...I'm Dustin and I am a flutist and music educator. I do not come from a family with classical musicians, and my parents took convincing to get me my first regular private lessons in high school because they didn't know the benefits of 1:1 music instruction. I understand the struggle of balancing schoolwork with tons of extracurriculars. (read more)
...Over the past 20 plus years I been teaching and tutoring in the subjects of Art, ELS/ELL, and ELA. I have experience working with ages 5 to adults. Most recently, as an EASE Professional Development Coach, I worked closely with teachers to enhance their skills in working with students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. (read more)
...In order for them to understand, I adapt my tutoring methods to suit their unique needs and learning styles. I thus vary my teaching approach as required. I especially enjoy tutoring physics courses because some students have the perception that physics is hard so I relish the challenge of getting them to understand the material. (read more)
...This program not only provided me with a solid theoretical foundation in language education but also sharpened my practical skills in Chinese language instruction. My academic journey at Columbia has been transformative, and I am enthusiastic about bringing my enriched knowledge and skills to en... (read more)