- Anatomy Physiology II
- Biology Advance
- Biology I
- Biology II
- Child Development
- College Algebra
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Environmental Science
- French I
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- History Advance
- Literature
- Math
- Nursing
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Reading Comprehension
- Religion
- Sociology
- Spanish I
- Study Skills
- Writing
- Biochemistry
- Business
- Pre Calculus
- Calculus I
- Calculus 2
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
- Pharmacology
- Medical Surgical
- Algebra
- Algebra II
- Anatomy Physiology I
- AP English
- AP History
- Biology
- Biology AP
- Computer Science
- English
- French
- Geography
- Geometry
- History
- Homework Coach
- ISEE
- Math
- Math Advance
- Psychology
- Reading Comprehension
- Religion
- SAT Math
- SAT Verbal/Writing
- Science
- Spanish I
- Study Skills
- Writing
- Writing Advance
- AP Chemistry
- Latin
- Spanish III
- Linear Algebra
- Differential equation
Fun Facts
In my free time, I am both a writer of true crime books and a tutor of students ages 3 through adult. I love Dicken's Christmas Fair, and am an authority on 19th century English history with a focus on Jack the Ripper.
In my free time, I am a Travel Agent, travel photographer, and archaeologist.
About Me
I specialize in Forensic Anthropology, Human Osteology, Archaeology, Forensics and Criminology, and I write true crime books by Robert Scott.
If/when I go back to school, I would like to get a Master's Degree in Criminal Psychology or Forensic Anthropology. Until then, the world is my classroom.
Experience
I have been teaching and tutoring students for 28 years. I spent 12 years teaching K-12 in both the public, private, and charter sector before focusing on private tutoring. I am well versed in over 72 subjects, including being certified and trained to teach Common Core subjects, Science, History, Writing, and Test Preparation. My favorite subject is Ancient History.
Approach
When I was in school, I was lucky enough to have two very dynamic teachers, who opened up the world of learning to me. As a tutor, I tailor my tutoring to each and every student. My teaching has a basis in the Saxon Method of teaching, with some Linda Mood Bell thrown in, but it is more than that. I teach not only the subject matter, but the tips, note taking, organization and study skills that make each student successful.
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Physical Anthropology, concentration in Human Osteology
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts, with Honors in Anthropology
OtherAnatomy Physiology II Tutoring
I was a forensic scientist in anthropology in college and was required to take Anatomy and Physiology, and pass with a 3.0 or better. I easily scored an A in the class. I was also such an advanced student in the subject that I became the teaching assistant for labs and cadaver work. After college, I taught anatomy and physiology at DeAnza College.
Biology Advance Tutoring
I was a forensic scientist in college and was required to take Biology (Advanced). After college, since Biology was one of my favorite subjects, I taught Advanced Biology at Foothill College for 3 years. I have been teaching it ever since then.
Biology I Tutoring
I was a forensic scientist in college and was required to take Biology (I)After college, since Biology was one of my favorite subjects, I taught Undergraduate Biology at Foothill College for 5 years. I have been teaching it ever since then.
In fact, the first tutoring course I taught was Biology!
Biology II Tutoring
I was a forensic scientist in college and was The student instructor for Biology II. After college, since Biology was one of my favorite subjects, I taught Biology Ii at Ohlone College for 1 year. I have been teaching it ever since then.
Child Development Tutoring
When I first went to college, I was In the dual major of Behavioral Science/Anthropology. One of the requirements for the Behavioral Science portion of the major was taking both Child Development and Child Psychology classes.As part of our coursework, we were required to participate in internships in both subjects, performing 120 hours (minimum) of work in the field. I completed all required work logging some 330 hours of work on the field.
College Algebra Tutoring
Algebra was part of the General Education requirements for San Jose State. Being an advanced student, I completed the college algebra requirement when I was in high school, earning an A- in the class. I have spent 21 years teaching and tutoring students in College Algebra.
Communication Tutoring
As part of the General Education requirements at San Jose State, all students were required to take several communication courses. In my case, this was Public Speaking, in which I received an A, and Social Science 110, which was written communications;I also received an A in this class as well. Since then, I have been teaching Communications (College), both as Public Speaking and Written Communication.
Computer Science Tutoring
During college, I narrowly escaped taking math for my General Education requirements by taking Computer Science instead. I found that I really liked Computer Science. After college, I went directly into the field of Quality Assurance testing for computers, websites, operating systems and applications. I remained in computer science, while teaching/tutoring until 2012. I know most operating systems, applications, web, enterprise apps, and cloud technologies. I have taught all of them.
Criminal Justice Tutoring
During college, I was required to take Criminal Justice courses as part of my dual major. I chose to take Criminology, Administration of Justice Forensic Science, and Criminal Psychology.
After college, I went directly into forencics, using my Criminal Justice background extensively. While working at the coroner's office, I worked with more of the technical aspects of Justice and that is laws and how they apply to autopsies. This made for great forensic debates in the two classes,
English Tutoring
I have always written well, spelled well, and was, while not totally perfect, quite good in English. Since that time, I have been working with students on their knowledge. For example, most students semester grades depended on this. As an advanced student, I was put in Honors Humanities, which covered the English requirements. I have since been teaching English to college students and professionals.
Environmental Science Tutoring
I audited several Environmental Science courses when I was in college. I took Introduction to Environmental Issues, Life on a Changing Planet, and Human Ecology. These were chosen because I was working in the field of Anthropology and Conservation(Lemurs), and these topics directly related to my degree.
I reveived all passing marks ( audits were P/F back then, and no grades were generated).
French I Tutoring
Mos of my studies in French were as a child. My grandfather was from France, and if I expected to be understood by him, I needed to learn the language.
I also had learned Latin when I was 4, so that helped. Later, after 5 years of Spanish in Middle School and High School, I got bored and decided to take French. Iwas so good at it, I learned 3 years of French in 1 year!
Since that time, I have taught customized Foreign Language classes in French as well as 6 other languages. I am currently teaching a 3 year old French (child prodigy). The majority of the time, I teach collegiate French I and French II.
Geography Tutoring
During college, my coursework for Geography was handled by my Honors Humanities program. This program ran for 2 years, and covered World Geograpgy, Cartography, Human Geography, and Geograpgy of the Ancient World. In the courses, I received all As. I have been teaching World Geography and Geography of The Ancient World in private and Charter schools since 1993. In 1997, I began tutiring it at collegiate levels. All of my students have received As as well.
Geology Tutoring
During college, General Education requirements stated that we were to have an Earth Science, so being an Archaeologist, I felt that Geology would be a good thing to know. In Geology, I received an A. Since that time, I have taken California Geoligy, Earth Science and Prehistoric Life, all because of Archaeology, and all courses were completed with As. I have been teaching Geology and Prehistoric Life in private schools since 1990. In 1994, I began tutiring it at collegiate levels. All of my students have received As as well.
History Tutoring
History has always been my passion! I was fortunate to have an extremely dynamic teacher for Western Civilizations in High School, and it has fuled an intense live of history. In college, the majority of my General Education history requirements were handled by my Honors Humanities classes. During that class, we covered Western Civilizations, History of the Far East, Colonialism, U.S. History and Government, Art History and the History of Diseases Through the Ages. I was a teaching assistant for Western Civilizations from 1981-1989. From 1988-1996, I taught and tutored History for K-6th grades. In 1993, I began tutoring history at the High Svhool and Collegiate levels. The only grades I have ever received in a history class is an A+.
History Advance Tutoring
History has always been my passion! I was fortunate to have an extremely dynamic teacher for Western Civilizations in High School, and it has fuled an intense live of history. In college, the majority of my General Education history requirements were handled by my Honors Humanities classes. During that class, we covered Western Civilizations, Advanced History, History of the Far East, Colonialism, U.S. History and Government, Art History and the History of Diseases Through the Ages. I have successfully taught Advanced History at the collegiate level since 1991. The only grades I have ever received in a history class is an A+.
Literature Tutoring
I have always been fond of lirerature, even as a child.
I was especially fond of Jane Austin, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Charles Dickens..
Since my Honors Humanities course in college covered the literature requirements, I was exposed to a breadth of literature frim Beowulf and the Bible to Ray Bradbury.
I have been working with students to build their knowledge of literature, tutoring it pretty much non-stop since 1988.
All of my literature grades have been As or Bs.
Math Tutoring
I have to admit, most of the math work that I have done from a coursework standpoint was completed in High School. I took Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. I have been teaching math at a college level since 2006, and have made sure that I was ahead of all changes to process and how to figure out a problem. This is much like brcoming certified in Common Core for K-12; you have to stay on top of things. Most of the math I teach these days is for test preparation such as on the SAT, ACT, ISEE, or SSAT.
Nursing Tutoring
During school, I was required to take 2 years of Surgical Nursing in order to be a forensics person. I have since taken a few more courses. For nursing specifically, I teach test preparation fir the TEAS.
I have been teaching the TEAS for nearly 7 years.
Political Science Tutoring
During college, General Education requirements stated that we were to have a some type of Political Science course. So being an Anthropologist, I felt that General Political Science would be a good thing to know. I also felt that the course Politics and Influencing Public Policy would be a pretty good course to take as well.
In both Political Science courses I received an A. Since that time, I have taken California State and Local Pilitics, and U.S.Government.
I have been teaching U.S. Government in private schools since 1990. In 1994, I began tutiring it at collegiate levels. All of my students have received As as well.
Psychology Tutoring
During college, I was required to take Psychology courses as part of my dual major. I chose to take General Psychology, Child Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Women's Psychology.
After college, I went directly into forensics, using my Psychology background extensively. While working at the coroner's office, I worked with more of the technical aspects of psychology, focusing on both the abnormal and criminal psychology areas.
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
I have always been a voracious reader. Reading for retention and comprehension has always been an easy topic for me. However, that being said, teaching reading Comprehension involves more than subject matter experts. Each expert must also be able to fully assess the specific place and issues each student is having, make a plan for how best to correct the comprehension issues, and then be able to connect with the student enough to impart the information.
At this point, January 21st, 2016, I am teaching 5 students reading comprehension and spelling. In all cases, each student has a particular focus ares, how the issues impact them, and how to most easily correct the issue.
I have specialized in the kinds of assessments listed here, including working with a developmental optometrist to identify focus problems. A tutor must also be able to observe and identify whether a student has a learning disability contributing to reading Comprehension issues.
I have 22 years experience in these areas, and teach reading Comprehension from Phonics and Spelling to Reading and Pronunciation. All of it plays a role in whether a person comprehends what they read.
Religion Tutoring
During college, I took courses in Religion and Religious Studies. The coursework I took was focused on Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion, biblical Studies, and Death, Dying, and Religion.
Since that time, I have taught Theology and Religion courses in many Catholic and Lutheran prep schools. I have been teaching various aspects of religious Studies since 1987.
Sociology Tutoring
During college, I was required to take Sociology courses as part of my dual major, and later as part of my Social Science minor. I chose to take General Sociology.
After college, I went directly into forensics, using my Sociology background extensively. I spent about two years working on an Sociology thesis concerned with the ritualistic societies and their social implementations.
Spanish I Tutoring
Most of my studies in Spanish were as a child. My best friend was from Mexico, and if I expected to be understood by her, and in turn understand her,
I needed to learn the language.
I also had learned Latin when I was 4, so that helped. Later, after 5 years of Spanish in Middle School and High School, I began tutoring it in High School, and later in college.
Since that time, I have taught customized Foreign Language classes in Spanish, as well as 6 other languages. I am currently teaching 3 college freshmen Spanish I, and 2 High School students a variety of Spanish.The vast majority of the time, I teach collegiate Spanish I and Spanish II.
Study Skills Tutoring
I have spent the past 16 years teaching core study skills including, but not limited to:
- Note Taking for Retention
- Organization of Subject Notebooks
- How to Study for an Exam
- Test Preparation
- Essay Development and Writing
- Outlining
- Cambridge Abridged Notes
- Why FLASH Cards Work
- How to Commit Items to Memory
Writing Tutoring
I have always written, spelled and utilized grammar well. Since my Honors Humanities course in college covered the writing requirements for most of college, and my Social Science 100W covered the rest, I have been working with students to build their knowledege of how to write well.
I also write true crime books, short stories, and am a book editor.
Since that time, I have been teaching Writing and Writing for Non-English Speakers to college students and professionals.
All of my writing grades have been As.
Algebra Tutoring
Algebra was part of the General Education requirements for San Jose State. Being an advanced student, I completed the algebra requirement when I was in high school, earning an A- in the class. I have spent 21 years teaching and tutoring students in Algebra, including teaching students Algebra for standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. In fact, high school Algebra, Algebra II, and Geometry are the most frequently taught subjects that I have.
Algebra II Tutoring
Algebra II was part of the General Education requirements for San Jose State. Being an advanced student, I completed the Algebra II requirement when I was in high school, earning an A in the class. I have spent 21 years teaching and tutoring students in Algebra II, including teaching students Algebra II for standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. In fact, high school Algebra, Algebra II, and Geometry are the most frequently taught subjects that I have.
Anatomy Physiology I Tutoring
I was a forensic scientist in anthropology in college and was required to take Anatomy and Physiology, and pass with a 3.0 or better. I easily scored an A in the class. I was also such an advanced student in the subject that I became the teaching assistant for labs and cadaver work. After college, I began tutoring high school Anatomy and Physiology. While I do teach it for high school, most schools don't offer it unless they are prepatory schools.
AP English Tutoring
During high school, I took AP English, often working as a student teacher and teaching assistant. I have been teaching AP English beginning in 1983, and have continued teaching AP English through to the present.
To date, all of my AP English students have passed their AP test, and received 5 points towards GPA.
AP History Tutoring
During high school and college, my favorite courses were often my AP History courses. In college, history requirements were handled by my Honors Humanities classes. During that class, we covered Western Civilizations, Advanced History, History of the Far East, Colonialism, U.S. History and Government, Art History and the History of Diseases Through the Ages. I have successfully taught AP History since 1990. All of my students have passed AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP Government with a 5 point score and nearly perfect scores on the final AP exams. The only grades I have ever received in AP History classes were A+s.
Biology Tutoring
I was a forensic scientist in college and was required to take Biology. During high school, I adored Biology, often working as a student teacher and teaching assistant. I have been teaching Biology since High School, beginning in 1981, and have continued teaching Biology through to the present.
In fact, the first tutoring course I taught was Biology!
Biology AP Tutoring
I was a forensic scientist in college and was required to take Biology. During high school, I adored Biology, often working as a student teacher and teaching assistant. I have been teaching AP Biology beginning in 1989, and have continued teaching AP Biology through to the present.
To date, all of my AP Biology students have passed their AP test, and all except 1 student received 5 points towards GPA. The other student received 4 points, due to their scores before I became their tutor.
French Tutoring
Growing up, and later I took 5 years of Spanish in Middle School and High School, I got bored and decided to take French. I was so good at it, I learned 3 years of French in 1 year!
Since that time, I have taught customized Foreign Language classes in French as well as 6 other languages. I am currently teaching a 3 year old French (child prodigy). The majority of the time, I teach high school French.
Geometry Tutoring
Geometry was part of the General Education requirements for San Jose State. Being an advanced student, I completed my Geometry requirement when I was in high school, earning an A- in the class. I have spent 20 years teaching and tutoring students in Geometry, including teaching students Geometry for standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. In fact, high school Algebra, Algebra II, and Geometry are the most frequently taught subjects that I have.
Homework Coach Tutoring
I have been a homework coach since I was still in high school in the 1980s. I am qualified to teach most subjects, now a total of 72 courses. I customize much of the teaching to each student, believing students are individuals and do not conform to a "cookie cutter" approach. I am qualified to perform assessments regarding learning difficulties, developmental optometry, and individual educational program plans.
Homework coaching plays a vital role in this process. I ensure, through my teaching method, the Saxon Method, that student's homework is corrected and addressed first, Ned then the review topic is covered, and only later is the new material covered. I also ensure that when my students are doing homework, that they are the ones that actually do the homework. I do not give easy answers. I ensure that the students are given the process and strategy work to allow them to derive the answers for themself. I am qualified in teaching Common Core, and ensuring that they are enabled to work on the process for themselves.
ISEE Tutoring
I have been teaching all areas of of the ISEE for the past 12 years. I cover Lower, Middle, and Upper levels, all test areas, test taking anxiety, and strategies proven to improve individual scores.
Math Advance Tutoring
In high school, I often took advanced coursework, and Advanced Math was no different. Being an advanced student, I completed the mathematics requirements when I was in high school, earning an As in all courses. I have spent 17 years teaching and tutoring students in Advanced Math, including teaching students Trigonometry, C PreCalculus, Calculus, and Statistics. In fact, Advanced Math makes up about 18% of my client base.
SAT Math Tutoring
Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II were part of the General Education requirements for San Jose State. Being an advanced student, I completed the mathematics requirements when I was in high school, earning an As in all 3 courses. I have spent 21 years teaching and tutoring students in SAT Math, including teaching students Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry for standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. In fact, SAT Math makes up about 26% of my client base.
SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring
During high school, I was one of the few students to receive a perfect score on the SAT Prep Verbal Test. Since that time, I have taught the SAT Prep Verbal/Writing Test year after year, commencing in 1983. I customize teaching based on what each student needs, and focusing on a the top areas of concern. I have made certain that all of my students have received solidly good scores on their SAT. I also try to frequently take the test myself so as to ensure that I am up to date on all concepts. This year, the SAT test changed starting with the March test, and have taken coursework to ensure that I am up to speed on all material.
Science Tutoring
Soft sciences have always been my favorite subjects, especially Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, Geology, Evolution, and Chemistry. I have always done well in Life Sciences, and have always received As. I have been teaching science for almost as long as I can remember, starting with Entemology and Chemistry when I was in middle school. Since then, I have taught high school science courses for nearly 35 years (WOW). Each science course has evolved over the years, often having key labs that I always like to use. Chemistry has the magnesium ribbon labs and, of course, the liquid nitrogen banana and hammer lab. I try to make science exciting to my students, ensuring that their interest is piqued. As I have always received As and A+s in sciences, so I endeavor to ensure my students do as well.
Writing Advance Tutoring
I have always written, spelled and utilized grammar well. Since my Honors Humanities course in college covered the advanced writing requirements for most of college, and my Social Science 100W covered the rest, I have been working with students to build their knowledege of how to write well.
I also write true crime books, short stories, and am a book editor.
Since that time, I have been teaching Advanced Writing and Advanced Writing for Non-English Speakers to college students and professionals for nearly 19 years.
All of my Advanced Writing grades have been As.
Middle School Math Tutoring
I have been teaching Middle School Mathematics for 21 years, in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. This year, I have trained on Common Core, actually becoming 1 of 25 instructors to be certified in Common Core teaching methods.
This focuses on showing work rather than on memorization, and again on group activities to deduce the answers from math questions.
Pre Algebra Tutoring
I have been teaching PreAlgebra for 19 years, in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. This year, I have trained on Common Core, actually becoming 1 of 25 instructors to be certified in Common Core teaching methods.
This focuses on showing work rather than on memorization, and again on group activities to deduce the answers from math questions.
With PreAlgebra, I have developed some very easy yet effective ways to remember how to solve equations, and it automatically enforces checking the answers for correctness.
Spanish Tutoring
Most of my studies in Spanish were as a child. My best friend was from Mexico, and if I expected to be understood by her, and in turn understand her,
I needed to learn the language.
I also had learned Latin when I was 4, so that helped. In Middle School , I began to learn the core of the Spanish language by taking Spanish I. There was an interesting approach in the classrooms at that time, it centered on each person having a different "Spanish" name, and there was a very strong focus on conversational Spanish.
I began tutoring it in High School, and later in college.
Since that time, I have taught customized Foreign Language classes in Spanish, as well as 6 other languages. I am currently teaching 3 college freshmen Spanish I, and 2 High School students a variety of Spanish.The vast majority of the time, I teach collegiate Spanish I and Spanish II.
Elementary Math Tutoring
I have been teaching Elementary School Mathematics for 21 years, both in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. This year, I have trained on Common Core, actually becoming 1 of 25 instructors to be certified in Common Core teaching methods.
This focuses on showing work rather than on memorization, and again on group activities to deduce the answers from math questions.
With the advent of Common Core, I am finding that I have numerous students who are needing a great deal of help in Elementary School Math.
Social Studies Tutoring
I have been teaching Elementary School Social Studies for 17 years, both in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. I have to admit, I really enjoy teaching Social Studies.
This year, I have trained on Common Core, actually becoming 1 of 25 instructors to be certified in Common Core teaching methods.
This focuses on showing work rather than on memorization, and again on group activities to deduce the answers from social studies (mostly History and Geography) questions.
With the advent of Common Core, I am finding that I have numerous students who are needing a great deal of help in Elementary School Social Studies.
ACT English Tutoring
I have been teaching ACT Prep English Test Preparation for nearly 25 years. I have been teaching it in both in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. This year, I have trained on some new techniques for teaching the ACT, and have been eagerly trying them out on my current ACT students..
ACT Math Tutoring
I have been teaching ACT Prep Math Test Preparation for nearly 25 years. I have been teaching it in both in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. This year, I have trained on some new techniques for teaching the ACT, and have been eagerly trying them out on my current ACT students..
ACT Reading Tutoring
I have been teaching ACT Prep Reading Test Preparation for nearly 25 years. I have been teaching it in both in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. This year, I have trained on some new techniques for teaching the ACT, and have been eagerly trying them out on my current ACT students..
ACT Science Tutoring
I have been teaching ACT Prep Science Test Preparation for nearly 25 years. I have been teaching it in both in private schools, charter schools, and in private tutoring. This year, I have trained on some new techniques for teaching the ACT, and have been eagerly trying them out on my current ACT students..
ASVAB Tutoring
I have been privately tutoring students who are taking current versions of the ASVAB tests.
The test consists questions to determine what sort of job/responsibility you can handle in the military. The higher the score, the more jobs you qualify for.
ESL/ESOL Tutoring
I have always written well, spelled well, and was, while not totally perfect, quite good in English. Since that time, I have been working with students on their knowledge.As an advanced student, I was put in Honors Humanities, which covered the English requirements in college over a 2 year period. Because I speak multiple languages, it became apparent early on that I could utilize my foreign language skills towards teaching a foreign or non-native English (ESL/ESOL). I have since been teaching English to numerous non-native speakers, mostly with the following: to college students and professionals.
GMAT Tutoring
I have been teaching all areas of of the GMAT for the past 10 years. The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admissions Test, is designed to show the world's business leaders that a student is serious about their graduate business education. I tailor GMAT instruction to each student based on their areas of need. I teach all sections of the GMAT, including the Analytical Writing Assessment.
GRE Tutoring
I have been teaching the GRE in California for 21 years. I ass as each student's strengths and weaknesses, and develop a program to ensure that the focus is on the areas that they need work on. Testing strategies are taught so that they are able to ensure a great score.
ISEE Tutoring
I have been teaching all areas of of the ISEE for the past 12 years. I cover Lower, Middle, and Upper levels, all test areas, test taking anxiety, and strategies proven to improve individual scores.
PSAT Tutoring
I started teaching the PSAT when I was in High School, back in 1982. Back then, I focused on the scholastic materials more than anything else. Since that time, I have focusd on the material, repeatable test strategies designed to increase scores, and on test taking anxiety mitigation strategies.
SSAT Tutoring
I have been teaching all areas of of the SSAT for the past 10 years. While most schools request the ISEE these days, many still prefer the SSAT due to its verbal analogies section.
STAAR Math Tutoring
The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAAR) Program measures performance of students undergoing primary and secondary education in California. It was replaced in late 2013-early 2014 with the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), also known as the Measurement of Academic Performance and Progress (MAPP).
I have been teaching the STAAR Math for the test for for nearly 16 years, adapting teaching to the new format and questions on the new test.
STAAR Prep Tutoring
The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAAR) Program measures performance of students undergoing primary and secondary education in California. It was replaced in late 2013-early 2014 with the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), also known as the Measurement of Academic Performance and Progress (MAPP).
I have been teaching the STAAR Preparation for the test for for nearly 16 years, adapting teaching to the new format and questions on the new test.
STAAR Reading Tutoring
The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAAR) Program measures performance of students undergoing primary and secondary education in California. It was replaced in late 2013-early 2014 with the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), also known as the Measurement of Academic Performance and Progress (MAPP).
I have been teaching the Reading portion of the STAAR test for nearly 16 years, adapting teaching to the new format and questions on the new test.
STAAR Science Tutoring
The Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAAR) Program measures performance of students undergoing primary and secondary education in California. It was replaced in late 2013-early 2014 with the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), also known as the Measurement of Academic Performance and Progress (MAPP).
I have been teaching the Science portion of the STAAR test for nearly 16 years, adapting teaching to the new format and questions on the new test.
TEAS Tutoring
The TEAS test, also known as the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V), is a standardized admissions test used by many nursing schools to evaluate potential candidates for admission.
I have been teaching and tutoring students in the TEAS test for nearly 6 years. I teach all aspects of the TEAS, with a special interest in Science.
The breakdown looks like:
Section Time Limit # Questions (Total) #Questions (Scored)
Reading 58 minutes 48 questions 42 Questions
Mathematics 51 minutes 34 questions 30 Questions
Science 66 minutes 54 questions 48 Questions
Eng/Lang 34 minutes 34 questions 30 Questions
Totals 209 Minutes 170 Questions 150 Questions
Guitar Tutoring
I started taking guitar lessons in 1975. I learned pop and country music first, and then classical music. My first guitar, which I still have, was a nylon 6-string Gibson acoustic guitar, although I do now play electric and 12-string guitars as well. I continued lessons for about 7 years, progressing into Arpeggios and Flamenco guitar. I have won 43 awards for classical and flamenco guitar. In college, I played Electric Giitar and occasionally Bass guitar for my band called Emerald Steel. We often played with Chris Isaak.
I began teaching aciustic guitar in 1994, and have been doung it ever since.
Adobe InDesign Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic.
I have partnered with Adobe on releases of InDesign, Acrobat, PhotoShop, and Illustrator. I have also worked extensively with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, VISIO, and Project. I know these applications at a deep technical level.
Additionally, I teach programming in Java and XCode.
Adobe Photoshop Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic.
I have partnered with Adobe on releases of InDesign, Acrobat, PhotoShop, and Illustrator. I have also worked extensively with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, VISIO, and Project. I know these applications at a deep technical level.
Additionally, I teach programming in Java and XCode.
Desktop Publishing Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic.
I have partnered with Adobe on releases of InDesign, Acrobat, PhotoShop, and Illustrator. I have also worked extensively with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, VISIO, and Project. I know these applications at a deep technical level.
I have used various of the aforementioned applications to build brochures, event guides, posters, and other collateral within the space of Desktop Publishing.
Macintosh Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic.
I have partnered with Adobe on releases of InDesign, Acrobat, PhotoShop, and Illustrator. I have also worked extensively with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, VISIO, and Project. I know these applications at a deep technical level.
Additionally, I teach programming in Java and XCode.
Microsoft Access Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic.
I have worked extensively with all types of databases including Microsoft Access, Oracle, FileMaker Pro, MS SQL Server, and MySQL.
Microsoft Excel Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic. I have also worked extensively with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, VISIO, and Project. I know these applications at a deep technical level. With Microsoft Excel, I know how to build and design spreadsheets, program macros and embed other code into spreadsheets. I am quite familiar with all of the formats, tools, and functions.
Microsoft PowerPoint Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic. I have also worked extensively with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, PowerPoint, VISIO, and Project. I know these applications at a deep technical level. With Microsoft PowerPoint, I have absolutely bet my job on its abilities. I have made some very complex presentstions for teaching, training, and for developing very sophisticated presentations to partners or CEOs.I use both on my mobille devices and on my computer. I utilize it daily, and have for nearly the entire 30 years of tech experience. I am quite familiar with all of the formats, tools, and functions.
Microsoft Publisher Tutoring
I have used Microsoft Publisher for the bulk of my brochure, pamphlet, design, and web content development for as long as I can remembet. I have also taught classes in all Microsoft applications at CCOC, and other adult vocational training facilities.
Microsoft Windows Tutoring
I grew up working on PCs, including programming one of the first premanufactured Apple computers, which, at yhe time, consisted of a CRT screen, a cassette as an operating system derive, and a terminal keyboard. I also owned the 2nd IBM XT personal computer off the manufacturing line. In both cases, these computers desperately needed a Windows environment of some ilk. Fortunately, Microsoft Windows came along, 2 yesrs late, but better than what existed on most PCs. I have been using and teaching people how to become power users of Windows ever since then.
Microsoft Word Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic. I have also worked extensively with the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, VISIO, and Project. I know these applications at a deep technical level. With Microsoft Word, which I use both on my mobille devices and on my computer. I utilize it daily, and have for nearly the entire 30 years of tech experience. I am quite familiar with all of the formats, tools, and functions.
SQL Tutoring
I have been in High Tech for nesrly 30 years, working at companies such as eBsy,Yahoo, Apple, and General Magic.
I have worked extensively with all types of databases including Microsoft Access, Oracle, FileMaker Pro, MS SQL Server, and MySQL.
I know how to design and build databases, performance tune them, perform backup and restores, andwrite stored procedures. I can also write very sophisticated queries using joins.
AP Chemistry Tutoring
Soft sciences have always been my favorite subjects, especially Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, Geology, Evolution, and Chemistry. I have always done well in Life Sciences, and have always received As. I have been teaching science for almost as long as I can remember, starting with Entemology and Chemistry when I was in middle school. Since then, I have taught high school science courses for nearly 35 years (WOW). Each science course has evolved over the years, often having key labs that I always like to use. Chemistry has the magnesium ribbon labs and, of course, the liquid nitrogen banana and hammer lab. I try to make science exciting to my students, ensuring that their interest is piqued. As I have always received As and A+s in sciences, so I endeavor to ensure my students do as well.
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