...In addition to being instructed in instrumental performance, I have also been exposed to a significant amount of ear training, sight reading exercises, and musicality training. I was selected as an All-State Musician for percussion 3 times in high school, and I was honored to be selected as firs... (read more)
...My instructional methodology leverages a skills-based approach and the pyramid of retention, adapting content formats for different learning styles. I view technical mastery as progressive steps; my strength lies in diagnosing a student's current level and providing the exact scaffolding needed ... (read more)
...In addition to the subject areas I teach, I like to concentrate with all my students on finding the right set of skills and study habits to meet their goals. With the emphasis on testing in schools today, I work on how to reduce the stress of test-taking. My students tell me that they "like" math and science better after woking with me. (read more)
...I have lectured in history, literature, and genealogy. My experience also includes doing marketing presentations for a large resort in Vermont and Florida to large and small groups. I know how to project my voice without yelling, make my subject interesting, and keep an audience. (read more)