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Opera Singer and Sound Technology Specialis

DePaul University

College

Middle School

Elementary School

Test Prep

Music Lessons

Computer

Adult Learning

Basic Computer Skills

About Education Qualifications

Fun Facts

I have a passion for singing, which I express with Opera and art song. LeBron James was my idol growing up, which has a lot to do with me being from Cleveland, Ohio. I love many genre of music, though Hip hop is what I listen to the most. I have watched a very plentiful amount of anime in my life.

About Me

I am graduating in June with my BS Sound Recording Technology, BM Vocal Performance (Opera), as well as a physics minor in Electronics. I have an affinity for music, and often make things about music for the fun of it. I want to be a great performer, because I like to invite people to feel emotions with my work. At the end of the day, I want to express myself in ways that allow others to feel like they can do the same.

Experience

For the last 7 academic years, I have been frequently asked to lead the choral ensembles I participate in. This comes in two main forms; as a Diction coach and music teacher. I am a trained vocal pedagog and audio specialist. My experiences as a Singer inform my scientific pursuits, leading to interdisciplinary processes. My work in audio, outside of my Bachelors degree is varied with large remote emphasis. Assistant engineer at WFMT Radio (Composer Focus, Mondays 2019), which was in person with

Approach

My teaching skills center around sound and music, allowing for interdisciplinary focus. The younger people in my life that I have spoken with about what I do, tend to think it is very interesting and exciting. I sing all day and like to think about microphones, which on the surface is rather fun to share with people. The subjects that I find now to have my focus in, physics and math, scared me away in my youth. I hope to share my enthusiasm for learning with students and hopefully impact their d

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DePaul University

BS Sound Recording Technology, BM Vocal Performance (Opera)

DePaul University

MM Vocal Performance

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Elementary Math Tutoring

I have a passion for your students finding joy in such concepts as math. I think Operations are an accessible way for students to increase their math skills quickly.
Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

ACT Math Tutoring

I have a passion for students finding joy in math, and understand how stressful testing can be! I think math is the most efficient way to rase ones SAT/ACT score.
Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

Composition Tutoring

I am a professional Opera Singer, currently getting my masters in Opera. I have studied classical music rigorously since I was 15. Here are my collegiate courses that aid with Composition:
Music Theory I-VI (6 classes)
Aural Training I-VI (6 classes)
Electro-acoustic music I and II
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)
Intro to Sound Recording technology
Sound Practicum I-VI (6 classes)

Ear Training Tutoring

I am a professional Opera Singer, currently getting my masters in Opera. I have studied classical music rigorously since I was 15. Here are my collegiate courses that aid with aural training:
Music Theory I-VI (6 classes)
Aural Training I-VI (6 classes)
Collegiate Vocal performance lessons (5 years)
5 years of Collegiate choir (15 classes)

Music History Tutoring

I am a professional Opera Singer, currently getting my masters in Opera. I have studied classical music rigorously since I was 15. Here are my collegiate courses that aid with Composition:
Music Theory I-VI (6 classes)
Music History I-VI (6 classes)
Aural Training I-VI (6 classes)
Electro-acoustic music I and II
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)
Intro to Sound Recording technology
Sound Practicum I-VI (6 classes)
History of Television and Radio
Media and Multiculturalism

Music Production Tutoring

Production was a significant portion of my BS Sound Recording technology degree. I am well versed in remote and in person recording methods. I specialize in microphones and electromagnetic induction (physics minor).
Here are classes I took in College, of interest:
Intro the Sound Recording
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)
electroacoustic music I-II
Sound practicum (3 classes)

Voice (Music) Tutoring

I am a professional Opera Singer, currently getting my masters in Opera. I have studied classical music rigorously since I was 15. I took private piano lessons in high school, which greatly helps my teaching. Here are my collegiate courses that aid with aural training:
Music Theory I-VI (6 classes)
Aural Training I-VI (6 classes)
Collegiate Vocal performance lessons (5 years)
5 years of Collegiate choir (15 classes)
Performed in 8 Operas (5 rolls)
Orchestral singing in Masses
Vocal Literature I-III (3 classes)
Italian Diciton I-II
German Diction I-II
French Diction I-II
German I-III (year of language)
Acting for singers I-II
Opera Scenes I-II
weekly Coaching with accompanists (5 years)

Adobe Illustrator Tutoring

Experience with BS Sound Recording Technology. It can seem rather mundane, I think illustrator is a great building block for young artists interested in media.
Classes in lin:
Intro Digital Electronics
Digital Electronics
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)

Basic Computer Skills Tutoring

My BS Sound Recording Technology is multidimensional in terms of utility with technology. Courses taken in college, of interest:

Oceanography
Basic Electronics
The Science of Digital Audio
Linear Electric Circuits
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)
Sound Practicum I-III (3 classes)

Computer Engineering Tutoring

Macintosh Tutoring

Mac user of 14 years. I am comfortable troubleshooting all types of hardware and software problems regarding standard issue devices. This includes mobile devices, tablets and computers. Classes in college of interest,

Basic Electronics
The Science of Digital Audio
Linear Electric Circuits
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)
Sound Practicum I-III (3 classes)

Microsoft Excel Tutoring

Personal Experience since I was 8. Can help with logistics, like where files save as well as commands and spreadsheeting (Graphs and equations).
Indeed Rating: Advanced

Microsoft PowerPoint Tutoring

Personal Experience since I was 8. Can help with logistics, like where files save as well as commands and design.
Indeed Rating: Advanced

Microsoft Word Tutoring

Personal Experience since I was 8. Can help with logistics, like where files save as well as commands and proofreading tools.
Indeed Rating: Advanced

Adobe Flash Tutoring

Middle School Computer Class, 6th Grade.

Adobe Photoshop Tutoring

Part of digital media training in BS Sound Recording technology, multiple multimedia projects creating/editing images in Photoshop.

Biology I Tutoring

Personal study in High School (Life Science). Biology, is integral to the study of Physics. Without work, then energy, we cannot have complex energy using lifeforms. I believe my education in Physics works in tandem with Biology. I have taken a course on Oceanography in college.

Calculus I Tutoring

Calculus in High School as well as College. I did not do well enough to test into AP in High School, but had a real awakening in 2021 with a Professor who taught my calculus class in person. I took personal interest in helping my classmates, and had high academic standing.
Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

College Algebra Tutoring

Taken courses in 4 algebra since I was 12, with advanced standing. I have a passion for students finding joy in such concepts as Algebra. I think Algebra is an accessible way for students to increase their skills quickly.
Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

Geography Tutoring

Much of my education in Physics works in tandem with geography. I have taken a course on Oceanography in college.

Graphic Design Tutoring

Visual and graphic training as part of BS Sound Recording Technology Practicum. Created multiple projects in college using multimedia, as well as editing images for advertisement and social media. Classes taken in College of interest:
Recording Technology I
Recording Technology II
Recording Technology III

Math Tutoring

Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

I took personal interest in helping my classmates, and had high academic standing.

Math Advance Tutoring

Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

I took personal interest in helping my classmates, and had high academic standing.

Music Theory Tutoring

I am a professional Opera Singer, currently getting my masters in Opera. I have studied classical music rigorously since I was 15. Here are my collegiate courses that aid with Music Theory:
Music Theory I-VI (6 classes)
Music History I-VI (6 classes)
Aural Training I-VI (6 classes)
Electro-acoustic music I and II
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)
Intro to Sound Recording technology
Sound Practicum I-VI (6 classes)

Physics Advance Tutoring

Much of my BS Sound Recording Technology is based in physics, I added a Physics minor in Electronics over COVID. I want to help young people love physics! Courses taken in college, of interest:

Oceanography
Basic Electronics
The Science of Digital Audio
Linear Electric Circuits
Sound Recording I-VI (6 classes)

Physics II Tutoring

Pre Calculus Tutoring

Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

I took personal interest in helping my classmates, and had high academic standing.

Algebra Tutoring

Algebra II Tutoring

AP Physics Tutoring

Astronomy Tutoring

Much of my education in Physics works in tandem with Astronomy. I have taken a course on Oceanography in college. And studied Astronomy for a year in High School.

Biology Tutoring

Calculus Tutoring

Computer Science Tutoring

Earth Science Tutoring

Earth Science, is integral to the study of Physics. I believe my education in Physics works in tandem with Biology. I have taken a course on Oceanography in college.

Geometry Tutoring

I have a passion for students finding joy in such concepts as geometry. I think of it as an accessible way for students to increase their skills quickly.
Classes I took in college, of interest:
Calculus I
Trigonometry
PreCalculus

German Tutoring

I am an opera singer and well versed in reading, translating and pronouncing German. Can also sing it, for extracurricular fun.

Here are college courses, In reference:
German I-III (year of language)
German Diction I-II
Vocal Lit I-III

Italian Tutoring

I am an opera singer and well versed in reading, translating and pronouncing Italian. Can also sing it, for extracurricular fun.

Here are college courses, In reference:
2 Italian Summer abroad programs (2021,2022)
Italian Diction I-II
Vocal Lit I-III