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...An introductory lesson to guitar would involve a demonstration of proper technique, and an explanation of note values and intervals. With time, open chords, barre chords, major and minor scales, and transcriptions of songs will become lesson topics. Advanced players will learn about modes, improvisation, soloing techniques, and chord substitutions... read more

My background includes bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from UIUC, but my experience during the past 10 years has been with teaching children. My own children are ages 13, 12, and 9 and they are achieving straight A's in the Chicago Public School system and top ISAT scores. Since being a stay-at-home mom following a successful career... read more

...Finding the special gifts that every person has is the key to build from positive experiences to learn difficult concepts. For example, a visually oriented student may have a history of dreading math but can also realize that they are actually excellent at geometry because of the visual gifts they possess. Some may learn best by sitting still, listening... read more

...I also work on test taking tips and strategies with students to help them complete assignments more successfully, and study more effectively to assist with school success; for example, using mnemonic devices to help remember names of places. At school, I currently work with a number of students with either ADD or ADHD who are enrolled in my classes... read more

...If the student has questions, then that's the time I step in. Otherwise, I encourage the student to be creative in finding out solutions to the problem and experience the joy of figuring out a problem. I am a SAS Certified Base SAS9 Programmer with previous experience in electronics engineering and manufacturing. I have completed a certification... read more