Hello hello! My name is Kendall Rhymer (you can call me Kendall or Ms. Kendall. I'm happy with either!). I use the pronouns she/her/hers. I love teaching reading, math, music, and art. I currently spend my days teaching special education in a public elementary school, but my background includes music education, private lessons, and preschool. 

Here on Outschool you'll find me teaching all sorts of classes. Here are the main types of classes I offer. During the school year I typically drop a lot of listings, so please feel free to reach out if there's something here you would like to see and I will get back to you regarding scheduling.

Music: I teach piano, ukulele, and percussion. I offer private one to one lessons and group classes for various ages. I offer percussion classes for all levels from beginner to advanced and all ages from preschool to teenagers. Ukulele and piano are offered from beginniner to intermediate for all ages. Preschool lessons are for kiddos between 2 and 6. These classes focus on dexterity, fine motor skills, rhythm, and just having fun with music. Elementary level lessons are for ages 6-12. These classes are more introductory and are structured to be more accessible for younger students just beginning their musical journey. Typically, these classes are more structured, have a lot more games, and focus on introductory level musical concepts. Middle School and up lessons are less structured and allow students to really guide the lessons to fit their passions and interests. 

Academic Tutoring (Reading, Math, and Writing): I teach special education in a resource setting at my current day job. I find a lot of joy in helping students access the content in their general education classes. Academic tutoring can be as personalized as you would like from one to one tutoring on reading, writing, and math to group classes on specific topics. These classes are meant to be supplemental instruction to help students close gaps in their learning similar to what students receive when they get special education services. However, having an IEP or disability is not required to participate in these classes. They are for any student who wants a little extra help or to learn more about something they don't feel confident in. 

Social/Creative Clubs and Classes: This is a new area I am growing in as an educator. I work with a lot of students with a variety of different behavioral, social, and emotional needs. I love helping students learn about themselves and the world around them. I offer social groups, clubs, and classes focused on helping students with anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other neurodivergence practice their social skills and find safe places to participate in their passions. I am Autistic myself and I want to create safe spaces students can grow and express themselves. These classes are typically less structured and will involve special interests like Pokemon, drawing, book clubs, anime, etc. This is also where I like to experiment with new class ideas that involve other things I'm interested in like reading, drawing, plants, dogs and cats, knitting, and more! 

I really value the whole child in my teaching. My goal is not only to help students connect with the content they are learning, but to connect with the child as a person and to foster their love of learning and their healthy growth and development. I am patient, encouraging, and excited in my teaching. I want my students to have a fun, express themselves, and feel like their opinions are valued and respected in my classes. After all, I'm teaching for them, not me. It is really important to me that the student gets the experience they want out of my classes, and I will do whatever I can to ensure they get that positive experience.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music as well as Philosophy and Religion. I have a Master's Degree in Percussion Performance. I am currently in a licensing/M.A. program for Special Education at Western Carolina University.

Here's a little bit more about me as a person:
I love reading and doing yoga. I love new and experimental types of music.  I have three cats (Salem, Pete and Gigi) and a dog (Mila!) as well as A LOT of fish. I love tea and some of my favorite musicians are Taylor Swift, The Oh Hellos, and a lot of folk music from Appalachia. I live in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains in Western North Carolina. I'm about an hour from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, crocheting/knitting, and playing video games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing. I love pokemon and have just started watching anime in the last year or so. 

~~I welcome all students regardless of age, ability/disability, sexuality, gender, religion, race, etc. I hope to be a safe space and an ally to all my students from all types of backgrounds and experiences <3~~

I hope to see you in class soon! 

***Please message me with any scheduling concerns and I will try to accommodate you as best I can***