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Joseph S.
Private tutor in Chesapeake, VA
Education
University of Rochester - BA, Physics , Old Dominion University - MS, Education
Experience
In 1988, I earned my bachelor's degree in Physics at the University of Rochester. Upon graduation, I entered the U.S. Navy, serving as an officer until 1997. I left the service and began graduate studies at Old Dominion University. I received my master's degree in Education in 1999. Between 1999 and 2008, I taught Algebra II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and Physics at private schools in Chesapeake. During that last school year, I began home-schooling my two daughters, as well as teaching geometry and physics at their home school co-op. Upon retiring from the school system, I worked as a private tutor. I enjoy teaching all areas of mathematics, except for statistics. I really love teaching AP Calculus.It gives me the greatest satisfaction to see confusion transform into understanding and confidence in the eyes of a child. My goal is to teach students how to approach a problem and how to question themselves so that, ultimately, they will be able to find solutions on their own and will have no further need of my services. When I am not tutoring, I love car racing (specifically Formula 1). I am even more intrigued of this sport because of its physics and math implications. I also like to repair and drive classic cars.
Subject Expertise
ACT Aspire, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, AP Calculus AB, Arithmetic, ASPIRE Math, CAHSEE Mathematics, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, College Algebra, College Physics, COMPASS Mathematics, Elementary Math, elementary school math, Geometry, High School Physics, High School Science, IB Further Mathematics HL, IB Mathematics HL, Math, Middle School Math, Physics, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Science, Test Prep, Trigonometry