...Though I focused primarily on violin in middle school, in high school my interests became split between violin, orchestrating/arranging music, and music composition, so much so that I eventually chose composition as my major. While studying at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts,... (read more)
...I have 35 years of teaching experience at the Junior High School (one year), and the High School (34 years). These classes were titled General Science, Science For Living, Living World, Biology, and Honors Biology. In addition, I have taught the college introduction biology class called BIO 100... (read more)
...My overall job is to help you succeed, grow and excel in the subjects where you feel you need the most help. I understand that all students learn differently, and I am here to help you utilize the ways that you learn best. More than simply improving grades, I believe in working with you to grow... (read more)
...I consider myself to be their friend and coach, and really enjoy building that personal relationship with my students. My philosophy of teaching centers around identifying personal interests and passions of my students, leading to an open dialog / conversational class. I'm also happy to teach how to prepare for specific examinations such as TOEFL, IELTS, PET and SAT II. (read more)