I'm Jason! I graduated top 5 in my mechanical engineering major at Rutgers University with a 3.95+ GPA, and valedictorian of my high school class in South Plainfield. I succeeded in getting 5s on over 10 AP classes in high school, some being self-taught, as well as 800s on math and physics subject matter tests of the SAT. My approach to tutoring is focused on a deep understanding of subject matter; too often, I see students get stuck memorizing exact situations of when to apply STEM...
I'm Jason! I graduated top 5 in my mechanical engineering major at Rutgers University with a 3.95+ GPA, and valedictorian of my high school class in South Plainfield. I succeeded in getting 5s on over 10 AP classes in high school, some being self-taught, as well as 800s on math and physics subject matter tests of the SAT. My approach to tutoring is focused on a deep understanding of subject matter; too often, I see students get stuck memorizing exact situations of when to apply STEM principles. I aim to progress my students' critical thinking ability and come away from a problem with a new ability to solve questions that may not be 100% the same. I have experience tutoring all levels, with my main focus being high-school and collegiate level physics and math. At Rutgers, I was a University Learning Assistant, employed by the School of Engineering where I worked alongside professors to lead study sessions required for class credit. In this role, I also completed credited coursework in the field of educational methods and learning. I have been doing one-on-one tutoring lessons with high-school students for over 10 years and have also worked with fundamental understanding of STEM subjects at the elementary level.
My main goal in tutoring is instilling confidence in my students. I have met so many individuals who don't believe they have the ability to succeed in difficult topics, like physics or calculus, and it holds them back. I've found that these students can talk out a correct solution and know how to solve the problem, but struggle to believe in themselves to start writing and prove that they are right. Aside from teaching fundamental knowledge, one of my biggest goals is giving my students a framework and process that they can trust to succeed even when they encounter a seemingly impossible problem. I have a genuine passion in seeing others improve, and a love for the complexities and problem-solving required in STEM fields, and I look forward to working to unlock the true potential of whoever I work with!
