Innovative and Encouraging Tutor & Vocal Coach

Christine P.

Hi! My name is Christine and I am thrilled to begin teaching your child with the creativity and enthusiasm that I am known for by all my students! I have over 25 years of teaching experience from preschool through high school. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from San Jose State University with an emphasis in Elementary Education which has given me a strong foundation to teach all subjects. I also earned a Minor in Music with a Performing emphasis. I particularly excelled in my Music and Art for children classes which has inspired me to infuse these disciplines across the curriculum.

I obtained a certification in Early Childhood Education and went right into teaching preschool after college. Then I homeschooled my six children with the Classical Trivium methodology for 17 years, creating engaging lessons and achieving high academic scores. I studied the different learning styles, visual, auditory and kinesthetic, and used the Orton-Gillingham method of reading to aid my children with ADD and dyslexia.

For more than four years in my 4th grade classroom, parents have praised my ability to create games for spelling, vocabulary and math that have increased knowledge and test scores for their children. These ways of captivating young students, in addition to one-on-one assistance with math and reading, make me an asset to any child who needs something more than the modern classroom gives.

I received vocal training in college, in both private lessons and by my directors. I have sung in many elite choirs and was the lead cantor at my church for 8 years. I also had the opportunity to direct three musical productions, utilizing my experience and talent to encourage teenage students to further their vocal abilities. I want to continue to inspire young talent to achieve their musical goals through my patient, positive vocal instruction which is tailored to the needs of each student, not bound by a particular method.