I am a Boise State University student pursuing degrees in Biology (Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical) and Music, with minors in Spanish, Chemistry and Neuroscience. My academic background has given me extensive experience in the sciences, writing and language learning, while my teaching experience has taught me how to adapt instruction to individual students.
I have over six years of experience providing one-on-one instruction to children and teenagers, primarily as a private piano and...
I am a Boise State University student pursuing degrees in Biology (Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical) and Music, with minors in Spanish, Chemistry and Neuroscience. My academic background has given me extensive experience in the sciences, writing and language learning, while my teaching experience has taught me how to adapt instruction to individual students.
I have over six years of experience providing one-on-one instruction to children and teenagers, primarily as a private piano and flute instructor working with students of different ages, abilities, learning styles and goals. I also spent a year teaching English as a second language to children in China through individual online lessons. My earliest tutoring experience began in high school, when I provided one-on-one reading instruction to a child with a severe learning disability.
Because my teaching has consistently taken place one-on-one, I have developed an individualized approach to instruction. I break difficult concepts into manageable pieces, identify where understanding is breaking down and explain concepts in different ways until we find an approach that makes sense to the student.
I emphasize helping students become independent learners rather than simply providing answers. I teach students how to approach unfamiliar problems, organize information and study effectively. Depending on the student's needs, I may incorporate active recall, practice problems, visual explanations, guided questioning, repetition and real-world examples.
My experience ranges from young elementary students through high school. I strive to create an encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. My goal is to help students improve academically while developing the skills and confidence to approach challenging material independently.
I offer middle and high school biology, chemistry, English/writing, beginner Spanish and study skills tutoring, as well as private flute and piano instruction.
