...lessons in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, attended teaching conferences, and served as a mentor for freshman students by helping them with homework and adjusting to high school. At the University of Oregon, Morgan developed Spanish tutoring materials and volunteered in the Eugene community. She received a professional distinction in Spanish by completing three internships, including translating legal and scientific documents from English to Spanish for the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide. After college she gained experience...
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...believe it or not there was a time when math and I were not necessarily friends. It wasn't until college that I gave math an honest try and that was when it started to click. Once I actually sat down with the real intent to learn rather than memorize the material, I was able to begin learning and from there I just wanted to see how far math can go. Once I reached Complex Analysis,...
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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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...Science with a focus on US government institutions and a minor in Spanish. Since graduation, I have worked for the US House of Representatives and the Texas House of Representatives where I really discovered my passion for writing. Currently, I am working toward an MFA in Creative Writing and working as a copyeditor and writing consultant. I work with students from the high school to doctoral level to help them show their brilliance to the...
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...motivation they need to learn and grow. I believe it is very important to actively show children you are helping that you care about them. Trust goes both was and if a child you are helping doesn't believe that you care about them, then they want care what you say or what you tutor them in. I love helping people and children and always do the best I can to continue to improve myself so...
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...process when I was in 6th grade learning how to play trumpet and read music. Continued playing that for 3 years and then found a decent guitar in a pawn shop. For the last 10 years , I've ventured into drums, bass, and piano while maintaining guitar as my primary focus. My first student is my oldest daughter, age 6, learning how to play the drums. And within a few months, she has developed a...
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As a tutor, I would like to foster not only mastery of individual subjects, but a strengthened approach to academia in general. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing and writing music on the guitar, watching movies, playing basketball with my friends, and hanging out with my animals.
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...my interests that keep me motivated, so I believe that it is important to make problems interesting or relevant to students, even if they do not consider themselves 'math people.' I value the humanities as well, and it is my experience as a guitar student and instructor that makes my approach to tutoring unique and valuable to students. My interests extend to philosophy and history of science, and even ecology! This diversity allows me to...
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I have been playing guitar for about 15 years. I have experience writing, recording, and playing live music in multiple styles and genres. I also have vocal experience, singing in choir and in front of an audience. I'm not only a musician but a teacher at heart and worked with children of all ages. Music is one of the greatest of life's gifts, and I look forward to sharing it.
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...all levels of mathematics falling under Algebra, Calculus, Combinatorics, and Problem Solving. I've always been passionate about mathematics. With a strong academic background in English and writing, I communicate abstract mathematical ideas in a way that is best suited to each of my students' needs. At some point in the (hopefully) near future, I'd like to go to back to school in order to then work full-time as a college professor of mathematics. Aside from...
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...Bachelor's in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, I have experience and expertise in a diverse range of subjects, including Anthropology, AP English Literature, Art History, and Conversational Spanish. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment that fosters curiosity and critical thinking. I strive to connect with each student by tailoring my approach to their unique learning styles and interests, whether through engaging discussions or hands-on activities. My commitment to helping students...
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...and also attended Central Piedmont Community College. Ive been teaching guitar since 2006 and tutoring my own kids in various subjects since 2010. I teach primarily guitar, but I also can help with math, reading comprehension, science and social studies. My favorite thing to teach is guitar, because it is my personal passion. My philosophy on teaching or tutoring is to enable the student to learn on their own. My hobbies are primarily music related...
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...health and environment, helping to educate the public about how to keep our water resources clean and healthy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math, science and writing. I find that I master topics (like math and science) differently than others, so I value the use of imagery and illustration when learning complex subjects. In my spare time, I play Minecraft and other video games with my children,...
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...any hurdle to meet your tutoring needs! I love learning and I love teaching. I'm interested in many different subjects and topics, from military tactics, psychology, economics, theater, music theory, sports, video games, and politics. I also love exploring and adventuring. I've hiked long distance trails, ran marathons, acted on stage and in film, and am always looking for something interesting and challenging. I'd love to use my knowledge and enthusiasm to help you achieve...
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...the French language spoken in the southern parishes of the state of Louisiana. I 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,...
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...camp at the same place I went to high school, Dexter. I tutor a variety of subjects. As for languages, I tutor Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin, and Latin, all at different levels. When it comes to music, I tutor guitar, piano, and music theory. My favorite language-based subject to tutor is Brazilian Portuguese for many reasons. One is that its sounds are interestingly foreign, so both student and tutor can enjoy exploring...
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...in elementary school. I attended a community college in Austin, Texas for two years, then moved to Conway, Arkansas where I attended Hendrix College. I graduated class of 2015 as Magna Cum Laude with Distinction as an Allied Health Pre-Physical Therapy major. My husband and I have been married since May 2017 and live in Spring Branch, TX. We have four dogs. I love math, ballet, playing guitar, working out, practicing yoga and traveling. I...
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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:
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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