...In high school, I participated in our city’s top extracurricular orchestra, and was regularly second chair in the viola section and first chair in the bass section. I took viola lessons for ten years, and bass lessons for nine years. I also helped coach orchestra and individual lessons with the Music Man camp for younger students. (read more)
...I have an extensive and highly successful record of mentoring elementary, middle school, high school, undergraduate and graduate level students (from a career spanning over 25 years). I have taught high school students, undergraduates and graduate courses, as well as medical school coursework. I... (read more)
...In all of my experiences I have watched students shine with their new knowledge and excitedly achieve academic or personal goals. My approach involves discussing your goal(s) for the lesson, introducing the topic to foster engagement and interest, and clearly explaining concepts and material aim... (read more)
...In 2019, I was awarded the Fournier Award for Teaching Excellence from Saint Louis University, and in 2024, I was nominated to serve as a Teaching Advocate for SLU's university-wide Teaching Effectiveness Project. I also hold certificates from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign in the F... (read more)
...In addition, I have supervised classroom teachers and evaluated their skill and progress with students. I truly enjoy working with students who have reading problems because I see success for both the student and myself. I have extensive experience in special education classrooms working with students. (read more)