Hi, I’m Jess! I’m a graduating Computer Science major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and I will be starting my M.S. in Computer Science this fall. I tutor students in computer science, math, and SAT preparation, with experience working with both high school and college students. I earned a 1590 on the SAT, maintained a 4.0 GPA, and earned credit for 17+ AP courses, including AP Calculus AB/BC and AP English Language/Literature. Because I have gone through these subjects as a student at a high...
Hi, I’m Jess! I’m a graduating Computer Science major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and I will be starting my M.S. in Computer Science this fall. I tutor students in computer science, math, and SAT preparation, with experience working with both high school and college students. I earned a 1590 on the SAT, maintained a 4.0 GPA, and earned credit for 17+ AP courses, including AP Calculus AB/BC and AP English Language/Literature. Because I have gone through these subjects as a student at a high level, I understand both the content and the pressure students can feel when preparing for difficult courses, exams, or assignments.
My tutoring approach is patient, structured, and focused on helping students understand the reasoning behind each concept rather than simply memorizing steps. I have been a teaching assistant for four computer science courses over the past two and a half years, where I helped students work through dense programming labs, debugging challenges, and conceptual material. In a typical session, I first try to understand how the student is thinking through the problem, then I help identify any gaps and break the topic into smaller, more concrete pieces. Whether we are working on Algebra I, calculus, programming fundamentals, data structures, or SAT strategies, my goal is to help students build confidence and become more independent problem-solvers.
I also have 2.5 years of tutoring experience at the college level and 1 year of tutoring experience at the high school level with Elk Grove Unified School District. At EGUSD, I worked one-on-one with a newcomer student from Mexico who spoke only Spanish, helping him learn Algebra I concepts in a supportive and accessible way. That experience taught me how important it is to adapt to each student’s background, learning style, and comfort level. I welcome any context from students or parents about goals, current challenges, class expectations, or preferred learning styles so I can tailor each session to what will be most helpful.
