...I've played classical and jazz percussion for over 50 years. I was a student of Art Peretta, drummer for the Tony Pastor Orchestra (1940s era big band with singer Rosemary Clooney). Art taught me studio percussion techniques, music sight reading, and the business of music. I have an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1981), which included significant marketing coursework. (read more)
...I have taken several anatomy / physiology courses myself and subsequently have extensive wet lab experience that informs my teaching practices. I earned a perfect 800 on the math section of the SAT which, in part, opened up the opportunity for me to go on to complete a B.S, M.A., and (soon!) a P... (read more)
...I love the enthusiasm of elementary science students. I encourage them to ask questions, put information together to draw conclusions, create and read graphs and charts and consider what it means, what happens next and why that matters. I have not taught elementary school but I have tutored elementary students K-6 in all subjects, but mostly reading, spelling and writing. (read more)
...I have more than 20 years experience in essay, professional, and technical writing. For college and graduate school applications, I help students to create very well written essays and statements that authentically represent them, their character, and their accomplishments. My business experien... (read more)
...I have several years of experience playing competitive basketball in high school, college, and in leagues. I also serve as the head girl's basketball coach at a local middle school. As a special educator, I have experience working with students with a variety of needs, including ADHD. (read more)