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Guitar with Pedram R.

Washington, District of Columbia

5.0
(2)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English, French, Farsi, Spanish
Teaching since 2007
Masters in Global Communications - International Development

    About Pedram R.

    5.0
    (2)
    To keep things organized please keep the following general guidelines in mind: Takelessons is a wonderful service that I use to handle all my payments and scheduling. I want to focus on the teaching, so they help with the rest. I have a 24 hour cancelation policy, please give me at least 24 hour advanced notice, or you will forfeit your lesson credit. All scheduling changes or time off can be requested right from the website for your convenience. it's super easy! Use an email that you will actually check to sign up for notifications, it's not spam, it's to help us all stay organized. Remember to please reserve your spot by paying in advance. Online students please make sure you have the highest connection speed available to you. This will ensure you get the most out of the lessons. *** Equipment *** For academic tutoring, please send me your latest quizzes/homework or study guides so I can prepare for your specific needs. For guitar lessons, please make sure you have your own instrument, and a note book or device to take notes with. For private wrestling training, I am able to come to any training facility you have access to that is within my range of travel. The minimum requirement is a 10x10 mat space. ----------------------------------- Academics -- Experienced in tutoring reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics (algebra, geometry), history, geography, international relations, biology, French, Farsi, or SAT Prep. I have a Masters Degree in Global Communication from George Washington University, having graduated with a 3.75 GPA. Fluent in English, French and Farsi (reading and writing), semi-fluent in Spanish. I also have a Bachelors Degree in International Relations from North Carolina State University, graduating Cum Laude with a 3.6 GPA. ----------------------------------- Guitar -- 15 years experience playing, 3 years experience teaching with Guitars not Guns youth charity, and 9 years private instruction experience. Available to teach beginner to intermediate guitar players of all ages. Can teach beginner to advanced music theory. I am a great music teacher for someone who wants to write songs, or is into blues, soul, funk, hip hop, R&B, classic rock, folk, pop, reggae, or metal. ----------------------------------- Wrestling -- Collegiate D1 125 pound Varsity Starter at North Carolina State University (12-12), 2x Captain and State Qualifier Green Hope High School in North Carolina (107-24). 9 years of coaching experience in a group setting with all ages, 7 years private lessons experience with ages 9-18. Excellent with young, committed wrestlers seeking to grow to the next level no matter their experience level. ----------------------------------- My passion is and always has been sharing my the disciplines I've committed myself to with people. I am a scholar, athlete, and musician. My focus in academics and athletics paved the road to my professional career, with music being the first discipline I set my mind to. Commitment to these disciplines have taught me the key skills that have helped me succeed and make it to this point in my life: focus, dedication, and a thirst for learning. These three qualities trump any natural talent anyone claims to have.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Kenyon St. NW

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    4 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    4 AM-7 PM
    Thursday
    4 AM-7 PM
    Friday
    4 AM-7 PM
    Saturday
    4 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    4 AM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $50
    90 minutes
    $75
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    Experience

    Wrestling Coach

    Jun, 2007 - May, 2012

    Dynamic Sports Group

    Worked as a Wrestling Instructor/Tournament and Clinic Organizer • Head Coach of afterschool “Crusader Club Wrestling” in cooperation with a Catholic elementary school. • Taught wrestling to elementary, middle, and high school club wrestlers. • Gave private lessons to individual wrestlers or pairs. • Managed and maintained positive relationship between parents, wrestlers, and staff throughout 6 seasons of practices and tournaments. • Supervised campers overnight over night stay at various wrestling camps and competitions.

    Guitar Instructor

    Aug, 2012 - Jan, 2015

    Guitars Not Guns DC

    Volunteer Teacher for a charity aimed at preventing violence in at-risk youth through music • Taught guitar to at-risk youth in urban Washington D.C. at the Rita Young and Latin American Youth Community Centers in Columbia Heights, as well as at the Sitar Center in Adams Morgan for two years running. • Worked with students of various backgrounds and cultures (all beginner musicians), providing mentorship and being a positive role model.

    Group Leader/Leadership Council

    Aug, 2011 - Apr, 2012

    North Carolina State University Global Training Initiative

    Small Group Leader, selected as a member of 6-student Leadership Council • Led small groups of up to 10 students in intercultural immersion programs. • Planned and administered various events in cooperation with local non-profits and businesses for up to 250 French International Business M.A. students with the goal of intercultural interaction with NCSU students/

    Education

    International Relations

    Aug, 2008 - May, 2012

    North Carolina State University

    Masters in Global Communications - International Development

    Aug, 2012 - Dec, 2014

    George Washingnton

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    French

    Native Proficiency

    Farsi

    Professional Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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