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Violin with Monica K.

San Tan Valley, Arizona

5.0
(8)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 6-100
Speaks Spanish, Spanish
Teaching since 1992
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    Private violin lessons in your home...

    As certified teacher in three states and over 30 years of music experience, I am comfortable with students of all ages in developing their musicianship and love of musical expression.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4 PM-8:15 PM
    Tuesday
    4 PM-8:15 PM
    Wednesday
    4 PM-8:15 PM
    Thursday
    4 PM-8:15 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $65

    About Monica K.

    5.0
    (8)
    As certified music teacher in three states and over 30 years of music experience, I am comfortable with students of all ages in developing their musicianship and love of musical expression. Playing semi-professionally since the age of 16, my performance background includes symphony orchestra, mariachi, acoustic rock, chorus (alto), and various small ensembles. My overarching goal is to share the benefit of a lifetime of experience with my students so that they will find their own 'voice' in the wide world of music. As a certified 1st through 8th grade mathematics educator, I have over 400 seat-hours in specialized 6th through 8th grade training including pedagogy, best-practices, identifying misconceptions, and developing formative assessments. In addition to training, I have worked as an instructional specialist through the alignment and authoring of curriculum in private industry and public education. I am a recognized leader at both the campus and district levels.
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    5.0
    8 Reviews
    Timothy
    Student's home
    She is a great violin teacher! :D
    Posted Oct 30, 2018
    Christina
    Student's home
    My children were first time to learn the violin today with Ms. Monica. My kids were very excited to play the violin. Ms.Monica was really kind and brilliant. My kids could play the violin well because she taught my kids very well. I am really forward to seeing her again. Thank you! :)
    Posted Oct 16, 2018
    Maya
    Student's home
    I was a bit aprehensive letting an unstructor I’ve never met in person in our home however once we open the door and saw Monica we instantly felt better. Monica introduced herself in a very professional and friendly way. She was very prepared and an amazing teacher. We are very happy to have her as my daughter violin teacher!
    Posted Sep 29, 2018
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    Experience

    Substitute strings, piano, and voice instructor

    Jun, 2018 - Present

    Blackbird Music and Art Center, Queen Creek, AZ

    Fill in for permanent staff as needed.

    Section Leader (Violin 1)

    Dec, 2018 - Dec, 2018

    Interfaith "Messiah" Sing Along

    Section Leader (Violin 1)

    Dec, 2018 - Jan, 2019

    St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phoenix, AZ

    Lead chamber group for all Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year masses.

    Adjudicator - All-District Honor Orchestra, Elementary Violins

    Feb, 2016 - Feb, 2017

    Chandler Unified School District

    Listen to and evaluate elementary student auditions: audition include one scale and etude which are scored for intonation, tempo, rhythm, and tone. This year, I shared suggestions with CUSD's director of music instruction which will lead to changes in the scoring method for district auditions - this could impact not only the orchestral judging process, but adjudication in band and choral departments as well. The methodology behind this new approach is to provide music directors with more specific feedback on how to further assist individual students and aid classroom instruction.

    Violinist

    Aug, 2015 - Apr, 2016

    Chandler Symphony Orchestra

    Section Leader (violins)

    Jun, 2015 - Jul, 2015

    Copperstar Production of "Les Miserables"

    Section leader for violin 1.

    Violinist

    Apr, 2015 - Aug, 2015

    Coolidge Symphony Orchestra

    Violin and Chorus

    Jan, 2012 - Jan, 2014

    St. Michael the Archangel Church, San Tan Valley, AZ

    Violin and Chorus

    Jul, 2000 - Jun, 2005

    St Thomas Aquinas Church, Rio Rancho, NM

    Violinist

    Jan, 1997 - Jun, 1999

    Mariachi Mi Tierra, Lubbock, TX

    Principal Second (violin)

    Sep, 1983 - May, 1999

    Plainview Symphony Orchestra, Plainview, TX

    Education

    Multi-Disciplinary Studies, BS; Music Education minor

    Jan, 1992 - Dec, 1996

    Texas Tech University

    Data Modeling Workshop

    Aug, 2014 - Aug, 2014

    Vanderbilt University

    Chandler/Intel Mathematics Academy

    May, 2011 - May, 2012

    Chandler Unified School District

    Certifications

    Music Education Endorsement, K-12

    Jul, 2006

    AZ Department of Education

    Gifted Endorsement, K-12

    Jul, 2007

    AZ State Department of Education

    General Education, K-8

    Jul, 2006

    AZ State Board of Education.

    Awards

    Local Teacher of the Year - Lubbock, Texas

    May, 1998

    Wal-Mart Corporation

    Affiliations

    National Association for Gifted Children

    Sep, 2015

    NAGC staff and leaders support and develop policies and practices that encourage and respond to the diverse expressions of gifts and talents in children and youth from all cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic groups. NAGC supports and engages in research and development, staff development, advocacy, communication, and collaboration with other organizations and agencies who strive to improve the quality of education for all students.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Professional Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

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