Sophia Jaimes

Meet Sophia Jaimes – Expert Math, ASL, and Psychology Tutor

Sophia brings a strong background in education and behavioral science to help students succeed in Psychology, Mathematics, and American Sign Language (ASL). As a graduate of Marymount University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Minor in Education, Sophia combines academic expertise with practical teaching experience. She has served as a Student Instructor for Math, a Psychology Lab Teaching Assistant (TA), and an ASL Instructor, specializing in creating supportive, individualized learning environments for students of all levels.

Areas of Expertise:

Mathematics: History of Math, K-12 Math Support, STEM Concepts.
Languages: American Sign Language (ASL) - Beginner & Intermediate.
Social Sciences: Psychology, Research Methods, Psychology Lab.
Early Education: Early Intervention, Child Development, Lesson Planning.
Academic Skills: Study Skills, Mentorship, Coaching.

Teaching Philosophy:

"I am passionate about fostering a safe learning environment that promotes daily communication. My approach involves using strong analytical skills to interpret student comprehension and creating individualized action plans to ensure academic progress and confidence."

What Makes Sophia Special:

Subject Versatility: Qualified to teach diverse subjects ranging from STEM (Math) to Social Sciences (Psychology) and Languages (ASL).
Educational Leadership: Selected as a Student Instructor for a History of Math course via merit-based recommendation and served as Co-President of STEM at Marymount University.
Virtual Curriculum Design: Designed and led a virtual ASL course curriculum for multiple classes, creating repeatable processes to ensure consistent quality for every student.
University-Level Experience: Served as a Teaching Assistant leading a Psychology Lab for classes of 15+ students, providing constructive feedback on assignments.