Cornell-Educated Tutor for Writing, History & Study Skills

Jay K.

Hi everyone! My name is Jay, and I’m a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I majored in History and minored in Inequality Studies. My education helped me develop strong writing and research skills that I now help to share with students. 

I can advise on brainstorming ideas, building an outline, crafting an argument, or polishing a final draft. Further, I am passionate about helping students of all ages develop strong study habits, including organizational strategies, time management, and memorization tricks that will support long-term academic success. My goal is to help students find their voice in their writing and become more confident learners. 

In addition to writing support, I also tutor history, social studies, and government. (Government tutoring is specifically for K-8 students). My love for history began in elementary school, and this blossomed into a passion for politics and government. I’ve had the privilege to intern in local government, Congress, and the White House. These experiences strengthened my communication, writing, and analytical skills. I hope that by tutoring in history, social studies, and government, I could help young people understand the historical forces that shape their world and empower them to engage civically.  

My experience with tutoring began in high school. After my classes ended, I participated in a tutoring program where we traveled to a local elementary school to help younger students get ahead academically. In college, I joined a group called the Intergroup Dialogue Project as a co-facilitator to help students use dialogue to engage in difficult conversations. Those experiences strengthened my patience, empathy, and communication skills, which will help me support students. 

My goal as a tutor is not only to help students succeed academically but also to help build their confidence and abilities.