Experience Summary
As an undergrad, I worked as a tutor in mathematics, which gave me great experience in dealing with varied learning styles. This experience strongly informed my approach to the classroom as a graduate teaching assistant and, later, as an adjunct instructor. I also have a great deal of experience with a wide variety of computer hardware and software. In addition to my primary academic focus, I am a musician; I studied classical guitar as an undergraduate, and have played and written music for the guitar for more than ten years. Over the years, my experience has shown me that I not only excel at but very much enjoy teaching/tutoring others in fundamental guitar technique and basic music theory as it relates to the guitar.
Teaching Style
My approach begins with a clearly mapped out plan of study for the term of the course. The course syllabus, dictionary of examples, and external references must be thoughtfully constructed and easy to follow. This provides the student with two things: a clear map by which to gain familiarity with upcoming material as the course progresses and an initial level of comfort in the ability of the instructor. A constant emphasis on the development of time management and study skills is also important. Students undertake courses having acquired a unique set of educational experiences; constructively extending this experience through study skills instruction allows each student to enhance their capacity to learn as a whole.