Dennis S.

• Hebron, MD 21830 ( 27.5 mi )
• Piano Lesson

• Male Age 35
• Member since: 12/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25 to $35 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Trumpet, Drums, Percussion, Musical

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My comments on tutoring Piano : I graduated on December 16th, 2011 from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a bachelors degree in Music Education with Cum Laude Honors (3.4 GPA).

I student taught for sixteen weeks from August 22nd, 2011 thru December 2nd, 2011. My first eight weeks I worked at a middle school and taught symphonic band, beginner band, and private lessons. During these eight weeks, I gained much experience working with students at all levels and abilities and reached the potential of every student to the best I could. My next eight weeks I worked with elementary students at three different schools. This was a great experiece because I built the foundation of some many future musicians and was able to teach students on multiple instruments with various teaching strategies.
My teaching style varies on how I feel the student will learn best. Sometimes that may be through demonstration, others though sound. Some students read music better while others learn better through rote.

Robert O.

• Seaford, DE 19973 ( 25 mi )
• Piano Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $54.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Vocals

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My "ace in the hole" in teaching is the fact that I care for students and they know it. I do make it well known that I am there to teach; not be their friend (or their parent!). I typically set the limits, introduce the lesson, focus on learning the content, and be attentive to individual needs. Assessment is done through answering and asking questions. Also, reviewing and an extended assighnment is used to reinforce learning. My overall goal as a teacher is to guide a student to be an independent learner and to develop a love for education.
I have been involved with youth since completing Bible College in 1978. I have two grown children who both completed college (my daughter cum laud in chem; University of Kentucky). I also have two step children; ages 12 and 10. I have been a qualified substitute teacher for the last 4 years, so have a working knowledge of state standar ... read more

Deborah R.

• Hebron, MD 21830 ( 26.3 mi )
• Piano Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Vocals, Musical

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Students of all ages are welcomed in my world...from beginners to the senior citizen who wants to learn more. I strive to make the learning fun and exciting by finding what works for the student as an individual. They are not all alike and because of this, I find that "cookie cutter" style teaching doesn't work. If something doesn't work one way, I try to find another way to achieve the same goal. Rather than my playing a new piece for the student, I ask that the student TRY it themselves first....breaking it down into small pieces so that it doesn't overwhelm them at first run through. For the student who thinks they CAN'T, I tell them, "can't lives on WON'T street." Helping the student discover that they CAN is my concept of teaching.
As an older student returning to complete my degree, I was driven to achieve my goal. I worked while completing my education and this gave me a b ... read more

Michelle L.

• Pocomoke, MD 21851 ( 28.3 mi )
• Piano Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Vocals

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I hold a BS degree in Mathematics from Salisbury University, where I regularly tutored my peers in various math subjects, physics, and chemistry. I also studied Spanish, with which I can still carry a basic conversation. I also taught English to Spanish-speaking immigrants through the Worcester County Board of Education for about 6 months.
I love to see a person understand something they have been trying so hard to understand. I know that all people are going to learn differently and that I have to determine how a particular person learns. I am a very patient person, and I know that if a person is not understanding a subject, I just need to find another way to explain it. Every student has the capability to learn.