Joe

Certified Tutor

I earned a Bachelor's degree of Physics from the University of Rochester in 1988. After serving as an Officer in the Navy until 1997, I completed a Master of Education degree at Old Dominion University in 1999.
After earning my Masters, I began teaching Algebra II, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and Physics at private schools in Chesapeake, VA until 2008. During the 2008-2009 school year, I began home schooling my two daughters. I also began teaching Geometry and Physics in their home-school co-op.
In 2010, I began serving students as a private tutor in high school and college Math and Physics. I have found tutoring to be extremely rewarding, getting to know them better and seeing the understanding in their eyes when they understand how a difficult concept or skill can be used and their happiness as they become successful in using it.
I am skilled at and enjoy tutoring all Math subjects and both high school and college Physics. My favorite of these subjects to tutor is AP Calculus.
I want to teach students how to think in such a way that makes it easier for them to solve any problem: math, science, etc. When I tutor students, I ask them questions that lead them to understanding how to think critically and appropriately apply skills to answer new questions. I teach students how to ask themselves questions that lead to their solving problems on their own, no longer needing a tutor.
I am a great fan of car racing, especially Formula 1. I have found that understanding the Physics and Math behind car racing makes this sport even more interesting.