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Screenwriting with Elizabeth B.

Evanston, Illinois

4.9
(118)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish, French
Teaching since 1992
Master of Fine Arts

    Your passion for screenwriting will be taken to new heights with the help of this published writer/screenwriter.

    Screenwriting and Creative Writing lessons/coaching/consulting-all genres and levels. Learn from a published writer/screenwriter who has a literary agent, an MFA in Creative Writing, and who is a college writing professor. Learn all about crafting your book or screenplay with focused coaching and lessons on all the elements of the craft: character, plot, structure, dialogue, point-of-view, setting, theme, and more. We will work on developing your writing through exercises, readings, and writing and revising. You will write and learn at the same time, in a supportive online classroom. Classes are tailored for your needs. I do manuscript and screenplay critiques as well.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teacher's Studio
    Teacher's Studio
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    Oak Avenue #
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-7:30 AM
    12 PM-2:30 PM
    3:30 PM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-7:30 AM
    12 PM-7 PM
    Thursday
    12 PM-7 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-9 AM
    12 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-10:30 AM
    11 AM-3:30 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-10 AM
    11 AM-2:30 PM
    5:30 PM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $29
    45 minutes
    $39
    60 minutes
    $49

    About Elizabeth B.

    4.9
    (118)
    Elizabeth has taught violin and viola for twenty-eight years. She has a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from DePaul University School of Music. Her teachers have been among the best in the world. She has been a member of orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and has performed solos throughout the United States and abroad. Teaching is one of her greatest passions, and she welcomes the opportunity to work with all ages and levels of musical background. NOTE: *As of September 17, 2022, no every other week registrations. If you are interested in every other week, you must alternate with a current every other week student (who have been grandfathered in to every other week prior to September 17, 2022.). *** Lesson Details *** I teach both Suzuki and traditional violin and viola methods. I am patient and encouraging. My students' success is my success! After 3-6 months of lessons, students will have a solid foundation on the instrument and will play some beginning level songs with the proper position and tuning. They will be having a rewarding experience as they learn all the fundamentals. They will discover the joy of music! *** Studio Equipment *** Home- small house with music stand, well lit, piano, seating for parents   *** Specialties *** Violin Viola Traditional Suzuki Classical Fiddling
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    118 Reviews
    Jennifer
    Teacher's studio
    Elizabeth is an excellent teacher and follows up with us about our daughter's lesson. We are so thankful for her patience and dedication!!!
    Posted Feb 27, 2024
    Brandon
    Teacher's studio
    What a great teacher! She taught my daughter beginning violin, and she has progressed so much in the time being with Elizabeth! She makes each lesson an enjoyable experience.
    Posted Feb 22, 2024
    Shannan
    Online
    The most incredible teacher I have ever had! Going strong for I believe 5+ years! She is terrific, has taught me so much about my instrument, and is very encouraging!
    Posted Jan 25, 2024
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    Experience

    Adjunct Professor of Music

    Aug, 2008 - Present

    local colleges

    Teach college level music courses

    Adjunct Professor of English, Writing, and Humanities

    Aug, 2008 - Present

    local colleges

    Teach creative writing, composition, humanities, and literature courses at area local colleges.

    Violin/Viola Teacher

    Jun, 1992 - Present

    Various community music schools and private studio

    Teach violin and viola to students of all ages and levels.

    Professional Violinist/Violist

    Jun, 1990 - Present

    Freelance

    Professional violinist/violist for orchestras, chamber groups, and solos. Freelance.

    Education

    Master of Music

    Sep, 1996 - Feb, 1998

    DePaul University School of Music

    Master of Fine Arts

    Jan, 2005 - Jan, 2007

    Goddard College

    Certifications

    Registered Suzuki Teacher Training (Violin)

    Jul, 1995

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Every Child Can! Violin Foundation 1A Violin Foundation 1B Violin Unit 2 Violin Unit 3 Establishing the Book 1 Bow Arm: Violin, Viola Developing Shifting: Books 2-4 Maintaining the Suzuki Studio Ownership

    Learning to Teach Online

    Nov, 2021

    The University of New South Wales-Sydney/Coursera

    Learning to teach online effectively in a variety of formats.

    Paul Rolland String Pedagogy - Level One Endorsement

    Jun, 2021

    Paul Rolland String Pedagogy Workshop - School of Music at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Level One Endorsement in Paul Rolland String Pedagogy for Violin and Viola

    Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

    Feb, 2021

    Northwestern University/Coursera

    Certificate earned in a course exploring the fundamentals of teaching violin and viola in the earliest stages, including master classes and extensive exercises and lessons in violin/viola pedagogy for the beginning student.

    Life Coaching Certification

    Jan, 2020

    New Skills Academy

    Certified Health Coach

    Oct, 2019

    Dr. Sears Wellness Institute

    Pregnancy Health Coach, L.E.A.N Expectations Health Coaching for before, during, and after pregnancy

    Post-MFA Certificate in the Teaching of Writing

    Dec, 2007

    Antioch University Los Angeles

    Post Master's Certificate in the pedagogy of teaching composition, literature, and creative writing.

    Awards

    Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

    May, 2010

    Phi Theta Kappa

    Additional awards and scholarships

    Jan, 2012

    Various

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    Jul, 1983

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.

    May, 2019

    The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization officially licensed to support, guide, and promote Suzuki education in North, Central, and South America. The SAA was founded in 1972 and currently has about 8,000 members.

    Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators

    Jan, 2015

    The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, is one of the largest existing organizations for writers and illustrators. It is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals writing and illustrating for children and young adults in the fields of children’s literature, magazines, film, television, and multimedia. Our mission is to support the creation and availability of quality children’s books around the world. We accomplish this by fostering a vibrant community of individuals who bring books for young readers to the public including writers, illustrators, translators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers, bloggers, enthusiasts and others. We provide education and support for these individuals and the community through our awards, grants, programs and events. We strive to increase the quality and quantity of children’s books in the marketplace, and act as a consolidated voice for writers and illustrators of children's books worldwide.

    American Association of University Professors

    Aug, 2008

    The mission of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is to advance academic freedom and shared governance; to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education; to promote the economic security of faculty, academic professionals, graduate students, post‐doctoral fellows, and all those engaged in teaching and research in higher education; to help the higher education community organize to make our goals a reality; and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

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