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Guitar with John S.

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Age: 5+
Teaching since 2006
Master of Arts in Education

    About John S.

    4.8
    (5)
    What do you WANT to learn? Learning should always be fun, even when it is challenging. I try to find out what my student WANTS to learn and then integrate that desire into what must be mastered. I have taught at all levels in the Indianapolis Public Schools. I have taught Literature, Composition, and Sociology, to name a few subjects, at the college level.I hold a professionalized Indiana teaching license (expires 2025) and a Master’s degree in education.I have successfully taught at-risk students as they prepared for the GED and TASC high school equivalency, even setting school records for completion rates. I am currently preparing on-line learning courses for the state of Indiana. I home-schooled my own children and they have graduated college with honors.I have authored two best-selling novels, and have written for prestigious publications. I have performed magic, music, and comedy for Fortune 500 companies, festivals, clubs, and home audiences around the country.

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    4.8
    5 Reviews
    GG
    Online
    John is a great teacher who is patient and well organized.
    Posted Jun 12, 2016
    Gail Gatling
    Online
    Well, I had my very first harmonica lesson with John S. and he made me very comfortable. The pace and his teaching method was great and I am really looking forward to our next lesson.
    Posted May 9, 2016
    Riley Decker
    Student's home
    John is great! He does really well with teaching kids!
    Posted May 5, 2016
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    Experience

    Teacher & Entertainer

    Jan, 2006 - Present

    IPS, ITCC, OCU

    I have taught this subject in the Indianapolis Public Schools. I have taught many college-level subjects. I hold a current, valid, professionalized teaching license in Elementary Education, which will not expire until January, 2025. Further, I hold a Master’s degree in Adult Education and Training. I have also successfully taught all subjects of the GED and TASC high school equivalency programs. I am also an award-winning photo-journalist and multiple best-selling novelist.

    Education

    B.A. Sociology

    Jan, 1988 - Jan, 1990

    University of the State of New York

    Master of Arts in Education

    Aug, 2010 - Dec, 2011

    University of Phoenix

    Elementary Education

    Oct, 2008 - Nov, 2009

    University of Phoenix

    B.A. Psychology

    Jan, 1988 - Jan, 1990

    University of the State of New York

    Certifications

    Paralegal

    Jun, 1983

    Southern Career Institute

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Jan, 2006

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

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