Kevin Nelson
Assistant Professor of Economics and Assistant Professor of Political Science at San Mateo County Community College District- Claim this Profile
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Kevin Nelson was "that teacher" for me – the one who encouraged me to dive deeper and explore my interests and passions. As a senior in high school, I came into Kevin's AP Economics class having read ~20-or-so business and professional development books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Good to Great, The Goal, etc.), but I had never taken any steps to start investing, saving for retirement, or anything practical. Kevin had me and the rest of my classmates buying and selling stocks (with fake money), studying compound interest, and thinking about personal finance... And that was all outside of class hours! During class, he was breaking down econ concepts lucidly, and teaching us to draw time series & supply/demand charts. He helped me figure out where to go to school to continue studying economics, and I am glad I took his advice. I am lucky to have had him as a teacher.
LinkedIn User
Kevin Nelson was "that teacher" for me – the one who encouraged me to dive deeper and explore my interests and passions. As a senior in high school, I came into Kevin's AP Economics class having read ~20-or-so business and professional development books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Good to Great, The Goal, etc.), but I had never taken any steps to start investing, saving for retirement, or anything practical. Kevin had me and the rest of my classmates buying and selling stocks (with fake money), studying compound interest, and thinking about personal finance... And that was all outside of class hours! During class, he was breaking down econ concepts lucidly, and teaching us to draw time series & supply/demand charts. He helped me figure out where to go to school to continue studying economics, and I am glad I took his advice. I am lucky to have had him as a teacher.
LinkedIn User
Kevin Nelson was "that teacher" for me – the one who encouraged me to dive deeper and explore my interests and passions. As a senior in high school, I came into Kevin's AP Economics class having read ~20-or-so business and professional development books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Good to Great, The Goal, etc.), but I had never taken any steps to start investing, saving for retirement, or anything practical. Kevin had me and the rest of my classmates buying and selling stocks (with fake money), studying compound interest, and thinking about personal finance... And that was all outside of class hours! During class, he was breaking down econ concepts lucidly, and teaching us to draw time series & supply/demand charts. He helped me figure out where to go to school to continue studying economics, and I am glad I took his advice. I am lucky to have had him as a teacher.
LinkedIn User
Kevin Nelson was "that teacher" for me – the one who encouraged me to dive deeper and explore my interests and passions. As a senior in high school, I came into Kevin's AP Economics class having read ~20-or-so business and professional development books (Rich Dad Poor Dad, Good to Great, The Goal, etc.), but I had never taken any steps to start investing, saving for retirement, or anything practical. Kevin had me and the rest of my classmates buying and selling stocks (with fake money), studying compound interest, and thinking about personal finance... And that was all outside of class hours! During class, he was breaking down econ concepts lucidly, and teaching us to draw time series & supply/demand charts. He helped me figure out where to go to school to continue studying economics, and I am glad I took his advice. I am lucky to have had him as a teacher.
Experience
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San Mateo County Community College District
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Professor of Economics and Assistant Professor of Political Science
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Jan 2009 - Present
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Aragon High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advanced Placement Instructor of Economics and Political Science
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Aug 2016 - Present
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Menlo College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Professor of Management
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
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Burlingame High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advanced Placement Instructor Economics and Political Science
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Jan 1991 - May 2016
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Education
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2004 - 2007
University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning (PFP), Economics and Finance -
1998 - 2000
San Francisco State University
Master's Degree Political Science and Economics -
1986 - 1988
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Political Science -
1988 - 1990
Santa Clara University
Teaching Credential, Education
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