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Stanford/Berkeley Teacher, Mathematician, Programmer
Jessica Y.

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Bio

Jessica Y. is a current Stanford CS/Education PhD who graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science and her teaching credential in just three years. She has years of experience as a full-time high school computer science teacher in Los Angeles. She has experience designing curriculum and teaching everything from middle school to College Board to Masters classes (Cal Poly Pomona, New Mexico State University, University of South Carolina). She is a...

Jessica Y. is a current Stanford CS/Education PhD who graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science and her teaching credential in just three years. She has years of experience as a full-time high school computer science teacher in Los Angeles. She has experience designing curriculum and teaching everything from middle school to College Board to Masters classes (Cal Poly Pomona, New Mexico State University, University of South Carolina). She is a contributor, Grader, Teacher Trainer and Score Setter for AP Computer Science Principles and a Teacher Trainer for AP Computer Science A.

She has also taught and tutored everything from middle school to undergraduate mathematics. She earned perfect ACT and GRE Math scores.

Her most proud achievements are her students going to schools like Harvard and Berkeley as well as winning national recognition from organizations like the National Center for Women in Information Technology. From Scratch first steps to artificial intelligence, Jessica loves helping people reach their goals while having fun. In her free time, Jessica loves genealogy (family history), reading, and practicing foreign languages.

If you would like to improve in computer science or mathematics Jessica is more than happy to help you out. She has the most experience with high school students but has plenty of practice from Elementary to Masters courses. Jessica has a lot of experience but she also promises to let you know if your case doesn't fall into my knowledge and she can help you find a different tutor.


Education

UC Berkeleey
CS, Math, Education
Brigham Young University
Masters
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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

BA in Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics Credential in Mathematics. I have taught Algebra both at the middle and high school levels.
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

I have a degree in computer science from Berkeley and have taught Computer Programming at the middle school, high school, and college-level previously. I now work as a Back-End Java Developer. I am very used to teaching Java and Python along with learning platforms like Scratch and AppInventor.
Computer Science

Computer Science

I have worked for more than 5 years teaching computer science to 8th graders, high schoolers, AP class, and Masters classes. I am presently working as a Back-End Java Developer. BA in Computer Science from UC Berkeley
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have taken and tutored for Berkeley's discrete mathematics course along with research into a field of computer science affected by discrete mathematics. I have taught high school discrete mathematics.
Java

Java

I currently work for Family Search as a Java Developer. I have also taught AP Computer Science A (Java-based) in the past.
Prealgebra
Python

Examples of Expertise


Jessica has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 10 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Knowledgeable, punctual, focused

Jessica is very thorough and asks open ended questions to ascertain what level the student is currently working from. She is clearly well versed in the computer science principles material and assists the student in seeing how various key points might be presented on the AP exam. She encourages the student to work with her through the problem instead of just supplying information right away. She has hit the ground running right from the start of the first lesson.

Jennifer, 7 lessons with Jessica

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor for Comp Sci Principles

Jessica is a very knowledgeable tutor, she teaches my daughter AP comp sci Principles in a thorough and relatable way. My daughter feels confident after working with her, highly recommend!

Anjalika, 3 lessons with Jessica

fantastic first lesson!

My daughter really enjoyed her CS tutoring with Jessica! She explained things very well and completely. Hopefully, she has time for more lessons with her!

Song, 14 lessons with Jessica

helped me understand concepts very well

She helped me understand concepts very well and helped me get a good grasp on variables. She explained the concepts in a good way and explained every move.

Sophie, 3 lessons with Jessica

Fantastic Computer Science Tutor!

Jessica is a fantastic tutor! My son is taking AP Computer Science Principles as a freshman in high school. He struggled with the class second semester, but he was able to raise his grade to an A...with Jessica's help. I don't think this would have been possible without her. She also helped him with his final project and helped him prepare for the AP final. I would highly recommend Jessica. In just three or four sessions with Jessica, she helped my son understand the concepts he was struggling with. I'm so glad we found her. Worth every penny.

Nina, 7 lessons with Jessica

Confident and knowledgeable tutor

She helped get my son ready for AP Computer Science Principles Exam, just days before exam. She has a way of simplifying concepts and explaining examples that help clarify confusing topics. Overall, with her guidance she helped build his confidence heading into the exam.

Anita, 2 lessons with Jessica

Confident and knowledgeable tutor

She helped get my son ready for AP Computer Science Principles Exam, just days before exam. She calmly explained things he was confused on. After the session my teenager gave me a hug (amazing). Jessica was easy to communicate with and very flexible with our schedules. She even started early for him. Highly recommend. We booked more sessions with her!

Anita, 2 lessons with Jessica

Knowledgeable

Jessica gave my daughter just the right amount of help and encouragement. We also love that she had late hours for tutoring so close to the AP exams. We appreciate her patience and understanding.

Ying, 1 lesson with Jessica

amazing instructor

Jessica has tons of experience with coding and good at teaching it. She is also very familiar with preparation for the AP exam

Ty, 1 lesson with Jessica

Excellent!

Jessica is a helpful, knowledgeable, and excellent teacher. I highly recommend her. She helped my son a great deal. Her responsiveness is beyond extraordinary.

Juan, 13 lessons with Jessica
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