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Jack

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My mission is to play a small part in helping students achieve their dreams! I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, BA in Philosophy (2014), and I am currently enrolled at the University of Washington's Master in Teaching Program, Secondary English. In the past few years, my work has been almost exclusively in educational settings with youth. I spent five summers at a summer camp devoted to social and environmental justice, working with all age groups and doing everything from managing a day program to leading extended backpacking trips. I spent a year working as a wilderness therapy field guide, helping students achieve a breakthrough in their personal lives in a backpacking setting in central Oregon. And I was an instructor at an outdoor school in southern California for a year, teaching science, leadership, and outdoor education classes. Not to mention my tutoring experience--in college I tutored high schoolers in all subjects, from math and science to text prep and history. As a Masters candidate for a Secondary English teaching degree, I am most passionate about tutoring English and History, and my high scores on the ACT (36), SAT (1570), and GRE (169) certify my aptitude for tutoring toward standardized tests. I love working with youth, especially high school students--so much that I've devoted my life to it! And I am committed to educational equity, helping students from all backgrounds and with all abilities achieve their goals. When I'm not working with youth or in class, you can find me climbing, hiking, or curled up with a good book.

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Jack’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Philosophy and English

Graduate Degree: University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Masters in Teaching--Secondary English

Test Scores
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
GRE Verbal: 169
Hobbies

climbing, hiking, fitness, knitting, philosophy

Tutoring Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
ACT Writing
Algebra
American Literature
AP English Literature and Composition
British Literature
Business
College Business
College English
College Geography
College Level American History
College Level American Literature
College World History
Comparative Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
Geography
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
Graduate Test Prep
GRE
GRE Quantitative
GRE Verbal
High School English
High School Level American History
High School Level American Literature
High School Political Science
High School World History
High School Writing
History
Human Geography
IB Global Politics
Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Philosophical Ethics
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Algebra
PSAT Critical Reading
PSAT Writing Skills
Public Speaking
SAT Reading
SAT Subject Test in World History
SAT Subject Tests Prep
SAT Writing and Language
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Test Prep
World History
World Religions
Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is experiential, conversation-based, and personal. I try to get to know as much as I can about the students, what works best for each, and how to tell when they have achieved comprehension.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

In a first session, I would take time to get to know the student and their understanding of the subject material, and I would work with them in a very conversational, open way to make a start in addressing their needs.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

I like to ask the student questions, see if they can explain the concept to me or explain the necessary steps to coming to an answer, and give them the tools and resources to further develop their understanding.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

I would use a lot of positive reinforcement and emphasize the little successes in the lessons.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

One of my best youth work talents is patience; I would go through similar sorts of problems, using different approaches until achieving a conceptual breakthrough.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

I make sure first that I understand where they are in their reading ability before suggesting books and other resources to further their comprehension. This may include audio, using a dictionary, and limiting screen time!

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

Always, always positive reinforcement! Celebrate the little victories, and reward improvement.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

My best conceptual tool is having a student explain a concept to me, complete with going through an example question. I also make sure to engage them, asking questions, and encouraging different learning styles to find what fits best.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

My philosophy is that it's best to continue to encourage, focusing on successes, and finding ways to improve that are less harsh or critical and more inviting.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

In order to determine a student's needs, I engage them in conversation, I ask them what their needs are, and I will also go through some questions step by step to determine where the understanding is and where it breaks down.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

My style of tutoring is 100% individualized--I treat each student uniquely depending on what I know about them, their learning style, and how I can best meet their needs.

What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?

The resources I use are practice questions/problems, resources such as textbooks, dictionaries, or calculators, and I will also use visual aids to assist in concept mastery.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

The strategies I rely on most readily are engaging visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning; using a Socratic method of questioning toward comprehension; and positive reinforcement!