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Jacob
- Rate R810
- Response 1h
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- Maths
- Statistics
UC Berkeley Honors Math + Data Science Graduate and Machine Learning Engineer. Tutoring math, programming, ML, and data science
- Maths
- Statistics
Lesson location
About Jacob
Hi, I’m a UC Berkeley graduate in Math and Data Science, now working as a machine learning engineer.
I tutor math, data science, and machine learning—not because I think they’re easy, but because I know how hard (and weird) they can be when you're first learning. I’ve been through the frustration of not understanding a problem, of rereading the same explanation five times, and still feeling like you’re missing something.
What helped me wasn’t just knowing the “right” answer, but learning how to think through problems from different angles. That’s the approach I bring to tutoring: breaking things down without dumbing them down, creating space for questions, and focusing on understanding rather than just memorizing steps.
Whether you're trying to get unstuck in a math class, starting out in Python or data analysis, or diving into machine learning algorithms for the first time, I’ll meet you where you are—and help you build from there. No pressure, no judgment—just real support from someone who’s been on both sides.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Each lesson is tailored to your goals—whether that’s passing a class, understanding a specific topic, or diving deeper into areas like machine learning or data analysis. I don’t follow a strict one-size-fits-all structure; instead, we’ll work together to identify what’s confusing, what’s working, and what kind of learning style suits you best.
We can walk through practice problems, go over your assignments, build intuition around key ideas, or explore real-world applications if that helps make things click. For more advanced topics like machine learning and data science, I will also guide you through coding exercises, project ideas, and the math behind the models.
The main goal is not just to get through the material, but to help you actually understand it—and maybe even enjoy the process a little along the way.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
I've had the pleasure of working with Jake both as a colleague and collaborator, and I can say without hesitation that he brings a rare combination of deep expertise and genuine empathy to his teaching.
Jake has a strong academic foundation in both math and data science from UC Berkeley, and he has industry standard knowledge. He doesn’t just understand the material, he uses it in the real world. But what really sets him apart is his ability to explain complex ideas in a clear, down-to-earth way that actually makes sense to his students and colleagues.
He’s incredibly patient, never condescending, and always focused on helping students build their own confidence—not just get the right answer. Whether you're struggling with algebra, just starting out in Python, or trying to wrap your head around neural networks, Jacob meets you at your level and helps you grow from there.
I’ve seen firsthand how students open up and thrive under his guidance. He creates a space where it’s okay to not know something—and where learning becomes less intimidating and more empowering. Jake is not just a great teacher; he's someone you can trust to care about your progress.
I recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and encouraging tutor.See more recommendations
Rates
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- R810
Package rates
- 5h: R4052
- 10h: R8104
online
- R810/h
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