Platinum COACH SUBJECT: Science, Mathematics Area of Expertise: AP PhysiCs (1, 2, and C), AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB/BC, University Chemistry and Physics, ACT/SAT Mathematics
After completing his B.S. in Bioengineering, Jacob worked at Nike as a polymer engineer, before leaving to get his Masters in Education. He spent the next 10 years teaching AP Physics and AP Chemistry in high school, with his AP Physics 1 students averaging a whole AP point better than the national average over that time. Over the last 4 years, he has honed this ability into online tutoring, where he has successfully coached dozens of students to 5s on AP exams, and As a classroom teacher, Jacob's AP Physics pass rate was double the national average and his "5" rate was roughly 5x the national average.
Jacob is known by his students for his ability to break down the material and get to the heart of problem solving in the courses he teaches. His experience with CollegeBoard extends into being a reader for AP Physics. In tutoring sessions, students have said Jacob is good at figuring out where they are at in their understanding of the material, and giving them the tools and lessons they need to succeed.
Outside of teaching math and science, Jacob was an avid swimmer and water polo player. He won state in several events in his Junior and Senior years, then went on to play water polo in college for four years. In his free time, Jacob still enjoys sports and general athletics, and spending time with his growing extended family and friends, and being the best cat dad he can be.
