Jacob
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10+ years of tutoring

Jacob

Bachelors, Music and Biology Wesleyan University
  • My academic strengths are science, social sciences, music, and SAT preparation.
  • I loved my time in primary and secondary school and hope to instill my excitement for learning into my tutees.

Test Scores

SAT Scores
Composite1540
Math770
Verbal740
Writing750

About Me

I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and Music in the spring of 2015. Since graduation, I have participated in science research internships while also preparing to take the GRE and attend a doctoral program in the biological sciences. In the summer of 2015, I participated in behavioral research on chimpanzees, and am now assisting with the skeletal archives at the American Museum of Natural History. I have had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a camp counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. While sometimes tests (both standardized and otherwise) can be tricky and decrease students' faith in themselves, I am certain that, with a little confidence boost, any student can make great strides with their coursework. As a teacher, I offer patience, humor, and brevity. I have enjoyed the time I've spent getting students to become engaged, excited, and proud of their knowledge. I look forward to giving my tutees this "confidence boost."

Hobbies & Interests

Enjoys reading fantasy novels and science publications, watching Disney films, music, theater, Plays the ukulele,

Education

Bachelors, Music and Biology - Wesleyan University

Q&A with Jacob

As an educator, my philosophy is that simpler is better. If a concept can be reduced to its most crucial elements, doing so is critical for allowing all students to understand the material. I also try to individualize my teaching in order to incorporate the interests of students into the work that they are trying to accomplish.
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