...I'm Jacob, a first-generation, fourth-year pre-medical/biochemistry student at the University of Minnesota. My journey began at Augsburg University, where I deep-dived into marine biology research and played collegiate-level football as a wide receiver and team leader. These initial years ignited my passion for biology, biochemistry and sports, forming an academically rigorous foundation. (read more)
...In my free time I enjoy reading novels and biographies, sewing, playing rugby, and spending time in nature! I value building strong rapport with the students and families I work with, so I look forward to hearing about your hobbies and interests. A general structure you can expect for a lesson ... (read more)
...Focusing on the "why?" and not just the "how?" of a problem shows students that any math problem can be conquered with the right tools. This gives them the independence to learn how to solve problems on their own, which improves not only exam scores but also their confidence. I've had the pleas... (read more)
...While there, I worked with students K-12 in mathematics as well as ACT prep work in all subjects. In addition to my experiences tutoring at Sylvan, I have tutored students in college math courses such as Calculus, Probability Theory, Linear Algebra, ect. My tutoring style is often described as gentle and relaxed. (read more)