Piano Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Elwood, IN

After graduating with honors from Grove City College, I took a position as a writer for a large nonprofit organization in Washington, DC. While working as a professional writer, I dedicated my free time to tutoring at a center for urban kids. Learning must be fun, especially in a tutoring context. In my previous tutoring experiences, I always attempted to turn tasks into games or opportunities for creative expression. For example, multiplication tables can become an opportunity to play a relay game. Learning different parts of speech can be made enjoyable by creating an imaginative story. My particular interest is helping children develop a passion for creative writing and reading. These were essential elements of my own childhood and my development as a writer, and I'm excited to share this experience with others.

$ 33.50

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I have earned a bachelor degree and a master's degree in Business Education. I have kept my teaching license current. In 2008, I obtained my vocational education endorsement for my teaching license. Most of my career has been spent in the field of Information Services working as a business analyst and a project manager. Since education was also a passion of mine, I assumed the position of Education Coordinator for my department. In 2001, I began as a substitute teacher for elementary through high school and then accepted the position of building sub for two years. Following this I was a paraprofessional for communication delayed preschoolers and then with special education students in middle school. A good education is most important for a child to succeed in today's world. Children have different personalities, interests, and learning styles. They come from different backgroun

$ 56.50

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While I enjoy working with a younger population, I have had more experience with middle school, high school, and college students. I am very patient and easy-going, but I also expect that my students perform the tasks asked of them in the time given, as to further reach our goals. I have a descriptive way of teaching, but I am also a firm believer in using abstract methods in order to obtain and understanding. Visual aids can also be very helpful, such as using pictures, every-day items, or a chemistry model set. As a graduate of a 'Public Ivy' institution, I have had a very well-rounded and intensive education. I earned two degrees from IU: a BA in Spanish and a BS in Biology and Chemistry. My experience involves subjects such as: Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry (General and Organic), Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Physics. I have had many student

$ 40.00

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I am a hard working, highly motivated team player with over 20 years experience in various management roles with administrative duties. I am a very ambitious, self-motivated, experienced individual who is eager to learn and an outstanding problem solver. My life’s goal is to help other people. In addition to Administration I love Mathematics, Problem Solving, Numbers, Theories and Proofs, Accounting, Finances, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, Discrete Math, Actuarial Inferences, and many other Math related venues. Grades 6-12, choral and general music, theory lessons, music notation and sight-singing, styles of performance and musical genres, performance etiquette, group involvement (balance/blend) develop each individual, strong healthy singing voices among all students, Grading with rubrics subjective and objective, All State Choir Members grades 3-12, Show Choir, Shows with chore

$ 39.50

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Education does not stop with books. I incorporate "real life" experiences with the material being presented. I try to make the subject fun and meaningful to the student. My classes are run with volunteer participation. (They "jump and do" at the board.) I enjoy helping others and watching the lightbulbs come on with whatever level of student I am working with. I take homework, quizzes, and tests personally. They evaluate the student as well as me. Am I presenting the material in a manner that is understood? I try to convince students that fractions are our friends. I have been teaching Reading Strategies and Basic Math at a community college for approximately 10 years. I have also taught pre-school, 3rd/4th in one classroom, and 5th, the last 2 classrooms were self-contained. I have experience in substitute teaching on various levels in a variety of school corporations. I also

$ 41.50

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I am a 2006 Taylor University graduate in Youth Ministry and Christian Education. I have worked in the classroom and churches for 8 years both full time and part time. All of these positions have helps me with my communication skills, both written and verbal. I have taught students in English, math, reading, creative art, music and science. I enjoy working with students of all ages. Currently I teach Pre-Kindergarten, but have expensive experience working with middle school and high school students. I am very patient and understanding. I love to make learning fun and practical. The best moment in teaching is when a student has an "ah ha” moment where everything just clicks. I strive to make that difference in a student's life.

$ 55.50

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