...In undergrad, I tutored chemistry and biology as I earned my degree in biochemistry. Since graduating, I improved my MCAT score from 494 to 516. After receiving my 92nd percentile score, I tutored two other students who have drastically improved their scores as well! (read more)
...I graduated from Iowa State University with a math education degree and immediately began teaching high school mathematics. I taught at the high school level for 12 years loved every minute of it! For the last four years I have had the opportunity to teach at the college level and specifically teach future elementary math teachers the "why" mathematics is taught how it is taught. (read more)
...Finally, I'm a believer in the use of manipulatives (games, puzzles), to teach math concepts. This is especially true for those students that are visual learners. Over the past 6 years, I've logged over 850 hours of one-on-one math tutoring experience with 68 students. (read more)
...I am very patient and work hard to find ways to get students to understand the material. I prefer to tutor high school math since that is my expertise but middle school math is also a good fit. I also have some experience tutoring chemistry and physics and could also do physical science. (read more)
...I go by Jake, and I hope I can help you accomplish your academic goals! I have a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Additionally, I have 1.5 years of graduate experience from Iowa State University and now reside in Ames, IA for your tutoring needs. (read more)