2020 Representative. This means that I collaborate as part of the class council to plan class events and fundraisers. I also am a member of Resident Student Association where I lead groups as event chair organizing events and communicates as the liaison for the Learning Assistants and Resident Assistants of the hall. I am active in my school's Outing Club and am organizing and running the welcome day...
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I have been a performer and instructor for most of my life. Some highlights of my career include performing in a Marc Anthony video and working closely with Leonard Bernstein. I believe that enthusiasm and creativity are my greatest assets as an instructor. While the learning process can involve technique, theory, and practice, ultimately, striving to enjoy oneself should be the primary goal.
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...I primarily focus on Readingt, ELS, and Essay Portions of the General Knowledge. I am also well versed in the Music portion as well as high school AP Music Theory requirements. I have worked in music with infants to late adulthood, specializing in piano, music theory, double bass, and clarinet lessons. I currently teach music k-12 at an classical private school, primarily in music theory, band, and orchestra. I have a love and passion for...
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...some notable performers. I taught guitar through high school and college where I majored in music ed. I have been playing for 50 years so I have a good set of chops(skills). I enjoy beginners to advanced students of the blues, acoustic and electric. You are never too young or old. I have experience as an after school instructor for ACE, AISD, for 2 years where I taught a variety subjects. Hope to see you...
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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.
Guitar tutoring can focus on many topics, including:
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Scales
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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.
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