I’m Jackie Zeng. I am an undergraduate student at Williams College (Class of 2029), planning to major in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics. I am from Queens, New York and attended Stuyvesant High School in NYC. I have a strong STEM background, having taken many higher level mathematics and computer science courses including but not limited to Abstract Algebra, Real Analysis, Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Computer Organization. In addition, I competed in various competitions including the USA Math Olympiad, the USA Coding Olympiad, as well as the International Math Modeling Contest. At Williams, I co-founded the college’s first AI club, Gradient, and I’m also the co-president of Club Table Tennis. I’ve been tutoring for several years throughout high school, and have worked as a senior teaching assistant and managed hiring at ABCMath Academy, where I taught classes in SAT math, SHSAT, physics, and Python/Java programming for groups of 30+ students. Through this, I’ve gained quite a bit of practice breaking down tough concepts into clear, step-by-step explanations and adapting my approach to different learning styles. I have also taught chess with the Metis Project, where I created weekly lessons, slides, and interactives. Outside of tutoring, I’m very involved in film and video editing, and I love helping students bring creative projects to life. I served as the director of the media and memory crew of my high school’s musical and am currently taking a documentary making class. Additionally, I play and coach table tennis, where I’ve reached #61 in the US for my age group. Table tennis especially has taught me patience and encouragement. I’m also into esports (was signed professionally for a year), which keeps me competitive, collaborative, and fun to work with. Altogether, these experiences make me a supportive and enthusiastic tutor who enjoys seeing students gain confidence in both quantitative and creative subjects. I’d love to work with you/your student and tailor each session to your goals. I’m available for 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 tutoring. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to get started!
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That depends on where your student is starting and how consistently they show up. Jackie will identify the specific gaps, focus sessions on them, and adjust as the student progresses. Families who stick to a weekly schedule typically see meaningful progress within four to six weeks.
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