Need help finding the right tutor?

When do you want to start?
What is your name?
What is your zip code?
What is your email address?
What is your phone number?
Have you received tutoring before?

Thanks! You'll be called typically within 24 hours by the tutor or company you contacted.

Featured By
John tutors in Redondo Beach, CA

John M.

Private tutor in Redondo Beach, CA

Education

Education M.S. Biology (1995) - California State University, Long Beach B.A. Biology (1989) - University of California, Berkeley

Experience

Star Prep Academy (Culver City, CA): Science Teacher Beginning August 2014 • Teach middle school science (life, earth, and physical) and high school biology Meira Academy (Palo Alto, CA): Science and Math Teacher August 2012 – July 2014 • Taught AP biology, biology, chemistry, geometry, and algebra (grades 9-12) Carrington College (San Jose, CA): Adjunct Faculty April 2011 – August 2013 • Taught anatomy and physiology lecture and lab to healthcare students Cambrian Academy (San Jose, CA): Science Teacher and 9th Grade Faculty Advisor August 2011 – August 2012 • Taught high school science for grades 9 - 12 (biology, AP biology, marine biology, and forensic science) • Designed new curriculum and obtained U.C. a-g approval for biology, marine biology, and forensic science Holy Spirit School (San Jose, CA): Science Teacher January 2010 – August 2011 • Taught middle school science, grades 6 - 8 (earth science, life science, and physical science) • Lead faculty in charge of launching a new robotics program for 2010/2011 Champions Adventure & After School (Inglewood, CA): Strategic Account Manager – Adventure Programs January 2009 – January 2010 • Managed adventure department (staff of 15+) • Project manager – 2010 Teen Adventure Challenge (community based adventure race for at-risk youth) Parker-Anderson Learning Centers (Studio City, CA): Manager of South Bay After School Enrichment June 2008 – January 2009 • Managed science enrichment program for South Bay and taught The Anatomy Academy (K – 6) Campbell Hall School (North Hollywood, CA): Science Teacher and 9th Grade Faculty Advisor August 2007 – August 2008 • Taught college preparatory biology (grade 9) and human physiology (grades 10 – 12) Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School (Irvine, CA): Science Teacher and Department Chair August 2004 – August 2007 • Taught college preparatory biology (grades 9 – 12), life science (grade 7), and marine science (grades 10 – 12) • Developed new marine science curriculum and obtained UC approval for course Maritime Center of Excellence (San Pedro, CA): Associate Director of Education March 2000 – August 2004 • In charge of operations for a residential science and ocean camp for middle school students • Managed 20+ person academic and residential staff • Experience with grant writing, fundraising, and managing grant proposals • Worked to inspire at-risk youth as part of Long Beach Unified School District’s “Gear-Up” program • Partnered with Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth summer programs El Camino College (Torrance, CA): Adjunct Faculty - biology and environmental science August 2000 – June 2004 Fullerton College (Fullerton, CA): Adjunct Faculty - oceanography August 2000 – June 2004 Santa Ana College (Santa Ana, CA): Adjunct Faculty - biology, developmental biology, and marine biology August 2000 – June 2004

Availability

Weekdays after 4PM, Saturday after 12 Noon, Friday after 2PM

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

Avid SCUBA diver. Run a non-profit shark excursion organization (www.teamshark.org)

Show More

Inquire About This Tutor

Thanks!

Most tutors respond within 48 hours.

Feel free to contact other tutors while you wait.

If this is your first request, please check your email (including your spam folder) to finish setting up your account!