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Jacob

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I am a graduate cum laude of Abilene Christian University with a bachelor of arts in History and a minor in English. I have worked as an assistant editor and have plans to continue onto graduate school with a specialization in the American Gilded Age.
As a tutor, I prefer to emphasize critical thinking and technique over memorization. A student who memorizes the answers can pass a test, but a student who knows how to effectively research and problem-solve can excel in anything they do. My goal is to help my students learn critical thinking and to enjoy learning as well as become proficient in their subject.
In my free time I enjoy reading, writing short stories, and playing and designing tabletop games.

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Jacob’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Abilene Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Test Scores

SAT Verbal: 800

Hobbies

Strategy Games, Board Games, Settlers of Catan, Tabletop Roleplaying

Tutoring Subjects

AP Comparative Government and Politics

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition

AP European History

AP Human Geography

AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP United States History

AP US History

AP World History

College English

College Essays

College Geography

College Level American History

College World History

Comparative Literature

English

English Grammar and Syntax

Essay Editing

European History

Geography

Government

High School English

High School Geography

High School Level American History

High School World History

History

Literature

Reading

SAT Reading

Social Studies

Test Prep

US History

World History

World Religions

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I am a firm believer in adapting to my student's needs and tailoring education to their learning style and interests. In a one-on-one setting such as tutoring there is absolutely no reason not to work with a student.

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

I usually spend my first session talking with students to learn how they're doing and what their struggles are. I use a KWL strategy with students - finding out what they Know, asking them what they Want to know, and then establishing what they need to Learn.

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