Jerrica M.

I am a current graduate student at the University of Southern California (USC), majoring in Teaching and obtaining my teaching credential in secondary science. I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of California Irvine. I have been tutoring one-on-one math and science since 2007, and have had many successful students ranging in age from 10 to mid-30's. I also work as a substitute teacher, so I have ample experience with students of all ages.

I really love teaching, especially when I see students making new connections with previous knowledge. I find it personally and professionally rewarding to help students achieve their goals. In a collaborative effort, I will do my utmost to help build fundamental knowledge and skills that are key to academic success! I look forward to tutoring you or your child. Blessings.

Jerrica's Subjects

Math:	algebra 1, geometry, linear algebra, prealgebra
Science:	biology, genetics
Test Preparation:	CBEST, GED
Special Needs:	Aspergers
Elementary Education:	elementary math, elementary science, study skills
Homeschool:	algebra 1, biology, geometry, prealgebra, study skills

Algebra 1

Algebra is a discipline of mathematics that involves linear equations and solving for variables. Algebra involves using real and abstract numbers, positive and negative integers, and computational skills. Analyzing algebraic equations requires the learner to have strong skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

The skills learned in algebra have real-world applications, such as figuring out discount prices as the store and determining the number of items needed for... Read More

Aspergers

Asperger's Syndrome is a disorder that lies within the Autism spectrum. People with AS are usually highly intelligent, but have underdeveloped social skills. Often, these individuals experience the same feelings as others, but are not capable of expressing those feelings. They may appear to others as "cold," "insensitive," or "arrogant." These individuals tend to like structure and unchanging routines.

From a teacher's perspective, students with Aspgerger's Syndrome thrive in a classroom... Read More

CBEST

Interested in becoming a teacher? Passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) is the first step in that direction! Many credential programs require that you pass this exam before you matriculate in a program. Passing this exam is also required to apply for a 30 Day Emergency Substitute Permit (for those of you interested in being a credentialed substitute teacher).

The exam has 3 sections: Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, & Writing samples. Each section is graded... Read More

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Education

Undergrad, University of California Irvine (UCI) Graduate, Masters, University of Southern California (USC) / Teaching Credential

Patient, calm, effective and interested! — Jerrica is both highly interested and effective as a patient, caring tutor and teacher. She brings a calm presence to the tutoring session, along with complete mastery of the subject; in my daughter's case it's Algebra. She has been able to help my daughter, who has Asperger's, to put all the math steps on paper--instead of in her head--which is vital to her future success in math. I am certain ...

— Pat from Sun City, CA

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