Creative Mind Society
Creative Mind Society

Creative Mind Society

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Introduction: ONLINE SESSIONS ONLY!! “Witchel’s ability to relate with students has helped for a stronger and more self-awarded learning experience for my child. Prior to them working together, effort was lacking on my son's part. Witchel helped to motivate and encourage, helping my son's confidence grow.” Ian Holder, Parent Currently, I live in Houston, Texas, but I have a bachelor's degree from Umass Dartmouth. But what's more important is that I do what most tutors don't! I connect with my students, inspiring them to take ownership of their own learning. When I'm not tutoring I enjoy playing piano and watching anime! I worked at a center for traumatic brain injury kids for 7 years where I've encountered and overcame all sorts of barriers to learning. There I learned to think creatively outside the box in teaching and building understanding. As a substitute teacher; I've tutored groups of students to pass their NY ELA state test exam as well as other exam preparation. My favorite part of tutoring is when one of my students finally gains confidence in a previously frustrating concept. I show them that there is always a way! As a tutor, I also have extensive experience in math, ELA, science, and test prep such as SAT/ACT, SHSAT, ISEE, and others. I can provide testimonials where I helped to drastically increase test scores for many of my clients. At Creative Mind Society, once it's fun, it is not difficult! I'm also a classical pianist and have performed at several recitals. I do offer piano lessons as well as chess tutoring!
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Hired 42 times

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7 years in business

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2023

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2022

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Nell L.
Jan 3, 2024
Witchel is a phenomenal piano teacher. He is a very talented musician and knows how to connect with kids on their level and introduce them to music in a way that they understand. My son has been taking piano lessons from Witchel for a year now and has excelled and learned so much. Witchel has a talent for getting kids excited about learning the theory and logic behind music - how to read sheet music, how to listen for and understand harmonies, how to get excited about learning new pieces. I'd very highly recommend Witchel as a music teacher - he is passionate about what he does and that passion transfers over to the kids he teaches!
Creative Mind Society's reply
Thanks so much! Wes is also such a great and fun kid to work with haha!
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Francisco A.
Dec 23, 2023
Mr. Witchel is very interactive and productive. He has helped our son grasp the concepts for his ELA class and showed him how to break down the stories and poems himself allowing him to understand the lessons. Definitely will continue to use him in the coming year.
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Cequense K.
Dec 23, 2023
Joesph is punctual, responsive, and their approach is engaging, patient, and tailored for young learners such as my 5 year old. I highly recommend the piano lessons
Creative Mind Society's reply
Thanks it’s a pleasure working with your son. At his young age I can see his personality and how smart he really is!
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Maria I.
Nov 3, 2023
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We recommend Witchel , he was very patient and worked very well with our son. Thanks for your time Witchel!!! Julian enjoyed your classes very much!

Details: Younger than 6 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Matthew R.
Dec 29, 2023
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Witchell was very flexible in his scheduling, and punctual to our lessons. He also provided good pieces to for someone at my skill level to learn. However, I feel that the piano instruction was lacking in certain areas. I was able to learn a few pieces under his instruction, and my dexterity certainly improved a lot because of it, but I also feel like that's the only aspect of my piano skills that improved over the 2-3 months we worked together. We never worked on scales or music theory and only worked on reading music once near the beginning. Whenever I mentioned I was struggling with something specific, he would say to just practice it and move on without giving specific advice.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Creative Mind Society's reply
Thanks for the very constructive review. I'll make it a not to listen more closely to what is being requested.
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