...I learned to play my favorite songs, and some basic chords and was quickly writing and performing my own songs. I eventually formed a little rock band in junior high and high school and took two semesters of guitar in high school. I still play open mics by myself from time to time and have now been playing guitar for over 15 years. (read more)
...I did not always love Mathematics as student, which may be weird. It all started with my 6th grade Math teacher, so I know first hand the importance of having that trusted adult in learning Math -- someone who, more being knowledgeable and proficient in Math, is patient and understanding, who believes in you, who challenges and pushes you to be better. I want to be that person to you. (read more)
I am an experienced math and science instructor with over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Between 2010 and 2014, I worked as a teacher at the Yellow Wood Academy, a private high school that offers students a specialized one-on-one classroom environment. At YWA, I taught all high scho... (read more)
...And I have extensive experience teaching both child and adult students the fundamentals of piano playing, including: technique, solo repertoire, transposition, harmonization, sight-reading, improvisation and basic music theory. I have extensive experience working with students with different lea... (read more)
...Whether teaching college students, K-12 students, engineers on the job, or fellow classmates, my principles have always been the same:
Understand where the student is now and what their goals are. Present the concepts in language that makes sense to them. Be encouraging and patient and positive, always. (read more)