...Most recently (Fall 2022) I taught the ear training course for incoming music PhD's at Harvard University. As an undergraduate, I took courses on Medieval, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern classical music. I have taught a History of Western Music survey at Brandeis University and Boston College. (read more)
...I take a systematic approach to elementary math, following the mandated frameworks. I rely on a hands on approach when possible, discovering solutions, rather than being told, and practice with difficulty increasing by increments. This builds a sense of success and avoids discouragement. (read more)
...I'm currently a Ph.D. student in Biology at MIT studying the neuro-metabolic basis of hibernation and mouse torpor. Teaching and tutoring have long been passions of mine from the time I was in high school. I have two years of experience as a high school tutor for biology and chemistry, two years of experience as a college biochemistry tutor, and two semesters as a teaching assistant at MIT. (read more)
...In terms of qualifications, I have the following experience: I majored in music (theory/composition, history, performance), I have been playing an instrument for over 10 years, I have taught basic music theory to children, I have taken music history courses in genres ranging from early Gregorian ... (read more)
...Many of the questions on the test are not the kind that the student would see in class. They start with the basic knowledge areas, but they are constructed in ways that require insight and cleverness in order to see the path to the answer. I work with each student to show them how to filter out... (read more)