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Class with Jake

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$80/hour
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Math type

Responds in about 1 hour


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About
I’m a full-time tutor with 6+ years of experience and over 5,000 hours working one-on-one with students. I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, where I built a strong academic foundation across math and language. I specialize in: • Math (Algebra through AP Calculus) • Spanish (academic coursework, all levels) • SAT / ACT prep My approach combines structure and engagement. Sessions are focused, efficient, and designed to keep students actively involved. I build strong working relationships with students, which helps maintain momentum and motivation over time, even when material is challenging. Parents often tell me their students actually look forward to our sessions because they’re not only productive, but also enjoyable. I focus on identifying weak points quickly, breaking material into clear systems, and helping students build consistency and confidence. Results include: • Higher SAT/ACT math scores • Significant grade increases in math and Spanish • Increased confidence & motivation I’m always excited to take on new students and help them reach their goals. The progress and results reflected in my reviews speak for themselves!
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Current Top Pro

Hired 53 times

Serves Phoenix, AZ

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1 employee

7 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Credit card and Zelle.

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2025

Services offered

Student grade level

Elementary school

Middle school

High school

Undergraduate school

Math type

Arithmetic / general

Pre-algebra

Algebra

Geometry

Work location

I work remotely (phone or internet)

Doesn’t offer: My customers travel to me, I travel to my customers

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Jane M.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Amazing tutor! He was so great with our kid who was going through a hard time, so it was significant part of the work. He’s also great at explaining difficult material and is just overall amazing at his job.

Details: High school • Algebra • 14 - 17 years old • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Math Tutoring
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Kim E.

Mar 25, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

It has been a pleasure to have Jake as part of my daughter's learning. His teaching style was a perfect match for her and helped her feel confident, engaged, and that she could be successful. My daughter is very bright and really needed help with both basic concepts and more developed work -- both of these levels of learning were handled perfectly and helped her gain the skills needed to keep progressing successfully. My daughter has had several tutors in her education and Jake was by far the best person that met her where she was, encouraged her at the right level based on her age (17) and learning/personality styles, and was professional and communicative all along. She is off to college and she hopes to keep working with Jake as she makes the transition. My daughter was always on board to have her tutoring sessions and has told me many times that she's glad he has been her tutor. We're very grateful -- thank you, Jake!

Details: 14 - 17 years old • Beginner • Beginner • Beginner • Basic reading/writing skills • The spanish tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Spanish Lessons
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Huy L.

Oct 15, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

He is a very good tutor that takes time with students until they fully understand the topic. He raised my science score from a 25-33!

Details: 10th grade • ACT • Math • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Test Prep Services
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Sara B.

May 13, 2025

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Jake has been great for my sophomore in honors Algebra 2. In just 2 months my son is now getting 90’s and 100’s on tests and quizzes and his overall grade went from 80% to 87%. We are feeling good for upcoming finals. I only wish we started earlier! Also, I had planned to test out more tutors to see who worked best with my son. Jake was the first and my son said he really liked him and no need to keep looking. I definitely recommend.

Details: High school • Algebra • 14 - 17 years old • Remotely (phone or internet)

Math Tutoring
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Magan T.

May 7, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

We have used Jake several times thus far, and he has helped our daughter tremendously each time. He is a great communicator, always on time, and so helpful in explaining areas of confusion in math and working through actual homework problems. We are so grateful to have found Jake.

Details: High school • Algebra • 14 - 17 years old • Remotely (phone or internet)

Math Tutoring
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Jacob Sheptin

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