Melissa W.

• Montrose, CO 81401 ( 19.4 mi )
• Musical Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Saxophone, Piano, Vocals

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As a dedicated teacher, I am enthusiastic about student success. I strive to create a positive learning environment where a student can expand his/her horizons, develop his/her skills, learn and grow. I believe that all students can learn and be successful given clear, concise, step-wise instruction. By taking into account a student's interest, goals, learning style and personality, I strive to create lessons which utilize multiples learning styles and a variety of activities.
I believe in the power of education to change people's lives. I have been a music teacher for ten years, a mathematics teacher for two and look forward to another thirty of sharing my passion. Throughout my career, I have taught piano, voice, woodwinds, general music, group piano, and music theory for studios, public schools, and as a private teacher. Additionally, I have taught mathematics as a private tuto ... read more

Randi A.

• Gunnison, CO 81230 ( 29.1 mi )
• Musical Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $56.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Saxophone, Piano, Vocals, Percussion

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I believe that if a student doesn't understand what is being taught, part of the fault lies in the way the information is being presented. Most standard classroom settings do not provide the type of learning environment many students need, and I believe this is the root cause of their struggle with the subject matter, not the subject matter itself and certainly not the student. I am very good at explaining concepts in many different ways and work patiently and at the student's own pace. Frustration with the subject and/or the teacher only makes the learning process more difficult, so I try to keep the learning fun and tap into the student's own interests and experience in order to make the subject accessible.
I am a passionate, driven, ambitious learner and teacher. I graduated Valedictorian of my High School with a 4.0 GPA and Summa Cum Laude from College with 191 credits and a GP ... read more