...Though I had previously shied away from getting in front of groups of people (I'm more of a bookworm), I discovered to some astonishment that I was actually quite good at teaching. After going back to school to study the ancient Maya at Yale (where I was a Fulbright Scholar and a Getty Scholar) ... (read more)
...This has given me a particular insight into the challenges of executive dysfunction. From writing a magazine article, a podcast episode, a school paper, a presentation, or a poem to show someone how much they mean, I have many ideas to help you get your best ideas out of your heads and onto pape... (read more)
...I graduated from Northwestern University in 2017 with degrees in History and Economics, and I also spent 2 years at NYU prior to transferring. Throughout my collegiate experience, I realized how much of a difference a knowledgeable, student-focused instructor can make, and this led to the creati... (read more)
...I also have certification as a writing teacher for grades 4-8 in he state of Texas. I have over 100 hours of tutoring adults and children in English, language arts, and reading. I have taught swimming with an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification since 1997; I also taught swim lessons for the YMCA in Minnesota and Ohio, and Life Time Fitness in Minnesota and Texas. (read more)
...After several months or a year, I begin teaching them more complicated classical style pieces from a series of repertoire books by Joan Frey Boytim, such as "The First Book of Soprano Solos."
My lessons usually begin with a 10-15 minute vocal and breath and body warm-up. Then, we begin reviewin... (read more)