...had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a camp counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. My academic strengths are science, social sciences, music, and SAT preparation. I loved my time in primary and secondary school and hope to instill my excitement for learning into my tutees. While sometimes tests (both standardized and otherwise) can be tricky and decrease students' faith in themselves,...
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As a teacher, my goal is to ensure that each students knows that I care about them, want them to succeed, and I will work to personalize their learning to ensure student growth.
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...students, I am a firm believer in "meeting someone where they are." That is, I've found it most helpful to try to adapt material presentation to fit a student's particular learning style and pre-existing skill set rather than to force them to adapt to me. As a lifelong learner, I believe that if one approaches new challenges with both a sense of humility ("Getting better takes time and effort") and confidence ("With time and effort,...
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...learn and the need to have someone there to help you out. I couldn't keep up with the class as a kid. After a few years, I had developed the ability to focus and organize myself so that I would be able to succeed in the classroom in college. Lifelong learning is a habit that can be developed and appreciated. It doesn't matter whether I had a billion dollars or not, I would still want...
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...the world around me and love getting to share the good news with others: people who prefer reading and making music and art can also do great in their other classes, especially when the math and science is presented the right way. In my free time I like to spin, knit, sew and translate Latin and Old English. I also enjoy comparing the folklore of various cultures, writing music and collecting trivia.
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...Degree in Neuroscience with a Minor in Music. I am available to tutor students in a large variety of subjects , but I especially enjoy serving as a tutor for mathematics or science-related disciplines. In the past, I have had 2-3 years of experience (online and in-person) tutoring numerous high school students in disciplines as Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. Even when not formally serving as a tutor, I have always felt inclined to...
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...Houston area. There, I taught students ages 5-18 proper vocal technique as well as performance skills to prepare them to sing onstage. I was also involved in teaching group music lessons where we prepared young students to perform onstage with their respective rock instruments, such as the electric guitar, bass, drum kit, keyboard, and voice. I also highly emphasize teaching music theory along with any other music lesson as it is vitally important to a...
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...in Chemistry, with minors in French and Francophone Studies and Violin Performance. I am a tutor for several levels of French and Chemistry. I love tutoring students because I find these subjects incredibly fulfilling and enriching to learn and I really enjoy helping others understand them on a deeper level. Outside of academics, I love playing the violin, singing with my a cappella group, and performing musical theatre. My current summer project is rereading the...
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...or incorporating popular games like Fortnite and ROBLOX, I make learning fun and relatable. * As the school year comes to a close, I begin my Writer's Workshops. here are some of the main topics: Writing Skills: Focus on grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure. * Process Skills: Engage in brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading. * Genre Exploration: Encourage students to try various genres like narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and informational writing. * Creative Expression:...
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...and in small groups. I helped them mostly with reading but also with math and science. As a teacher at the Boys and Girls Club I taught mostly creative and physical classes. I have also nannied for years and love working with children. I am currently a student at Utah State University studying Human Experience Design and Interaction. My studies involve learning about how people learn and interact with the world. I love teaching. I...
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...Before that, I attended Arizona State University and received my Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with an emphasis in French horn performance. I have always loved music and sharing my knowledge with others, and my educational experiences, along with other touring performance and civic engagement organizations, have allowed these two passions to intersect. If I had to put a title on my work, I would list a number of things - performer, composer,...
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...teaching job as I'm a career switcher. Besides being a part time math tutor, I currently work for Denver Public Schools (DPS) as a small group middle school teacher. Next year I plan to be a high school classroom teacher seeking an alternative license as I am already academically qualified and background cleared by Colorado Dept. of Education. I also have 15 years of experience provide guitar and bass music lessons on a full time...
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...University. I served 21 years in the US Army Reserves, retiring as a MAJOR in 2010. I have two daughters. The oldest is attending the University of Kansas for Music Therapy. She will graduate in May 2021. My youngest has started her freshman year at University of South Florida, St Petersburg. I am an accomplished violinist and enjoying playing local ensembles. Living in Florida is amazing and I am at the beach, festival or park...
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...& Portugal. Have done graphic design for The Good Witches wonder series on the Hallmark Channel. As well as Post Audio production using Pro Tools on some "Property Brothers" & "Love it or List it Episodes". I have a self published book & recently finished a "XR Development in Unity" course at University of Toronto. Manage 7 properties and ~13 tenants here in Toronto. In 2015, i went to school for Digital Music Production at...
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...for me was the opportunity to help someone achieve something they hadn't before. I think it's crucial to have high stands (appropriate for the person and situation), and do this in a positive manner. Work with what's going right as a starting point, help where things need help, my bottom line is meet the student where they are and constructively move forward. Being positive, student focused and attentive are the foundation for a great outcome.
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...and a master's degree in music education. I have taught music, mostly elementary, but also middle school and high school. I also taught fine arts classes for a few years as an adjunct professor at Indiana Wesleyan University. During my 33-year career as a music educator I spent quite a bit of time working with small groups of students and individual students on math and reading skills. During the years I spent at the middle school...
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...lessen any fears and negative associations students might have with a given subject. I want my determination to work hard to be an example for my students. I graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in Music History with a minor in Mathematics. I have a track record of excellence in academia overall, and have done well in math courses well beyond calculus. I have tutored mathematics and taught voice lessons on a freelance basis...
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I received my Bachelor of Education with a specialty in music from the University of Victoria. I have taught in districts in Alberta, BC and Nunavut and am passionate about my students being successful and excited about their learning. I have also had much success in helping students achieve high scores on their provincial English exams. I love making learning fun and interesting and look forward to working with you.
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Music is all around us. We can relax to it by curling up with a pair of headphones, dance with thousands of people at a rock concert, or even catch faint riffs as we walk up and down the aisle of the grocery store. Music theory puts tones together, creating organized sounds. Humans have been making music for thousands of years, first vocally, and then with instruments of their own making.
Music theory generally explains the ideas behind music and helps us to understand it as a process. It gives words and explanations to the mechanics behind the notes that make us feel and experience the sounds. Music theory is especially helpful to learn if you have an interest in composing or arranging music.
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Here are some of the subjects covered while studying music theory with your tutor:
The development of a strong sense of melody, rhythm and harmony - the three major elements of music
They history of music theory, starting in 600 B.C. with the mathematician Pythagoras developing the system of the octave scale
Music through the ages, covering the Medieval era, when music became prominent in the church, all the way through to the modern age
Other important musical terms, including pitch, consonance, dissonance, chord, timbre, scales, form, expression, notation, and modes
Music analysis, perception, cognition, genre and technique
Staffs, clefs and time signatures
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