Tutor in Santa Barbara, California

PhD candidate in Ecology at UC Santa Barbara Email: [email protected] ABOUT ME: I am a graduate student at UCSB studying the resilience of coral reef communities. I am interested in learning more about the natural world as part of an effort to conserve and manage our resources for future generations. My research takes me to French Polynesia each year, where I am a passionate student of the natural environment. I love to share this enthusiasm with others, which is one of the main reasons I enjoy teaching. I have taught several discussion and lab-based courses in biology and environmental science during my time at UCSB. My written and verbal communication skills are excellent, and I am comfortable teaching a variety of science and math courses. I have strong presentation skills from my experiences sharing my research at conferences and grade-school outreach events. I have also prepared scientific manuscripts for publication, and have extensive experience in researching, writing, proofreading, and editing papers. My goal as a teacher is to enhance the academic performance of students by inspiring their natural curiosity and excitement about a particular topic. I love learning, and I hope to inspire others in their efforts! I can be available for online sessions (via Skype, Google Chat, or other platforms) or in-person (in the Goleta/Santa Barbara/Montecito/Summerland area only). My rates are $30/hr for online sessions and $40-50/hr for in-person sessions (depending on driving distance). I am flexible about meeting schedules and locations, so please contact me for a personal consultation. SUBJECTS OFFERED: General Biology – high school and undergraduate Life Sciences (ecology, evolution, calculus and statistics for life sciences) – high school and undergraduate Marine Biology – all levels Writing – all levels Speech/Verbal Communication – all levels