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Patient & experienced Pre-Algebra through Calculus Tutor, ACT/SAT Prep
Joshua G.

296 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 2 hours

About Joshua


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Hello! I'm Josh. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!), where I also studied education and completed a semester of student teaching. After college I continued my studies while working in business by completing the full series of actuarial exams to achieve the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation, as well as the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA). One of the key skills an Actuary needs...

Hello! I'm Josh. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!), where I also studied education and completed a semester of student teaching. After college I continued my studies while working in business by completing the full series of actuarial exams to achieve the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation, as well as the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA). One of the key skills an Actuary needs to be successful, in addition to understanding the business of insurance and the associated mathematics, is how to explain these technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences, with the appropriate level of detail to help them achieve their goals.

I bring these skills to my approach to tutoring, where I enjoy explaining math topics to students from elementary math through calculus, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. I like to explain not just "what" to do but also the "why" so that students learn mathematical reasoning that will help them beyond their current work, and I often use different ways of explaining, from real world examples, theory, and neat shortcuts and tricks so that students can understand on their terms, to build their confidence. I truly believe all students can be successful in math if provided the right tools and assurance.

I have been teaching Personal Finance and Economics to high school students at a hybrid classical school since 2021, and I have been tutoring online in mathematics, economics, and finance since 2023. I love seeing students succeed as they understand new concepts and grow in their confidence. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a free consultation meeting.


Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mathematics

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Actuarial Science

Actuarial Science

I have achieved the Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) designation, as well as the Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA) certification through the CAS Institutes. I have been a practicing actuary for over 15 years and a volunteer on the CAS Syllabus & Examination Committee, writing and grading exams, for over 10 years.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Calculus
Elementary Math
Finance
Geometry
Microeconomics
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Probability
R
SAT Math
Statistics
Trigonometry

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Excellent tutor!

If you're a parent looking for a math tutor who can truly make a difference in your child's understanding or studying for an actuarial exam like me, I highly recommend Joshua. As a certified high school math teacher preparing for one of the toughest professional exams, I can confidently say that working with Joshua has been a game-changer. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also patient, reliable, and genuinely invested in helping his students succeed. Joshua has an exceptional ability to break down complex concepts into manageable pieces, identify gaps in logic, and explain them clearly with examples and even visuals when needed. Since working with Joshua, I’ve experienced tremendous growth in my understanding, and I’m confident he can do the same for you. Thank you, Josh, for

Candice, 65 lessons with Joshua

Came through in a crunch!

Josh was amazing! Responded within an hour on a Saturday evening as my daughter needed help with her Geometry. My daughter is a 4.0 student taking honors Geometry in 9th grade ... so for her to share that he was most helpful, she speaks with authority. He was very kind, patient and helped with concepts that she was having difficulty with. I would highly recommend Josh!!! Thank you for everything!!

Patricia, 1 lesson with Joshua

Very knowledgeable and helpful

Joshua help me to understand so much more about geometry and when I did the test it seemed so easy. Josh is very helpful and attentive to what we need more help with .

Simone, 11 lessons with Joshua

Excellent and patient tutor

I was struggling with some concepts of calculus and really need of guidance. Joshua taught me patiently and clarified my doubts. He is a skilled knowledgeable tutor and I highly recommend him.

Menaka, 2 lessons with Joshua

Vast knowledge of Economics & Financial Math, Kind, and Very Patient

I've tutored with Josh previously in Economics (graduate-level) and earned an A, scored top 12% in my class with no previous experience besides being self-taught and high school. Josh brought me up to speed quickly, by breaking down complex topics to the point I can work alone. I love that he inspires confidence to work autonomously, but guides me when needed for time-savings = money savings (also, to make sure I learn the different methods of solving problems, so I can choose which is easiest for me to understand while still calculating the correct numerical values). Just being honest, and I'm sure he knows that he could charge a lot more....he's brilliant, but also humble and tries to make his pricing affordable to all students. Highly recommend, 10 out of 5 stars! Thanks Josh!!!

My, 12 lessons with Joshua
Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 2 hours
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