Tutoring. Music Education.
I'm an experienced tutor and private music teacher in Orange, CA.
I offer in person and online academic tutoring and music lessons for students grades K-12.
About Me
Hello!
My name is Alie Westphal, and I offer academic tutoring as well as beginning music lessons for students. I am passionate about finding individualized methods for helping each student to succeed, as well as creating an exciting and engaging educational experience for each student.
Background
I graduated with a degree in Music Education from Point Loma Nazarene University, and have been tutoring for over ten years. I have 5 years of classroom teaching experience, in both music and academic classes, where I specialized in teaching students with learning differences, such as Mild/Moderate Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and Executive Functioning.
Rates
-30 minute lesson (recommended for beginning music students): $35
-60 minute lesson (recommended for academic tutoring): $60
-Ask me about multiple student discounts!
Material Fees: Parents are responsible for purchasing materials (books, workbooks, etc)
Services
Tutoring
Math: K-Geometry
English, Writing, Reading: All Grades
Science: K-High School Biology
History: All
Advanced Placement Courses
Test Prep and Study Skills
I focus on each student's individualized learning styles and work with students to find the best way to understand and master a subject.
Piano/Voice
Beginning and Intermediate Piano
Beginning and Intermediate Voice
I take an exploratory approach, helping students learn to love music and playing.
Learning Differences
7 Years of experience working with students with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (mild/mod)
Dyslexia
ADHD
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
Executive Functioning
*Please note, I am not a specialist, just comfortable teaching students with these differences