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Daniel C.

20-year Graphics Expert—patient and quick to get you working

20-year Graphics Expert—patient and quick to get you working

$75/hour

4.9 (67 ratings)

  • 136 hours tutoring

About Daniel

Bio

I am the unique mix of an expert creator and technical personality, an artist with a process approach to teaching and learning. With both a B.S. degree and technical training, I value the experience from tech training and creative work for over 25 years. Learning HOW to learn and learning by doing, have been my greatest teaching and personal development. I work with all ages, and your unique learning style, understanding each person holds on to certain things passionately, and may just not...

I am the unique mix of an expert creator and technical personality, an artist with a process approach to teaching and learning. With both a B.S. degree and technical training, I value the experience from tech training and creative work for over 25 years. Learning HOW to learn and learning by doing, have been my greatest teaching and personal development. I work with all ages, and your unique learning style, understanding each person holds on to certain things passionately, and may just not care about others. There is a way to bridge the gap in learning any subject through your unique learning ability.

A Kinesthetic learner means I am learn something by engaging my body or hands. So I know a student that seems distracted, may simply be engaged in learning their own way. Let's start with HOW you learn. The patience comes through experience and helps me relate to people who struggle to get information from a book or a video that is not personal.

Raised in New England, I now call Tennessee my home. I believe it is a privilege to speak and write correctly, and NOT a statement of character or value. Sharing the excitement for life and for learning is why I am here. Tell me about yourself, how I can relate, your hopes and dreams for learning, and how you got here. I've been an artist, camp director, tutor, trail guide, photographer, athletics director, computer instructor, foster parent, publisher, marketer, teacher and more. Now I work as Creative Director, and Marketing strategist, with a passion to help young people succeed.

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Education

Williamson College
BS Management

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: I am flexible, but passionate about helping you! If you have a specific need, let's talk about how we can make it work. Group classes and rates are an option—
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/22/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Art

Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

An Adobe Illustrator Expert - I work in Illustrator every week editing vector files and PDFs and creating logos and tracing illustrated artwork. My earliest experience with with vector illustration began with one of the first vector tools, Gem Draw - which later was adapted into the Corel Suite. I can help you to transition from Corel to Adobe for more professional and faster illustration and editing workflow. Teaching creative and technical use of Adobe Illustrator as part of a graphic design workflow, these tools and skills also carry over to Photoshop and InDesign, as well as other Adobe creative products.
Adobe InDesign,

Adobe InDesign

I started using InDesign professionally in its earliest phase, publishing small journals and creating online graphics and PDF documents to share. Working for several publishers integrating Adobe InDesign to replace the former QuarkXpress workflow. I am still a daily user of InDesign as my favorite tool for designing documents and writing and sending large format images to print. You will enjoy the powerful expert tools you will learn, and each lesson is custom adapted to your skill level, ability and speed of learning, and personal style.
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

A professional Adobe Photoshop artist, designer, and photo editor, since 1998, I still work in Photoshop nearly every day. As a creative professional, I enjoy teaching beginners who want to promote a business on social media, and intermediate users who will use Photoshop to create high quality content or edit their photos, and I help develop experts. Become a power user in Adobe Photoshop, with tips and shortcuts, and a deep understanding of the most powerful tools you need. Each training is customized to the needs, skill level, and learning style of the student.
Drawing,

Drawing

I have studied art and illustration all of my life and taught individual art lessons to children at summer camp and as a paid tutor. My drawing expertise is in portrait drawing in pencil, or pen and ink, and I tend to draw in a very realistic, but loose fashion. I have taken the skill set to professional digital illustration as well. Currently I sell illustrations on stock art websites, and am building an online gallery of illustrations for sale.
Graphic Design,

Graphic Design

Expert in graphic design and communication design — a professional in the creative industry since 2003, and educated in marketing, business communication, and graphic design. I am passionate about working with creators and professionals to help you grow skills, develop creative talents, and see differently to improve your graphic design. I can help you specialize your graphic design skills, and/or simply make your work look better. Designer for corporate and political organizations, published cover and book designer, marketing content creator, online learning designer, illustrator, photographer, video director and more!
Photography

Photography

I transitioned into full-time photography in 2015, after years of training and shooting as a graphic designer. I continue to study and work with top photographers and videographers in Nashville to develop new skills with creative expression. I help students adapt to natural light, reflected light and artificial, or studio light to create the best image in their camera and use the least amount of processing necessary. Applying design principles to framing and cropping, my students will learn how light is transformed in your camera, and the technical settings you need to know. Even an iPhone camera is subject to the principles of light and the limitations of available light. I help you to understand how to use the most simple point-and-shoot camera to take good pictures and train you to use your DSLR and related professional photography equipment to make money. You will enjoy the hands on and personalized shooting and training experience!

Business

Career Development,

Career Development

In 2019 I started leading people through career transformation, specifically to help people recognize their personality type and skills, and how difficult experiences, such as being fired, or lack of specific education, can be embraced as a part of a persons experience and skillset. Now I lead "Work You Love" seminars for people who are in transition, discouraged, or starting out who may be confused how to move forward and get experience. This uniquely qualifies me to provide individual career training and tutoring.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Trained recently as a "training facilitator," I previously led Public Information Officer training for 3 years as part of a communications leadership position for a major corporation. In the past year I've led a 4-hour class in webinar presenting skills and technology with excellent feedback from groups of 20 entrepreneurs per class, and I am developing course content around the same. Directing live video for the last several years, along with studio production experience have helped me develop an understanding of hybrid speaking as it relates to live presentations delivered via video. I bring a unique perspective to help people setup the atmosphere for better presenting, such as lighting and background in your studio or office, as well as good habits and techniques during the presentation to help people connect with an audience. Finally, I can help you craft an engaging "story" experience in your speaking or presenting.

Computer

Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

An Adobe Illustrator Expert - I work in Illustrator every week editing vector files and PDFs and creating logos and tracing illustrated artwork. My earliest experience with with vector illustration began with one of the first vector tools, Gem Draw - which later was adapted into the Corel Suite. I can help you to transition from Corel to Adobe for more professional and faster illustration and editing workflow. Teaching creative and technical use of Adobe Illustrator as part of a graphic design workflow, these tools and skills also carry over to Photoshop and InDesign, as well as other Adobe creative products.
Adobe InDesign,

Adobe InDesign

I started using InDesign professionally in its earliest phase, publishing small journals and creating online graphics and PDF documents to share. Working for several publishers integrating Adobe InDesign to replace the former QuarkXpress workflow. I am still a daily user of InDesign as my favorite tool for designing documents and writing and sending large format images to print. You will enjoy the powerful expert tools you will learn, and each lesson is custom adapted to your skill level, ability and speed of learning, and personal style.
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

A professional Adobe Photoshop artist, designer, and photo editor, since 1998, I still work in Photoshop nearly every day. As a creative professional, I enjoy teaching beginners who want to promote a business on social media, and intermediate users who will use Photoshop to create high quality content or edit their photos, and I help develop experts. Become a power user in Adobe Photoshop, with tips and shortcuts, and a deep understanding of the most powerful tools you need. Each training is customized to the needs, skill level, and learning style of the student.
Desktop Publishing,

Desktop Publishing

Publishing work started in 2001, when I was promoted quickly through key roles to really understand the industry: Text layout, page design, illustrator (art editor), art coordinator, art buyer, illustrator (creative), project coordinator, project manager, creative services manager, senior manager, marketing manager. During this time I retrained teams to move from QuarkXpress to Adobe InDesign started teaching. Adobe Creative Suite at the time. Currently I help people create product manuals, training guides, children's books, biographies, and design lead generating e-books for marketers. Whatever phase of publishing you are in, I can help! And I recommend that you get help early and often so you head down the right path to reach your desktop publication goal!
Graphic Design,

Graphic Design

Expert in graphic design and communication design — a professional in the creative industry since 2003, and educated in marketing, business communication, and graphic design. I am passionate about working with creators and professionals to help you grow skills, develop creative talents, and see differently to improve your graphic design. I can help you specialize your graphic design skills, and/or simply make your work look better. Designer for corporate and political organizations, published cover and book designer, marketing content creator, online learning designer, illustrator, photographer, video director and more!
Macintosh,

Macintosh

I've been a computer technician since the early days of computers, and I naturally speak the language of computers. Not everyone has to be technical or experienced to really learn the ease and efficiency of a Macintosh computer, iPad, iPhone or similar device. They are designed with the user in mind, and the user can quickly learn what the computer can do, and is designed to do. My broad experience helps when someone is transitioning over to the Mac world from Microsoft PCs, or from Android devices.
Photography

Photography

I transitioned into full-time photography in 2015, after years of training and shooting as a graphic designer. I continue to study and work with top photographers and videographers in Nashville to develop new skills with creative expression. I help students adapt to natural light, reflected light and artificial, or studio light to create the best image in their camera and use the least amount of processing necessary. Applying design principles to framing and cropping, my students will learn how light is transformed in your camera, and the technical settings you need to know. Even an iPhone camera is subject to the principles of light and the limitations of available light. I help you to understand how to use the most simple point-and-shoot camera to take good pictures and train you to use your DSLR and related professional photography equipment to make money. You will enjoy the hands on and personalized shooting and training experience!

Corporate Training

Career Development,

Career Development

In 2019 I started leading people through career transformation, specifically to help people recognize their personality type and skills, and how difficult experiences, such as being fired, or lack of specific education, can be embraced as a part of a persons experience and skillset. Now I lead "Work You Love" seminars for people who are in transition, discouraged, or starting out who may be confused how to move forward and get experience. This uniquely qualifies me to provide individual career training and tutoring.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Trained recently as a "training facilitator," I previously led Public Information Officer training for 3 years as part of a communications leadership position for a major corporation. In the past year I've led a 4-hour class in webinar presenting skills and technology with excellent feedback from groups of 20 entrepreneurs per class, and I am developing course content around the same. Directing live video for the last several years, along with studio production experience have helped me develop an understanding of hybrid speaking as it relates to live presentations delivered via video. I bring a unique perspective to help people setup the atmosphere for better presenting, such as lighting and background in your studio or office, as well as good habits and techniques during the presentation to help people connect with an audience. Finally, I can help you craft an engaging "story" experience in your speaking or presenting.

Elementary Education

Homeschool

Homeschool

As a home educating parent to currently 5 homeschool children, we know how it is to think differently and see home education as an opportunity for children to develop their own creative learning, with specific guidance. I specialize in helping children to explore areas commonly referred to as "STEAM," (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics). My experience is in leading groups to explore Electronics, Robotics, Graphic Design, Computer Skills, Website Programming, Photography, Videography, Online Business, Marketing, Publishing. Working with individuals or groups, I encourage building teams, projects, and planing toward specific goals and overlapping skills that prepare young people for a modern work environment and creative leadership.

English

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Trained recently as a "training facilitator," I previously led Public Information Officer training for 3 years as part of a communications leadership position for a major corporation. In the past year I've led a 4-hour class in webinar presenting skills and technology with excellent feedback from groups of 20 entrepreneurs per class, and I am developing course content around the same. Directing live video for the last several years, along with studio production experience have helped me develop an understanding of hybrid speaking as it relates to live presentations delivered via video. I bring a unique perspective to help people setup the atmosphere for better presenting, such as lighting and background in your studio or office, as well as good habits and techniques during the presentation to help people connect with an audience. Finally, I can help you craft an engaging "story" experience in your speaking or presenting.

History

Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I grew up the son of a preacher, and grandson of a Nazarene minister. I have attended Christian schools for most of my life, and when I was in public high schools, I was leading the Bible study after school. I attended two Christian colleges, completing New Testament and Old Testament studies with high marks, among other bible studies. I teach Sunday school, and teach my own five children directly from the Bible. I was a camp counselor and became camp program director at a Christian camp where I worked for 8 summers, and developed my own Bible study curriculum for both 8-11 and 12-15 age groups. I continue to study the Bible regularly and with an open mind to new understanding nearly every day. I do not hold to a particular denomination, but my children are part of a Baptist school, and I am active in an independent, Bible believing church.

Other

Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I grew up the son of a preacher, and grandson of a Nazarene minister. I have attended Christian schools for most of my life, and when I was in public high schools, I was leading the Bible study after school. I attended two Christian colleges, completing New Testament and Old Testament studies with high marks, among other bible studies. I teach Sunday school, and teach my own five children directly from the Bible. I was a camp counselor and became camp program director at a Christian camp where I worked for 8 summers, and developed my own Bible study curriculum for both 8-11 and 12-15 age groups. I continue to study the Bible regularly and with an open mind to new understanding nearly every day. I do not hold to a particular denomination, but my children are part of a Baptist school, and I am active in an independent, Bible believing church.

Test Preparation

Career Development

Career Development

In 2019 I started leading people through career transformation, specifically to help people recognize their personality type and skills, and how difficult experiences, such as being fired, or lack of specific education, can be embraced as a part of a persons experience and skillset. Now I lead "Work You Love" seminars for people who are in transition, discouraged, or starting out who may be confused how to move forward and get experience. This uniquely qualifies me to provide individual career training and tutoring.

Examples of Expertise

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Featured review

Very patient and thorough

Photoshop, he focused on the areas I needed the most work and followed my request not to get deep in the program where I did not need to go. Daniel figured how to work with me and my learning disability. He catered the lesson completely to my needs in every way.

Emily , 2 lessons with Daniel

Photoshop

Helped me complete a project I couldn’t do by myself . He was very knowledgeable and creative. Highly recommended. Xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxvbbbbbbbsbsbsbsbsbsbbsbsbsbsbsbsnsnsbsbsbsbsbdjdjdkdkdkdkd d f

Cindy, 1 lesson with Daniel

Very helpful session.

He made the process of publishing an Amazon/Kindle ebook extremely simple. We will be working w/ him ongoing for sure. He has a very pleasant personality and easy to speak with on all matters.

Christina, 1 lesson with Daniel

Awesome Tutor!!

Daniel taught me how to navigate through KDP to publish my ebook. He took me through the steps and accepted websites applying all the parameters necessary for publishing. It was a success. Daniel uses his tutoring time efficiently focusing on the necessary information I need to succeed. He is an amazing tutor!!

Lori Ann, 1 lesson with Daniel

Fantastic Help

I have worked with Daniel for several months now. His help is invaluable and he has taught me how to create my own professional documents. Daniel is patient and works at my pace. I give him my highest recommendation for anyone wanting to learn and create at the same time.

Will, 20 lessons with Daniel

Outstanding InDesign Tutor

I just completed my first InDesign lesson with Daniel and learned more in one hour than I could have learned in weeks on my own. Daniel explained things clearly, asked the right upfront questions to gear the lesson to my needs, and in general just seems like a super nice person. I highly recommend lessons with Daniel!

Alexander, 9 lessons with Daniel

Great Tutor!

I learned more in 90 minutes with Daniel than in months of attempting self teaching. Can't wait to learn more from him, and updating skills with other programs.

Megan, 1 lesson with Daniel

Exactly what I needed

Daniel is an excellent tutor. He listened to what I asked him to teach me, and then asked me how I would like to learn (watching him, doing it as he talked me through the steps, etc.). I really appreciated this as we all have different learning styles. He was patient and explained things clearly and slowly enough that I could make notes while he was talking. He tackled what I thought was going to be an agonizingly difficult task and made it very simple. I will definitely be reaching out for his help again in the future.

Amy, 1 lesson with Daniel

Awesome tutor

Daniel was incredibly patient and knowledgeable in helping me prepare images of products to be used on my website. As a beginner using Photoshop, I was struggling with setting up my images under the proper extension, as well as cleaning them up and enhancing the images. We discussed using .png (png8 vs png24) and the proper way to export/save an original jpeg file to the .png format. He also showed me how to use the Adjustment panel to set the Saturation and how to sharpen the image as well. I would highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a tutor and I’m sure I’ll be calling him again with more questions/needs in the future. Thank you Daniel.

Joanell, 2 lessons with Daniel

inDesign Tutor

Great lesson, Daniel is patient and walks you through, letting you learn while you set-up, change, and create. As an adult I love learning like that. He's great

ELIZABETH, 2 lessons with Daniel
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