Teaches online
Teaches High School, College
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2009
BA in Sociology & Public Policy, Philosophy Minor
About Josh G.
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I'm a researcher with 8 years of tutoring experience and spent a gap year directing an after-school tutoring program for at-risk youth. Over the years I've tutored dozens of students (in subjects ranging from biology, math, and earth science to English writing, SAT prep, and statistics) and have yet to come across someone whose grades did not significantly improve after our time working together. I'm more than happy to provide references to anyone looking to hear more about my past work.
I'm passionate about tutoring because I believe every student has the potential to thrive in an academic environment. Unfortunately, many students aren't taught in way that helps them achieve conceptual mastery or don't get enough individual attention in the classroom. That's why I believe in the power of the personal, individualized tutoring relationship. When a tutor, I focus on a few things:
1) Concept Mastery - I work to help students understand that it's not enough to just understand how to solve a problem, but that you also need to understand why that solution works. If you have a deep conceptual mastery over the material, you'll be able to solve new kinds of problems with those same skills, even if you haven't encountered a problem like it before.
2) Academic Confidence – I’m always surprised by the number of students that I work with who honestly believe they aren’t smart or capable enough to succeed in school. So, part of my job as a tutor is to help those students understand that hard work and confidence are the key to success, so matter how difficult they find the work initially.
3) Love of Learning – This is perhaps the most important element to me. My favorite teachers were not the ones who managed to cram the most amount of information in my head, but those who helped me be excited about the subjects they taught. As a tutor, I work with students to develop excitement about the subject matter and a love of learning more generally.
Finally, here’s a bit more information about me. Currently, I'm a public health researcher at a large non-profit, and specialize in systematic reviews and project evaluation. I studied Sociology and Public Policy at UNC Chapel Hill. I graduated summa cum laude and received a Chancellor's award for excellence in my field of study. In the new few years, I plan to go back for a PhD in clinical psychology. I look forward to working with you or your student!
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
3 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
6 AM-6:30 AM
7 AM-10:30 AM
11 AM-7 PM
Sunday
9 AM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$41
45 minutes
$57
60 minutes
$74
90 minutes
$99
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6 Reviews
Peter
Student's home
My son said lesson went super-well and was very helpful. Thanks Josh!
Posted Apr 27, 2019
Molly
Student's home
Josh has been a great tutor for my son. Josh not only helped him to understand and master the concepts in Algebra 2, but also helped with general organization and study skills. He was great with my son. And most importantly, we saw a definite improvement in my son's grades.
Posted Jul 17, 2018
Ryan
Teacher's studio
Very good instructor. Will go the extra mile to help the student before and after the lesson.
Posted Jul 16, 2018
Experience
Tutor
Aug, 2014 - May, 2016Tar Heel Tutors
Tar Heel tutors is a student tutoring organization at UNC. Through this organization I tutored a number of students, both for pay and as a volunteer.
Education
BA in Sociology & Public Policy, Philosophy Minor
Aug, 2012 - May, 2016University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Awards
Howard D. Odum Chancellor's Award
May, 2016University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Affiliations
Phi Beta Kappa
May, 2016The Phi Beta Kappa Society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America’s leading colleges and universities. The Society sponsors activities to advance these studies — the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences — in higher education and in society at large.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Wednesday
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
3 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
6 AM-6:30 AM
7 AM-10:30 AM
11 AM-7 PM
Sunday
9 AM-6:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$41
45 minutes
$57
60 minutes
$74
90 minutes
$99
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