
Jacob
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 750
Enjoys reading fantasy novels and science publications, watching Disney films, music, theater, Plays the ukulele,
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math
6th Grade Math
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Music Theory
Ecology
Elementary School Math
ISEE Prep
Life Sciences
Music
Music Theory
Other
Social Sciences
Zoology
What is your teaching philosophy?
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.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a typical first session, I will talk to the student about their previous standardized test experiences. If they have previous scores, I like to go over their reports with them to see what we should focus on in subsequent sessions. I also have a few problems I always like to start out with, as I think they best show how the math section's problems can be solved using different techniques, how the writing section requires careful reading, and how the reading section can be tackled by thinking about which answers best adhere to the passage's core themes.