Piano Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Oakland, ME

I feel very strongly about the importance of a good education. Having a degree in English, I have much experience in using proper grammar, technical writing skills and creative writing skills. I have tutored students in the area of English, biology, history and some spanish. I have always loved working with children. Through my experience as a special education instructor, I have learned children can learn in a variety of ways. My teaching philosophy is that each child has different strengths, and it is imperative to tailor an educational program to these strengths. By highlighting what a student is good at, their confidence is increased. This confidence will help them overcome academic obstacles. I believe that teachers play a huge role inthe success of their students, and that with the right support system, any child can acheive their academic goals.

$ 33.50

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I graduated from Wheelock College with a double major in Human Development and Elementary Education. Working with children has always been an interest of mine and something I enjoy doing. Over the past six years I have had a variety of experience teaching children of all ages. I have taught third grade, Kindergarten, and Pre-Kindergarten. I am a determined, enthusiastic, and highly motivated person that enjoys being challenged and working with children. I take great pride in being a teacher and being part of a child’s life. I believe it takes more than a single individual to make a difference in the life of a child. In my experience working with children, I have seen the value, benefits and the importance of including other colleagues, administrators, parents, and the community into a child’s learning. I can encourage each child to achieve their highest level of success by includi

$ 40.00

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The thing that interests me most about music learning is the resultant strengthening in the brain’s neural synapses. For this reason, it is an effective study for improving the fine motor skills of stroke patients, as well as for developing and strengthening the neural firing patterns across the cerebral cortex for young students. My style is to find a methodology that works best for each student. I believe that every 'baby step' is an achievement and that each attempt is worthwhile in improving brain functioning. For this reason, I believe in slow, patient study and working with a student's progress level as determined by that student’s abilities. Piano Pedagogy, as my minor, helped me learn and analyze teaching methods. I studied piano, with weekly lessons, for 15 years of my life. I then taught piano lessons. I typically taught 25 lessons per week for 18 months. I was then off

$ 35.50

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Music teacher (K-12) - 13 years - Maine public schools Private music teacher (all ages) - 25 years (Maine & Ohio) Substitute teacher (K-8) - 18 years - Maine public schools Tutor/mentor (grades 3-13) - 5 years (Maine & Ohio) Special Education 1:1 - 4 months Certificate - Lisbon Citizens Police Academy (2009) Certificate - Lisbon Adult Education - Substitute Teacher Training (2009) Pianist/organist/choir director/janitor - Sixth Street Congregational Church, Auburn, Maine I am a traditional(old school)style teacher. A professor told us "You cannot teach them if you do not have their attention." Treat the students the way you want to be treated, with respect and honesty. My three rules are: Respect for oneself. Respect for others. Responsibility for your actions. With this in place, the subject is introduced, explanations/examples discussed, questions answered, the as

$ 38.00

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