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Jacob M.

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(QUALIFICATIONS) I am a 3.94 GPA graduate who majored in Politics, Economics & Law, at SUNY Old Westbury, from which I received the "President's Award for Scholarship" (highest honor bestowed to a student by the university). I speak Spanish as a product of my time studying in Spain and Mexico, and have received DELE certification by the Spanish government. As a national Gilman Scholar in Mexico, I worked with little children in assisting with developmental and educational activities. At that...

(QUALIFICATIONS) I am a 3.94 GPA graduate who majored in Politics, Economics & Law, at SUNY Old Westbury, from which I received the "President's Award for Scholarship" (highest honor bestowed to a student by the university). I speak Spanish as a product of my time studying in Spain and Mexico, and have received DELE certification by the Spanish government. As a national Gilman Scholar in Mexico, I worked with little children in assisting with developmental and educational activities. At that same time, I worked as a document translator for the organization “Justicia Ciudadana”, and as a political researcher and analyzer for the risk consulting firm “STRATOP”. On top of this, I was an assistant to the university’s president for 1 ½ years, belonging to a team that reviewed high profile issues. During my year as a resident assistant, I acted as an advisor, guide, and resource to more than 100 students. Further evidence of my expertise for the areas I tutor come from the works I have had published: 9 newspaper articles I wrote, several opinion pieces, and 2 research papers. Said expertise is also backed up by my participation in various simulations and conferences, including a model united nations in the country of Colombia.

(METHODS & GOALS) The emphasis is on having a *student-tutor* partnership, in which we will collaboratively work together to ensure the student feels comfortable and gets the most out of their lessons as possible. As such, before or at the start of each lesson, I will review the work that the student has already done, the work they will have to do, or otherwise evaluate their current skill level. This will be accompanied by measurable goals set based on the stated goals/expectations of the student. Also includes long-term planning, if requested!

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Education

SUNY Old Westbury
Politics - Economics

Additional Languages

Spanish

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American History

American History

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments in U.S. history, such as the Gilded age, U.S. isolationism, the Cold War, U.S. constitutional Law, and more. Notably, I was the winner of Constituting America’s “Best Essay on Film” contest in 2020, for my descriptive and persuasive piece on the historical character of the United States as regarded its constitutional Founding Fathers.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Many of my experiences have proven me to be versatile in creative writing. I’ve previously worked 1-1 with an English professor in crafting unique, personal essays regarding the literary theme of “peace and justice”, was a semester-long editor for the SUNY Old Westbury creative writing board “Harmonia”, had my literary analysis paper, “Lessons from the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, accepted for Research Day, and am currently working on getting my own personal poetry published.
Debate

Debate

As a high-achieving college graduate, I've participated in academic debates as a part of class curriculum, as well as in simulated events such as model united nations, and model european union. Furthermore, I have become skilled in persuasion through my participation of various academic and political committees.
English

English

Many of my experiences have proven me to be versatile in the understanding and application of the English language and its inner components. In addition to my general needs for the refined use of English in my degree, I’ve also done a 1-1 independent study on the literary theme of “peace and justice”, was a semester-long editor for the SUNY Old Westbury creative writing board “Harmonia”, and had my literary analysis paper, “Lessons from the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, accepted for Research Day. I also spent time as a translator for the organization called “Justicia Ciudadana”, for which I had to have an intricate and intimate understanding of the English language, including its vocabulary and grammar.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Native born English speaker who studied in Spain for a semester, and studied in Mexico for a year whilst having 2 separate Mexican internships and doing Mexican community service. Also Spanish certified (DELE) by the Spanish government. Hablante nativo de inglés. Estudié por un semestre en España, y un semestre en México. Mientras que estaba en México, hice 2 pasantías diferentes, además del servicio de la comunidad. También tengo certificación (DELE) del Gobierno de España.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the majority of my coursework has been writing and essay focused. My writing has been featured in various newspapers in the form of news articles and opinion pieces, and has even won me 3 prestigious competitions. My writing has proven versatile, as it's been used by the office of a university president, in a risk consulting firm, as a resident assistant, and more.
European History

European History

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, a great amount of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key European periods, themes, and moments, such as the colonial era, European economic thought, the development of geopolitics, and more. During my time abroad in Spain, I also gained intimate knowledge on the finer workings of the European Union, as well as Spain’s history and government (while also taking the time to visit and soak in surrounding European countries, like Italy and Portugal)
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

Many of my experiences have proven me to be versatile in creative writing. I’ve previously worked 1-1 with an English professor in crafting unique, fictional essays regarding the literary theme of “peace and justice”, was a semester-long editor for the SUNY Old Westbury creative writing board “Harmonia”, had my literary analysis paper, “Lessons from the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, accepted for Research Day, and am currently working on getting my own personal poetry published. Many of my experiences have proven me to be versatile in creative writing. I’ve previously worked 1-1 with an English professor in crafting unique, fictional essays regarding the literary theme of “peace and justice”, was a semester-long editor for the SUNY Old Westbury creative writing board “Harmonia”, had my literary analysis paper, “Lessons from the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, accepted for Research Day, and am currently working on getting my own personal poetry published.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I graduated with a 3.94 in Politics, Economics & Law. I’ve also interned for a state senator, a sheriff's department, have participated in a police reform committee, and more to that effect. I’ve also learned extensively about the political systems of Spain (and by extension, the EU) and Mexico, the latter of which I had 2 internships in and did community service work.
Grammar

Grammar

Many of my experiences have proven me to be versatile in the understanding and application of the English language and its inner components. In addition to my general needs for the refined use of English in my degree, I’ve also done a 1-1 independent study on the literary theme of “peace and justice”, was a semester-long editor for the SUNY Old Westbury creative writing board “Harmonia”, and had my literary analysis paper, “Lessons from the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, accepted for Research Day. I also spent time as a translator for the organization called “Justicia Ciudadana”, for which I had to have an intricate and intimate understanding of the English language, including its vocabulary and grammar.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

In my professional career, I have had the fortune of working, interning, and volunteering in industries ranging from education, to human service, politics and government, non-profits, consulting, and more, all of which required the passage of one or more interviews. Similar can be said of the various academic and scholarship opportunities I was granted. Therefore, through the trial and error which comes with personal experience, as well as the professional techniques I have been taught be interview experts, I have learned how to anticipate the types of questions to be asked at an interview and how to answer them persuasively, the kinds of mannerisms one must use depending on the industry the interview is situated in, and the general personal qualities which an interviewer typically looks for in the interviewed.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

My personal statements have earned me numerous, prestigious awards and competitions, such as the Gilman national scholarship, the SUNY Old Westbury President’s Medal for Scholarship (only 1 awarded to a student per year), and acceptance to the Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference. Through these experiences, I have learned how to identify which qualities certain organizations and contests value more over others in the personal statements they review, and how to accordingly answer them in a persuasive way. My university recognizes these qualifications so much to a point where, in addition to actual school staff and faculty, they send students to me for guidance on their own personal statements for scholarships and other admissions.
Political Science

Political Science

I graduated with a 3.94 in Politics, Economics & Law. I’ve also interned for a state senator, a sheriff's department, have participated in a police reform committee, and more to that effect. I’ve also learned extensively about the political systems of Spain (and by extension, the EU) and Mexico, the latter of which I had 2 internships in and did community service work.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Many of my experiences have proven me to be versatile in the understanding and application of the English language and its inner components. In addition to my general needs for the refined use of English in my degree, I’ve also done a 1-1 independent study on the literary theme of “peace and justice”, was a semester-long editor for the SUNY Old Westbury creative writing board “Harmonia”, and had my literary analysis paper, “Lessons from the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, accepted for Research Day. I also spent time as a translator for the organization called “Justicia Ciudadana”, for which I had to have an intricate and intimate understanding of the English language, including proofreading, vocabulary, and grammar.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

As a Politics Economics and law major, I have crafted and given speeches at models such as Model United Nations and Model European Union, presented at academic conferences, have been a member of school government organizations, and written multiple argumentative pieces for the local paper.
Religion

Religion

My qualifications for tutoring in religion come from a notable mixture of academic, volunteer, and professional experience. Several summers now, I have lived and worked at a Tibetan Buddhist Temple called “Tsechen Kunchab Ling”, where I have been instructed on Buddhist doctrine and practice by nuns. Additionally, in terms of volunteer service, I have spent time with the Christian Appalachian Project in Kentucky, with faith being a core part of their humanitarian work and goals. As a Politics, Economics, & Law student, it has been a necessity to obtain a thorough understanding of the world religions on both a theoretical and practical level, with myself having taken classes on things such as the “Abrahamic religions”, the religious philosophies of Tolstoy and Thoreau, and the relationship between Scholasticism and then-current economic thought.
Social Studies

Social Studies

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments, such as the Cold War, the history of economic thought, U.S. constitutional Law, and more. During my time abroad in Spain, I gained intimate knowledge on the finer workings of the European Union, as well as Spain’s history and government. With Both studying in Mexico and Spain, I was able to gain a better, firsthand understanding of the history of both through cultural immersion and experience.
Spanish

Spanish

Native born English speaker who studied in Spain for a semester, and studied in Mexico for a year whilst having 2 separate Mexican internships and doing Mexican community service. Also Spanish certified (DELE) by the Spanish government. Hablante nativo de inglés. Estudié por un semestre en España, y un semestre en México. Mientras que estaba en México, hice 2 pasantías diferentes, además del servicio de la comunidad. También tengo certificación (DELE) del Gobierno de España.
United States History

United States History

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments in U.S. history, such as the Gilded age, U.S. isolationism, the Cold War, U.S. constitutional Law, and more. Notably, I was the winner of Constituting America’s “Best Essay on Film” contest in 2020, for my descriptive and persuasive piece on the historical character of the United States as regarded its constitutional Founding Fathers.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Many of my experiences have proven me to be versatile in the understanding and application of the English language and its inner components. In addition to my general needs for the refined use of English in my degree, I’ve also done a 1-1 independent study on the literary theme of “peace and justice”, was a semester-long editor for the SUNY Old Westbury creative writing board “Harmonia”, and had my literary analysis paper, “Lessons from the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”, accepted for Research Day. I also spent time as a translator for the organization called “Justicia Ciudadana”, for which I had to have an intricate and intimate understanding of the English language, including its vocabulary and grammar.
World History

World History

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments, such as the Cold War, the history of economic thought, U.S. constitutional Law, and more. During my time abroad in Spain, I gained intimate knowledge on the finer workings of the European Union, as well as Spain’s history and government. With Both studying in Mexico and Spain, I was able to gain a better, firsthand understanding of the history of both through cultural immersion and experience.
Writing

Writing

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the majority of my coursework has been writing and essay focused. My writing has been featured in various newspapers in the form of news articles and opinion pieces, and has even won me 3 prestigious competitions. My writing has proven versatile, as it's been used by the office of a university president, in a risk consulting firm, as a resident assistant, and more.
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Kind hearted, patient, and very knowledgeable tutor

Mr. Jacob tutored me for my American Government college level course. He is an absolutely amazing tutor and really digs deep into what he is helping you with and makes sure you understand it well before moving on. I like the way he let me structure our lesson and adjusted to my needs while I am currently adjusting to this course! He is a very patient and kind-hearted tutor who is very knowledgeable in social studies. He helped me complete my assignments in a timely manner getting 100%'s on both of them and even helped me with some extra credit work too! He is definitely the best tutor I have had for history. Thank you so much Mr. Jacob!

Joanna, 16 lessons with Jacob

Highly Recommended Tutor

Jacob was such a great help to my daughter with her last-minute essay submission. He was fast and efficient at generating multiple ideas to improve the flow of the essay. His feedback was to the point, and he improved her essay immensely. I highly recommend Jacob to anyone needing edits, suggestions, or any kind of assistance with writing.

Kay, 1 lesson with Jacob

I highly recommend Jacob!

Jacob has tutored my son with essay writing and has given him excellent feedback. Jacob guides my son on how to better word his sentence structures. In addition, he also pointed out parts of the essay that were repetitive. I definitely see improvement in my son's essay. Jacob is very easy to work with and my son looks forward to many more lessons with him!

Peggy, 3 lessons with Jacob

Amazing Tutor Who Really Gets It

Only a small number of the tutors I've worked with truly clicked with me. I experienced the same uncommon connection with Jacob after barely an hour. He communicated clearly, gave me explanations that made sense, and guided me in resolving the problems I raised. He identified my essay's weak points and demonstrated how to address each one. I extended my initial sixty-minute class by an additional hour after realizing how much he helped. I left feeling more confident in my work and grateful to have found a tutor who truly cares about his students.

Rishit, 1 lesson with Jacob

Writing Tutor

Jacob M. has been an excellent tutor on my writing assignments. He’s easy to work with, checks in about my goals and how I’m feeling about grades and our progress, and he’s very accommodating, especially when I’m under time constraints. I highly recommend working with him.

Trixie, 8 lessons with Jacob

Extremely helpful

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jacob on my school application essays, and the experience has been outstanding. From our very first session, he demonstrated a deep understanding of what admissions committees look for and helped me clearly express my experiences and goals. Jacob is very encouraging and incredibly skilled at guiding me to strengthen my ideas rather than simply helping me rewrite them. I truly appreciate the time and effort he puts into helping me, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to elevate their writing!

Ella, 5 lessons with Jacob

patient tutor

I'm so grateful for Jacob! His lessons are engaging, patient, and perfectly tailored to my child’s learning style. Jacob has a wonderful way of making topics easy to understand. He also communicates clearly with parents, so I always know what progress is being made. Highly recommend Jacob to anyone looking for a tutor!

Ting, 27 lessons with Jacob

Really Great Teacher

I started learning Spanish 1 with him, he gave really good explanations with tables and he always listens to the students’ opinions and questions

Geeta, 15 lessons with Jacob
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