Professional Musician, College Professor, Bandleader & Music Producer.
Keene, NH
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
As an educator, I have extensive experience working with students both one-on-one and in the classroom. I currently teach middle-school jazz improvisation and jazz ensemble, along with private students aged 4 to 70 on everything from drum set to trumpet to music theory to guitar. I believe in finding out a student's long-term...
I have been tutoring for over 18 years, working with adults and children in many subjects. I love to work with someone one-on-one and see them have those moments that make what they are learning understandable. This increases their self-esteem and lets them become more confident in other areas of their life.
I worked in our towns state group home as a tutor from elementary to highschool ages. i've worked with numerous middle school aged students as part of a college class recently as well.
I am a recent graduate of Vassar College (GPA 4. 0) with a BA in Music and a minor in Russian Studies. I completed coursework in English, Education, and Anthropology, in addition to Music History, Music Theory, Musicianship Skills, Voice, Pipe Organ, and Russian language. I have also been a K-8th grade substitute teacher in...
I have tutored elementary students in all subjects. Also home schooled my own kids. I presently work as a elementary Art teacher. I work also substitute teaching at an elementary school. I also work at Vermont Academy a high school boarding school in Health services.
I have a BA in Anthropology and have worked in the schools as a 5th grade teacher in a private school, a substitute teacher for all grades, and longer-term positions for all ages classrooms, and as a one-on-one tutor. I was also a stay-at-home Mom for several years, partly educating my two sons, who are now mature young adults!