Calc, Algebra, Phys, and Statics Trained Tutor - 1000+ Hours Tutored

Sage S.

Hello! My name is Sage, and I love all things STEM (especially math). I have an Associates of Science in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Humanities, and Language Arts from Shasta College. I’m currently on track to receiving a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

While at Shasta College, I gained over 1000 hours of experience as both advanced tutor and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader. For those unfamiliar, SI Leaders are trained student professionals who assist professors in challenging courses. Beyond supporting students in class, I also held weekly group sessions that were pre-planned to coincide with class material. I led SI for two years in single-variable calculus, where I became deeply familiar with the curriculum and developed strategies to explain complex concepts. Often, students’ struggles didn’t match my planned material, so I learned to quickly create targeted practice problems and adjust my approach to fit different learning styles. In addition, I served as a mentor with TRIO Upward Bound, where I worked with high school students during the summer to strengthen their academic skills and provide guidance on preparing for college. These experiences gave me the opportunity to work with students of various ages and backgrounds across a wide range of STEM subjects.

I want to emphasize that my accomplishments didn’t come from being “naturally gifted.” In fact, I struggled with math in high school and believed my brain just “wasn’t meant for it.” That changed my freshman year of college when I had an amazing teacher and SI Leader who helped me realize that success in math (and school overall) isn’t about innate talent. It’s about mindset, persistence, and great teaching. Ever since, I’ve been committed to helping students build confidence, overcome self-doubt, and discover that they can learn and succeed with the right guidance.