...It's important to have a piano or keyboard in your home for practicing. My students and I have the same books, so we're literally 'on the same page.' I write a summary of the lesson including the new assignment and send as an email. Knowing something about the 'science' of music enhances your understanding, enjoyment and creativity. (read more)
...Teaching is my passion; I love to watch students grow and find confidence in their abilities. I am a firm believer that EVERY child is a natural learner. Learning is an innate trait that every child has, and it is my job as an educator to cultivate their skills in learning. (read more)
...In Closing, I would like to give one last example that underscores my aptitude and its applicability towards being a tutor. The Zone of Proximal Development,Vygotsky's study,taught me to keep students unique learning abilities always in mind. Hence, every one learns the proper ways to achieve by using different methodologies and each person learns in different amounts of time. (read more)
...At university, I taught first and second year courses as well as composition, conversation, and business French. I recently finished tutoring a student in French. I would love to tutor more students!I first started playing the flute over 30 years ago, when I was in elementary school. (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. degree in elementary education with endorsements in reading and language arts. I have taught fourth grade, second grade and was a reading specialist for grades kindergarten through fourth grade in the public school setting! I have spent the last three years teaching reading and math online to students and love it. (read more)