Math and Engineering Tutor

Joshua T.

Algebra 1

I am currently a senior at Glendale High School with a strong passion and foundation in mathematics, physics, and computer science. My coursework and scores have included a score of 5 on AP Calculus AB and a 4 on AP Physics 1. I am currently enrolled in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics 2, where I have maintained an A throughout the semester in both classes. I am also a student at Glendale Community College, where I have taken three years of Glendale Community College classes in advanced JavaScript and Python, and have earned an A in all courses. My formal tutoring journey began in 2022 when I took an in-person job at a local middle school in Glendale, where many of the sixth- to eighth-grade students were English-language learners. I am now very familiar with working with students with language barriers, and I learned how to connect new terms to concepts they already knew. I am also familiar with adapting my tutoring to fit specific students’ needs or areas, and I do not use one set approach for all students, as some grasp concepts more quickly in certain areas than others. Although I do follow a general guide while tutoring, my approach to teaching any student is to let them be exposed to the material initially and attempt the problems themselves. If I see that a student is lost, I step in to see if we can work through the problems together, allowing the student to recognize patterns as I model the process. I am always present to support my students, but I want them to experience the “aha” moment themselves. A major part of my tutoring philosophy is providing tailored lessons and helping students not only improve their grades but also enjoy problem-solving along the way.

Algebra 2

I am currently a senior at Glendale High School with a strong passion and foundation in mathematics, physics, and computer science. My coursework and scores have included a score of 5 on AP Calculus AB and a 4 on AP Physics 1. I am currently enrolled in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics 2, where I have maintained an A throughout the semester in both classes. I am also a student at Glendale Community College, where I have taken three years of Glendale Community College classes in advanced JavaScript and Python, and have earned an A in all courses. My formal tutoring journey began in 2022 when I took an in-person job at a local middle school in Glendale, where many of the sixth- to eighth-grade students were English-language learners. I am now very familiar with working with students with language barriers, and I learned how to connect new terms to concepts they already knew. I am also familiar with adapting my tutoring to fit specific students’ needs or areas, and I do not use one set approach for all students, as some grasp concepts more quickly in certain areas than others. Although I do follow a general guide while tutoring, my approach to teaching any student is to let them be exposed to the material initially and attempt the problems themselves. If I see that a student is lost, I step in to see if we can work through the problems together, allowing the student to recognize patterns as I model the process. I am always present to support my students, but I want them to experience the “aha” moment themselves. A major part of my tutoring philosophy is providing tailored lessons and helping students not only improve their grades but also enjoy problem-solving along the way. I have also worked with an advanced student and have also privately tutored math online one-on-one for one year. This student was ahead of the class curriculum and needed more challenging work. I was able to provide her with pre-calculus problems and effectively teach her the concepts and ideas she would later encounter in a pre-calculus course

Calculus

I’m a senior at Glendale High School with a strong STEM background in math, physics, and computer science. I earned a 5 on AP Calculus AB and a 4 on AP Physics 1, and I’m currently enrolled in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics 2 with strong performance this semester. For Algebra 1, I've done extensive work in algebra tutoring for the past 5 years. I scored a 770 on the math section of the SAT, a test based on algebra 1 and 2. My goal is to make the material feel organized and predictable: we identify the exact point of confusion, build a repeatable method (not memorized tricks), and practice until the student can solve problems independently and confidently. I focus on both grade improvement and helping students feel capable with math. My formal tutoring journey began in 2022 when I took an in-person job at a local middle school in Glendale, where many of the sixth- to eighth-grade students studying algebra were English-language learners. I am now very familiar with working with students with language barriers, and I learned how to connect new terms to concepts they already knew. I am also familiar with adapting my tutoring to fit specific students’ needs or areas, and I do not use one set approach for all students, as some grasp concepts more quickly in certain areas than others.

Precalculus

I am currently a senior at Glendale High School with a strong passion and foundation in mathematics, physics, and computer science. My coursework and scores have included a score of 5 on AP Calculus AB and a 4 on AP Physics 1. I am currently enrolled in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics 2, where I have maintained an A throughout the semester in both classes. I am also a student at Glendale Community College, where I have taken three years of Glendale Community College classes in advanced JavaScript and Python, and have earned an A in all courses. My formal tutoring journey began in 2022 when I took an in-person job at a local middle school in Glendale, where many of the sixth- to eighth-grade students were English-language learners. I am now very familiar with working with students with language barriers, and I learned how to connect new terms to concepts they already knew. I am also familiar with adapting my tutoring to fit specific students’ needs or areas, and I do not use one set approach for all students, as some grasp concepts more quickly in certain areas than others.

Robotics

I have extensive hands-on experience in robotics through engineering projects, club leadership, and independent research. As co-president of the MESA Club, I directed robotics builds and organized engineering competitions, guiding students through mechanical design, electronics, and problem-solving. My background includes DC electronic circuits, CAD modeling, and programming in Python, C++, and JavaScript, as well as practical fabrication using 3D printers. I focus on helping students understand how hardware, software, and mechanics work together rather than relying on pre-built solutions.

SAT Math

I am currently a senior at Glendale High School with a strong passion and foundation in mathematics, physics, and computer science. My coursework and scores have included a score of 5 on AP Calculus AB and a 4 on AP Physics 1. I am currently enrolled in AP Calculus BC and AP Physics 2, where I have maintained an A throughout the semester in both classes. I am also a student at Glendale Community College, where I have taken three years of Glendale Community College classes in advanced JavaScript and Python, and have earned an A in all courses. My formal tutoring journey began in 2022 when I took an in-person job at a local middle school in Glendale, where many of the sixth- to eighth-grade students were English-language learners. I am now very familiar with working with students with language barriers, and I learned how to connect new terms to concepts they already knew. I am also familiar with adapting my tutoring to fit specific students’ needs or areas, and I do not use one set approach for all students, as some grasp concepts more quickly in certain areas than others. Although I do follow a general guide while tutoring, my approach to teaching any student is to let them be exposed to the material initially and attempt the problems themselves. If I see that a student is lost, I step in to see if we can work through the problems together, allowing the student to recognize patterns as I model the process. I am always present to support my students, but I want them to experience the “aha” moment themselves. A major part of my tutoring philosophy is providing tailored lessons and helping students not only improve their grades but also enjoy problem-solving along the way.