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Bonnie A.

Private tutor in Sacramento, CA

Education

I'm passionate about the learning process, have a world-class education and a diverse array of teaching and tutoring experiences. Education University of California, Davis M.S. Horticulture (3.98) 2004 – 2008 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY B.S. Biology, double major English (3.53) 1995 – 1999 University of California, Berkeley M.L.A. Environmental Planning (3.89) 2008 - 2010 (coursework completed towards degree) Awards, Scholarships and Honors • UC Berkeley Landscape Architecture Farrand Grant for Thesis/Professional Project Research 2010 • UC Berkeley Landscape Architecture/Environmental Planning Department Grant 2009 • Jack T. Pickett Agricultural Scholarship, UC Davis 2005 • Horticulture and Agronomy Program Block Grant, UC Davis 2004 – 2005 • Dean’s Honor List, Cornell University 1995, 1998

Experience

I love and value all facets of education. I myself am a lifelong learner and similarly thrive in the role of teacher or tutor. I've worked as a tutor and teaching assistant for over 15 years in a variety of settings and with diverse populations of students from pre-k/kindergarden. Please read below for my work experience specific to teaching and tutoring. Work Experience One-on-one private tutor with high school students Self-employed, Private Residences, North SF Bay Area, California Nov 2013 – June 2014; Nov 2014 – June 2015 • Privately tutored middle and high school students struggling in English and mathematics. • Guided students towards completion of class homework and academic projects by explaining difficult concepts. • Helped students to improve quality of their finished written products and their problem-solving skills in math. Graduate Student Instructor and Reader: Environmental Sciences UC Berkeley, Dept. of Environmental Sciences 260 Mulford Hall, UC Berkeley, CA 94720 August 2008 – May 2010 • Taught weekly undergraduate discussion sections on relevant course topics and held weekly office hours. • Guided students in exam preparation and completion of course projects; evaluated and graded student work. • Prepared and delivered course lectures on relevant environmental science topics. Teaching Assistant: Horticulture; Landscape Meaning; Sustainable Development UC Davis, Dept. of Landscape Architecture; Dept. of Plant Sciences; One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616 September 2006 – June 2008 • Taught weekly undergraduate discussion sections and offered weekly office hours on related course topics; prepared/delivered course lectures. • Guided students towards completion of course projects and evaluated and graded student work. Garden Manager and Educator Mt. Madonna Center for the Creative Arts & Sciences, and Mt. Madonna School, Watsonville, CA 2001 – 2004 • Taught weekly science classes to elementary school students in the school teaching garden. • Prepared and taught adult curricula on organic gardening, local food systems and sustainable agriculture. • Managed 1.5-acre diversified organic garden and nursery for food, medicine, native habitat and ornamental production. • Trained and supervised daily work and volunteer crews of up to twelve people. Student Writing Tutor Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY August 1996 – August 1999 • Provided writing assistance to undergraduate and graduate students on term papers, personal statements, and theses.

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Availability

Any day at any time, Weekdays at any time, Sunday at any time

Can Meet

Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 1 hour away at my regular hourly rate

Hobbies

I love almost any outdoor activity, but especially backpacking, hiking, bouldering and botanizing in the wild. I also love to travel. Japan and New Zealand are some of my favorite destinations. Additionally, I'm an avid gardener and garden designer.

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