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Resume Personal contact information has been removed to ensure a safe degree of privacy. If you are an employer or job recruiter responsible for hiring or placing applicants in New York City, please contact me at jsmith _AT_ berkeley *DOT* edu. This resume is also available in MS Word format. EXPERIENCE Jan 2007 - Jun 2007 Tutor / Academic Coach Xcel Educational Services http://www.xcelinmath.com/ Fremont, CA   - Provided one-on-one academic tutoring for high school mathematics and science courses, including all levels of algebra, pre-calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, introductory chemistry, and AP Chemistry - Developed effective study strategies tailored to each student to maximize productivity and academic performance, including exam preparation.   2005 - Present Assistant Webmaster, Center for Social Services Research University of California, Berkeley http://cssr.berkeley.edu/ Berkeley, CA   Responsible for publishing statistical data sets from the State of California's Child Welfare System in compliance with federal government mandates and AB636 criteria. - Created custom applications for Quality Assurance department accelerating data report production pipeline and improved accuracy. - Developed and deployed end-user dynamic data-access controls for increased flexibility for researchers and government agencies. - Routinely developed using C/C++, Java, HTML, XML, XSLT, ASP, ASP.NET, Visual C#, MS-SQL technologies on Windows and UNIX platforms. - Implemented real-time, end-user database-driven reporting system using SAS, XML, and ASP.NET technologies.   June - August 2005 Research Fellow, Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA   Conducted independent research under the direction of Dr. Joseph C. Carson using Monte Carlo computer simulations, with IDL, studied Brown Dwarf Companions using Monte Carlo simulations in IDL Results published in The Astronomical Journal as a part of a larger study: Carson, Eikenberry, Smith, and Cordes, "The Cornell High-Order Adaptive Optics Survey for Brown Dwarfs in Stellar Systems: II. Results from Monte Carlo Population Analyses", Astronomical Journal, Vol 132, University of Chicago, September 2006, pp. 1146-52   2002 - 2004 Master Tutor, Math Learning Center Department of Mathematics, Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA   Provided open-access, one-on-one and small-group tutoring to Long Beach City College students and members of the community - Taught basic arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Algebra, single and multivariable calculus, differential equations and linear algebra, elementary statistics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. - Developed custom software to log and report student use of facilities.   2002 - Present Private Math and Science Tutor Self-Employed Long Beach, CA Berkeley, CA New York, NY   - Tutor middle school, high school, and college-level students in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. - Develop study strategies and test-taking strategies for students while doing independent work.   1997 - 2005 Webmaster New Epic Communications Lakewood, CA   Maintained company website and served as a point contact for server administration, and client consulting on UNIX and Windows NT platforms. - Client portfolio included over twenty concurrently-hosted websites. - Performed routine site-redesigns, content updates, technical support, and e-commerce site setup - Developed proprietary e-commerce software written in C/C++ for UNIX-hosted platforms.   EDUCATION 2004 - 2007 Bachelors of Science in Chemical Biology University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA   Intensive program of mechanistic and instrumental methods focusing on the biochemistry of living systems and Molecular Cell Biology techniques including genetics and immunology. - Jet Propulsion Laboratory Undergraduate Scholars (JPLUS) Research Fellowship Recipient (2005) - Hikoyeda Scholarship Recipient (2004) - Sternheim Scholarship Recipient (2004) - Co-Webmaster on UC Ballroom Dance Team (2004-2005) - GPA at Graduation: 3.63   2001 - 2004 Associates of Art in Liberal Arts Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA   Broad liberal arts education, with an emphasis on chemistry, physics, and mathematics. - Presidential Scholar (2004) - Ruth and Noble Hines Scholarship Recipient (2004) - LBCC Foundation Scholarship Recipient (2002-2004) - Jet Propulsion Laboratory Undergraduate Scholar (JPLUS) Scholarship (2004) - Permanent Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society. Served as Kappa Chapter Treasurer (2003-2004) and Webmaster (2004) - Volunteer Classical Pianist in the Nordic Lounge (2003-2004) - Graduation with High Honors - GPA at Graduation: 3.87   Copyright (C) 2002-2007 Jeffrey J. Smith - All Rights Reserved. All content may not be reproduced without expressed written permission from the copyright owner. Questions or comments may be directed to the webmaster.