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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
Subject Expertise
Science, Biology, AP Biology, life science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, oceanography