Eara B. - Tutor in Scottsdale, AZ (85250)

I graduated from high school ten years ago, and two and a half short years after that, received a bachelor's degree in Communication from Arizona State University. I shortly returned to ASU to attain what my school district considered a "minor equivalent" in German; I taught German to high school students for 3 years.

Along with German, I was privileged to also teach beginning theater, freshman English, and Communication Arts. I sponsored many clubs, such as the Theater Club, MV Closeup (a program designed to teach students about the US Government, and even taking them to Washington, D.C. for one week), and the Foreign Language Club (which included the German Club). I coached the speech team my final year of teaching.

Education has a very special place for me, and I love helping others succeed. Nothing means more than helping young ones decide to make a better life for themselves.

general music

Music is my life, and I have an ample background in general music. I started playing the piano at 5 years of age, and from there, took up playing the cello at age 10. I can sing and have always been involved in choirs. My piano teacher saw it necessary to teach us the bare bones of music theory, and I still carry that knowledge with me today.

cello

I started playing the cello when I was 10 years old -- I'm currently 28 -- and started taking private cello lessons two years later. In junior high and high school, I was actively involved in school orchestras as well as the city youth symphony. I won many awards, including scholarships to attend various music and cello intensive camps. After high school, I taught cello for a few years at Rosie's House (originally named the Christmas House) in Phoenix, AZ, providing opportunities for at-risk children to get private lessons free of charge from knowledgeable teachers. Currently, I play at random events (e.g., weddings, recitals, etc.).