Jessica Nickel

Contributing Writer
Jessica Nickel holding violin - Anton Nickel
Jessica Nickel holding violin - Anton Nickel

I have been teaching violin and viola for ten years in the private studio setting. I attended University of Vermont for my bachelors degree in music education. After seven years of living in Vermont, I moved to NYC to study education at Teachers College. I am working toward my doctoral degree. Currently, I teach music in New York City public schools and enjoy writing, crafts, and amateur Linux programming in my spare time.

Latest Articles

Learning PHP
PHP is a great beginning programming language for those interested in learning computer programming or enhancing their HTML web pages.
Mar 7, 2012 - Jessica Nickel
Finding a Music Business School
The music business industry is booming, and getting a degree from a school with a music business program increases the chances of job success.
Aug 16, 2011 - Jessica Nickel
Bloom's Taxonomy in the Classroom
Over fifty years ago, Benjamin Bloom developed his cognitive taxonomy that is still used widely in education today.
Jan 23, 2010 - Jessica Nickel
Graduate School Personal Statement
Graduate school admissions offices require a personal statement essay that displays highly polished writing skills and a firm grasp of future goals.
Dec 30, 2009 - Jessica Nickel
Organize Your Life in the New Year
Have a plan to achieve goals in the new year and overcome the frustration that comes from feeling overwhelmed.
Dec 30, 2009 - Jessica Nickel
Interview Tips for Education Jobs
Stiff competition for the best teaching jobs means preparation and polish are necessary to get an ideal position.
Dec 30, 2009 - Jessica Nickel
Winning College Admission Essays
Colleges use statements of purpose or admission essays to understand the applicant. Writing a powerful admission essay is essential to stand out among the competition
Dec 28, 2009 - Jessica Nickel
Learn Violin
No matter their age, beginning violinists are very sensitive to their tone. However, several exercises can help beginning violinists develop a pleasing, musical tone.
Nov 7, 2009 - Jessica Nickel
How to Write a Dissertation Proposal
A successful dissertation proposal makes research goals clear to both the researcher and the faculty and committee that will support the researcher in his or her work.
Oct 22, 2009 - Jessica Nickel
Bell Work for the Music Classroom
Bell work, "do now", or other engaging activities at the beginning of a music class increase classroom management by giving students direction and focus.
Oct 10, 2009 - Jessica Nickel