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Jaya Sanghera

| UC Berkeley

Academic Coach

BS Nutrition & Metabolic Biology and Psychology

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Academic Expertise
  • Psychology
  • English (Essay Writing & Writing Mechanisms
  • Reading Analysis & Vocabulary
  • Oral Presentation Skills)
Grade Levels Served
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • Highschool
Standardized Test Prep Expertise
  • AP Psychology
  • AP US History
  • AP World History
  • AP Language and Composition
  • AP Government and Politics US
Hobbies and Interests
  • Reading
  • Listening to music
  • Hiking

Jaya Sanghera

| UC Berkeley

Academic Coach

BS Nutrition & Metabolic Biology and Psychology

Request This Coach

Why do I tutor?

Jaya tutors because she believes academic success builds confidence that carries into all areas of life. Helping students feel assured in their abilities and achieve their goals is deeply rewarding to her, especially getting to support them and see them grow as they work toward their dreams.

Tutoring Experience

One student Jaya worked with struggled with grammar fundamentals, so she implemented consistent drills and structured recaps to reinforce concepts over time. Through repetition and review, the student demonstrated improved understanding and accuracy. Her approach provided a stronger foundation for applying skills to class assignments and future writing tasks.

Tutoring Style

Jaya's coaching strengths are structured explanation and practice. She focus' on identifying areas of confusion, reinforcing concepts through repetition, and working through class material until mastery is achieved. She believes consistency, understanding, and sustained practice are key to building confidence and long-term academic success.

Positive Learning Environment

Jaya views a positive learning environment as focused, structured, and collaborative. She emphasizes participation, clear goals, and a completed agenda, while encouraging students to speak freely. She finds that this open discussion reveals thought processes and uncovers confusion, allowing her to address misconceptions effectively.

Importance of Being a Mentor

Being a mentor is deeply meaningful to Jaya because she believes she helps set the tone for a student’s academic future. She strives to prepare them thoroughly, guiding their learning, reinforcing strong habits, and supporting their growth so they develop confidence, mastery, and the skills they need to succeed.