...I took piano lessons from age 6 to age 15. I played the bassoon from age 13 to age 18, with a stint in the Kansas City Youth Symphony from age 16-18, and private bassoon lessons from the KC Conservatory of Music from age 15-18. I still play piano from time to time, though I do not, at present own a piano, my mother has a piano available whenever I feel the need to play. (read more)
...Later, I taught several years as a tutor for foreign students attending medical school. My teaching/tutoring style was to help students one on one after school. After discussing their papers and together making suggestions, the students could resubmit their revised versions. (read more)
...My vocabulary and reading skills are off the chart. When preparing for the TEAS, I worked with another student to improve her skills. I helped her understand the questions and how to answer them. (read more)
...I coached Under 14 coed for three years and high school boys and girls for seven years. Prior to coaching, I played soccer for 13 years. I worked with one family intensively for several months helping them prepare and implement a homeschool program. (read more)
...As I tutor, I often find that the student's fundamental math skills are weak. This is likely the key reason why they are struggling with a math or science course. While I tutor, I watch for the fundamental math skills that need improvement and provide additional instructions to help the student improve these skills. (read more)