My Education
1997 M.A. Physical Geography from Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio
1979 B.A. Astronomy with minors in Physics & Mathematics from San Diego State University
1977 A.A. Astronomy from Southwestern Community College, Chula Vista, California
My Experience
College level small group teaching & tutoring experience in mathematics, physics, physical geography, astronomy, and geology.
Private tutoring in math & science for high school and college students
Science research in natural spring distribution, differential slope erosion in local area, bird species distribution in local area, chapparal vegetation, world wide drought patterns, scientific research technique in geography,and alternative energy sources as part of Master's Degree program.
Middle & high school teaching experience in biology, paleontology, earth science, and mathematics.
*Member of Association of Pacific Coast Geographers
Also other work experience outside education.
My Awards
*The gratitude I have received from students that I have taught or tutored is not something that can be placed on a wall, but it goes with me always. This is the award I prize the most.
*Certificate of Appreciation, South Bay Tang Soo Do (awarded in part for academic assistance)
Also have received awards for achievement outside education.
My Publications
Main contributing author (science and animals) for the educational game book series, "World Action & Adventure". This book series was sold to an elementary school district in New York state.
Contributing author for several years to the Spanish Mustang Registry annual; most work incorporating science.
Contributing author for South Bay Tang Soo Do newsletter (writings involved science)
Currently working on a physics textbook designed to illustrate principles in everyday life and in the imagination.