Experience Summary
I have been an Elementary Music Teacher for a large international school overseas (China) for 4 yrs. 1 of those years was divided between Elem & Middle school levels. In those years, I gave support to general classrooms and learned basics of how to interact with students towards mastery of subjects. I also have a BASW (Social Work) with a concentration in School Social Work and can be reached at 205.1068 or whatuask@gmail.com.
Teaching Style
Parents have usually been very happy with my style since I am highly engaging and relational. With piano teaching, I tell parents that if they want strict, perfectionist-type teaching, they should look elsewhere as I follow their strengths, using their natural interests to fuel learning.
| Basic Learning Skills |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I have 4 yrs working with Elementary students, filling in classrooms, providing substitute and classroom assistance. |
| Creative Arts |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I have worked with teams of adults and teens towards building Musical productions in areas of set design, back-stage management, marketing & advertising, lighting, and sound production. |
| Drama |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have directed 3 Elementary Musicals and several performances, which included singing (solo & group), acting, staging, choreography, set design, and back-stage administration. I auditioned, selected & coached several actors for each production with stage direction, choreography, etc. |
| Elementary |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I have 4 yrs working with Elementary students, filling in classrooms, providing substitute and classroom assistance. |
| Homework Help |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I have worked with students Elementary through High school in the areas of: -prioritizing work -setting goals -time management -creating their best work environment -setting important Movement & Brain-Gym breaks -meeting deadlines |
| Keyboard |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Private piano instructor with 18 yrs experience and specialized training & certification to teach Class Keyboard. |
| Musical |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught Elementary Music for 4 yrs, and Pre-school music classes for 3 yrs. I have directed 3 Musicals and several performances. I am trained and certified to teach all Musikgarten levels as well and have written music curriculum for an international school organization. |
| Piano |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Private piano instructor with 18 yrs experience and specialized training & certification to teach Class Keyboard. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I have worked with students Elementary through High school in the areas of:
-prioritizing work
-setting goals
-time management
-creating their best work environment
-setting important Movement & Brain-Gym breaks
-meeting deadlines |
| Writing Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have worked with students who needed extra help with writing:
-helping to organize students' ideas into an outline
-probing their ideas with intuitive questions
-dictating for students with mild-moderate Dyslexia or Dysgraphia.
-engaging students towards completing opening and conclusion paragraphs in order to encourage that they can write a completed paper/essay. |