...powerful impact education can have on an individual's life. This passion for knowledge naturally evolved into a commitment to helping others achieve their academic goals. Tutoring, for me, is not just a profession but a callinga way to share my enthusiasm for learning and to inspire others to discover their potential. My journey as a tutor began during my high school years when I volunteered to help peers struggling with their coursework. I found immense...
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...spent a lot of time in middle and high school tutoring or helping with test prep! I've also spent a good amount of time working with special needs students (of all abilities) with speech, as well as music therapy! I've tutored in Math, Sciences, Music, Music Theory, Piano, Voice, and SAT prep! I do have experience in other tutoring areas as well. I strongly believe in tailoring every lesson/plan to each individual student, since every...
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...in Music Education and my Bachelor of Arts in Music, with concentrations in French Horn performance and Music Theory/Composition. Since graduation, I have been teaching music in Harford County, Maryland, both in the public school system and as a private lesson instructor. I am most passionate about helping students discover themselves within and learn to express emotions through music. I also love music theory, especially chordal analysis, and it's ability to help students better understand...
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...Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued understanding.... Listen, absorb, and be...
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Hello! My Name is Gwyn and I'm a senior at the University of Washington studying philosophy: ethics and ASL. I am twenty-one and have lived in Washington my entire life.
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In my past 12 years of teaching guitar of over 5000 lessons, I recently told my wife that I've never had a bad day at the studio. The interaction between teacher and student has made me a musician, artist, and person. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in music performance at Mercyhurst University. Let's learn the rules of music, then break them!
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...feel safe and free to be whoever they are with no judgement. I teach to give students the opportunity to learn and grow, to be creative and have fun, and to be the truest form of themselves without fear. In the classroom, I am more of a facilitator than a teacher. I want to foster students' creativity and allow them to search for the answers rather than just telling them what they are or telling...
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...tutoring settings with children from ages 3-17. My aim in my teaching and tutoring sessions is to instill a love of literacy and to grow students into life-long learners. While working with my students, I aim to make sessions an engaging, positive and effective experience. On our first meeting, I try to build a rapport with my students by learning about their individual interests, learning styles, strengths and areas in need of improvement. Using these...
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I'm patient, personable, and have an incredible gift for explaining things in a way that makes sense. I majored in Math Education (with a minor in Computer Science), and I have more than eight years of experience teaching math and other STEM subjects.
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...currently earning my Secondary Teacher's certification. My passion is to help students find their own passion and identity in the world, and to help them how to think critically. I tutor in a variety of English subjects, ACT prep, ukulele, and songwriting! I have experience in both outdoor and museum science education, and I have tutored students in science, English, writing, and music. When I'm not pursuing academics, you can find me riding my horse,...
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...and bass guitar, ukulele, banjo, harmonica, and piano/keyboards in addition to being a seasoned vocalist. I have gained a great deal of teaching and performance experience over the past 15 years in the Philadelphia area working out of a local music store and playing in a handful of original bands. I love any and all aspects of music including music theory and songwriting/composition. What I'm most interested in, however, is how I can help you--so...
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...looking forward to tutoring students who are interested in growing their skills in the fields I am teaching. I am currently living in Cuernavaca, Mexico. I typically teach courses on English, Spanish, and social studies. I am particularly fond of working with students learning Spanish or English as their second language, as I have had previous experience tutoring foreign language and have gone through various language courses myself including lessons in Spanish and Macedonian. I...
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...ability deserves to have the opportunities to achieve his/her/their full potential. I believe that as a musician, I must strive to always improve my own artistry and musical learning so that I can provide the best instruction to my students, which is why I continue to make music and use it as a form of cathartic self-expression regularly. I believe that effective education can only happen in an environment where students feel safe and have...
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...Basis of Behavior on a pre-medicine track. For 3 years in high school, I worked at the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Albuquerque as a primary instructor, and then eventually as Head of Primary Instruction and Corrections. I have a broad range of experience in tutoring different age ranges, from working with young children learning to read to adults working on brushing up their math skills. I have a strong background in both math...
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...talents. I am a fast learner, and thanks to my upbringing, I have developed an exceptional work ethic. Every position and job I've held in the past shaped the type of worker I am today and will be tomorrow. I bring not only a smile and a great attitude to the classroom, but also strong leadership, friendly companionship, and a disposition for excellence. I live to teach and I love to help people learn.
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Hi! I'm a professional musician with more than 10 years of experience as a private tutor for guitar, piano, electric bass, ukulele, music initiation, Spanish and Portuguese. I'm very patient, understanding, and love kids (and people, in general).
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...and so one of my passions is finding ways to represent potentially confusing mathematical concepts in a clear, interactive, intuitive way that helps students understand the relationships between different numbers and variables. Since graduation, I have been attending online seminars on education and music performance with world renowned soloist Lauren Pierce. I am K-12 certified in the main branches of musical instruments (including voice), although my primary instrument family is string instruments. I also have...
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...speakers of other languages. To me, education and teaching mean open dialogue between students and teachers. I love being able to learn from students just as much as I hope students learn from me. Furthermore, I believe in the power of language and literature to widen people's world and perspective. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, exploring parks and nature, reading, playing piano, and learning languages (for fun! I am fluent in Tagalog and...
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...for both the Spanish language and forming connections with other people across cultures. As it has been a significant source of happiness and purpose in my own life, I strongly believe that everyone that wants to should have the opportunity to experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from learning another language. I am also passionate about telling stories through music as a singer-songwriter, which I have been studying as a Commercial Music major for...
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Ukulele Tutoring FAQ
The ukulele is an instrument that resembles a very small guitar, but it's actually part of the lute family. It generally has four strings, but sometimes strings are paired together, resulting in an instrument that has six or eight strings. It's an instrument you play by plucking the strings. Perhaps you're looking for ukulele tutoring because you're interested in learning a new instrument or because you have a general appreciation for music and you'd like to play this particular instrument better. Whatever your reasons, we'd be happy to help you at Varsity Tutors. We can help you locate an experienced ukulele tutor who can help you learn songs, get to know your instrument better, or even learn how to teach others.
Ukulele tutoring can provide you with a number of advantages, no matter how advanced you are. For beginners, a private tutor can explain the fundamentals and work towards ensuring the basics are learned properly. Once you have a solid and correct foundation, you can go a lot further with your playing. For intermediate students, a ukulele tutor can help you learn songs and play independently on the instrument. Advanced ukulele players can still benefit from tutoring. You'll be able to work closely with your tutor on perfecting what you already know and branching out into new areas, perhaps with other instruments to accompany you.
In ukulele tutoring, you can expect to cover some of these skills:
Understanding the instrument and how to keep it tuned and maintained.
Learning how to properly hold your ukulele.
Mastering the basic chords.
Becoming comfortable with the strumming of your ukulele strings.
Incorporating slapping and palming to create a unique sound with the strumming.
Practicing finger exercises.
Learning songs.
Listening to ukulele performances and discussing technique.
Not many people are born with natural talent when it comes to playing the ukulele. Like any other musical instrument, it takes practice and commitment. Working with a tutor can help you stay dedicated to the music and interested in learning more.
People choose instruments for all different reasons. Perhaps you want to find "ukulele tutoring near me" because the instrument originated in Hawaii, and you've always been an islander at heart. Perhaps you have already learned a number of other instruments, and you want to be able to play something different. We look forward to hearing what you love about the ukulele! Contact us at Varsity Tutors today.
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