...I have played the piano and saxophone for over 24 years and I earned my Bachelor, Master and Doctor degrees in Saxophone Performance from the University of Iowa. As a soloist, I was prized as the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Saxophone Winner in 2013 and advanced to the live round of the presti... (read more)
...For ACT/SAT prep, I also make it a priority to impart actionable test-day advice in addition to subject mastery. Through my own experience, I know the proper mindset and testing approach can have a significant impact on your exam score. I pride myself on meeting students at their current ability levels while still challenging them to reach their full potential. (read more)
I'm currently a music major with a violin and chamber music focus at the University of Iowa. I have attended In the Plains summer chamber music festival, Omaha Conservatory of Music Institute, and a collaboration between De Paul School of Music and Dal Niente. I have premiered numerous composers' ... (read more)
8 Subjects: includingPiano,Violin,Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),Music Theory
...During my six-year tenure teaching High School English, I taught both writing and literature courses. Then, after finishing my Master's Degree, I began my career as a librarian working at the elementary level. During my teaching career, I have coached students to become strong, effective, writers, and improve reading comprehension and vocabulary. (read more)
...What makes me a great teacher
As your coach, I hope to balance my motivation to help you improve with the compassion to help you get through stressful situations. As competitors, we often have upsetting moments when we lose a game or lose confidence in ourselves. That's ok! (read more)