Jocelyn B.
Private tutor in Wahiawā, HI
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz BA Biology/Environmental Studies 2008 Marine Ecology emphasis Experience in grant-writing and information technology, gained during participation in Global Information Internship Program (GIIP) Tutored peers in various subjects including math, science, and writing Gained competency in Spanish language Teachers’ Assistant for SCUBA Open Water, Advanced Diver, and Rescue Diver courses
Experience
Independent Contractor | Oahu, HI Surf and SUP Instructor 2/2012 to Present Partners include North Shore Surf Girls, Sunset Suzy, Kelea, Sea and Board Sports Hawaii, and Covewater SUP. Ensure the safety and enjoyment of students of varying ability Work frequently with adults and juveniles who have special needs, including autism and physical disabilities Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. | Hudson River, NY Educator 3/1/2011 – 11/1/2012 Developed science based curriculum; coordinated and managed the education program aboard historic tall ship Trained and supervised a crew of seventeen, including professional sailors, education interns, apprentices, and volunteers Effectively recruited at-risk youth to participate in grant-funded, multi-day leadership programs As the onboard face of the organization, I confidently spoke about Clearwater’s Mission to large and small audiences, dignitaries, celebrities, and the media. Published education related articles in various newsletters and blogs Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies | Millbrook, NY Ecology Camp Counselor Summer 2010 Educated elementary school children in various topics in ecology Maintained and assessed the overall well-being and safety of the students Developed and lead outdoor, hands-on activities Endless Summer Surf Camp | San Clemente, CA Counselor/Lifeguard Summers, 2005-2008 Supervised week-long, overnight, surf-focused youth camp; organized ocean and beach related activities Responded to emergencies, performing ocean rescues and first aid when needed SurfDiva | La Jolla, CA Surf Instructor/Teen Camp Co-Director 3/1/2003-11/1/2004 Teen Summer Overnight Camp: developed environmental education activities such as marine mammal observations and beach clean-ups Educated students on topics of ocean ecology, biology, and the importance of environmental stewardship
Subject Expertise
8th Grade9th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade math9th Grade8th Grade Writing8th Grade Science8th Grade Reading8th Grade mathAccounting7th Grade Writing7th Grade Science7th Grade Reading7th Grade math7th Grade6th Grade Writing6th Grade Science6th Grade ReadingTrigonometrySpanish 4Spanish 3Spanish 2Spanish 1SpanishPre-CalculusPre-AlgebraSummer Tutoring6th Grade mathVocabularyWritingBiologyAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and CompositionAP BiologyAlgebra 2Algebra 112th Grade math2nd Grade math2nd Grade1st Grade Writing1st Grade Reading1st Grade math1st Grade12th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading2nd Grade Reading12th Grade11th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade math11th Grade10th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade math4th Grade Reading6th Grade5th Grade Writing5th Grade Science5th Grade Reading5th Grade math5th Grade4th Grade Writing4th Grade Science10th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade3rd Grade Writing3rd Grade Science3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade math3rd Grade2nd Grade Writing
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I enjoy playing in the ocean and making music. I love teaching students of all ages.
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