Johns Hopkins Graduate Helping Math Concepts Click

Jessica S.

Hi, I’m Jessica! I graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics, then earned my M.S. in Chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute. My coursework includes Calculus I–III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Statistics, and Biostatistics. I offer tutoring in foundational math, pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry for learners of all ages. My own experience as a student taught me how much approachable, engaging teachers can influence understanding and confidence. I strive to bring those qualities to every lesson.

During graduate school, I tutored a high school student in Integrated Algebra-Geometry through Wyzant. I provided personalized notes with visual explanations, memory aids, and study tips, along with resources for additional practice. I also spent a year as a teaching assistant for an introductory college chemistry laboratory course, supporting sections of 20 students and making time for individual questions during and after class. More recently, I spent seven years in chemical manufacturing at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where I applied math to practical problems and trained and mentored colleagues.

I tailor lessons to each student’s needs, starting with their questions and class materials to understand both where they need support and how the material is being taught. We work through problems step by step, discussing what each problem asks, why a method works, and how to use it. My goal is to create a comfortable environment where students can ask questions, learn from mistakes, and develop independent problem-solving skills. I welcome feedback from students and parents and would be happy to discuss how I can support your learning goals!