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Concetta A.

Private tutor in New York, NY

Education

BA Smith College 2009 MA (Music and Education) Columbia University Teachers College Present Specializations: Spanish Latin American Studies Music

Experience

Hello my name is Concetta Abbate, I am a NYC based violinist and composer. As an undergraduate I studied Anthropology in Mexico under an international travel grant through Smith College. I began to learn more about latin styles of music and culture. Today I am a working musician and composer. I perform with Mariachi, Salsa and South American fusion bands. I am currently pursuing an MA in education at Columbia University Teacher's college. I enjoy being a mentor and guiding students through the learning process. I feel that teaching is a mutually beneficial relationship Not only to I have guidance to offer my students, I have much to learn from them as well. Being a good teacher means catering to different learning styles, being able to look at one subject from many different angles, being able to explain something in several different ways. I have become a better person through this kind of analysis of the world. We live in a competitive society where testing and grades seem to matter more than ever. I will help you get the grades you need while still inspiring creative thought and inquiry.

Subject Expertise

AP Music Theory Music Music Theory IB Music HL IB Music SL AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature and Culture CLEP Spanish SAT Subject Test in Spanish SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening Spanish Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Violin

Availability

Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee

Hobbies

I am a teacher who does not give answers, rather I ask questions until the student deduces the answer through their own reasoning. I challenge my students to be creative and independent thinkers so that they can problem solve their way through any subject. I can be rigorous in my expectations but am also likely to spend a little time chatting in each session, asking how your day was. I am an autodidact and therefore have great suggestions and study tips to help students teach themselves, research and find the information they need.

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