Jillian
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Science: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
Theatre, Playing Piano, Playing Flute
Conversational French
Discrete Math
French 1
GED Math
ISEE Prep
ISEE-Lower Level Mathematics Achievement
ISEE-Lower Level Quantitative Reasoning
ISEE-Middle Level Mathematics Achievement
ISEE-Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning
ISEE-Upper Level Mathematics Achievement
ISEE-Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning
Mac Basic Computer Skills
Other
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Social Sciences
Summer
Technology and Coding
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe everyone has the potential to excel given the proper environment. Working with a tutor, a student is able to receive lessons customized to his or her learning style. Most importantly, it is essential to create an environment in which questions are encouraged.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
Before I begin teaching, the student and I discuss our overarching goals for the sessions as a whole. I then ask how they learn best and we try a few methods during the first session to determine what works best with their learning style.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
Almost all subjects can be in some way connected to an activity or topic that the student has a passion for. Uncovering this connection can lead him or her to view the topic in a new light. When learning becomes enjoyable, the student is less inclined to call it quits.