James R.
Private tutor in Simi Valley, CA
Education
- Bachelor of Science-Environmental Biology; California State University, Northridge (2013) - Dean’s List, College of Math & Science; CSUN (2011, 2013) - Division I Athletic Scholarship (Swimming); CSUN (2008 – 2012) - Masters of Science in Biology; CSUN (pending)
Experience
Teaching Associate - Department of Biology; CSUN (Aug 2013- May 2015) - Taught introductory biology labs at the college-level Graduate Assistant - Department of Biology; CSUN (Aug 2013 – Dec 2014) - served as tutor, transported students to and from field sites, and assisted instructor with grading, proctoring, and laboratory setup; one semester was spent in the Amazon Rainforest - Classes included: Biometry, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Tropical Vertebrates of Ecuador, Mammalogy, Introductory Biology Computer Lab - I've also spent the last 3 years coaching a swim team
Subject Expertise
General BiologyIntermediate AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraHonorsGRE Subject Test in BiologyGREGeometryGeologyGeographyGeneticsGeneral ChemistryEssay EditingEnvironmental ScienceEnglishElementary MathElementary AlgebraEcologyCollege EssaysCollege AlgebraChemistryZoologyWritingUS HistoryUS Constitutional HistoryTrigonometryStatistics Graduate LevelStatisticsSpanish 1Cell BiologySAT Subject Test in Biology E/MSAT MathPre-CalculusPre-AlgebraPlant BiologyPhysiologyPhotographyPaleontology6th Grade math8th Grade math8th Grade7th Grade Writing7th Grade Science7th Grade Reading7th Grade math7th Grade6th Grade Writing6th Grade Science6th Grade Reading8th Grade Reading6th Grade12th Grade math12th Grade11th Grade Reading11th Grade math11th Grade10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade mathAlgebra 1Calculus 1BiostatisticsBiomechanicsBiologyAP BiologyAnthropologyAnatomyAlgebra 3/4Algebra 210th GradeAgricultural ScienceAdvanced PlacementACT Science9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade math9th Grade8th Grade Writing8th Grade Science
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I am a charismatic, outgoing, and fun individual that has a great understanding of almost all subjects taught K-12 as well as introductory college courses. Beyond that, I have an even deeper understanding of what it takes for different individuals to learn new things. As a former Division I scholarship athlete that has achieved high marks throughout my career in school, I can also provide mentoring for student-athletes. I am not a clock-watcher and truly care about the improvement of the education your child, our youth, and our country in general. Hobbies/Interests: - wildlife photography - travel - sports (basketball, football) - hiking/backpacking, cycling, bouldering - eating/cooking - playing instruments - new experiences - biology, ecology, evolution, philosophy to name a few...
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