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Professional Artist, Art Teacher. Teens and adults. Math geek.
Michele S.

5.0 (77 ratings)

353 hours tutoring

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I am a working artist and Certified K-12 Art Teacher. My students learn to draw and paint with a foundation in elements and principles of art. We look at the thought process and trouble shooting involved with composition and painting as part of the creative process. I teach because I enjoy empowering others with learned skills so that they may grow closer to their intended goals. When tutoring in math I am methodical and patient. My art skills are a bonus when breaking down various math...

I am a working artist and Certified K-12 Art Teacher. My students learn to draw and paint with a foundation in elements and principles of art. We look at the thought process and trouble shooting involved with composition and painting as part of the creative process. I teach because I enjoy empowering others with learned skills so that they may grow closer to their intended goals. When tutoring in math I am methodical and patient. My art skills are a bonus when breaking down various math challenges.

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Education

Central Washignton University
Visual Arts, MIddle Math Minor
  • Licensed teacher

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Art Theory

Art Theory

My experience includes teaching Illustration, Foundations, and a General Art course within the High School. Experience includes teaching mixed grades together K-8. My strengths are teaching self critique in a positive light, artistic confidence, and observational drawing.
Cosmetology

Cosmetology

I am a WA licensed cosmetologist with 15 years salon experience in cutting, foiling, coloring, styling, and makeup including fashion/model photo shoots, SPFX. Pacific Northwest Ballet makeup crew for 20 years. My experience includes old age, fatality, prosthetics, bald caps, wax build up, hand made facial appliances, and wig maintenance.
Drawing

Drawing

Teaching illustration is a passion of mine, as I enjoy lessons that incorporate the elements of art and principles of design. Effective compositions give a drawing impact which keeps the viewer engaged. Value, line quality, and creation of the illusion of form and light direction are some of the major components of my lesson plans. I would love to see your composition and help you to be more effective as an artist.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I enjoy math. When teaching younger children, using manipulatives such as beans for counting or game pieces to represent various operations, students grasp the ideas in a way that helps them to make deeper connections. These math connections last longer. I am an artist and see in pictures. This ads to my teaching skills.
Painting

Painting

As a professional artist and certified k-12 art teacher I have the ability to encourage you with your art from your starting point, show you the next level through skill building, and share knowledge about the business world of art. Watercolor is my medium of choice though I can work with acrylics and oil. Just like illustration, composition is a major component of an effective painting. Often times paintings are preceded with a value sketch to determine an effective composition.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

My art knowledge includes middle math (grades 5-9) certification, prealgebra, and albegra. During college I achieved the Calculus leveI, as I received an A-. I have successfully taught, at the HS level, Geometry, Calculus, and Pre Calculus. My tutoring experience includes Community College math classes from basic math to Trigonometry.
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Helpful and kind

Michele put Jamie and ease and he said he was very comfortable with her. She is very knowledgeable and easy to understand. We look forward to continuing our sessions with her! Thank you!

Emma, 1 lesson with Michele

Excellent!

I purchased this as a gift for my husband, who is a professional artist. Michelle was excellent! She taught him new things and taught him the style he was hoping to learn. Completely recommend!

Kristen, 1 lesson with Michele

Patient Tutor

Many tips on watercolor art, how paint interplay’s with dimension, color and light value applications. What paint is more of a stain and how not to muddy up one’s watercolor painting

Audrey, 1 lesson with Michele

Amazing teaching ability in Algebra I

Michele has been instrumental in our daughter's ability to understand and apply what she has learned in her Algebra I class this year. She just received an A on her 2nd trimester test! Our daughter has increased confidence in this subject, which has also increased her confidence and performance in all of her other classes. Michele has a variety of ways to help her understand a subject she has had difficulty with. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a tutor that builds a great rapport very quickly with her students, has a calm and positive nature, patience, and has the ability to adapt to your child's way of learning.

Jeannie, 99 lessons with Michele

Great tutor for my son

Michele is an amazing tutor. She is focused and brings this focus and ‘can do’ attitude into sessions with my son. Michele is the first tutor we have found who engages my son in Algebra. I am so thankful!

Kristine, 29 lessons with Michele

Each session ends with my son smiling !!!

My son loves having Michele help him with Algebra II - he is understanding and retaining and even enjoying the subject matter which is a change - happy customers here!!!

Sandra, 17 lessons with Michele

Michele has a knack!

Michele was able to teach my daughter concepts in Algebra 2 that her math teacher couldn't help her with. She has a knack for making something that seems so difficult easy to understand. Very flexible with scheduling as well.

Shelli, 3 lessons with Michele
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