Jamie

I am a math and science tutor with 7 years of experience, and I'm also a community college math instructor. I have a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University, and I tutor students in grades 6 through college, with a focus on high school math.

Tutoring Style

I am an enthusiastic teacher, passionate about the topics I teach. I adapt my teaching style to the needs of each student, with a general emphasis on clear explanations and interactive exploration of topics and skills to instill a deeper understanding of their meaning. I am patient and friendly, and I love meeting new learners.

Success Story

Math: One of my Calculus students needed to pass his class at the community college in order to finish his degree requirements and go on to the U.S. Naval Academy. His teacher gave very difficult problems that often required a page of work to complete. Together, we honed in on the essential skills and formulas he needed to know and how to clearly apply them in his written steps. He was able to build confidence and mastery and passed his class with one of the highest grades.

Science: I recently met with a student whom I'd previously tutored in math. She was a couple of weeks into her AP Chemistry class and felt very overwhelmed by the irregular patterns of naming chemical compounds based on their formulas. We were able to find some regularity amidst the apparent chaos and also come to terms with the occasional exceptions to the rules. She left feeling much better about her understanding of the material.