Dan Lucas
Tutors in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks
Specializes in AP/IB Chemistry and Biology
Specializes in AP/IB Chemistry and Biology
- B.S degree in Biology from University of Texas at El Paso
- M.S. degree in Parasite Physiology from the University of Texas at El Paso
- Minor in Geology
- Single subject credential in chemistry, biology, and geosciences
- 2014 recipient of the Rotary Club Teacher Recognition Award
- Taught AP Chemistry for 25 years as well as College prep chemistry Biology in the OUHSD
- Taught Biology, Anatomy & Physiology for nursing students at El Paso Community College
- Taught Earth Science Honors for 4 years
- Taught Teacher prep classes for the CSET in Geoscience for the County of Ventura for 3 years
- Developed online geoscience classes for CSET for Dr. Pam Redman University of San Francisco
Carina tinker
Tutors in Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ventura
Specializes in K-5 Special Education students or students behind in reading
Specializes in K-5 Special Education students or students behind in reading
Carina Tinker has enjoyed working with students in K-12 education since 2007. She has served as both a general education intervention teacher and special education teacher. During her time with the highly-rated Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District she implemented evidence-based intervention practices while facilitating Response to Intervention programs, helping many students close the gap in their academic knowledge and have greater success in the classroom. Currently, at Mound Elementary School she facilitates specialized academic instruction and collaborates with families as well as school-based specialists within IEP teams. Carina presently serves as a 2nd/3rd grade teacher for students with Autism and holds a Master’s of Science degree in Special Education as well as an Education Specialist Clear Credential. Carina is a native to Ventura County where she lives with her husband and daughter. She loves teaching and helping students achieve their educational goals.
Heidi resnik
Tutors in Camarillo
Specializes in writing and crafting personal statements
Specializes in writing and crafting personal statements
- BA in English from UCLA
- M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction with an Emphasis in English from California Lutheran University
- Credentialed in Library Science
- Over 25 years classroom teaching experience in the Oxnard Union High School District:
- Hueneme High School, Adolfo Camarillo High School, Pacifica High School
- Has taught Honors, ELL, College Prep.
- Taught English 1 & 2 at Adolfo Camarillo High School
- Currently ACHS's school librarian, facilitating integrated projects and professional development in writing and research skills.
- Has served as a leader in Professional Development and Curriculum for 18 years
- Taught at California State University Northridge in the Department of Education for five years
- Honors include AMGEN Teacher of Excellence Award in 2001; Ventura County Teacher of the Year in 2005; Oxnard Union High School District Teacher of the Year 2005
- Miss Resnik’s lessons are 100% aligned to the new Common Core State Standards.
- Miss Resnik teaches students organizational skills, study skills, and close reading techniques that will assist all students across the curriculum.
- Miss Resnik’s specialty is teaching students the art and craft of written expression. In addition to helping students write essays for their English and social science classes, she is especially talented in helping seniors write their personal statements for college admissions and scholarship narratives for financial grants and awards. Miss Resnik assists students in creating essays that reflect their true personalities by teaching students how to use their voice, varied syntax, and appropriate diction.
― Abigail Adams
Mike Stacy
Tutors in Camarillo
Specializes in 6th-9th grade math
Specializes in 6th-9th grade math
- Attended UCSD as an undergrad; Point Loma Nazarene University for Teacher's Edu. & CLAD Certification; Azusa Pacific University for masters in Educ. Tech. and Tier I Certification in Administration; and Cal Lutheran to achieve Math Certification to meet NCLB requirements.
- Is a retired military armor officer for the U.S. Army/California Army National Guard of 24 years.
- Teacher in Ventura County for 20 years.
- Has taught all subjects at the middle school level with areas of emphasis in math, science, and history.
- Has tutored professionally for 15 years and was a tutoring center director for 2 years in Camarillo.
- Has attended both the residential summer science & history programs for teachers at UCSB and the History Alive Program at Stanford University.
- Has attended several week-long summer trainings for math teachers in Ventura County and has piloted Common Core Math publications for the last few years in Simi Valley Unified School District.
- Was nominated for Teacher of the Year in Ventura County for VCOE in 1998.
- Mike's hobbies include bonsai, enjoying his koi and maintaining the pond, and finding that great cup of coffee.
Brian Hubert
Tutors in Ventura
Specializes in K-5 education
Specializes in K-5 education
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology/Facilities Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with math supplement from Azusa Pacific University
- Worked in the private sector as a successful manager and financial advisor for 12 years before deciding to be a teacher
- Has taught math, science, and computer programming for grades 6-8 at DATA Middle School in a fully integrated technological environment.
- Currently teaches at Mound Elementary in Ventura
- As a project-based learning advocate, Brian has designed and implemented math and science lessons through the use of building wind turbines, solar cars, air-powered rockets, aquaponics, and computer programming in JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Python.
- Brian has also been an active member in both the Ventura and Oxnard Chambers of Congress and also enjoys coaching soccer and playing the bass.
Sheldon tilles
Tutors in Camarillo
Specializes in K-5 Reading and students with reading/writing disabilities
Specializes in K-5 Reading and students with reading/writing disabilities
Sheldon Tilles is a retired elementary school teacher and is available during the day and in the evenings.
His experience includes:
His experience includes:
- Over thirty years of successful teaching in all elementary grades
- Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling and several California state teaching credentials
- Master teacher for California State University/Northridge
- Teacher trainer for state adopted reading programs in which he trained hundreds of teachers in these new programs under the auspices of the California State Department of Education
- Owner of a reading clinic in Northern California
- Worked with students from all socio-economic levels as well as students with a variety of achievement levels
- Experience in working with adults with reading issues
Katie Phillippe
Tutors in Ventura
Specializes in middle school math and science
Specializes in middle school math and science
- Bachelor of Science in Middle School Math Education from Texas Christian University
- Single-Subject Mathematics Teaching Credential (K-12)
- Single-Subject Foundational Science Teaching Credential (K-9)
- Specializes in Physical Science (including introductory chemistry, physics, and space science), Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2
- Masters of Education in Leadership and Policy Studies (Administration) from Cal State Northridge
- Experience teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra Readiness, Algebra 1, Middle School Science, and elective courses that focus on successful student skills (studying skills, homework and time management, school attitude, and high school and college readiness) since 2007.
- Experience in guiding students through a formal Science Fair project (can provide excellent resources and aids!)
- Ability to help students of all math abilities and create an approach that is positive and effective
- Access to many resources that will supplement what the student is receiving from their own classroom teacher
- Experience in many educational and enrichment programs and positions, with students of all ages, since I've been in high school - praised for my ability to create a good rapport with younger kids and teenagers and have brought that positive and enjoyable experience to many tutoring experiences
Ross Rocco
Tutors from Simi Valley to Ventura
Specializes in math up to Calculus
Specializes in math up to Calculus
- B.S. Degree in Mathematics from California State University Channel Islands
- Five years experience tutoring high school and college students.
- Experience teaching/tutoring in a classroom environment (At CSUCI) with subjects such as Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Calculus for two years. Also worked alongside professors in grading calculus exams.
- Full time musician, songwriter and producer in music. Main instruments include vocals and guitar.
Matthew Greenfield
Tutors in Camarillo, Ventura
Specializes in 6th-12th grade science
Specializes in 6th-12th grade science
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Whitman College
- Single subject teaching credential in Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Science from Notre Dame de Namur University
- Has taught at Vista Real Charter School as an earth science and biology teacher and been department chair. Matt has developed preparation materials for earth science and biology students as well as developed curriculum and curriculum maps for biology and integrated science. He is currently a teacher on special assignment working to transition the science department into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Matt has participated in educational summer camps such as Galileo Summer Quest and Rancho Allegre Outdoor School where he has taught 5th-8th graders environmental and outdoor science.
- Matt is also a member of NSTA (National Science Teachers Association), CSTA (California Science Teachers Association), and Sigma Xi - the Scientific Research Society, and attends professional development opportunities on a regular basis.
carrie A. burton
Tutors in Ventura, Oxnard
Specializes in Spanish and students attending Dual Immersion Programs
Specializes in Spanish and students attending Dual Immersion Programs
- B.A. in Spanish from Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
- M.Ed. in Educational Administration, California State University, Northridge
- Mulitple subject teaching credential
- BCLAD certification (Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development)
- 20+ years bilingual teaching experience at Sunkist School, Port Hueneme, California
