My name is Jessica and I’ve been a math teacher for the past 10 years. I’ve taught most subjects from 7th-grade math through AP Calculus AB (calc is my favorite!) I taught high school for about 5 years and middle school for about 5 years. I've wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember, ... (read more)
...My strongest skill is making math “make sense”: to explain the “why” and the “how” not just the “what”, I find that helps students retain information. I have completed courses up to and including the Calculus II level. I have over 400 hours experience, have read books on the subject, my background in psychology allows me to teach in ways that are more likely to stick. (read more)
23 Subjects: includingPrealgebra,English,Reading,SAT Math
...I've also successfully coached ACT and SAT prep for high school students. I've helped elementary students learn that science is important for growing a foundation of knowledge about the Earth, our bodies, and all of nature. I've navigated with young students to learn about the Sun-Moon phases, biology, geography, and nutrition. (read more)
...I love teaching and encouraging school students to develop the confidence in taking up math challenges. One of the goals of my teaching is to help students gain confidence in tackling problems by themselves and helping them reach the next level. I enjoy helping students succeed, whether it be getting them ready for high school or be successful in SAT/ACT. (read more)
...Math is also a subject that I excel at and really enjoy tutoring. Tutoring is a very rewarding experience for me. I really enjoy the 1:1 work with a student and to be able to see their growth in a subject area. (read more)