Subject Areas

• Science:
  • Elementary School (all levels/topics)
  • Middle School
    • Earth Science
    • Life Science
    • Physical Science
  • High School/College
    • Physical Science
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Environmental Science
    • Marine Science
      
      
• Math:
  • Basic Math
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra
    
    
• Technical Writing
  
  
• Achievement Skills
  • Study Methods
  • Test Taking Strategies
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Leadership
    
    
• Computer Skills
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets/Graphing
  • Multimedia Presentation
  • Basic Web Design
  ** Programs used include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Macromedia MX (Dreamweaver, Freehand, Flash), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat.
  
• Standardized Test Preparation
  • CA High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
  • General Educational Development Exam (GED)
  • Ask about other exams

** The above subjects are what I specialize in. However, other subject areas/exams are negotiable depending on grade level.

Academic Services Offered

• One-on-One Instruction
  
  
• Small Group Instruction
  
  
• Computer Skills Enrichment
  
  
• Home Schooling Instruction (additional cost may apply for planning/preparation time)
  
  
• Homework Help
  
  
• Science Enrichment (hands on activities - can include a technical writing component; additional materials cost for private services) - see Portfolio page to view examples of previous enrichment programs.
  
  
• Skill Building (building areas in need of improvement) - academic and life skills (great for the student-athlete)
  
  
• Access to Online Materials:
  • Achievement Skills Handouts
  • Instructional Handouts for various computer programs
  • Home School Curriculum
  ** Password protected for clients only! See Portfolio page.

Academic Service Rates

• One-on-One Instruction
  • Rates comparable to region (call for more information).
    
    
• Group Instruction
  • Minimum 2 Students
  • Maximum 5 Students
  • 50% of One-on-One hourly rate per student
    
    
• Multiple Session Packages
  • 5 Hour Package (10% discount per hourly rate)
  • 10 Hour Package (15% discount per hourly rate)
    

** Tutoring rates vary by region (Los Angeles County/Mono County) and must be paid in advance.

Non-Academic Services

• Surfing Lessons (Los Angeles Area only - July-September 2010)
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Surfboard rental included in hourly rate
  • Must provide own suit
  • Must be a proficient swimmer
    
    
• Swimming Lessons (Los Angeles Area only - July-September 2010)
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced - for people looking to get into competitive youth/masters programs
  • Ocean Swimming - for people who wish to be "ocean-safe" and/or to compete in triathlons. Must be at least an intermediate pool swimmer.
  • Training equipment rental (pull buoy, kickboard, paddles) & pool fees included in hourly rate.
  • Must provide own suit, cap, and goggles.
    
    
• Alpine Skiing Lessons (December 2010 thru mid-April 2011)
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Must provide own equipment (rentals available through Mammoth mountain and local shops)
    
    
• Snowboarding Lessons (December 2010 thru mid-April 2011)
  • Beginner
  • Must provide own equipment (rentals available through Mammoth mountain and local shops)
    

Non-Academic Services Rates

• Surfing**
  • One-on-One Instruction
  • $50/hour
  • Multiple Session Discount Packages available
    
    
• Swimming**
  • One-on-One Instruction for Beginner Level Only
  • Intermediate, advanced, & ocean swimming lesson (1-5 students)
  • $50/hour - one-on-one; $25/hour - per student in group lesson (2-5 students)
  • Multiple Session Discount Packages available
    
    
• Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding
  • Private lessons are set up through Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort by request only.
  • Rates vary season to season.
  • Please contact Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (1-800-MAMMOTH; http://mammothmountain.com) if you are interested in booking a private lesson (ample time is needed to make sure your request is accomodated). Please also contact me to notify me that you have scheduled a private lesson so I can make sure the booking has gone through.

** Rates must be paid in advance.

** Multiple Session Discount Packages:

• 5 Hour Package (10% discount per hourly rate)
• 10 Hour Package (20% discount per hourly rate)