I received a Masters in Education from Eastern University and trained at Westside Montessori in Manhattan. In addition, I have a natural ability for listening, encouraging, and developing effective working relationships and bridging cross-cultural differences. I am also especially skilled at communicating with children, coordinating activities, developing lesson plans/curriculum, working with parents of young people, and have excellent presentation skills.
I am passionate about art and...
I received a Masters in Education from Eastern University and trained at Westside Montessori in Manhattan. In addition, I have a natural ability for listening, encouraging, and developing effective working relationships and bridging cross-cultural differences. I am also especially skilled at communicating with children, coordinating activities, developing lesson plans/curriculum, working with parents of young people, and have excellent presentation skills.
I am passionate about art and music; expert at vocal ensemble.
Studied under Peter Garity at Columbia University for two weeks to learn how to make math fun for all ages. I taught Singapore math and am well versed in traditional math as well as Common core math.
I have been able to work with families to help students meet their reading goals from age 3 all the way to adults who are learning English. I take into account developmental stages and the interest of the reader as I create lessons and find appropriate reading material.
I collaborate with families to plan lessons that help to bring their children Into independent learning while teaching social and emotional skills. I encourage and compliment my students on specific details pertaining to their progress.
I am a classically trained pianist. Over the years I have taught 40 students piano lessons averaging 1-3 years. I am especially skilled with beginners of all ages. I have mostly taught from a variety of a John Thomson piano books. I enjoy pulling in classical pieces and working with the student to see what their interests are. Composition has been a component of these lessons as well. I enjoy inspiring my students to think of piano as an instrument of expression and creativity.
I have put together fun art projects and drawing lessons for students as young as 3. I have worked with 10-12 students, ages 5-11. The process in art is very exciting! Seeing these projects to the end is very rewarding. As an artist myself, I like to emphasize the portfolio concept so students can treasure t
