Jessica
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of California-Riverside - Bachelors, Biology, General
Graduate Degree: University of California-Riverside - Masters, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 720
Sports, crafting, reading, guilty pleasure: television
Archaeology
Basic Computer Literacy
Cell Biology
CLEP Prep
CLEP Biology
CLEP Human Growth and Development
College Application Essays
College Biology
Developmental Biology
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Evolution
Evolutionary Biology
GED Science
General Biology
High School Biology
Homework Support
IB Biology
Life Sciences
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Middle School Science
Molecular Genetics
Other
SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Social Sciences
Study Skills and Organization
Technology and Coding
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session with a student, I'd like to get to know them, their learning style, and what it is that they are struggling with. I'd also take a look at any materials that they have been provided with to see where I might be able to provide some supplemental material.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
I have found that connecting abstract concepts to real-world problems or examples is one of the best way to get a student engaged in the material. If I can relate the material to a hobby or personal interest of the student, even better.
What types of materials do you typically use during a tutoring session?
This is going to depend on the student and the subject, but I am big on drawing/writing; so, I'll definitely use a notebook, a blank screen and my tablet pen. I also love showing video clips, so a YouTube tab will always be open!