Melody C. offers Basic Math Lessons, Elementary Math Lessons, English Le...
Tutor in Orlando, FL 32826
Orlando, FL 32826
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $25
Subjects: Basic Math, Elementary Math, English, Math, Music Theory, Piano, Reading, Russian, Violin
My name is Melody Cook.
I began learning to play the piano when I was five. My mother had a piano and some books. I loved the piano and I mostly taught myself. As an adult, I finally received professional musical instruction when I studied music at Valencia college and the University of Central Florida. I earned an Associates degree in piano performance and a Bachelors degree in music performance with a concentration in music composition. graduating with honors in 2019.
My teaching experience began early. I was home schooled and taught some of my younger siblings reading, mathematics, and beginning piano. I have tutored children ages 5- 13 in reading and mathematics. I worked as a daycare teacher off and on for a few years in my twenties, teaching children ages 2- 10. In my thirties, I began teaching piano class at a middle-school while attending college. I have been teaching private piano lessons to all ages since 2014.
On my profile I stated that I can teach students with special needs. I want to clarify that I do not have training in this area, but I have worked with students who have ADHD, autism and other special needs. It is helpful for me to meet with the parents or other caregivers before the first lesson to discuss anything I may need to know, in order to give the student a positive learning experience. My students with special needs are great students! They enjoy and benefit from playing the piano, and I enjoy working with them!
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- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: February 15, 2013 – May 15, 2016
School: Valencia College
Degree: Piano Performance, Associate of Arts, president’s list
Date: August 15, 2016 – May 15, 2019
School: University of Central Florida
Degree: Music Composition, Bachelor of Music, summa cum laude
AFFILIATIONS
Date: May 15, 2019
Name: Central Florida Composers Forum
Description: Founded in 2011, the Central Florida Composers Forum is an organization of composers and new music practitioners dedicated to engaging the creative and larger community of Central Florida through the promotion of original and innovative music programming. Central Florida Composers Forum strives to be part of a larger cultural conversation where the musical, visual and other performing arts connect with audiences, foster vital collaborations, and produce multidisciplinary performances. Cultivating an audience for new music through education, workshops and outreach programs that create memorable artistic experiences for youth and community members are also central to our mission.
EXPERIENCE
Date: October 15, 2014
Organization: Melody’s Piano Studio
Title: Private Piano Teacher
Description: I teach private piano lessons in my home studio and in student homes.
Date: March 15, 2015 – May 15, 2016
Organization: Seminole County Public Schools
Title: Class Piano Teacher
Description: I taught piano class at a middle school during the week as part of the Steinway Society’s after school program.
Date: May 15, 2001 – May 15, 2006
Organization: Little Fisherman Daycare
Title: Child care
Description: I cared for children ages 2- 13. I prepared and taught lessons, and watched out for the safety of the children during play, meals, and rest times.
CERTIFICATES
Date: May 15, 2009
Authority: Хакасский Государственный Университет Им. Н.Ф. Катанова (Khakassia State University Im. N. F. Katanova)
Name: Certificate of Russian Language Proficiency
Description: I received a certificate of Russian language proficiency while in Russia in 2009.
In 2012 I easily passed a Russian language proficiency exam at the University of Central Florida, waiving the requirement for me to take a foreign language at Valencia College.
AWARDS
Date: May 15, 2019
Authority: University of Central Florida
Name: Bachelor of Music, summa cum laude
Description: GPA 3.9
LANGUAGES
Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency
Language: Russian
Proficiency: Limited Proficiency