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Jesse E.

Math and Science tutoring for all

Math and Science tutoring for all

$50/hour

4.8 (63 ratings)

  • 199 hours tutoring

  • Belmont Portland, OR 97214

About Jesse

Bio

Hi, I am a longtime university teacher and expert in math and the social sciences. I earned Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Cognitive Science at the University of California. I have taught university classes for four years and have privately tutored students for over a decade.

I am available to help with any high school or college math or statistics course. I specialize in psychology and computer science, and I can assist with related fields such as political science, sociology, and...

Hi, I am a longtime university teacher and expert in math and the social sciences. I earned Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Cognitive Science at the University of California. I have taught university classes for four years and have privately tutored students for over a decade.

I am available to help with any high school or college math or statistics course. I specialize in psychology and computer science, and I can assist with related fields such as political science, sociology, and philosophy. Regardless of the subject, I understand that my most important job is to have patience and understanding for a student's view of things.

My college career, Master's thesis, and performance on the SAT and GRE all show my expertise, but even more importantly I am an empathetic and thoughtful teacher who puts students' needs first.

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to schedule a lesson. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Education

University of California Berkeley
Cognitive Science
University of California Merced (UC Merced)
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Small group tutoring (up to 4 students) at no additional charge.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/5/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

GRE,

GRE

I performed above 90th percentile on the GRE Math and Verbal tests 12 years ago (exact scores by request), and I went on to earn a Master's in cognitive science at the University of California. Since then I have been tutoring the SAT and GRE and have been proud to see my students achieve their goals. I take a practical, no-gimmicks approach. I advocate taking several practice tests and studying mainly in the subject areas most likely to see results.
Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft Excel

I have been tutoring students in Microsoft Office and other computer programs for over a decade. I am very familiar with Excel because I used it frequently during my Master's thesis work, in order to organize, analyze, and present data. In particular, I am knowledgeable about Excel formulas, charts and graphs, pivot tables, and conditional formatting of data.
Microsoft Word

Computer

Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft Excel

I have been tutoring students in Microsoft Office and other computer programs for over a decade. I am very familiar with Excel because I used it frequently during my Master's thesis work, in order to organize, analyze, and present data. In particular, I am knowledgeable about Excel formulas, charts and graphs, pivot tables, and conditional formatting of data.
Python,

Python

I have been programming in Python for several years. My projects include data analysis scripts for my Master's thesis and several digital board games. I am self-taught in Python and I have an intermediate to advanced skill level with Python 3.
Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft Excel

I have been tutoring students in Microsoft Office and other computer programs for over a decade. I am very familiar with Excel because I used it frequently during my Master's thesis work, in order to organize, analyze, and present data. In particular, I am knowledgeable about Excel formulas, charts and graphs, pivot tables, and conditional formatting of data.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have been using and teaching statistics for many years. My Master's thesis attests to my skills at data analysis, and I have taught college classes on introductory statistics. I am also familiar with advanced statistical methods such as multiple regression and structural equation modeling.
Microsoft Word

Elementary Education

Reading

English

Writing,

Writing

I am a skilled and accomplished academic writer. In May 2016 I completed an 80-page Master's thesis in the field of cognitive science. As a personal tutor I have been helping students with writing for over a decade.
Reading

History

European History, World History

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 1 is an introduction to some of the skills that everyone needs to understand math well, such as symbolic manipulation of equations. As a teacher, I am sympathetic and understanding, and I emphasize a conceptual approach to learning (rather than rote memorization).
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 2 involves some advanced concepts that provide the foundations for college math, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Calculus,

Calculus

I first studied calculus as a junior in high school and took multivariable calculus in college. I have been working with other calculus students for almost as long, and today calculus is one of my most popular topics. My training in cognitive psychology also makes me particularly sensitive to students' perspectives.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored middle school and high school math for over a decade. Geometry introduces the idea of formal proofs, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Physics,

Physics

I have been tutoring math and science students for over a decade. Physics was one of my favorite subjects in high school and college, and I have worked with many physics students since then. As an undergraduate I took the honors physics triplet of classes at UC Berkeley and I have since earned a Master's degree in Cognitive Science.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have a background in psychology and education, which includes a Master's degree in Cognitive Science. As a personal tutor, I have worked with middle school and high school students to improve their grades and confidence for over 10 years. Understanding prealgebra is critical for everyone, and I help students get there by being sympathetic and attentive to their needs.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have tutored over 30 high school and college students in precalculus, making it one of my most popular topics. Precalculus is challenging for many because it draws on such diverse areas of mathematics. With my background in psychology and education, I am very attentive to students' individual understanding of the material, and tailor my lessons accordingly.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have been helping other students succeed on the SAT for over a decade. I understand standardized tests very well, earning 95th percentile scores on the SAT and 90th percentile scores on the GRE (scores available by request). But I am also an effective teacher because I am attentive to students' individual perspectives and I structure my lessons around their needs.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have been using and teaching statistics for many years. My Master's thesis attests to my skills at data analysis, and I have taught college classes on introductory statistics. I am also familiar with advanced statistical methods such as multiple regression and structural equation modeling.
Writing,

Writing

I am a skilled and accomplished academic writer. In May 2016 I completed an 80-page Master's thesis in the field of cognitive science. As a personal tutor I have been helping students with writing for over a decade.
Reading

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have been helping other students succeed on the ACT Math for over a decade. I understand standardized tests very well, earning 95th percentile scores on the SAT and 90th percentile scores on the GRE (scores available by request). But I am also an effective teacher because I am attentive to students' individual perspectives and I structure my lessons around their needs.
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 1 is an introduction to some of the skills that everyone needs to understand math well, such as symbolic manipulation of equations. As a teacher, I am sympathetic and understanding, and I emphasize a conceptual approach to learning (rather than rote memorization).
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 2 involves some advanced concepts that provide the foundations for college math, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Calculus,

Calculus

I first studied calculus as a junior in high school and took multivariable calculus in college. I have been working with other calculus students for almost as long, and today calculus is one of my most popular topics. My training in cognitive psychology also makes me particularly sensitive to students' perspectives.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored middle school and high school math for over a decade. Geometry introduces the idea of formal proofs, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Physics,

Physics

I have been tutoring math and science students for over a decade. Physics was one of my favorite subjects in high school and college, and I have worked with many physics students since then. As an undergraduate I took the honors physics triplet of classes at UC Berkeley and I have since earned a Master's degree in Cognitive Science.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have a background in psychology and education, which includes a Master's degree in Cognitive Science. As a personal tutor, I have worked with middle school and high school students to improve their grades and confidence for over 10 years. Understanding prealgebra is critical for everyone, and I help students get there by being sympathetic and attentive to their needs.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have tutored over 30 high school and college students in precalculus, making it one of my most popular topics. Precalculus is challenging for many because it draws on such diverse areas of mathematics. With my background in psychology and education, I am very attentive to students' individual understanding of the material, and tailor my lessons accordingly.
Probability,

Probability

I have been using and teaching probability and statistics for many years. My Master's thesis attests to my skills at data analysis, and I have taught college classes on introductory statistics. I am also familiar with advanced statistical methods such as multiple regression and structural equation modeling.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have been helping other students succeed on the SAT for over a decade. I understand standardized tests very well, earning 95th percentile scores on the SAT and 90th percentile scores on the GRE (scores available by request). But I am also an effective teacher because I am attentive to students' individual perspectives and I structure my lessons around their needs.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have been using and teaching statistics for many years. My Master's thesis attests to my skills at data analysis, and I have taught college classes on introductory statistics. I am also familiar with advanced statistical methods such as multiple regression and structural equation modeling.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is a primer for college math that can be tricky because it involves a lot of new concepts and memorization. I have been tutoring trigonometry since I first took the subject in high school. Over a decade later, I am an expert on trig and how to teach it through a patient, attentive approach that puts the student's understanding first.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 1 is an introduction to some of the skills that everyone needs to understand math well, such as symbolic manipulation of equations. As a teacher, I am sympathetic and understanding, and I emphasize a conceptual approach to learning (rather than rote memorization).
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 2 involves some advanced concepts that provide the foundations for college math, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Calculus,

Calculus

I first studied calculus as a junior in high school and took multivariable calculus in college. I have been working with other calculus students for almost as long, and today calculus is one of my most popular topics. My training in cognitive psychology also makes me particularly sensitive to students' perspectives.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored middle school and high school math for over a decade. Geometry introduces the idea of formal proofs, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Physics,

Physics

I have been tutoring math and science students for over a decade. Physics was one of my favorite subjects in high school and college, and I have worked with many physics students since then. As an undergraduate I took the honors physics triplet of classes at UC Berkeley and I have since earned a Master's degree in Cognitive Science.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have a background in psychology and education, which includes a Master's degree in Cognitive Science. As a personal tutor, I have worked with middle school and high school students to improve their grades and confidence for over 10 years. Understanding prealgebra is critical for everyone, and I help students get there by being sympathetic and attentive to their needs.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have tutored over 30 high school and college students in precalculus, making it one of my most popular topics. Precalculus is challenging for many because it draws on such diverse areas of mathematics. With my background in psychology and education, I am very attentive to students' individual understanding of the material, and tailor my lessons accordingly.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have been using and teaching statistics for many years. My Master's thesis attests to my skills at data analysis, and I have taught college classes on introductory statistics. I am also familiar with advanced statistical methods such as multiple regression and structural equation modeling.
Writing,

Writing

I am a skilled and accomplished academic writer. In May 2016 I completed an 80-page Master's thesis in the field of cognitive science. As a personal tutor I have been helping students with writing for over a decade.
Reading

Science

Physics,

Physics

I have been tutoring math and science students for over a decade. Physics was one of my favorite subjects in high school and college, and I have worked with many physics students since then. As an undergraduate I took the honors physics triplet of classes at UC Berkeley and I have since earned a Master's degree in Cognitive Science.
Psychology

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 1 is an introduction to some of the skills that everyone needs to understand math well, such as symbolic manipulation of equations. As a teacher, I am sympathetic and understanding, and I emphasize a conceptual approach to learning (rather than rote memorization).
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored high school math for over a decade. Algebra 2 involves some advanced concepts that provide the foundations for college math, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Calculus,

Calculus

I first studied calculus as a junior in high school and took multivariable calculus in college. I have been working with other calculus students for almost as long, and today calculus is one of my most popular topics. My training in cognitive psychology also makes me particularly sensitive to students' perspectives.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have a strong grounding in psychology and education, including a Master's degree in cognitive science from the University of California. I have tutored middle school and high school math for over a decade. Geometry introduces the idea of formal proofs, and I am good at helping students understand them because I am a sympathetic and attentive teacher.
Physics,

Physics

I have been tutoring math and science students for over a decade. Physics was one of my favorite subjects in high school and college, and I have worked with many physics students since then. As an undergraduate I took the honors physics triplet of classes at UC Berkeley and I have since earned a Master's degree in Cognitive Science.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have been helping other students succeed on the SAT for over a decade. I understand standardized tests very well, earning 95th percentile scores on the SAT and 90th percentile scores on the GRE (scores available by request). But I am also an effective teacher because I am attentive to students' individual perspectives and I structure my lessons around their needs.
Statistics,

Statistics

I have been using and teaching statistics for many years. My Master's thesis attests to my skills at data analysis, and I have taught college classes on introductory statistics. I am also familiar with advanced statistical methods such as multiple regression and structural equation modeling.
Writing,

Writing

I am a skilled and accomplished academic writer. In May 2016 I completed an 80-page Master's thesis in the field of cognitive science. As a personal tutor I have been helping students with writing for over a decade.
Reading

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I have been helping other students succeed on the ACT Math for over a decade. I understand standardized tests very well, earning 95th percentile scores on the SAT and 90th percentile scores on the GRE (scores available by request). But I am also an effective teacher because I am attentive to students' individual perspectives and I structure my lessons around their needs.
GRE,

GRE

I performed above 90th percentile on the GRE Math and Verbal tests 12 years ago (exact scores by request), and I went on to earn a Master's in cognitive science at the University of California. Since then I have been tutoring the SAT and GRE and have been proud to see my students achieve their goals. I take a practical, no-gimmicks approach. I advocate taking several practice tests and studying mainly in the subject areas most likely to see results.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have been helping other students succeed on the SAT for over a decade. I understand standardized tests very well, earning 95th percentile scores on the SAT and 90th percentile scores on the GRE (scores available by request). But I am also an effective teacher because I am attentive to students' individual perspectives and I structure my lessons around their needs.

Ratings and Reviews

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Solid tutor

Jesse was incredibly knowledgeable about Excel and statistics. He was flexible with his schedule and has a good process for teaching key concepts. I highly recommend Jesse.

David, 3 lessons with Jesse

Always there to help!

Jesse is great and able to help explain lessons in a way that makes sure my son is clear on how to do his math assignments and is ready for tests. Jesse is a reliable and patient tutor.

Nancy, 31 lessons with Jesse

Experienced and patient tutor

Jesse was very patient and helped me walk through my statistics homework problem-by-problem. He took the time to make sure that I understood each concept and helped me gain a better understanding of the material I was trying to learn. Plus, Jesse was responsive and communicative when scheduling. I appreciate his help.

Brian, 2 lessons with Jesse

Helpful tutor

Our son feels that Jesse is helpful because he can explain in a way that makes sense to him. He was willing to communicate with our son's physics teacher to find out what to focus on. He has a quiet and patient manner that puts our son at ease.

John, 7 lessons with Jesse

Very knowledgeable and patient

I was able to plan a session fairly quickly, which was super helpful. He was patient with my questions and with working through problems.

Rachel, 1 lesson with Jesse

Great tutor

Great teacher, able to review & do more exercises to help my son to get ready for a test. Able to help my son with his questions.

Jenneth, 2 lessons with Jesse

Jesse

Jesse was a great help to me when I really need it for my Oregon State Econ-201 Micro economics class! Thank you Jesse it was much appreciated!

Matt, 1 lesson with Jesse

Great tutor!

Jesse was very helpful with mu daughters A/P Statistics (survey sampling)! He is the perfect balance of teaching with examples and also asking the student what questions they have. We will definitely use him on an ongoing basis. It is hard to find a good stats tutor. We highly recommend him.

Regan, 5 lessons with Jesse

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

A seemingly simple task which I had no idea how to do. He had to do some technical adjustments to my hardware (which I would not have known to try). Accomplished a lot in one hour!

Anonymous, 1 lesson with Jesse

Knowledgeable and excited

We reviewed coding in r used to organize a database that was originally created in Excel. He was great at explaining and answering questions. Now I feel more confident playing around with r myself, and we will likely work together again.

Ashley, 1 lesson with Jesse
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