...If you miss a concept, or don't understand what your teacher is saying, then you develop a "hole" in your learning. Knowledge is just like a bucket with holes in it -- when you add more to it, it leaks out. As we fill the "holes" knowledge is retained and scores improve. (read more)
...I am comfortable giving lessons to beginners to help them learn how to read and play notes and understand basic music theory. I am fluent in American Sign Language, which I use both in my career and in my social interactions. I worked as a volunteer interpreter for 2 years, interpreting for a group of 19-21-year-olds in a religious setting. (read more)
...Tutoring gives me an opportunity discern a student's understanding and possible misconceptions of topics. Students are usually more receptive of help when they can discuss their needs in private. I enjoy the moments of enlightenment as students connect concepts and develop reasoning skills to apply and construct scientific ideas. (read more)