David D.
Private tutor in Tucson, AZ
Education
Eckerd College (with Honors) 2011: BS Marine Science, Minors in Chemistry and Religious Studies
Experience
During my time working in zoos and aquariums, my favorite part of the job was always teaching. I love to help people understand about the animals that I take care of and the subjects that I am passionate about. I also really enjoyed a public presentation that I did regularly with a Gila monster, teaching people about the biology and ecology, as well as safety precautions, regarding venomous reptiles. I have a bachelor's degree in marine science. This field is exciting to me because it requires such a broad range of knowledge. Not only does one need biology, chemistry, and physics, but also mathematics, ecology, and even some social studies. This is the reason that I chose to minor in two subjects: chemistry and religious studies.
Availability
Wednesday at any time, Weekends at any time, Monday in the morning, Friday in the morning, Tuesday at any time, Thursday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I love outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, and kayaking. I have worked for a number of zoos and aquariums taking care of fish, reptiles, and invertebrates. I also keep fish and reptiles at home. My last job actually involved working with fully venomous rattlesnakes as well as working with fish. You can imagine that that was a very exciting position! Recently, I began an insect collection and am completely absorbed by the hobby. It turns out that Arizona has some of the coolest moths in the United States! I am particularly fascinated by beetles, especially the larger species. One of the things that I did not consider when I began collecting, but which I really enjoy now, is planning out which areas to go to. Since many insects are very picky about where they live, this is a matter understanding plants, weather, and geology to come up with a good guess as to where a particular bug will show up. I am also an avid martial artist. Most of my experience has been with Liuhe Bafa Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, and Kajukembo. I have also worked with Tai Chi, Judo, and Kendo. Martial Arts teach so much more than fighting. Obviously, there is a self defense or sport aspect to martial arts, but they also teach discipline, coordination, and inner peace. I like to call it a forced meditation. If I go into a class thinking about a problem in my life, I am distracted and don't perform nearly as well. I learned quickly to empty my mind during training. However, the most important lesson that I learned is that if something isn't working, it is not a good idea to keep pushing and pushing. Instead, take a step back, examine the situation, and try a different approach. Perseverance is more about finding the proper solution to a problem than beating yourself up on a method that is not working.
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