Experienced with all ages & all subjects. Algebra is my specialty

The acorn falls close to the tree, and my tree is full of teachers! My grandmother was an elementary school teacher. My mother was an elementary school teacher and piano teacher. My sister is an elementary school teacher and piano teacher. My father is a research psychologist in the education field (ISM Teaching Systems). Literally all my life I have been asked by students, parents and teachers to help students who were having trouble. I get tremendous fulfillment from watching someone who has been frustrated finally "get it." In addition to teaching music lessons, tutoring all subjects, and homeschooling my own two children, I have worked for the last 17 years with a private school. There I have taught a wide variety of subjects, but they depend on me the most heavily for high school sciences and maths. I am currently state certified to teach music and high school math, and I am working toward certification in more subjects. Due to my own hunger for education, I am actively pursuing a Masters Degree in Math Education.

When I begin tutoring a new student, my first objective is for us to get to know each other. The student will not be able to receive very much from me until he/she is comfortable with me. Once they feel that I care, they open up and the learning really begins! When I really get a feel for the personality and whatever particular challenges are unique for this person in this class, I am able to determine the best way to communicate the subject and improve the skills. I like to think outside the box to find the best way for that student to have that "got it" moment!

Christian's Subjects

Math:	ACT Math, algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, differential equations, discrete math, geometry, prealgebra, precalculus, SAT math, statistics, trigonometry
Science:	ACT Science, chemistry, physical science, physics
Music:	composition (music), drums, ear training, general music, guitar, music history, music theory, piano, sight singing, songwriting
Art:	composition (music)
English:	ACT English, ACT Reading, Bible studies, English, grammar, proofreading, public speaking, reading, SAT reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ASVAB, GRE, SAT math, SAT reading, SAT writing
Computer:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
History:	American history, government & politics, music history
Elementary Education:	elementary math, elementary science, grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary
Business:	GRE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, public speaking
Corporate Training:	grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, public speaking, statistics
Homeschool:	algebra 1, algebra 2, calculus, chemistry, English, geometry, physics, piano, prealgebra, precalculus, reading, SAT math, SAT reading, statistics, writing

Composition (Music)

I earned my Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory and Composition from the University of South Alabama. Since that time, I have used my composition skills writing and arranging music for string and wind ensembles as well as for producing recordings of styles ranging from rock to country to hip-hop to Caribbean to jazz to Broadway to gospel, etc. I love to share what I have learned about music composition.

Ear Training

While earning my Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theory and Composition, Ear Training and Sight Singing were of particular interest to me. I really wanted to be able to understand the music that I heard and to hear the music that I saw on a page. In addition to the Ear Training and Sight Singing classes and exercises that came with my schooling, I used to listen to the radio in my car and figure out the melodies of the popular songs in scale tones and solfege syllables.

The hard... Read More

General Music

With a combined background of traditional and contemporary music experience, I have a very full understanding of how music works. From early-age piano lessons through the years of school band and arriving finally at a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theory and Composition, I know how to understand and teach music from a traditional perspective. However, having played a variety of instruments improvisationally in rock bands, jazz bands, Caribbean bands, and produced recordings of every style... Read More

Guitar

After taking piano lessons from age 7 and drum lessons from age 10, I finally started to learn guitar when I was 16. I had the good fortune to be around a number of very skilled guitar players including my best friend for those next 4 years. We used to spend 3-5 hours in jam sessions almost every weekend. This improvisational experience complemented well with my classical music training and with my Bachelor of Music degree that I went on to earn from the University of South Alabama. I found my... Read More

Music History

While earning my Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theory and Composition, I was required to take all of the Music History classes offered by the school as well. One of my favorite research papers I’ve ever done involved studying Mozart’s letters and piecing together a history of his life based on those direct resources. My final project to complete my degree was a semester-long independent study in which I wrote a detailed survey of Music History from the Classical Period to the present. Read More

Piano

When I was 6, I got tired of just hearing my music-teacher mother and brilliant-student older sister play piano all the time. I wanted to do it, too! My mother thought I was too hyper to do the work necessary to learn piano, but I begged and begged. She told me this, “You do not have to play piano. But if you start lessons, I will not let you quit!” I loved the first lesson. Then I hated it by the second week! But true to her word, my mother did not let me quit. I was very grateful to her when... Read More

Sight Singing

Songwriting

While earning my Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory and Composition, I was involved in a local band that played all original music that was a lot of fun. (All three of the members of our band, Crashcow, have played music professionally.) Since building my recording studio, I have produced well over 400 songs with my fabulously talented songwriter/singer wife.

There are a lot of ways to make a song. With the formal training that I have along with the informal experience, I can... Read More

Bible Studies

Since I started serving God, I have been an aggressive student of the Bible. I am fascinated by it, and I continue to seek out its Truth each and every morning. As an ordained minister, I have taught Bible studies in formal and informal settings for over 25 years. The 500-member church I attend uses material that I wrote for Bible studies on various subjects. Of all the teaching I do, this is by far the most exciting!

Drums

I began taking drum lessons when I was 10 years old, then played drums and percussion in concert and marching band all the way through middle and high school. While in high school, I took private tympani lessons. I was privileged to play drums and percussion in Escambia County Youth Orchestra and University of South Alabama Percussion Ensemble where I also studied applied percussion privately with Dr. John Papastefan. Along with these formal training and performance opportunities, I have been... Read More

Public Speaking

As a school teacher and a minister for the past 17 years, I have done a lot of public speaking. What I learned in my Public Speaking class in college has come in handy, but it has been no substitute for “on-the-job-training.” I learned from Jerry Seinfeld that death is the #2 fear of the average person. #2?? What is #1? You guessed it: Public Speaking! Well, with a little practical help and some good old-fashioned encouragement, we will get you past the fear and transformed into an effective public... Read More

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University of South Alabama Western Governors University (Enrolled)

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