...and honesty. I have 1 year of experience of being a lab teaching assistant at the department of materials chemistry, almost 1 year of experience of being a guitar teacher and 3 months of experience of being a Mandarin tutor. I have tutored both in China and Canada. I obtained my B.Sc. with a major in materials chemistry from Fudan University in 2012 and my B.H.Sc. with a major in addictions counselling from the University...
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...of learning in my students. I believe that education is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about empowering individuals to realize their dreams and make a positive impact in the world. As a tutor, I am dedicated to supporting students on their academic journey, guiding them towards their goals, and helping them overcome challenges with resilience and determination. Together, we can navigate the complexities of learning, celebrate achievements, and embark on a transformative educational...
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...(EAL) in Japan, since then I taught a Communications course at Mohawk College, and worked for a private language school here in Canada. I also worked as an Early Childhood Educator (Preschool Teacher). Back in 2007, I was a guitar instructor. I got my degree in Arts (Music) at University of Guelph. After that, I got certified to Teach English as a Second Language. More recently, I got a diploma in Early Childhood Education at...
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...to collaborate with a student to overcome a challenge. Do you want to write a term paper? Great! Do you want to learn how to use a semi-colon? Let's do it! I'm on your side. With every lesson, I meet students where they are and together we tailor our lessons to fit their skills, interests, and needs. By approaching lessons collaboratively, we create an environment that emphasizes progress over perfection and uses their existing strengths...
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...Toronto, and Regina (Canada). I have been teaching online since 2019. While I tutor classes that deal with the improvement of one's control and Mastery of the English Language & Physical Presence, I also specialize in "Cognitive Communication"; i.e. a simple and psychological approach to Communication & Performance, which is rooted in Theatre technique, and Storytelling. We are a community of peoples, sharing our gifts and selves; my own continued wish and work is to...
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...director of dubbed content for clients such as DreamWorks, Lionsgate, and Netflix among others. I am thoroughly convinced that by teaching one acquires valuable knowledge. I am really excited to share what I have learned so far. My major field of interest is music production, music theory, and ear training. I play guitar, piano and violin, but if someone gives me the chance, I will play whatever is available. I have worked as a music...
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...philosophy, which is that education is not about knowing the right answer all the time, but being able to help develop skills in students so that they can interrogate the world around them. I specialize in Anthropology, English, and History. I thoroughly enjoy anthropology, as it is a means for people to investigate the truest question of "Why do people do what they do?", and to develop understandings of the unique differences and stark similarities...
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...practice suited to your personality is what I can offer you! Let's have some fun and do some great learning at the same time! Adults, I invite you to join me on a learning adventure that is productive, engaging and comfortable. My students gain skills and abilities to utilize in a practical way with style! Children are fortunate to have exposure to acting, dancing, puppetry and other art modalities that are engaging in my classes,...
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Francais/English, de Montreal. I will make sure you pass with flying colors. I have over 5 years of tutoring experience, currently studying Biomedical Engineering with a background in Biochemistry.
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...at Queen's University. Over my four years at Queen's, I took a strong interest in theories of deviance and crime, the criminal justice system, and socio-legal studies. Currently, I am aspiring to attend law school within the next year and eventually become a practicing lawyer. Beyond my educational background, I am passionate about tutoring in sociology, writing, communication, English, Math, and guitar. I enjoy writing and assisting students in crafting strong essays. I have a...
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Hey! My name is Rohan, and I'm very excited to be a Varsity Tutor. I've been tutoring since I was fourteen years old, and being an older brother, I've also had countless experience tutoring my younger sister. I bring a positive and exciting attitude to my teaching style, and my main goal is always to ensure my client is learned and satisfied. ... My teaching philosophy revolves around ensuring the student has made positive progress in...
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...taught businessmen, teenagers, and a classroom full of 10 year olds. And I've gotten results every time. I strongly believe in the power of personalized education, tailored for the individual student and human being. When I'm not tutoring, I spend most of my time on my two indie rock bands, in which I play guitar and bass and write many of the songs. I also like to take my dog, Mac, on walks around my...
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Hello! My name is Austin Stanbury. I am a college student studying economics. I joined this platform because I believe that my best talent is helping others to learn things. I want to help people succeed, and I want to learn more about teaching and how people learn best in the process. I can probably help you with whatever subject you need; I hope to learn with you soon! ... I believe the most important thing...
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...Commonwealth University working towards a B.S. in Information Systems and a Minor in Network Administration. Aside from university, I work for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Finance division as an Accountant. Work certainly isn't everything though! I am an avid Basketball fan, and an experienced musician. I've been a member of quite a few bands and choirs, and play 5 instruments, including voice. I love writing and literature and am very excited to be...
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...the Academia Buenos Aires, where I went to school for three months last year and stayed with an Argentinean host mother in order to improve my language skills. Because of my experiences of a being a Spanish student, I place a strong emphasis on error recognition and believe that my becoming more aware or the errors we make, the more we are able to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. I am comfortable...
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...I much prefer to be a guiding hand than a stern master. Regurgitation of facts is not the same as digestion of knowledge; I believe a tutor must set up circumstances for students to genuinely engage with the material as individuals. I specialize in reading, writing, literature, and public speaking. I wholeheartedly believe that reading and writing both happen at the level of the sentence, and nowhere else. Recognizing this fact renders comprehension and composition...
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...Bard High School Early College, where I fell in love with spending a great deal of time writing and thinking about books. I've previously interned at a literary agency, where I read manuscripts all day and wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and music -- I love teaching these subjects,...
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...Although I majored in geology, I enjoy english, science, and history. I try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4...
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...loved science, in particular physics and mathematics and have been lucky enough to share this with others through tutoring. I can help with all levels of math and physics up through graduate level course work. I also can tutor all levels of French as I have taken the French baccalaureat. I started tutoring in high school, everything from math, literature, to French and Latin. I have worked mostly with high school, college students and adults,...
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...year, third year, and AP students. I currently hold a Master's Degree in Secondary Education. I received a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology and minored in Spanish. All of these came from Arizona State University. In order to improve my Spanish, I also studied on two separate occasions in Mexico. My current clients are high school students looking for help in order to succeed in their Spanish classes, but I am also looking for other individuals...
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Guitar Tutoring FAQ
Learning to play guitar is a fairly fluid process but there are many things to learn. A guitar tutor must find what level the student is at and understand the type of guitar playing they are most interested in. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a guitar tutor who can provide a proper amount of practice and help you work on improving your technique and abilities.
Guitar tutoring can focus on many topics, including:
The parts of a guitar
Holding a guitar properly
Fretboard notes
Chords
Scales
Solos
Improvising
Rhythm
Learning the guitar can be very exciting, but requires a lot of practice. You must follow through with activities even when not with your tutor, but a tutor can be not just a teacher but also someone to play along with. Lessons can first be organized around explaining the parts of the guitar, so you understand what the fretboard, sound hole, tuners, and saddle do. Beginning in standard tuning, your tutor can show you the notes on each string and how to identify them as you play and move from fret to fret and string to string.
If you are ready to work with chords, your tutor may structure lessons around open chords or power chords. They can move on to barre chords if you're ready. When it comes to guitar tutoring, there are many levels of learning, and a tutor can move through them depending on your pace and style of learning. You can receive help with soloing along with various techniques such as bends and alternate picking.
Improvisation and song creation are a big part of being a guitar player. Your tutor can provide invaluable practice and suggestions in terms of rhythm, strumming, and picking. Whatever you're learning, there's not usually an obvious way to teach guitar. That's why a personal tutor can be so beneficial. Individualized help can focus on the topics you need the most work in, and on developing the confidence to continue moving forward.
There are different types of guitar lessons. They may be text, graphical, or video based. Guitar tutoring can be a flexible and exciting experience. If you're fascinated and motivated, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a qualified instructor so your search for "guitar tutoring near me" is complete. We can also set you up on a Live Learning Platform, so you can use a mobile device to conduct digital study sessions. To learn more, contact us today!
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