Jessie Cooley, passionate about Archery, MacGyver, and MATH!

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:03:54 -0400

Tell us a little about yourself.

Hi. My name is Jessie. I am a sophomore math major and computer science minor. I enjoy playing a variety of sports with my friends and I also play an uncommonly known instrument called a Bowed Psaltery. I am a counselor for a scout-like group called Pathfinders. My favorite show is MacGyver and I have a huge passion for math.

Tell us about how you are involved on campus.

I am involved in a couple campus clubs. I am a part of Alpha and Omega as well as the newly formed archery club and I am a tutor for the Math Lab.

How and why did you get involved in being a tutor?

A professor encouraged me to apply to learn how to teach math. I also have learned that not only am I able to help other people understand math, tutoring many classes requires me to be proficient in the topics from each class I have taken. Teaching is one way to really know that you understand the material and helps to keep that knowledge fresh in my mind with the added bonus of helping my peers.

What is your favorite thing about being a tutor?

I love the moment when the person I am working with really grasps the concept. But the most satisfying thing is when that person then turns and begins explaining the concept to someone else.

Why should students utilize the tutoring?

First of all, it’s free. There is no pressure for you to understand things right off the bat. We help you learn at your own pace. You also don’t have to come in regularly, although you are welcome to, if you have one topic that you find tricky, we can just work on that area.

What advice would you give students about how to prepare for a tutoring session?

To prepare for a tutoring session it is good to think about what topics or maybe a certain type of question you will need help in. Also being prepared with the materials you might need such as class notes, pencils, and scrap paper will make our time together the most productive.

When and where can someone work with you through the Learning Resources Center?

I work at the Math Lab on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3pm to 6pm but there are many tutors ready to help. The Math Lab is located on the first floor of the library. You just walk through the book detectors at the front and turn right, then keep walking in that direction until you get to the LRC desk.