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.
Subject Expertise
10th Grade10th Grade math10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade11th Grade math11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade12th Grade math12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing1st Grade1st Grade math1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Science3rd Grade Writing4th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade Reading4th Grade Science4th Grade Writing5th Grade5th Grade math5th Grade Reading5th Grade Science5th Grade Writing6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Science6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading7th Grade Science7th Grade Writing8th Grade8th Grade math8th Grade Reading8th Grade Science8th Grade Writing9th Grade9th Grade math9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingACTACT EnglishACT MathACT ReadingACT ScienceACT with WritingACT WritingADDADHDAdvanced PlacementAgricultural ScienceAlgebra 1Algebra 2Algebra 3/4American HistoryAmerican LiteratureAPAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionAP Environmental ScienceAP Human GeographyAP U.S. Government & PoliticsAP United States HistoryAP US GovernmentAP US HistoryAP World HistoryArithmeticArtArt HistoryBiologyBiologyBritish LiteratureBritish LiteratureCalculus 1Calculus 1Cell BiologyCell BiologyChemistryChemistryCollege AlgebraCollege EssaysComputer SkillsCreative WritingCollege AlgebraCollege EssaysDevelopmental AlgebraDevelopmental BiologyEarth ScienceEcologyElementary AlgebraComputer SkillsElementary MathEnglishEnvironmental ScienceCreative WritingESL/ELLEssay EditingEuropean HistoryEvolutionEvolutionary BiologyExecutive FunctioningExpository WritingFiction WritingDevelopmental AlgebraDevelopmental BiologyForeign LanguageFrenchFrench 1French 1French 2French 3Earth ScienceEcologyGEDGeneral BiologyGeneral ChemistryElementary AlgebraElementary MathGeographyGeologyGeometryEnglishEnvironmental ScienceGiftedESL/ELLEssay EditingEuropean HistoryGovernmentGraduate Test PrepGrammar and MechanicsEvolutionGREGRE Analytical WritingEvolutionary BiologyGRE QuantitativeExecutive FunctioningGRE Quantitative ReasoningGRE Subject Test in BiologyExpository WritingGRE Subject Test in Literature in EnglishGRE Subject Test in MathematicsFiction WritingGRE Subject TestsGRE VerbalGRE Verbal ReasoningHandwritingForeign LanguageHistoryFrenchHistory Of ScienceFrench 1French 1French 2French 3GEDGeneral BiologyHuman GeographyGeneral ChemistryGeographyGeologyGeometryGiftedGovernmentGraduate Test PrepGrammar and MechanicsGREGRE Analytical WritingGRE QuantitativeGRE Quantitative ReasoningGRE Subject Test in BiologyGRE Subject Test in Literature in EnglishGRE Subject Test in MathematicsGRE Subject TestsGRE VerbalGRE Verbal ReasoningHandwritingHistoryHistory Of ScienceInorganic ChemistryIntermediate AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraIntroduction to FictionIntroduction to PoetryJournalismKindergarten - 8th GradeLaboratoryHuman GeographyLanguagesLife SciencesLinear AlgebraLiterary AnalysisLiteratureMarine BiologyMedieval LiteratureMiddle SchoolMiddle School MathMultivariable CalculusOtherOtherPersuasive WritingPhonicsPhotographyPhysical ChemistryInorganic ChemistryPhysical SciencePhysicsIntermediate AlgebraPlant BiologyPoetry WritingIntermediate AlgebraPolitical SciencePre-AlgebraPre-CalculusIntroduction to FictionProbabilityIntroduction to PoetryPsychologyPublic SpeakingReadingReligious StudiesJournalismSATKindergarten - 8th GradeSAT Critical ReadingSAT MathSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in Biology E/MLaboratoryLanguagesSAT Subject Test in LiteratureSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2Life SciencesSAT Subject Test in United States HistoryLinear AlgebraSAT Subject Test in World HistorySAT Subject TestsSAT VerbalLiterary AnalysisSAT WritingLiteratureShakespeareShort NovelSocial SciencesSocial StudiesSociologySpecial EducationMarine BiologyStudy SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringMedieval LiteratureTechnical WritingTest PrepMiddle SchoolThe Modern WorldMiddle School MathTOEFLMultivariable CalculusTrigonometryUrban Design and DevelopmentUS Constitutional HistoryUS HistoryVocabularyWorld CivilizationWorld HistoryWorld LiteratureWritingOtherOtherPersuasive WritingPhonicsPhotographyPhysical ChemistryPhysical SciencePhysicsPlant BiologyPoetry WritingPolitical SciencePre-AlgebraPre-CalculusProbabilityPsychologyPublic SpeakingReadingReligious StudiesSATSAT Critical ReadingSAT MathSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in Biology E/MSAT Subject Test in LiteratureSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2SAT Subject Test in United States HistorySAT Subject Test in World HistorySAT Subject TestsSAT VerbalSAT WritingShakespeareShort NovelSocial SciencesSocial StudiesSociologySpecial EducationStudy SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringTechnical WritingTest PrepThe Modern WorldTOEFLTrigonometryUrban Design and DevelopmentUS Constitutional HistoryUS HistoryVocabularyWorld CivilizationWorld HistoryWorld LiteratureWriting
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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