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UC Berkeley Honors Dual Graduate, Calculus/Psychology/AP Prep Expert
Joyce H.

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I'm Joyce and I graduated at the top of my high school class of over 600 people with a 4.65 weighted GPA. I recently graduated from UC Berkeley in 3 years with double major for a B.A. in psychology with honors, cognitive science, and a minor in clinical/counseling psychology. My qualifications mean that I am passionate about helping you succeed and study effectively.

I have tutored since middle school and I know how to adapt to different students to help them effectively learn and absorb...

I'm Joyce and I graduated at the top of my high school class of over 600 people with a 4.65 weighted GPA. I recently graduated from UC Berkeley in 3 years with double major for a B.A. in psychology with honors, cognitive science, and a minor in clinical/counseling psychology. My qualifications mean that I am passionate about helping you succeed and study effectively.

I have tutored since middle school and I know how to adapt to different students to help them effectively learn and absorb the material. Besides helping my students grasp material, I love connecting with my students and acting as a mentor for them. In addition to having expertise in various subjects, I am also extremely sociable and will do everything I can to help my students feel more confident before the next exam. Whether that be pinpointing strengths and weaknesses, or providing personalized practice outside of class, I am extremely flexible and will adapt to my student's needs.

In high school, I received A's in Pre-Calc, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and AP courses (Calc AB/BC, Chemistry, U.S. History). I also scored a 790 on SAT math.

I am a national AP Scholar and have received 5s on AP Psychology, AP Calc AB, AP Calc BC, AP Chemistry, and AP U.S. History.

In college, I received A's in Math 1A/ Math 1B (calculus equivalents at UC Berkeley) and A's in psychology courses (biological, social, personality, clinical, cognitive, developmental).

I specialize in Algebra I/II, Trigonometry, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, standardized math prep, AP Psychology, and AP U.S. History, among other subjects. I have not only helped my past students reach their desired academic goals (increase in letter grade, 5 on AP exam, etc.), but I have also tutored students of all ages ranging from elementary students to adults.

Please feel free to contact me with questions and I look forward to meeting you!

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Education

University of California, Berkeley
Psychology, Cognitive Science

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ACT Math

ACT Math

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I have helped the majority of my students reach their desired scores on the ACT math section and in their respective math courses. I have over 8+ years of tutoring and a passion for helping others. I look forward to sharing my ACT math expertise with you!
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I am qualified to tutor algebra because I received an A in pre-algebra/ Algebra 1 and I also scored a 790 on SAT math section. I have over 8+ years of experience tutoring others. I would love to share my subject expertise with you and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I have helped the majority of my students reach their desired grades in class. I make sure I cater to student needs by adapting lesson plans and providing personalized practice outside of class. I have over 8+ years of tutoring and a passion for helping others. I look forward to sharing my subject expertise with you!
American History

American History

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I have helped the majority of my students reach their desired grades in class and on the APUSH exam. I have over 8+ years of tutoring and a passion for helping others. I look forward to sharing my subject expertise with you!
Calculus

Calculus

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology with honors. I took Calculus AB and BC in high school where I received an A in both subjects. I also received a 5 in Calculus AB/BC on the AP test. At Berkeley, I had to take Calc 1 and 2 as a prerequisite again, where I also received As. I have helped the majority of my students receive a 5 on the AP exam, with over 75% of my calculus students receiving a 5 on the 2025 AP Calc AB/BC AP exam. I also provide extra practice for my students outside of class. I have extensive knowledge in both levels of calculus and I look forward to working with you!
Chemistry

Chemistry

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I have helped the majority of my students reach their desired grades in their AP Chemistry/Chemistry courses. I earned a score of 5 on the AP Chemistry exam and will help you create a personalized plan to do the same. I have over 8+ years of tutoring and a passion for helping others. I look forward to sharing my subject expertise with you!
College Counseling

College Counseling

I worked at a college consulting company for a couple of months, where I learned the important tips and tricks for you to maximize your chances of getting in college. Additionally, I have a lot of knowledge about different courses and AP exams to help coordinate your course schedules. I also have recommendations that I will provide you for extracurriculars to best maximize your portfolio.
Geometry

Geometry

I have over 8+ years experience tutoring geometry, and can successfully prepare you for a strong foundation in algebra 1/2, precalculus, and AP Calculus AB/BC. I am also very familiar with the geometry curriculum and can help you reach your goal score. Additionally, I took geometry where I received an A. Not only did I receive an A, but the majority of my students have as well. I will make sure to adapt lessons to your weaknesses and provide extra practice both in and outside of class. I look forward to working with you!
Poker

Poker

I have started a Poker club at my college where I have helped players varying from beginner to advanced levels improve. I have played over 100k hands and spent over 200+ hours increasing my knowledge to improve my play. As a tutor, I will adapt to your needs whether it be learning how to play the game or improving at your current level.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I have helped the majority of my students reach their desired scores on the Prealgebra and will create a personalized plan for you to help you reach your goals. I have over 8+ years of tutoring and a passion for helping others. I look forward to sharing my subject expertise with you!
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have over 8+ years experience tutoring pre-calc, and can successfully prepare you for a strong foundation in AP Calculus AB/BC. I am also very familiar with the new AP Precalc curriculum and can help you reach your goal score in class/on the AP exam. Additionally, I took Calculus AB and BC in high school where I received an A in both subjects. Not only did I receive a 5 on AP Calc AB/BC, but the majority of my students have as well. I will make sure to adapt lessons to your weaknesses and provide extra practice both in and outside of class. I look forward to working with you!
Psychology

Psychology

I graduated from UC Berkeley one year early with a double major in psychology, with a honors distinction, and also cognitive science. I self-studied for AP Psychology where I received a 5 on the AP Test. I also took Biological and Social psychology at a community college where I received an A. At Berkeley, I took psychology courses including cognitive, social, developmental, and personality psychology. With my 8+ years experience of tutoring, I can teach you study techniques to maximize your understanding of psychology. I am very familiar with the new curriculum/test structure that started in 2024, with over 60% of my students receiving a 5 on the 2025 test. The majority of my students have received a score of 5 on the AP exam, and I will increase your chances of achieving your goals by providing extra practice even outside of class. I look forward to working with you!
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have over 5+ years of experience tutoring in math, and I scored a 790 on the SAT math section. I received A's in all math courses including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Calculus AB, and Calculus BC. In addition, I also took Math 1A and Math 1B at UC Berkeley where I received A's. I will provide lesson plans to suit your weaknesses and also recommend practice to do outside of class. I look forward to working with you and reaching your goals!
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I have helped the majority of my students reach their desired grades in Trigonometry. I have over 8+ years of tutoring and a passion for helping others. I look forward to sharing my subject expertise with you!
United States History

United States History

I graduated in 3 years from UC Berkeley with a double major in Cognitive Science/Psychology. Additionally, I have helped the majority of my students reach their desired grades in class and on the APUSH exam. I have over 8+ years of tutoring and a passion for helping others. I look forward to sharing my subject expertise with you!
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Passionate and Knowledgeable tutor

Throughout the Semester she has helped me become more confident and succeed in AP psychology. She helped to increase and retain my knowledge by creating practice quizzes for me and creating summarized notes. After every lesson I feel more prepared and confident in my knowledge.

Denise, 47 lessons with Joyce
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It was such a pleasure working with you! Congratulations on getting a 5 on the AP Psychology exam and an A in the course.

Patient and understanding tutor!

Joyce has taught me 7th grade pre-algebra and has helped me succeed in math throughout 2025! I really appreciate her thoroughly explaining things when teaching me, and how she helped with my homework. She was a great tutor for me and I would recommend Joyce as a tutor as well. Her tutoring capability has made my test scores and grades excel even further than what I thought was my limit! Joyce never judged me or criticized me when we were working together nor did she make me feel bad for not understanding an equation. Joyce always simplified the concept for me making it easier for me to understand and tending to my needs. Thank you for a wonderful year Joyce!

Caroline , 19 lessons with Joyce

Very Good explanations and practice

I’ve had 2 lessons with Joyce and I’ve always learned a lot and done great on my AP Calculus exams!

Kevin, 2 lessons with Joyce

Helped Me Build Confidence in Math

Joyce is an amazing tutor. She’s very patient and always explains things in different ways until it makes sense. Even in just one session, I felt like I understood so much more than I did before. Math has never been my strongest subject, but Joyce makes it click and helps me build confidence with every lesson. I reached out a few days before my first calculus exam, I came in not knowing nothing at all, and with her help I was able to learn the material and score much higher than I would have on my own. I’d definitely recommend Joyce to anyone who needs extra support in math, she makes a huge difference. She’s truly one of the kindest and most supportive tutors I’ve ever worked with, and I feel really lucky to have found her!

Eman, 13 lessons with Joyce

Great math tutor

Joyce is a great teacher! She always explains the concepts clearly and clears up any confusion. She also provides great examples that help improve my child’s understanding.

Peggy, 4 lessons with Joyce

she does not waste time

I feel like i learned 5 lessons worth of material in the hour which i really appreciate! She is great about teaching the most important stuff and answering my questions.. very time efficient learning(:

Kiko, 1 lesson with Joyce

Highly recommended for AP Chemistry and AP Calculus BC!

Joyce was really helpful in tutoring me Chemistry and Calculus to help me prepare for the AP Chemistry and AP Calculus BC exams, which I got 5’s on! I love her teaching style; it is super straightforward and easy to understand as a student. Before I knew Joyce, I was struggling a lot on applying my knowledge in both subjects to AP-style practice problems to prepare for the exam, but through each session, Joyce helped me improve as we went through each question really thoroughly. She is super knowledgeable and loves to teach, so I was excited for every session! I would highly recommend Joyce for anyone.

Sandra, 2 lessons with Joyce

Great lesson plan and assignments

Great lesson plan and assignments provided by Joyce. As a parent, I do not have to worry about having too much or too little work for my kid. Everything is well planned out. Thank you.

Sabrina, 14 lessons with Joyce

Highly Recommend for AP Precalc!

Throughout our lessons, Joyce was helpful, supportive, and patient! Whenever I didn't understand something fully, she made sure to try a different technique to make it click. Thanks to these meetings and her guidance, I received a 5 on the AP Precalculus exam! Thanks Joyce!

Karen, 6 lessons with Joyce

Best Tutor for Math

Joyce is an awesome teacher. My daughters love working with Joyce, they love asking her questions as she is patient and can answer in multiple ways. Joyce has helped both (9th and 11th graders) on many tests and with homework questions. She explained everything so clearly and kept the girls engaged the whole time, which is hard to do with subjects like pre calc and geometry. She was patient, super knowledgeable, and made the material way less intimidating. Honestly one of the nicest and most effective tutors we have found — she is great with scheduling and very thoughtful - highly recommend!

S, 27 lessons with Joyce