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About Tim K.
Experience
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Dec, 2011 - PresentTutor
I have been teaching for 32 years. I have worked with students at all levels from pre-kindergarten to university. I have tutored students in a number of subjects, including English, Language Arts, Phonics, Reading, Writing, ESL, American History, World History, Geography, Spanish, Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, ADHD, Dyslexia, study skills and test preparation.
Adjunct Faculty
Jun, 2011 - Dec, 2011Our Lady of the Lake University
I taught a course at OLLU called Teaching Music to Children. This is a course for Education majors that familiarizes them with various methods and techniques for teaching elementary music.
Choir Director
May, 2008 - May, 2010Losoya Intermediate
I directed the choir, taught general music and public speaking to fifth and sixth grade classes.
Choir Director, Guitar Instructor
Aug, 2006 - May, 2008Southside High School
I taught several sections of choir and guitar to 9th-12 grade students. I took a small ensemble to UIL competition in 2010. It was the first time Southside High School had been represented at a UIL competition in 8 years.
Adjunct Faculty
Jun, 2006 - May, 2008Northeast Lakeview College, ACCD
I taught Music Appreciation, which includes elementary theory and an overview of music history.
Music Teacher
Jun, 2003 - May, 2006Woodlawn Elementary School
I taught music classes to students from pre-K through fifth grade, led a choir of fifth grade students, produced programs and directed performances. I have experience working with all sorts of disabilities.
Education
Drama, Music
Sep, 1975Trinity University
Certifications
Classroom Teaching Certificate
Dec, 1988Texas Education Agency
Vocal Music, all levels, K-12
Kodály Level III
Jul, 2003Texas State University
Kodály Level II
Jul, 2002Southwest Texas State University
Kodály Level I
Jul, 2001Southwest Texas State University
The Kodaly method is a highly structured system for teaching music literacy.
Classroom Teaching Certificate
Jun, 1994Texas Education Agency
Elementary Classroom. self-contained, 1-8
Orff Schulwerk Level III
Jul, 1993University of Kentucky, Lexington
Orff Schulwerk Level II
Jul, 1992East Texas State University
Orff Schulwerk Level I
Jul, 1990Vandercook College of Music
Awards
Gold/Silver Medals
Mar, 1974Texas Association of PrivatenSchools
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
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