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Elementary, Middle School, High School, CollegeAbout Sylvia B.
I am a very patient, focused tutor who provides tutoring and applied coaching in: Social Sciences, Language Arts, law, Research and Writing skills, Art, Aviation, Nutrition, and Fitness/Exercise/ Yoga.
In all these areas, I have 5 years to 15 years experience.
I have law and research, policy analyst experience of 15 to 20 years, working with Indian Tribes and attorneys on a contract basis.
I substituted for 15 years part-time and tutored for 5 years.
I can tutor adolescent to elderly, in school or not (privately).
I do have a Background Check through my Membership and certification as a Notary Signing Agent with NNA (see below).
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Sylvia is awesome and very knowledgeable in nutrition... I highly recommend her...
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Experience
Tutor
Jul 2013 - PresentTutor Doctor
Provide tutoring for middle school, high school, college, or child/adult generally (not in school). Subjects: Law, Social Sciences, language arts, writing, proofreading, aviation, art.
Substitute Teacher
May 2005 - PresentTeachers on Call
Act for absent teachers, execute lesson plans for middle and high schools for Maricopa County and Arizona state charter schools.
Instructional Assistant/Faculty
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017Grand Canyon University
Provide assistance in classroom and outside to GCU instructor: assisting students during class, maintaining participation points, and grading papers and quizzes. Most of this support comes through GCU's computerized learning platform. This class subject was Personality Psychology. IA's provide contract services, as needed, on a semester basis.
Small Claims Hearing Officer
Jan 2003 - Dec 2013Maricopa County Justice Courts
As a volunteer, i heard and adjudicated civil Small Claims cases $2500 or less in the county justice courts in informal proceedings, wherein testimony is heard from both sides; cases often involve contracts, vehicle repairs, real estate/contractors, or landlord/tenant, Commonly, there was a misunderstanding between the parties and no resolution of the dispute on their own.
Education
J.D.: Law
Aug 1984 - Dec 1988Thomas Jefferson School of Law
B.A. History; Behavioral Science
Aug 1980 - Jun 1984Grand Canyon University
Languages
English
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
Notarial Signing Agent
Dec 2013National Notary Association
Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Management Specialist
Sep 2011National Council for Certified Personal Trainers
Substitute Teacher
Jul 1997Arizona Dept. of Education
Certified Flight Instructor
Feb 1997Federal Aviation Administration
Awards
1st Place, Business Law Contest
Mar 1979Future Business Leaders of America
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