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JJ

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Villanova University, University of California-Davis

About Me

I received my B.S. in Biology from Villanova University in May of 2012. Throughout my four years of undergraduate college, I tutored hundreds of students in a variety of subjects. A month after my graduation from Villanova, I was on a plane to California to start work on my Master's degree. I studied Entomology at the University of California, Davis and conducted a field research project that investigated how pesticides affect honey bee behavior. I also worked as a teaching assistant at Davis and co-created and taught a course about current issues related to beekeeping and bee conservation. I finished my M.S.in Entomology at the beginning of 2015. I have a sincere love of learning and find great joy in helping others achieve their academic goals. I believe a teacher must be patient with their students and truly understand what issues they face in order to effectively communicate with them. I strive to cultivate a positive teaching environment that inspires my students with the same passion for learning that I have. I have recently focused on tutoring standardized tests including the GRE, SAT and ACT. I most enjoy tutoring the GRE because of the complexity of its questions. I love teaching students how to see through the tests tricks and pitfalls, while also analyzing the subtle clues provided by the questions. Other subjects that I have experience tutoring include math up to calculus, biology, statistics, essay composition, chemistry and physics.

Education & Certifications

Villanova University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Davis
Master of Science, Entomology

Test Scores

SAT
Math
720
GRE
Composite
331
Quantitative
167
Verbal
164

Q&A with JJ

I believe that every person learns differently and requires a unique style of instruction to thrive academically. As a teacher, I keep this in mind when developing a study plan for each student, and adjust my style to fit their particular needs. The tutoring process is a two way street; both my students and I learn through constant communication and a mutual respect for each other.

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