Ruby R.
Private tutor in Carmel Valley Village, CA
Education
Master of Science in Physics; Department of Physics, University of Utah May 2003 Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering; Technical University, Hamburg September 1997 Bachelor of Science in Nursing; University of Teheran, Iran September 1988
Experience
Part-time Tutor 2008-Present • Taught Algebra, Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry primarily to high school seniors • Introduced alternate methods for solving math problems to at-risk students Youth Coordinator Youth Services, Salt Lake City, Utah 1999-2008 • Provided individual and group counseling, as well as educational activities to troubled youth. • Fostered constructive interaction between youth, parents and various social service agencies. • Investigated and clarified misunderstandings between parties with conflicting objectives. • Facilitated cross-communication opportunities for parties in crisis. • Initiated a voluntary gardening project to enable youth to open up about their concerns Part-time Instructor of Math and Science Math and Science Department, Salt Lake Community College, Utah 2005-2008 • Instructed students in Algebra, Calculus, and general Math (for the Health Sciences) • Developed Syllabi, created class exercises, tests, and examinations • Prepared supplemental teaching materials to fit my students’ learning needs • Constructively Counseled students in various strategies for overcoming their learning challenges Part-time Substitute Teacher & Tutor Various High Schools in Salt Lake City, Utah 2005-2008 • Taught Algebra, Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry primarily to high school seniors • Introduced alternate methods for solving math problems to at-risk students • Helped those students to better understand math concepts and to build self-confidence by learning Nursing Instructor DeVry University and Kaplan Institute, West Hill, California 2004-2005 • Instructed Physiology students majoring Health/ Technology Science. • Prepared lesson plans, presentations, and computer generated tests. • Designed Wet Laboratory set-ups and procedures for evaluating laboratory work. Teaching Assistant – Dept. of Physics University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 2001-2003 • Assisted and supervised Graduate students in Physics courses and Electronics Laboratories. • Graded the periodic departmental exams and provided focused feedback to students
Subject Expertise
Calculus 1AP German Language and CultureAP Physics 1AP Physics 1 - DUPEAP Physics 2 - DUPEAP Physics 2: Electricity and MagnetismAP Physics 2: MechanicsAP PsychologyArithmeticAstrophysicsBiochemistryBiologyBiomechanicsBiomedical EngineeringC++AP ChemistryCalculus 2Calculus 3ChemistryCLEP Natural SciencesCollege AlgebraComputer SkillsDifferential EquationsGeneral BiologyGeneral ChemistryGeometryGerman 1Middle School MathPhysicsCLEP College Algebra9th Grade math12th Grade math11th Grade math10th Grade math2nd Grade math3rd Grade math4th Grade math5th Grade math5th Grade Science6th Grade math6th Grade Science7th Grade math7th Grade Science8th Grade math8th Grade Science1st Grade mathACCUPLACER College-Level MathACCUPLACER Elementary AlgebraACT MathACT ScienceAerospace EngineeringAlgebra 1Algebra 2Algebra 3/4AlgorithmsAnalytical ChemistryAnatomyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Dear Sir / Dear Madam; As an innovative and motivated teacher with multi-disciplinary skills seeking to teach as a tutor, where I could bring proven abilities to teach a verities of subjects, Math, Physics, and more. I have received my Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Science in Physics, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing which enables me to teach verities of subjects, Math, Physics, chemistry, physiology and more. I can provide more information such as resume, transcripts, and work experience in our first meeting. I am fluent in 4 languages, and being exposed to different cultures has helped me to successfully instruct students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. And, I have a passion for helping people to improve their lives and careers through education. Working as a Social Worker/ counselor, I was privileged to be a better mentor, who could assist even better high school students with their learning difficulties throughout the semester. My personal hobbies, reading, back-country hiking, designing, gardening, community activities have always provided a tremendous amount of positive energy and assisted me to better work with youth in crisis. I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you for your specific need. Thanking you for your time and consideration, Ruby Rezai, M.S. (Engineering), M.S. (Physics) 2 Piedras Blancas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 801/835-4776 (cell) robabr@yahoo.com
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