Piano Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Borrego Springs, CA

When tutoring, I strive to make lessons engaging, effective and enjoyable. Specifically, I tailor lessons according to an individual student's needs and involve students in a dialogue by asking questions that provoke thought, conversation, and perhaps humor. Because facts and figures are easily looked up in the information age, I place particular emphasis on thinking and on "learning how to learn". My teaching goals for any student are threefold: 1. learn the material (well!) 2. pass the test/subject (with a comfortable margin!), and 3. enjoy it (most challenging with math!). I love learning and teaching alike. My first teaching experience was in high school when I helped teach inner city children how to swim. Following high school, I earned a bachelor's degree in genetics at UC Berkeley, during which time I worked as a teacher's assistant for a genetics professor. While in medical

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I'm a professional Musician and Music Teacher. I have been teaching music for over 25 years: Piano, Keyboard and Accordion. A classically educated and trained instructor with a College degree in teaching music to children and adults, I also have a vast experience in recording and arranging music in different genre(s): Pop, Jazz, Blues and Rock. I love seeing students succeed, and I developed teaching strategies and methodologies that simplify many of the learning processes. I have combined my experience as a classical musician with expertise as a band performer and composer to create my own proved method of teaching people of various age groups, tailoring their musical interests and needs to their potential achievements. I'm a professional Musician and Music Teacher. ?Member of the Music Teachers' Association of California. I have been teaching music for over 25 years: Piano, Keyboard an

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I have been in school the last 10 years. I earned two Liberal Arts degrees in 2005. I also earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona in 2009. During my college years, I tutored college level math and college level physics. I also worked for a private tutoring company in Montclair, CA. My specialty are Math, Chemistry and Physics. I also speak fluent Spanish. I like to teach individual or group lessons. At college of the Desert, I had a reputation for being an easy going with a lot of patience when tutoring. My teaching philosophy is to listen to the student and to focus in his or hers needs. I use scientific or graphic calculators when needed. Also, I use computer software to accelerate their learning experience.

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I have a very natural, relaxed teaching style. I nurture self-esteem and success. I believe that children are naturally creative, inquisitive, and avid learners. When they are nurtured, taught, and loving cared for and educated by adults in their lives, they soar to their greatest heights with enriched self esteem and excelling in knowledge of new tasks/skills based on their ability. I have always said that children are like sponges, they will absorb what they are able to comprehend at the time and a teacher must build on their successes. I always look for their “abilities” and then expand on them. Taught kindergarten-sixth grade . B.S. Psychology/Technology Management. Finishing Masters in Education w/emphasis special education; completing classes requiring integration technology into curriculum for children. With speech therapists, psychologists, doctors, physical trainers, planned

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All ages can benefit from tutoring. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults. I have a good sense of humor and encourage students to view the world from different angles. I am persistent and determined which means I do not give up on anyone. Learning can be entertaining and that is the best way to inspire a student to go forward with enthusiasm. My teaching experience has been in the corporate world, where I was responsible for training and teaching employees both basics and advanced techniques in the broadcast field of advertising. My success was in preparing them for an expanded career, and many of those that I mentored over the years remain in prominent positions at some of the world's largest advertising agencies. I have excellent writing skills and interpersonal skills, am very reliable, and very organized.

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As a recent graduate of University of California – San Diego with a B.A. in Joint Major Mathematics and Economics, I strive to become a person who can understand the workings of finances and economics. In addition, I completed my Accounting certificate at UCSD Extension program. I have extensive knowledge in mathematics. During college, I volunteered to tutor high school students. In addition, I worked at a tutoring place for several months. I tutored in history, English, and mathematics from 1st to 8th grade. Also, I tutored piano in high school and passed the Advanced Level. I have always enjoyed teaching children. I feel happy when a child is able to learn something new and apply it. My desire as a tutor is to help children be successful in school. I am a responsible, hard working, and considerate person. I believe that helping the children to understand a new subject is significant.

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I have had enjoyable experiences teaching and tutoring both at San Diego State University and Southwestern College, where I developed positive relationships with students and helped foster growth in their musical education. Specifically, I was involved in the music theory program at San Diego State, helping students with all theory levels and aural skills. At Southwestern College, I also tutored these subjects in addition to tutoring piano, helping me develop skills that I would later need in becoming a private piano instructor. I earned a BM in Composition from San Diego State while studying piano as my instrument. I was lucky enough to study composition with such great teachers as Joseph Waters and David Ward-Steinman. I am a person who is stimulated by learning new things. This carries over in my teaching and my constant demand to never give up on any student. I am always trying

$ 47.00

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My teaching style is student-centered. This approach is two-fold. I use scaffolds to assist in the discovery process, but encourage students to truly perform the “learning” independently, better preparing them for future endeavors. I also focus my delivery and content around the students’ interests, skill-levels, and abilities. I believe everyone has the right to an education and modify accordingly. I am patient, humorous, and approachable. It is not my goal for the students to fear me; I want to be an authority figure that they respect but also trust. I encourage students to think outside of the box as well as raise them to higher standards and skill levels. I am passionate about education, reading, and writing, and it shows! As a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English studies as well as a minor in Biology. I spent a year in college

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Have been teaching for over 15 years: Piano/Organ/Accordion-- classical, pop, religious music--beginners to advanced. Piano solo videos at: www.trinity hemet.org (Edie's Page). Experience and training in composition, concert recitals, piano bar/party entertainment, and theory. Have trained over 200 students, all levels. New studio in my home, multiple instruments. Available Saturdays only. Experience with many types of congregations; wedding specialist. Awardwinning composer, author and poet. Member of Mensa. Biography in "Who's Who" publications (music educator). First, the students must be eager to learn; second, must enjoy their lesson time; and do not need coaxing to practice. Many of my former students and their familes are still in touch, after forty years! Also, the teacher must be likable and admired--in which case the students are eager to please and will do their

$ 48.50

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