Chris M.
Private tutor in Seattle, WA
Education
I have a bachelor of science from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand and majored in geography, minor was in biology. I also studied ecology at Lincoln University, also in/near Christchurch. I have a particular interest in ecology, particularly rain/forest ecosystems and geomorphology. I studied a broad range of both geography and biology/ecology including physical and cultural geography, population dynamics in biology, growth rates/influences, interactions and in particular the effect of climate change on populations/species/species invasions etc. The photo of me is in New Zealand in the Arthur's Pass region of the South Island above the Waimakariri and Hawdon valleys.
Experience
I have had tutoring experience in biology and geography related subjects to freshman, sophomore and high school students alike. I have studied human and physical geography, animal ecology/biology, plant ecology/biology and in particular climate change effects on these kingdoms. I love to see people of all ages learning something new or understanding something that they once thought was difficult to grasp. I have coached cricket now for four seasons to school children (ages 5-17) so I am very comfortable in the company of children and can direct them as required. I have worked extensively in NZ as a nature guide; as a glacier guide in Franz Josef (South Westland, NZ) as a hiking guide in Fiordland National Park, as a guide on glacier explorers (on the post glacial lake of our largest valley glacier) and have been a punter (google search punting if you do not know what this is) on the Avon River, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Subject Expertise
MCAT Social and Behavioral SciencesGuitarHistory Of ScienceHuman GeographyHuman ResourcesIB BIology HLIB BIology SLIB Geography HLIB Geography SLLife SciencesMarine BiologyMCAT Biological SciencesMCAT Physical SciencesGRE Subject Test in BiologyMicrobiologyOAT Survey of Natural SciencesPCAT BiologyPhysical SciencePlant BiologySAT Subject Test in Biology E/MSocial SciencesSocial StudiesSummer TutoringZoology3rd Grade ScienceIB Environmental Systems and Societies SLCLEP Natural Sciences5th Grade Science6th Grade Science7th Grade Science8th Grade ScienceACT ScienceAP BiologyAP Environmental ScienceAP Human GeographyASPIRE ScienceBass GuitarBiologyCLEP Biology4th Grade ScienceCLEP Social Sciences and HistoryDevelopmental BiologyEarth ScienceEcologyEntomologyEnvironmental ScienceEvolutionEvolutionary BiologyGeneral BiologyGeographyGeology
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 45 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love to go hiking, biking and I play a lot of sports. I am also a coach of cricket in New Zealand (looking to expand the sport here) so I can relate very well to children of all ages and adults alike. I am an amateur DJ as well so I have a broad range of interests. I am learning the Spanish language at the moment as well.
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