Since receiving a Master of Education degree from Boston University, I have taught writing, composition, and English as a second language for the past thirty years at top U.S. universities, including Boston University, Northeastern University, DePaul University, and the University of Illinois. In 1... (read more)
...Ability to identify pitches, rhythms, intervals, melodies, chords, timbres, with any given musical piece; empowering my students to learn the same skills over time. General music skills studied at the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. Advanced understanding of theory, composition... (read more)
5 Subjects: includingGuitar,Music Theory,Ear Training,General Music
...In college, I was President of a volunteer group with the mission of promoting health education in local schools. I designed the curriculum, managed the organization, and taught lessons. Throughout all 4 years as an undergraduate, I provided individual English language tutoring sessions for Kindergarten-2nd grade students through Stanford's Ravenswood Reads program. (read more)
I am a certified teacher in Illinois with 16 years of experience teaching language arts (reading/writing), history/social studies (including AP level courses) and computer literacy. I have a BA degree in history and secondary education, and a masters degree in computer applications. I also have an MA in history that was recently finished. (read more)
19 Subjects: includingEnglish,GED,Public Speaking,ACT English
...I taught history at the AP level) for seventeen years, and am a co-recipient of the Richard H. Driehaus Award for Historic Preservation (in Advocacy). I'm a Life Member of the Western New York Genealogical Society, and a former member of the Sons of the American Revolution. I'm also interested in the environment, gardening, travel, and social advocacy. (read more)