Meredith O.

• Santa Rosa, CA 95404 ( 27.4 mi )
• Expert Musical Lesson

• Female
• Member since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $35 to $60 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Violin

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Musical is one of my top subjects!

*Orff-Schulwerk pedagogy and Scherl and Roth string teacher training *Viola study from age six *Extensive classical music performance experience in string quartets and symphony orchestras including San Francisco Conservatory of Music orchesta *Master classes by Paul Neubauer, Jay Liu, Ani Kavafian and Lawrence Lesser *Coaching by Alexander String Quartet and the Juilliard String Quartet *
Develop each student's potential and self-confidence through music practice and performance; help students find personal enrichment through music; and nurture an enduring appreciation and understanding of music. Encouragement **Musicianship--rhythm, pitch, sound, interpretation ** Enrichment

Donna R.

• Agwin, CA 94508 ( 21.4 mi )
• Musical Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Percussion, Guitar

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I have been in the field of education for approximately 14 years of which the last 8 years have been special education. I have worked with students of all ages, on all skill levels and many with learning disabilities through 8th grade. I was a high school art teacher for two years and I worked in a college library for four years. I am able and willing to work with students of all ages. My emphasis has been the field of language arts; however, I taught middle school math for students with learning disabilities for two years. I am capable of assessing student's skill levels in both math and language arts. I feel that this is a strength.
Since I have worked students with a wide variety of learning issues; I feel that I am well prepared to assess and deliver educational materials and instruction to any student. I understand that each student has his learning style and prefers sp ... read more

Jim D.

• Ukiah, CA 95482 ( 33.6 mi )
• Musical Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Trumpet

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I discovered my gift for teaching as an undergraduate and it has been my life's work. My approach is to guide students in making their discoveries rather than making them remember what I discovered and told them about. Making their own discoveries, guided by me, they feel better about themselves as learners, bring more of themselves to the learning process, and develop greater confidence and competence. You can read more about my approach on my blog: http://masterylearningsystems.wordpress.com/
My most recent department chair, Dr. Marie Jureit called me the best teacher on campus. I've taught and tutored students for 37 years in music theory and composition, music of Africa and Latin America, and mathematics through college freshman algebra. As Director of the Freshman Program, I was responsible for designing and implementing programs in developing reading and writing proficiency, ... read more