"I am a coach, teacher, chess instructor, and musician. I have also written several award-winning children's books,

I taught for sixteen years in New York City and Tennessee. I am here on Wyzant to offer chess lessons for kids, piano lessons, and also provide writing critiques for adults writing children's books.

PIANO: My piano curriculum includes Faber Piano Adventures, and syllabi for the Royal Conservatory of Music and ABRSM. If desired, I prepare students for piano exams to strengthen students' professionalism and qualifications for private schools/universities. For those not wishing to take piano exams, I am happy to simply teach a rich and broad curriculum for your learning pleasure.

CHESS: I have a certificate in Chess Ed. from UT at Dallas. I've included chess in my classroom since 2007, and teach adults as well. I've increased students' chess strength for tournaments and personal enjoyment. Both piano and chess lessons provide ideal enrichment for public, private, and home-schooled students. I am available to teach beginning chess students and those with a bit of experience rated 1200 or under.

WRITING:

In addition to my writing and awards, I worked with Columbia University's Reading and Writing Project for a decade as a workshop model classroom.

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