James F.
Private tutor in York, PA
Education
Communications Major at Arizona State University (Junior)
Experience
Professional Experience Author Jan 2014 - Present Published author of books on a variety of topics. -Stage Fright (Due out December 2015): Book of poetry -Love Songs for Friends (Due out October 2015): Book of poetry -The Beliefs Project, Volume II (August 2015): Second volume of an international positive psychology project I piloted -Gasoline and Winter (January 2015): Book of poetry and quotes -The Beliefs Project (December 2014): First volume of an international positive psychology project I piloted -Stardust (January 2014): Book of poetry and sketches Press: -Interviewed on KWSS 93.9 FM about Gasoline and Winter and the book release event for it (February 2015) -Book release event for Gasoline and Winter written about on Sounds Around Town (January 2015) -Book release event for Gasoline and Winter written about on Yab Yum Music (January 2015) Public Speaking June 2013 - Present Motivational speaker and transgender educator passionate about education and helping others overcome fear of failure to reach their dream life. -Giving a TEDx Talk on “What Coming Out Has Taught Me” (Spring 2016) -Gave workshop on fear of failure at Bisbee Pride (June 2015) -Attended the Transgender Leadership Summit (February 2014) Spoken Word Poet May 2013 - Present Perform poetry at least once a week at various venues and festivals, both alone and with a variety of bands and musicians. -Featured Performer for Bisbee Pride (June 2015) -Performed at Miami Loco Arts Festival (March 2015) -Represented Spoken Word Poetry at Rogue Hip Hop 2: Battle of the Genres (February 2015) -Interviewed on KWSS 93.9 FM about Gasoline and Winter and the book release event for it (February 2015) Music Blogger, Bands Around Town June 2015 - July 2015 Regular contributor to a popular local music blog. Manuscript Designer Feb 2015 - May 2015 Designed, edited, proofread, and published a book of poems for another author (Porchlight Promises by Celestino De La Cruz) Proofreader, Dreamspinner Press Oct 2014 - Jan 2015 Meticulous, detail-oriented proofreader with a talent for catching errors. -Found all mistakes in formatting, spelling, grammar, and word choice. -Gave effective suggestions for changes that would solve manuscript problems. -Feedback during trial period included statements such as “the most thorough of the lot.” Treasurer, Phi Theta Kappa March 2013 - March 2014 Highly engaged treasurer for local chapter of international scholastic honor society. Proven organizational talent in development and implementation of fundraisers. -Maximized effectiveness of resources for community-based projects by researching and managing all steps in fund allocation and usage reporting -Enhanced leadership skills by involvement in several leadership training programs -Represented chapter at regional and national honor society events, providing engaged, professional contributions. Mathematics Tutor May 2005 - March 2014 Mathematics tutor for students ranging from elementary school level to college algebra
Subject Expertise
Creative Writing6th Grade Reading7th Grade math7th Grade Reading8th Grade math8th Grade Reading9th Grade math9th Grade ReadingAlgebra 1Algebra 2Algebra 3/4College Algebra6th Grade mathElementary AlgebraElementary MathEnglishEssay EditingFiction WritingGrammar and MechanicsIntermediate AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraIntroduction to FictionIntroduction to Poetry12th Grade Reading10th Grade mathWritingVocabularySummer TutoringReadingPre-AlgebraMiddle School Math11th Grade math11th Grade Reading12th Grade math10th Grade Reading1st Grade math1st Grade Reading2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading4th Grade math4th Grade Reading5th Grade math5th Grade Reading
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
-Writing -Reading -Public speaking -Activism -Performing poetry -Listening to music -Traveling -Learning -Positive psychology -Optimizing efficiency in operational methodologies -Teaching
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