Jessica T

You demonstrated a thorough understanding of the UC application process and life at UC Davis. Your detailed explanations of each section of the UC application, such as self-reporting grades, extracurriculars, and personal insight questions (PIQs), were clear and comprehensive. You also provided valuable insights into how to approach the PIQs, emphasizing strategies like avoiding clichés and showcasing unique qualities. Additionally, your ability to connect your personal experiences as a UC Davis student to the advice you provided added credibility and relatability to your session.

Tutor · 5 days ago

Yes, there is clear evidence that participants gained valuable insights during this session. They asked thoughtful follow-up questions about topics like extracurricular quality versus quantity, out-of-state tuition costs, and how to approach PIQs. Their active participation in both live questions and chat responses indicates that they were engaged and processing the information effectively.

Tutor · 5 days ago

Thank you!

Learner · 10 mo. ago

Thank you for this session. I learned some new things that I hope will be useful for me in the SAT.

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Amazing class

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Thank you for this session

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Jessica, you seemed to be able to explain SAT Math to your learners thoroughly and clearly, with a well-put and organized slideshow. You even showed great understanding of the specific topics of math being covered in SAT Math, as can be seen when you elaborate on them when explaining them to your learners. Overall, you showed great knowledge and understanding of SAT Math and were able to convey that information to your learners clearly and appropriately. After your learners solved some problems, you went over them in depth as well, thoroughly covering the important math concepts needed for each problem and aptly engaging your learners. Great work!

Tutor · 1 yr. ago

There was evidence that your learners made progress, as seen after you explained to them the problems they solved.

Tutor · 1 yr. ago

its great/

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Thank you for this session! I liked how it was interactive.

Learner · 1 yr. ago

You checked your learners' familiarity with the SAT before explaining more about it. Seeing how much prior knowledge your learners have is always a good idea. You kept everyone engaged throughout the session as well. You had an interesting approach that worked very well: getting everyone to take turns sharing their ideas about how to solve a problem. You confirmed your learners progress by reviewing questions from the pre-test. Good job!

Tutor · 1 yr. ago

Super effective class.

Learner · 1 yr. ago

You effectively engaged participants by addressing their pre-submitted questions and responding to live queries during the session. For example, when asked about the difference between colleges within UC Davis or the availability of pre-med resources, you provided detailed and tailored answers. You adapted well to participants' needs by revisiting key points when necessary, such as clarifying the differences between semester and quarter systems or explaining how extracurriculars are evaluated. Your use of personal anecdotes and practical examples, like describing your own Google Calendar setup or extracurricular experiences, kept the session engaging and relatable.

Tutor · 5 days ago

You created a welcoming and supportive environment by maintaining a friendly tone throughout the session. Your willingness to share personal experiences, such as your transition to UC Davis or how you approached your own PIQs, likely made participants feel more at ease. Additionally, you encouraged interaction by inviting questions and providing detailed answers without rushing through any topic. Your approachable demeanor likely boosted participants' confidence in navigating the UC application process.

Tutor · 5 days ago

Good practice.

Learner · 10 mo. ago

Thank you! your explanations were very helpful.

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Amazing class

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Thank you for the session. It was very time worthy and hope it can teach me more about what areas I need to focus on

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Jessica, you checked your learners' prior knowledge by asking them if they know anything about SAT Math, which was a great way to both engage them and get an understanding of their levels for yourself as well. Moreover, throughout your lesson, you made sure to ask your learners if they had questions about what was going on, which was very considerate and helped make sure that everyone was on the same track. Great job!

Tutor · 1 yr. ago

Jessica, I liked how you started your orientation session off with a quick and simple icebreaker, asking your learners what their favorite snacks are. This was a great way to engage your learners and provide a more comfortable and enjoyable learning environment for them. The positive comments you gave them were complementary as well. Nice work.

Tutor · 1 yr. ago

Thank you for this session! It really helped show me where my weaknesses lie on the calc section.

Learner · 1 yr. ago

Great explanations! I like that you clarified the fastest way to solve the problems and explained the logic behind the solving process. For example, after Brianna and Alicia found the slope of a translated line, you pointed out that Alicia's approach was faster because translating a line does not change the slope. You gave many good tips for approaching math problems on the SAT.

Tutor · 1 yr. ago

You created a very friendly, comfortable environment. You opened the session with an introduction and fun icebreaker, were careful to pronounce your learners' names correctly and encouraged everyone to ask questions and feel free to share their ideas.

Tutor · 1 yr. ago

Best class I ever attended.

Learner · 1 yr. ago