...Before turning my attention to music performance and production, I worked as a tutor for four years and taught in an after-school program through Americorps, where I received extensive teacher training. Music has always been an integral part of my life. I have performed with school band, choir, and various professional ensembles for over 15 years. (read more)
...Mary's College of California. I taught elementary school for several years. In the classroom, I had to scaffold reading lessons for students on multiple levels. (read more)
...When tutoring math, I employ hands-on techniques to render all kinds of math concepts accessible. Commonly, students I have tutored in math for even a short period of time experience major improvement in standardized test scores. I use an Orton-Gillinham based approach in assessing and assistin... (read more)
...I worked for the US Forest Service for 16 years ranging from using my degree in Biology (recombiant DNA) for the Institute of Forest Genetics to doing the Abandoned Mine survey for the El Dorado and Tahoe National Forests and being a Forest Protection Officer. I often taught classes to visitors ... (read more)