...psychology because I have spent 6 years of my life studying it. My theory of teaching is inspired by Carl Rogers's person-centre approach and informed by Jean Piaget's cognitive development stages and Vygotsky's theory of scaffolding. I value what makes everyone unique by helping them set realistic goals and "jump and catch the peach on the tree" while respecting the commonality in cognitive development. My teaching style is responsive, thorough and clear. I prefer to...
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...it's clarifying complex concepts, providing guidance on study skills, or offering encouragement and support, I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet the individual needs of each student. Through personalized instruction, interactive learning activities, and a nurturing learning environment, I aim to inspire confidence, foster curiosity, and instill a lifelong love of learning in my students. I believe that education is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about empowering individuals to realize their...
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...and worked for a private language school here in Canada. I also worked as an Early Childhood Educator (Preschool Teacher). Back in 2007, I was a guitar instructor. I got my degree in Arts (Music) at University of Guelph. After that, I got certified to Teach English as a Second Language. More recently, I got a diploma in Early Childhood Education at Mohawk College. I am ready to tutor music theory, guitar, and English.
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...a teacher is to collaborate with a student to overcome a challenge. Do you want to write a term paper? Great! Do you want to learn how to use a semi-colon? Let's do it! I'm on your side. With every lesson, I meet students where they are and together we tailor our lessons to fit their skills, interests, and needs. By approaching lessons collaboratively, we create an environment that emphasizes progress over perfection and uses...
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...Detail-Oriented. I hold a Performance & Communication Skills Certificate from Trinity College London. I have tutored in-person classes in Dubai (U.A.E.), Toronto, and Regina (Canada). I have been teaching online since 2019. While I tutor classes that deal with the improvement of one's control and Mastery of the English Language & Physical Presence, I also specialize in "Cognitive Communication"; i.e. a simple and psychological approach to Communication & Performance, which is rooted in Theatre technique,...
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...field of dubbing and 10 years making music for diverse purposes. I have worked as an engineer and song adaptor and director of dubbed content for clients such as DreamWorks, Lionsgate, and Netflix among others. I am thoroughly convinced that by teaching one acquires valuable knowledge. I am really excited to share what I have learned so far. My major field of interest is music production, music theory, and ear training. I play guitar, piano...
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...do?", and to develop understandings of the unique differences and stark similarities between all human beings. I am working towards my application for a degree in education, and I am grateful for this opportunity to develop more classroom experience with Varsity Tutors. I would describe my tutoring style as an amalgamation of discussion, inquiry, and instruction. I do firmly believe that any tutoring relationship should be a combined effort between tutor and student to conquer...
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...Amazon called EMOTIONS Book & CD. Please know my parents were both teachers! I was born, raised and grew up in an educational environment. My teaching style is informal but strict. I like you to feel comfortable but not lazy so you can really improve! Just the right balance of experience and practice suited to your personality is what I can offer you! Let's have some fun and do some great learning at the same...
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Francais/English, de Montreal. I will make sure you pass with flying colors. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience, currently studying Biomedical Engineering with a background in Biochemistry.
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...year and eventually become a practicing lawyer. Beyond my educational background, I am passionate about tutoring in sociology, writing, communication, English, Math, and guitar. I enjoy writing and assisting students in crafting strong essays. I have a dynamic teaching style that aims to make learning individualized, engaging, and understandable. I believe that with tailored guidance, any student can reach their educational goals. A fun fact about me is that I played competitive hockey up until...
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Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied. ... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in...
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...yet come close to settling on a subject. I've taught everything from graduate level economics to elementary school reading to test prep to music composition. I've taught businessmen, teenagers, and a classroom full of 10 year olds. And I've gotten results every time. I strongly believe in the power of personalized education, tailored for the individual student and human being. When I'm not tutoring, I spend most of my time on my two indie rock...
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Hello! My name is Austin Stanbury. I am a college student studying economics. I joined this platform because I believe that my best talent is helping others to learn things. I want to help people succeed, and I want to learn more about teaching and how people learn best in the process. I can probably help you with whatever subject you need; I hope to learn with you soon! ... I believe the most important thing...
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...Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be working as a tutor in my home city of RVA.
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...I place a strong emphasis on error recognition and believe that my becoming more aware or the errors we make, the more we are able to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. I am comfortable working with students with different goals whether it be passing a test for a high school course or if you need to prepare for travel in Latin America. Also, I am a firm believer in tailoring lessons to...
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...and vice versa. For several years, I was the lead Writing Tutor at Bennington College, a school renowned for its literature department. While a student at Bennington, I studied literature, music, and French. I graduated with honors, and was the commencement speaker for the class of 2011. After graduating, I ran an acting camp, and then taught English in Tibet for eight months. Since returning, I have written CCSS-aligned English Language Arts curricula for grades...
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...reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and music -- I love teaching these subjects, and helping students identify with their work in a way that develops personal investment. These areas have proved (and still are) completely foundational to coming into my personhood, and I'm deeply invested in evoking the same in my...
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...love learning and teaching. Although I majored in geology, I enjoy english, science, and history. I try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time...
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...tutor all levels of French as I have taken the French baccalaureat. I started tutoring in high school, everything from math, literature, to French and Latin. I have worked mostly with high school, college students and adults, but have also helped younger students accomplish their goals. I love teaching and find it wonderful when I help my students understand complex concepts. Though hard science can be scary, all my students have come to have a...
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...able to share that with motivated learners. I believe that my background in education and my history as a student of Spanish allows me to better understand the problems students face when learning a new language and to recognize common mistakes and pitfalls. While I may be a teacher, I am fun-loving and laid back and like to create an environment where my students can enjoy learning the language. This is not to say that...
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Guitar Tutoring FAQ
Learning to play guitar is a fairly fluid process but there are many things to learn. A guitar tutor must find what level the student is at and understand the type of guitar playing they are most interested in. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a guitar tutor who can provide a proper amount of practice and help you work on improving your technique and abilities.
Guitar tutoring can focus on many topics, including:
The parts of a guitar
Holding a guitar properly
Fretboard notes
Chords
Scales
Solos
Improvising
Rhythm
Learning the guitar can be very exciting, but requires a lot of practice. You must follow through with activities even when not with your tutor, but a tutor can be not just a teacher but also someone to play along with. Lessons can first be organized around explaining the parts of the guitar, so you understand what the fretboard, sound hole, tuners, and saddle do. Beginning in standard tuning, your tutor can show you the notes on each string and how to identify them as you play and move from fret to fret and string to string.
If you are ready to work with chords, your tutor may structure lessons around open chords or power chords. They can move on to barre chords if you're ready. When it comes to guitar tutoring, there are many levels of learning, and a tutor can move through them depending on your pace and style of learning. You can receive help with soloing along with various techniques such as bends and alternate picking.
Improvisation and song creation are a big part of being a guitar player. Your tutor can provide invaluable practice and suggestions in terms of rhythm, strumming, and picking. Whatever you're learning, there's not usually an obvious way to teach guitar. That's why a personal tutor can be so beneficial. Individualized help can focus on the topics you need the most work in, and on developing the confidence to continue moving forward.
There are different types of guitar lessons. They may be text, graphical, or video based. Guitar tutoring can be a flexible and exciting experience. If you're fascinated and motivated, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a qualified instructor so your search for "guitar tutoring near me" is complete. We can also set you up on a Live Learning Platform, so you can use a mobile device to conduct digital study sessions. To learn more, contact us today!
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