...a student towards detailed learning can only, in time, prove beneficial in the grander understanding of a given topic. Every student (everyone, truly, for are we not all students?), in varying degrees of severity, learns differently, takes in the world around them differently, and manifests that information differently. No one teaching method could ever account for the infinite variable of personality and general humanness; hence the importance of one-on-one teaching. I take my position as...
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For 7 years, I have been nurturing and unlocking students' academic potential. Tutoring is an art; like any effective coach, I encourage, challenge, inspire, and teach my tutees. But which type of support, and when? The wisdom to balance these ingredients comes only from years of experience. Come see for yourself and book a session today. ... Compassionate coaching and student empowerment, with an eye towards conceptual understanding and long term academic success.... Identify the student's...
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...school student only a few years ago, I know very well how we all need a little help with some subjects and tests, and I would be more than happy to help! Some of my favorite subjects in school included math and physics, and I relish in work that requires an even mix of critical thinking and problem solving. When I'm not at school, work, or tutoring I love to play guitar, harmonica, and piano....
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I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University working towards a B.S. in Information Systems and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature...
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...New Orleans, and I have studied screenwriting and storytelling with some of the most notable instructors and practitioners in the field. My interest in philosophy and first-order logic led me to undertake the LSAT as a personal challenge. My first attempt put me in the 97th percentile, and I've continued to study and refine my test-taking methods, treating LSAT questions like my daily crossword puzzle. I believe that learning is a process of mastering tiny...
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...In high school, I also completed the International Baccalaureate program and completed some AP classes as well. My career plans are to go to medical school and become a physician. I have scored A's in all my classes, so I hope to help you score well in your classes as well! I mainly specialize in tutoring any type of Biology, Chemistry, Human Physiology, or Spanish course. I also tutor for standardized tests, such as the...
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...own academic career, I have found that I am particularly adept at teaching others of all ages and educational levels. For example, as a medical student, I was often required to educate fellow medical students, pre-medical students, resident and attending physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the healthcare team about patients, medical conditions, journal articles, etc. Teaching and informing these individuals, who all had differing levels of education, at the same time was tricky, but...
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...in the best universities. I am a zealot for designing and facilitating transformative educational initiatives and experiences, and I love helping people discover their own innate potential. I believe failure is just a (terrible) synonym for learning, and I focus on building a strong teacher-to-student relationship designed to cultivate trust, foster growth, and encourage a learning mindset. Learning is a process, not a product, and becoming a great learner is the best investment you can...
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...U.S. state university. Over 16 years of my teaching experiences and long academic life I have found techniques which helped me to understand and solve any given problem faster and accurate. Now I am ready to teach them to you. For Whom: I Tutor for Middle school/High school/ Undergraduates/ Graduates. Prepare you for : Mathematics Competitions / O Levels , A Levels / EdExcel/ GRE/ SAT Math ect. I Tutor ANY Math Classes for example...
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...rising freshman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where I will be studying Computer Science. I have a passion for learning about pretty much everything, and am very curious by nature. When I'm not tutoring or doing schoolwork, I love to rock climb, hike, and dive. I also have played guitar for about 10 years and love making music. Right now, I play guitar in a band and am starting to learn music production and...
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...have deep knowledge of Science and Math. My qualifications made me a LSAMP scholar in 2010 and my natural abilities for Math have been widely recognized by my classmates, professors and Department Chairman. I am also a member of the International Honor Society in Economics Omicron Delta Epsilon. As a tutor, I have worked at the Rutgers Learning Center where few students are able to work. I have tutored subjects like Econometrics, Statistics, Calculus I,...
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...College double majoring in Biology and Spanish on a pre-med track. I have taken both the SAT and ACT several times, and know the ins and outs of the process. I am especially proficient in English and Spanish subject areas, but love to tutor all disciplines. Apart from academics, I have played the piano and guitar for over 10 years, and also love to surf and read. I can't wait to help others on their...
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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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...elementary school. I come from a family of educators, who instilled in me a belief that education is the key to unlocking many doors that one might have never even known existed. I strongly believe that education is so much more than a means to any sort of professional ends, and is rather tied to our innate desire to understand the world around us. It is this philosophy that motivates me to mentor others so...
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...has brought me. When I first tried learning guitar at age 16, I was way in over my head and I believed I could learn without anyones help. Unfortunately the next 10 years of my life were incredibly difficult and I made very little, if any progress in that time. I've spent the last year and a half learning the correct way using theory and masterclasses and since then my skills have improved dramatically and...
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I love helping people learn! I've worked with people of all ages in a diverse range of situations to help them reach their personal or professional learning goals.
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...where I taught English at a private language academy. I'm an easy-going guy who fully understands that school isn't always the easiest, greatest, most awesome thing there is. That's why I strive to give my teaching and tutoring a different feeling and structure than one might find in school. Other than academic stuff, I'm a musician, video gamer, and conversationalist who knows a little bit about everything. Let's see how I can help you out!
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...also received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Masters of Liberal Arts. Since graduation, I wrote about arts and entertainment for The Dallas Times Herald Newspaper, owned my own public relations company, and led the Dallas Art Dealers Association. After those careers, I opted to become a middle school teacher at a public school. I have teaching certification in English, ESL, and TEFL. I retired this summer so I could become a full-time...
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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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