Tomas O.
Private tutor in Riverside, CA
Education
University of California, Riverside - School of Public Policy Master's in Public Policy (MPP) Expected graduation June 2017 University of California, Riverside B.A. Political Science B.A. Public Policy June 2015 Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA Social and Behavioral Sciences June 2013
Experience
Private Tutor -Privately tutored mathematics and humanities subjects for over 3 years in one-on-one sessions Vice President Model United Nations @ UCR -Trained students in diplomacy, writing, research, public speaking, interpersonal communication, teamwork, collaboration, leadership and professionalism -Mentored new and returning students and helped them build academic, professional and personal skills for lifelong learning and success Head Delegate/President RCC Model United Nations -Trained students in diplomacy, writing, research, public speaking, interpersonal communication, teamwork, collaboration, leadership and professionalism -Mentored new and returning students and helped them build academic, professional and personal skills for lifelong learning and success President Unity Club -Learned about issues youth face and worked with students to create a better school environment for everyone, based on mutual understanding and respect -Held youth Forums to discuss relationship issues, bullying/harassment, isolation/loneliness, substance abuse, mental and physical abuse, mental health issues, and sexual orientation issues, among many other areas young people encounter -Educated young people on health issues ranging from HIV/AIDS awareness, self-inflicted injuries, to eating disorders, mental health, substance abuse, and more -Promoted human rights and genocide awareness through the organization, as well as held charity events for local and international organizations making a difference in young people's lives Youth Tutor Corona Public Library -Tutored children ages 5-17 on various subjects, assisted with homework, and discussed their learning with parents/guardians in English and Spanish Teaching Style: Intuitive, Clear, Flexible; I know every person learns differently so I employ a variety of skills to help students understand their subject/material. However, my aim is always to help students learn how to "learn" by helping them figure out where to go for answers, work around problems to find solutions, build good habits for learning and academic success, and become good problem solvers regardless of subject. I understand how to help students learn effectively, I explain things clearly, and I am flexible to their learning needs and objectives. Further, I excel at studying outside the box and have created many different and fun ways to study for exams and tests. I am committed to helping students benefit from their education and take it further than they ever imagined. AP Scores: Calculus AB - 4 US Government - 5 AP Biology - 4 English Composition - 3 European History - 3 US History - 3 Awards and Honors: 2015 Bayless Group Leadership Award 2015 National Model United Nations- New York Conference Outstanding Position Paper Award 2015 National Model United Nations- New York Conference Outstanding Delegation Award 2014 National Model United Nations-Washington D.C. Conference Outstanding Position Paper Award 2014 National Model United Nations-Washington D.C. Conference Outstanding Delegation Award 2013 RCC Platinum Outstanding Achievement Award 2013 National Model United Nations-New York Conference Outstanding Delegation Award 2012 National Model United Nations-New York Conference Distinguished Delegation Award 2012 National Model United Nations-Lille, France Conference Honorable Mention Delegation Award 2012 National Model United Nations-Lille, France Conference Outstanding Position Paper Award 2011 National Model United Nations-Washington D.C. Conference Honorable Mention Delegation Award 2011 National Model United Nations-Washington D.C. Conference Outstanding Delegate Award 2011 National Model United Nations-New York Conference Honorable Mention Delegation Award 2011 ModelUN@UCR Conference Outstanding Delegate Award 2011 Inland Empire Conference-Model United Nations Outstanding Delegate Award 2010 AP Scholar with Distinction Award Relevant Coursework ART 2: Art History, Renaissance to Contemporary ART 5: History of Non-Western Art ECO 7: Macroeconomics ECO 8: Microeconomics ECON 143A: Environmental Economics ECON 143B: Natural Resource Economics ECON 155: Women, Labor and the Economy EDUC 109: Education in a Diverse Society EDUC 114: Comparative International Education GBST 131: Sustainability, Gender and Development in the Global South GBST 191: Seminar in Global Studies HISA 162: 20th Century Latin America HISE 145: World War I HIST: 182: Modern China MATH 009A/MAT 1A: Calculus I MATH 009B/MAT 1B: Calculus II PBPL 001: Intro to Public Policy PBPL 191: Seminar in Public Policy POL 1: American Politics POL 2: Comparative Politics POL 10: International Organizations POSC 005W: Political Ideologies POSC 104: Politics of Race, Ethnicity and Immigration POSC 115: Utopia and Dystopia POSC 120: India and Pakistan POSC 126: Politics of International Trade, Finance and Development POSC 130: Politics and Economics of the Pacific Rim POSC 139: Environment, Sustainability and Society POSC 146: Mass Media and Public Opinion POSC 157: Modern Dictatorships POSC 172: Urban Politics and Policies SOC 160: Sociology of Education
Subject Expertise
American HistoryElementary AlgebraAdvanced PlacementAlgebra 2Algebra 19th GradeAP English Language and CompositionAP Calculus ABAP BiologyElementary Math8th GradeAP United States HistoryAP U.S. Government & PoliticsAP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP English Literature and Composition7th GradeBiologyPre-AlgebraWritingWorld HistoryWorld CivilizationThe Modern WorldSpanish 1Social StudiesSocial SciencesReadingAP US GovernmentPhysical ScienceOrganizationLife SciencesIntermediate AlgebraGeneral BiologyFrench 1EthicsPersuasive WritingMicroeconomics3rd GradeUS HistoryEconomicsMacroeconomics2nd GradeHistory1st GradeComputer SkillsCollege EssaysCollege Algebra12th GradeEcologyEarth ScienceExpository Writing11th Grade10th GradeLatin America HistoryEuropean History4th GradeAP European HistoryHuman GeographyPre-CalculusCalculus 25th GradeCalculus 1CAHSEEPublic SpeakingPolitical Science6th GradeArt HistoryAP US History
Availability
Weekends in the afternoon, Weekdays after 3PM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Spending time with family or friends, arts and crafts, volunteering, hiking, teaching, learning, reading, writing, painting, cooking, trying new food, traveling, attending conferences for Model UN, making learning games, playing board games, card games, video games, any type of game, and enjoying the small moments in life.
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