...I have 15 years public school experience: high school Spanish -six years, adult Spanish classes -five years, and elementary Bilingual/ESL (grades 3-6) -eight years
Method
My teaching methods are the most up to date and confirmed by research. I use comprehensible input strategies along with TPR and Storytelling/Asking methods. Understanding EXACTLY what is being spoken, is imperative. (read more)
...Well-read with a devotion to the Classics. Earned much better than passing score on Wyzant Literature exam, taking it cold. Reading is a passion of mine, and I love meaty books and read almost no fluff. (read more)
...I find that it's easiest to allow a student room for error in art, because how else do we learn? I like to keep my lessons fun and light hearted. It shouldn't be a chore to learn anything, and a teacher/tutor should show you not just tell you how. (read more)
...For me, it is not about showing students the answers it is about teaching the materials so that they understand what they are learning. Studying is no different in order to get down to learning we have to set up and positively enforce these behaviors. Getting any student into a regular study habit can be difficult but not impossible. (read more)
...I have been playing flute for 11 years and during that time I have played in numerous honor bands and orchestras. I played saxophone all 4 years of high school where I taught two younger students. Music History was my top domain (100%) on my content certification exam. (read more)
4 Subjects: includingFlute,Saxophone,Music Theory,Music History