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Cynthia A. for tutoring lessons in Cambridge MA Over 400 tutoring hours WyzAnt Tutoring Tutor Tutor United States

Cynthia A.

Photography/Digital Imaging, Photoshop, Web Design, Dreamweaver, more

Cambridge, MA (02139)

Travel Radius 30 miles
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I tutor digital imaging, photography, Photoshop, web design, Dreamweaver, writing, English, and general computer skills - both Mac and Windows - and am a good instructor for an older student as well as a person who wants to improve their skills but may be embarrassed to ask since I have experience with the technophobic.

If you're looking for a general computer orientation - naming conventions (important when learning to ask the right questions) or fundamentals plus on major applications (Microsoft, Adobe, etc), I am happy to tutor you on those subjects. I have in-depth knowledge of most popular applications, and of iPhones and iPads.

I'm a Cambridge based photographer who is well versed in all aspects of 35 mm film and digital photography as well as photo editing and post-processing using Photoshop. I work in both the Mac and PC environments. If it's related to digital images, photography or photo editing, Photoshop, or computer skills for these or other software programs, feel free to ask me a question.

I have experience tutoring Harvard's Computer Science E-7, "Exposing Digital Photography", as well as web design classes from both RISD and Bentley.

I began building websites before they could even include images (!) so I'm very familiar with the evolution of html and css as well as scripting.

I love images and the magic that is photography and I enjoy teaching photography techniques, skills and concepts. I also teach digital scanning and restoration.

The proof is in the feedback, so please take a look at mine!

Cynthia's Subjects

Art:
English:
Computer:
Language:
Elementary Education:
  • elementary (k-6th),
  • vocabulary
Business:
Corporate Training:
Homeschool:

General Computer

I have over 15 years' experience teaching general computer skills. I've worked teaching technical skills to adults with disabilities, to teenagers, to seniors and to technophobes (those just a little wary of technology but who want to learn). I built my first computer (from scratch) in 1993 and have had a passion for technology ever since!

Microsoft Word

Even though the look of Microsoft Word has changed over the years, its basic functions have not. Still the preferred choice of document creators and letter writers, Word also has features that allow for multi-user editing and comments, as well as the ability to insert various media like photographs and active web links. I tutor in beginning to intermediate levels on this topic.

Microsoft PowerPoint

PowerPoint is a great presentation tool when used well. You can also use it as a reporting tool when a traditional written report is not necessarily required. PowerPoint can include graphics, photos, text, charts and graphs among other media. The skills required are a bit of a combination of word processing (understanding fonts, text styles and document elements) with a bit of graphic design (using photos, incorporating color schemes and branding elements) and some personal creativity. There are... Read More

Writing

I like words almost as much as I like images. Together they shape the reality of our individual worlds. I enjoy working with students on reading, writing and comprehension, and discussing the ideas that a teacher is presenting to the student. There are always so many interesting and different ways of approaching a topic. I think I'm especially good at understanding how an individual learns, and tailoring a lesson to their style, while working to make it fun and engaging. I have an advanced degree... Read More

Adobe Photoshop

From Elements to Photoshop CS5, I will introduce you to the functions and concepts behind the Photoshop phenomenon!

If you have never used it, it is as interesting as you may have heard.

If you know the fundamentals, I can help you use some of the more advanced features of the program like working with layers, basics of color spaces and outputs for web and print, understanding the workspace, embedding watermarks and using filters for creative and functional enhancement...

ESL/ESOL

As a teacher of English as a second language I work with the student to improve vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, sentence construction and general understanding of English. I include the subtle differences between written and spoken English. I assist non-native English speakers with everyday writing, as well as business and academic writing by teaching awareness of the most common errors of syntax and spelling. I customize all lessons to the student's specific needs, whether social, professional... Read More

Web Design

I started creating web sites when HTML was the only language available (as in those days, HTML was for making active links in a body of text) and graduated over the years to using Dreamweaver to create image and content based web sites. I've done sites for artists, photographers, state and city governments and private concerns. I tend to like the content and image rich kind of sites, things that can be visually appealing with content that is salient. Teaching web design is a matter of understanding... Read More

Photography

Learning photography is partly learning that it is combination of art and science and working to understand those qualities and how they work together. It's a really rewarding skill to have. It's very satisfying to have the confidence to go to an event, a family gathering, a wedding or birthday party and know that the photos you take can be offered to be shared with others.
The art is is in learning about the 4 c's of photography - color, composition, cropping and creativity. The science... Read More

Dreamweaver

Working in the Dreamweaver environment can be challenging - it requires interests as diverse as a visual aesthetic, some graphic design background or knowledge, and a willingness to wear two hats at once - one to design graphically, and one to understand the conventions of html and css. I go over principles of each of these areas, plus go in-depth about the necessity of using proper html structure, writing css rules and the ever evolving conventions for designing scalable, responsive web sites.

Microsoft Windows

I've been teaching the Windows operating system since Windows 95, and command line MS-DOS before that. I've worked with all of the 90's Windows systems, NT (as a server/network and desktop system), ME, XP, Vista and Windows 7. I have certification in GIS which by its nature involves some Windows networking management. Additionally I have experience teaching Microsoft Office for Windows as well as the Adobe Suite of application for this OS.

Macintosh

Whether you are moving from Windows to Mac, or just aren't the type of person to go to the Apple store for help, I can work with you to help you love and appreciate your Mac and get the most out of it. It is an intuitive system, but if you aren't familiar with it, the navigation and logic can be a bit puzzling! I am a firm believer in learning terminology first (in order to ask questions the "right" way) and then going on to customizing lessons so you can quickly learn what is most important to... Read More

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