...I have privately studied music theory and classical guitar/jazz theory since I was 8 years old. Soon after commencing private lessons, my instructors discovered that I have relative pitch, in which I am able to identify any interval between two notes in the chromatic scale (as well as microtonal... (read more)
...He has since moved back to Mexico and we often kept in touch. From there I gained more traction with students and have taught individuals from all over the world. With respect to Spanish, I began teaching at a K-12 charter school where I taught students in grades 7-12. (read more)
...I use lots of visuals and simulations to convey important ideas; to give a different look at a concept your teacher/professor didn't explain clearly. I may provide homework, but only when you aren't already swamped with work. I make homework challenging, but short. (read more)
...In January 2020, I returned to the classroom in a charter alternative school, teaching world history. I was there through the worst of the pandemic, pivoting between in person, distance, and combined learning situations. In 2021, I moved to a large urban high school, where I taught US and world history for two years. (read more)
...I am drawn to the syntax, mood, and vocabulary of sentences to express ourselves in the most effective way. To me, the best writing is void of flowery language, but is able to create images and be understood by a variety of audience members. Structuring a paper is also a skill that allows the author to be expressive in the most effective way. (read more)