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Tarra G.

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Hi, my name is Tarra, or Ms. Tarra if you feel formal.
I teach because I love teaching. I love teaching anything.... and I am very good at making students love a subject. I teach the meaning of a subject, and why it works, so you don't have to memorize as many rules. People who say they hate math are my favorites, as I can get them loving math best.... this has never yet failed, so give it a try.
I get jobs by simply saying "You should hire me, I am very smart". This is true, but...

Hi, my name is Tarra, or Ms. Tarra if you feel formal.
I teach because I love teaching. I love teaching anything.... and I am very good at making students love a subject. I teach the meaning of a subject, and why it works, so you don't have to memorize as many rules. People who say they hate math are my favorites, as I can get them loving math best.... this has never yet failed, so give it a try.
I get jobs by simply saying "You should hire me, I am very smart". This is true, but the love of teaching is even more important, as is the love of learning. I have done a great deal of teacher training in the past 25 years, in many disciplines, because I am always learning to be a better teacher. I care very much for all of my students, from 3 year olds to seniors.
My aim in tutoring school subjects is to make homework, tests, and getting good grades significantly easier, as I am aware of how much homework kids get these days. My track record is very good, with every student I've ever taught going up at least 1 grade level, and often as much as 2 levels (C to A).
My aim in teaching music is to be able to express yourself with good technique that is healthy for your body, beautiful tone, and a love for the instrument, for music theory, composition, or any other aspect of music. I like and teach all types of music, from classical to metal/jazz/rock/country in both guitar and violin.
My degrees are:
B.Sc Chemistry, Winner of Chemistry Prize (top student of year) and Most Promising Research Student
M.Sc. Chemistry, 1st Class Honors, University of Auckland, minor in Physics, 1985 - University of Auckland, NZ
B.M. in Classical Guitar Performance, minor in Violin & Composition
M.M. in Music 2014; Florida Atlantic University
This is just to show you that I know what I am doing....

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Education

University of Auckland, NZ
Masters
Florida Atlantic University
Masters

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  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: I would like to be able to change the rate depending on circumstances... For instance, I would charge more for travelling farther, or if I have to pay for parking.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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Chemistry

Chemistry

I have a Masters' in Chemistry, and have taught Chemistry at several colleges and tutored many students. I work on helping my students to gainthe understanding and go from there. Once I watch you solve problmes, I'll be able to see where you can improve and bring your grade up.
Composition (Music)

Composition (Music)

My two music degrees, B.M.and M.M. had a strong composition component, with every course or lesson possible taken, every composition concert written for and played in, member of the composition club, and writer of a variety of music. I specialize in classical guitar these days, but the principals are the same... I have a strong background in songwriting as well, which is more similar than you think!!
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I have taught science at all levels from elementary school, through middle school, high school and college. I love science and love teaching it at any level. I teach the understanding of a subject. This is my forte. Once you know WHY something is a certain way, it is no longer a matter of memorization. It makes sense and becomes easier, so grades go up accordingly, and students begin to enjoy the subject at least a bit more. In 30 years of teaching this has never failed to be true.
Guitar

Guitar

I have been teaching guitar for 50 years. I still play and perform in many styles. I have an active guitar studio, Suzuki Guitar certification, have won competitions, played in international festivals, been reviewed favorably by the Miami Herald. More importantly in this case, my students also win competitions, love playing and play beautifully.
Music Theory

Music Theory

My first intro to music theory was from a brilliant jazz guitar teacher in NY City in the late 1980’s. Later I did Bachelor and Master’s degrees in music, with the full complement of classical music theory classes in which I did very well. Since then, I teach theory with a mix of these very different styles towards writing music and songwriting. It’s a good mix.
Songwriting

Songwriting

I started writing songs about 43 years ago, attended many courses, joined many songwriter support groups, and have taught others the same skills for the last 20 years. I have been published for songs written for others, and those written for myself are available on all the streaming platforms. I am very encouraging, and know a lot of good tricks.
Violin

Violin

I have been seriously playing violin and fiddle for 25 years and getting paid to play for various professional jobs for that last 22 years of this time. I am fully Suzuki certified as a teacher and have an active studio of kids and adults who win competitions, make money busking, and play beautifully and joyously in many genres. I was concertmaster for two years in my college orchestra when I went back to school for two music degrees, and graduated summa cum laude, with A's in all my subjects all 5 years. I also fiddle, dabble in jazz violin, have often played with rock and country bands, and love to teach in these genres as well as in the classical music world. I have taught people from age 3 to age 89, believing that it is never too late and rarely too early.
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Elementary Math
Prealgebra
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