Joe
Math Tutor for Junior High, High School and College
After a 20 year career as an actuary I have been tutoring students from 6th grade through college for 9 years, more than 300 students 3,000 hours. I am also a certified substitute teacher a part-time professor at Illinois State University. In past years I was an assistant high school basketball coach and work quite often with athletes. Students have different personalities and learning styles, so my goal is to make them comfortable and to help them discover the answers, like a pair of traini...
accounting
I studied accounting for two semesters in college with grades of A. I worked in an accounting department for 7 years with a large insurance company.
ACT Math
I scored above a 30 on the ACT and took several multiple-choice math tests in my former career as an actuary. On the ACT, test-taking strategy can be as important as knowledge of the material itself. I've tutored multiple students in ACT math.
algebra 1
algebra 2
calculus
discrete math
finance
geometry
GRE
I can help with at least the math portions of the GRE.
prealgebra
precalculus
probability
SAT math
I was a finalist for National Merit Scholarship due to high SAT math scores, and took several multiple-choice math tests in my former career as an actuary. On the SAT, test-taking strategy can be as important as knowledge of the material itself. Similarly, I've tutored several students in ACT math.
statistics
trigonometry
Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting
Diane G. from Bloomington, IL
Joe was the best tutor I could have asked for! He is a math tutor, but he agreed to tutor me in my college level Finance class. I was totally lost and didn't have a clue where to even begin. He was extremely patient and accommodating to my schedule. He helped me understand the concepts and calculations needed in order to earn an A on my final paper. Without his help there is no way I would have passed. Thanks to Joe I received an A on my final paper and a B in the class. I highly recommend Joe!!!!
Jeanne M. from Normal, IL
Joe has the ability to communicate geometry into non-technical terms and connect well with students. His experience as a basketball coach shines through in his tutoring with plenty of positive encouragement. I know he has helped my son get back "in the game."
Tricia F. from Bloomington, IL
My son got his highest Trigonometry test grade of the semester after one session with Joe! Joe was a confidence-builder.
Cassandra W. from Benson, IL
Joe is great at approaching a problem from a different angle when I don't understand it a certain way. He is always very patient and knowledgeable!
Steve N. from Bloomington, IL
Joe worked with my child in geometry for only a few weeks and the results were great. I would recommend Joe to anyone.
Doug B. from Normal, IL
Joe is VERY SMART! He knows exactly what I'm doing in class without having to look at the book most of the time. Also, he can explain it better than my professor. Not only does he know his stuff, but he is very welcoming to any last minute changes in my schedule, or meeting at later times if necessary. He is VERY VERY accommodating to my schedule. Joe will go to whatever location you desire. I couldn't have picked a better person to work with! He makes you feel so comfortable, I even talk to him about personal life. It seems like he's a part of my family in a way. I could have not asked for a better person to work with! I will definitely b recommending Joe to ALL of my friends struggling in Math!
Leslie D. from Normal, IL
Joe has been tutoring my son in Algebra for the past few weeks and has done an amazing job. My son feels so much more confident about his math skills and his grades have shown a great deal of improvement. Joe is always on time and prepared. He is very patient and puts my son at ease. My son was really reluctant to use a tutor but now really values Joe's help. I would highly recommend Joe as a math tutor.