Joseph
Texas Certified Math and Science Teacher
I'm a certified Texas teacher with over 28 years of experience teaching math and physics in high school. More importantly, I've been providing online tutoring for years, even before the pandemic, and recently received training to integrate with Wyzant's partner, IXL. I've worked with a wide range of students on various topics, including math, science, technology, and more. Recently, I scaled down my tutoring practice to care for my father, a prominent plasma physicist, Dr Herbert Berk, dur...
ACT Math
algebra 1
algebra 2
calculus
elementary math
geometry
physics
prealgebra
precalculus
PSAT
SAT math
trigonometry
Caleb R. from Cedar Park, TX
What a great tutor so far! So I am currently taking business calculus 2 online (at UT) and I have basically decided after a few sessions that Mr. Joe is the right man to take me through this entire class. Needless to say I have a large amount of confidence in him. At the beginning of every session he has came extremely well prepared with obvious time spent before the session. As well as being extremely knowledgeable he is very patient and always willing to do whatever I want to go over. He truly has the students interests as his number one priority. Great guy I highly recommend him. (To give myself authority, I am a UT student and I have seen a good number of tutors. Mr. Joe is the best experience, by far, I have ever had with a tutor.)
Sam T. from Cedar Park, TX
I was very impressed by the knowledge and friendliness of Joe. Joe has done a fantastic job in finding out my son struggle points and weak areas in Math. He was able to do all of the Math problems easily and explain them in a way that my son got them a lot faster. My son improved a lot in Algebra and started to like it. Definitely I will be recommending Joe to anyone struggles with Math.
Donna S. from Liberty Hill, TX
Joe has helped my son so much with his Algebra 2, by his patience and ability to to make the material understandable. He has also "filled in holes" that he had from Algebra 1. My son says, " He knows what he's doing!" What a relief! Thank you, Joe.
Nathan P. from Austin, TX
Mr. B. is a very patient and excellent math tutor. After my student's tutoring session with him, he made 100% on the next algebra quiz.
Amudha A. from Round Rock, TX
Joseph was very easy to reach by phone and email, and was extremely knowledgeable in the subject of Pre-Calculus. He helped my son handily pass his Pre-Calculus Exam for acceleration. He was always well prepared for every session, and made my son zip through what usually is a tough subject to get through. His extensive understanding of the subject allowed him to clearly show my son how to work problems and understand Pre-Calculus concepts. He promptly provides reviews of each session via email, which let me know how my son was progressing. Joseph was definitely a great success with my son. I highly recommend him due to his organized planning and thorough knowledge of mathematics.
Christine B. from Austin, TX
My daughter was really struggling in Pre-AP Geometry. The tutoring offered by her school was not helping and she was in real danger of failing the grading period. With her test less than a week away, we contacted Joseph in a panic. We had called on a Wednesday and he squeezed her in on Friday. He made progress in that first hour. He was patient and encouraging. With her test on Monday, he offered to come again on Sunday to work with her. My daughter felt much more confident going into the test. Thanks to Joseph, she not only showed significant improvement on the test, she passed the grading period. We are truly grateful for Joseph's efforts and will not hesitate to contact him again should the need arise.
Lisa N. from Cedar Park, TX
I recently hired Joseph to tutor my daughter in Pre-AP Calculus as she was having trouble in there. Joseph did 2 tutoring sessions with her and she ended up doing very well on her tests and picked up her grade in the class by 7 points! I have now hired him on a weekly basis to help my daughter so that she will not fall behind. He is very patient and really knows how to connect well with my daughter. I would highly recommend him!
Cindy S. from Round Rock, TX
Joe is always accommodating to our son's schedule. He is patient and thorough with his instruction. We are extremely pleased with his work and most importantly our son likes working with Joe too.
Bridget E. from Cedar Park, TX
Very professional. Flexible and available when appointment times need to shift. Explains lesson well and goes over concepts as often as needed.
Timothy C. from Hutto, TX
As a distance learner this year, my son struggled with his Algebra lessons and it was quickly becoming clear he wasn't going to make the grade. After researching tutors for several hours it was Joe to the rescue! Joe came right out to the house and sat next to my son as he did his lessons. He quickly identified my son's learning style and broke down the material in such a way that my son could more readily absorb it. My son is back to all A's and will be completing his Algebra course a full 2 months early! Thanks Joe!
Doug W. from Cedar Park, TX
Our daughter was struggling with some concepts in calculus, and we were watching her grade fall. We were glad to find Joseph to tutor her. Joseph is fast in his response to emails and is always eager to help the student learn the concepts that they are having trouble with. He is very punctual and dedicated to the student's success. Our daughter now has an A in calculus. We highly recommend him. Thank you, Joseph!
Ron G. from Austin, TX
Joe is a fantastic math tutor. He is patient, knowledgeable, and articulate. He is also very helpful when working around occasional schedule conflicts. I can't recommend Joe enough.
Alexandra P. from Georgetown, TX
My daughter was struggling in Algebra 2. We asked Joe to help prepare her for her final exam. We were just notified that with her 5 points of extra credit, she made a 103 on her final. We're thrilled with this result. Thanks Joe.
Vilma G. from Austin, TX
It has been amazing to see my daughter grow these last few weeks. With every lesson her confidence and math skills improve. I thank Joe for all his help. He is a great teacher and mentor.
Janet M. from Austin, TX
Joseph was very impressive. He came over with materials and a previous year STARR math test and a great strategy on how to get my daughter ready for the STARR math test! Very smart guy! Really appreciate him!
Kenneth L. from Austin, TX
My son had taken Algebra I through a distance learning program and ended up with gaps in his knowledge and comprehension, which affected his subsequent math performance upon returning to public school. Joe worked with him to repeat the entire Algebra I curriculum over the summer. Joe proved to be patient, knowledgeable, and creative in his teaching approach. He filled in the gaps, ensured that my son really comprehended Algebra I completely, and restored his confidence in his ability to do math. My son is now at the top of his Algebra II class and we're continuing tutoring with Joe to stay ahead of the curve.
Joseph R. from Cedar Park, TX
Joseph is an awesome tutor. His is patient, but makes sure our son understands the lesson and what is behind the work- showing your work correctly vs. doing it in your head, which can sometimes lead to mistakes.
Becky S. from Cedar Park, TX
Joe did a great job explaining the math concepts to my son to get him ready for an upcoming quiz.
Kim S. from Leander, TX
Joe has been working with my son since the beginning of the school year and has done a great job! Joe is very patient and extremely knowledgeable. Most important he is able to explain math to my son so he actually understands what he is doing. In a short period of time Joe was able to evaluate my son's strengths and weakness. Joe is always wiling to answer questions as well as provide explanations with correct steps.
Lauren D. from Hutto, TX
After struggling for 2 years with Algebra, my daughter finally "gets it" with the help from Joe. He is wonderful and we could not be happier. Best decision we made finding Joe.
Jackie B. from Cedar Park, TX
Joe was wonderful with Jordan. He was patient going over advance pre-calculus formulas and equations. Joe would find Jordan's weaknesses and concentrate on strengthening those skills. And Joe was always flexible to come over for extra practice before a test or if we had last minute changes to the schedule. He is a great tutor!
Sonia P. from Round Rock, TX
Joe helped our daughter this year with PreAP PreCal. He was a tremendous help to her. Very patient and thorough with his teaching skill. He was also very flexible with our crazy schedule. We enjoyed working with Joe and highly recommend him.
Thomas C. from Austin, TX
We like Joe for PreAP PreCalc. My daughter likes Joe's style very much. He is patient and can explain concepts in various ways which is a real help. His explanations are simple and easy to follow.
Tommy L. from Austin, TX
My 16 year old son had a physics project coming due and we were all stymied from where to begin and how to end. Joe spent time with him today and my son is now finishing tonight on his own. We highly recommend.
Traci A. from Cedar Park, TX
I am so happy and relieved to have found someone so knowledgeable and patient to work with my son, who is a high school junior, in Algebra II. After his first session with Joe, I saw the first smile on his face all semester long and the tension just seemed to disappear. We have a long road ahead of us but with his help, I see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Michelle P. from Austin, TX
Joseph is a great tutor. He seems to enjoy teaching and helping students understand the material. My son seems more motivated in physics since his first tutoring session with Joe.
Irina Z. from Cedar Park, TX
Joe helps tremendously my daughter with Pre-AP Algebra. He is always prepared, flexible to provide extra help before tests and quizzes.
Grace P. from Cedar Park, TX
Joe helped my daughter with Pre-Cal and she felt more confident about her knowledge and like she better grasped the concepts after her lesson. She is looking forward to continuing tutoring and expects improvement in her grades.
Beatriz R. from Round Rock, TX
Our daughter was struggling with pre- AP pre calculus. Joseph started working with her, and 6 weeks later she raised her grade from a C to a 93. We are very thankful and blessed. We strongly recommend Joseph!
Fred W. from Round Rock, TX
He continued with test prep with our son. Our son feels much more comfortable with the material after the session.