"I’m Jake, a Senior Machine Learning Engineer and experienced tutor specializing in Math, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Python. I have over 10 years of one-on-one tutoring experience and I’ve worked with students from middle school through college, plus adult learners returning to technical material. Academically, I earned a B.S. in Physics from UC Santa Barbara and an M.S. in Computer Science focused on AI and data systems.

Professionally, I build real production software and machine learning systems, including large-scale personalization and ranking systems used by tens of millions of users. That background shows up in how I teach: I’m clear, structured, and I care about getting you reliable results, not just getting through tonight’s homework. I help students strengthen fundamentals, learn efficient problem-solving patterns, and build confidence under time pressure for quizzes, exams, and standardized tests.

In a typical session, we start with a quick diagnostic to identify the exact sticking points, then rebuild the missing concepts with a simple mental model and targeted practice. I coach students on how to study, how to avoid common traps, and how to become independent problem solvers. If you want a tutor who is patient, has high standards, and is very efficient with your time, I’d be happy to help." less...