Richard G. Evans
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Tutor – Math / Calculus / Chemistry / Physics / SAT/ACT Dynamic high energy and engaging subject matter expert motivating and mentoring students to master course content and achieve high test scores. Diverse background teaching to students of all ages and academic skill levels. Experience in providing individual, group and drop-in tutoring learning, and applying teaching pedagogy, including tutoring content and study skill strategies. Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time-management skills. Knowledge of local curriculum. Proven track record of reliability, customer-oriented approach, and professionalism. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Training & Development * School Curriculum * Student Needs Assessment * Presentation Skills Individual & Group * College Level Instruction * SAT / ACT Testing * Teaching Methodologies Student Management * Mentoring Skills * Academic Support SUBJECT AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Algebra I & II * Geometry * Trigonometry * Pre-Calculus * AB/BC Calculus Physics & AP Physics * Chemistry & AP Chemistry * Statistics & AP Statistics * Biology & AP Biology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TUTOR, 2005 – Present
Various Clients
• Successful tutored many students from Elementary School up to College Graduates specializing in all levels of mathematics, chemistry, physics, statistics, and biology.
• Facilitate learning as a coach leading to successful, independent learning capability.
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize success in attaining academic progress.
• Present new study strategies and techniques to facilitate learning.
• Meet with students to assess capabilities and develop strategies to gain an understanding of content and successfully complete coursework.
• Apply knowledge of local curriculum, requirements, state and national testing scope, and ensure that delivery of tutoring focuses on understanding subject matter and test preparation.
• Tutor students on specific course content, using techniques that complement the learning styles of individual students.
SENIOR CUSTOMER TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, 1990 – 2005
Sun Microsystems, San Jose, CA
• Instructed 30+ Solaris System Administration and Programming courses per year.
• Certified to teach 31 of the 42 courses offered by Sun Microsystems.
• Worked with various business units to develop and launch various technical training courses.
• Directed training center operations across 16 training and lab rooms.
• Coursework development included: Linux System Administration and Linux to Solaris Integration.
• Named twice “Instructor of the Year” and “Instructor of the Quarter”. PART-TIME COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR, 1992 – 1996
De Anza College, UC Berkley, and UC Santa Cruz
• Developed and delivered Advance Unix Utilities (Shell Programming) training to evening students. EDUCATION
B.S., Computer Science, Chapman University, Orange, CA AS, Computer Technology AS, Electronic Technology, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA