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PhD Tutor for Math, English, Philosophy, Theology, Test Prep, Piano
Maureen B.

8 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $50

About Maureen


Bio

As a PhD in medieval philosophy and an experienced tutor with 7+ years of tutoring experience and 6+ years of full-time classroom teaching experience (middle school through college, mostly in college), I enjoy working with all grade levels across a variety of disciplines. My interests range from math, English writing and grammar, and languages (basic French and early-advanced Latin) to standardized test prep (SAT/ACT/GRE), philosophy, theology, to piano. Working alongside students who...

As a PhD in medieval philosophy and an experienced tutor with 7+ years of tutoring experience and 6+ years of full-time classroom teaching experience (middle school through college, mostly in college), I enjoy working with all grade levels across a variety of disciplines. My interests range from math, English writing and grammar, and languages (basic French and early-advanced Latin) to standardized test prep (SAT/ACT/GRE), philosophy, theology, to piano. Working alongside students who struggle with learning disabilities, as well as those who are academically advanced, I always find great joy in encouraging academic independence and personal confidence of students. I have also ran a private piano studio for 3 years, and my lessons focus on developing a strong technique (relaxing tension and using arm weight rather than force) with a classical repertoire along with learning the basics of theory. I enjoy cooking, kickboxing, and reading (some favorites are Tolstoy and Tolkien).


Education

Ave Maria University
Philosophy
University of St. Thomas Houston, TX
Masters
University of St. Thomas Houston, TX
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Piano lesson rate - $30 per 35-min lesson. $50 for two students back-to-back.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 1/8/2016

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Piano

Piano

I am an advanced pianist with a strong theoretical background, and enjoy both classical and jazz/blues. I have played piano since the age of 5, and I have taught piano for four years. My lessons are technique intensive; unless one learns to play with a relaxed yet firm hand-arm-shoulder positioning, and makes use of one's body and arm weight to play with power, the resultant tension will prevent the movement of nimble, free fingers and limit the musicality with which one can play. I also emphasize training in music theory alongside the music itself. I prefer to use the Bastien series, although I am flexible and can supplement other piano methods as necessary.
Study Skills

Study Skills

As a Ph.D. candidate in philosophy, I have had quite a number of years of schooling, in addition to my 7+ years of tutoring. I am also familiar with Stephen Covey's books on prioritizing and time management. With the tools gained from experience, from learning how to learn myself, I can help students organize their projects and assignments in a way that is realistic and healthy given their other commitments.
ACT English
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
English
French
Geometry
Grammar
Latin
Philosophy
Phonics
Prealgebra
SAT Math
SAT Reading
Spelling
Vocabulary
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