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Joe P.

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I previously taught at the United States Naval Academy from Jan 2009 to Dec 2012 as an Adjunct Instructor/Tutor teaching Calculus I and tutoring Pre-Calc, Calc I, Calc II, Statics, and the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB - a standardized test required for those who want to fly in the Navy/Marine Corps). From 2013-2021 I taught Supplemental Instruction for Calculus 1, a non graded course to give at-risk and volunteer enrollees additional support/instruction for their graded Calc I...

I previously taught at the United States Naval Academy from Jan 2009 to Dec 2012 as an Adjunct Instructor/Tutor teaching Calculus I and tutoring Pre-Calc, Calc I, Calc II, Statics, and the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB - a standardized test required for those who want to fly in the Navy/Marine Corps). From 2013-2021 I taught Supplemental Instruction for Calculus 1, a non graded course to give at-risk and volunteer enrollees additional support/instruction for their graded Calc I course. I would then typically tutor Calc II at the Naval Academy to the Summer School students. My last assignment on active duty in the Navy before retiring in 2009 was as the Director of Professional Tutoring at the United States Naval Academy, where I supervised 8 Masters/PhD level tutors, taught Learning Skills (Time Management, Note Taking, Test Taking, etc.), and tutored Calc I, Statics and the ASTB.

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Education

United States Naval Academy
General Engineering
Loyola College in Maryland
Masters

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ASVAB

ASVAB

I am familiar with both the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB). The ASVAB is used by all of the military services to qualify for enlisted positions, while the ASTB is used by the Navy for officer programs and the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard for officer flight programs. I took the ASVAB when I was in 10th grade and received scores (in percentile) of Verbal-96, Math-97, Perceptual Speed-22 (I was a slow reader), Mechanical-98, Trade Technical-87, and Academic Ability-98. I tutor the ASTB at the United States Naval Academy. In March 2010, I was hired by Barron's Educational Series as an Independent Contractor to review their Military Flight Aptitude Tests book for a future edition.
Calculus

Calculus

I taught as an Adjunct Instructor at the United States Naval Academy for 2 semesters teaching Calculus I and was also employed by the Naval Academy as a tutor for Precalculus, Calculus I, and Calculus II for 3 years. After accepting a non-teaching full time position at USNA I continued to teach one section of Supplemental Instruction for Calculus I at the Naval Academy for 10 years, a non-graded voluntary course for those who wish additional help for their graded Calculus I course. I stopped teaching this course in Dec 2021 when I left USNA for a position at USCGA.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I was employed by the Naval Academy as a tutor for Precalculus, Calculus I, and Calculus II. I continue to teach one section of Supplemental Instruction for Calculus I at the Naval Academy, a non-graded voluntary course for those who wish additional help for their graded Calculus I course.
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
GMAT
GRE
Prealgebra
SAT Math
Trigonometry

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I couldn't have asked for a better experience...

I have NEVER been a student that excelled in math (think "C" average). My greatest accomplishment of 2014 was getting an "A" in calculus with Joe's help! Joe is an exceptional tutor! I needed someone who was willing to be patient and explain every concept...sometimes more than once. He was very flexible, and was always willing to stay past the 60 minute time-frame and help. He provided me with his own study sheets which were very helpful. Joe is great at finding your weaknesses and addressing them early. He makes sure you have a solid background before moving onto harder concepts. Joe did the impossible: making calculus enjoyable. Joe cares about his students and their success; he sent me a motivational email before my final. Joe was the first person I called when I found out I got an "A" because it would have been impossible without his help. I would recommend Joe to everyone and anyone who needs a math tutor.

Morgan, 23 lessons with Joe

Wonderful and Knowledgeable

Joe has been Amazing with my College aged son. Teaching him what his college professor could not. Very smart, patient and a concise communicator! I would recommend him to anyone. Will probably need to utilize him again moving forward.

Sheri , 3 lessons with Joe

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Joe is tutoring my college aged daughter in calculus and she came home very excited at how well the tutoring session went. Joe was very patient and really helped her understand the material.

Roy, 8 lessons with Joe

Great Teacher

Joe took his time with my daughter and worked at her pace. He made the work interesting to her and explained it in terms she understood. Great, patient teacher, we will be working with Joe again and would highly recommend him!

Cian, 18 lessons with Joe

Great Teacher

Joe took his time with my daughter and worked at her pace. He made the work interesting to her and explained it in terms she understood. Great, patient teacher, we will be working with Joe again and would highly recommend him!

Cian, 18 lessons with Joe

Great Teacher

Joe took his time with my daughter and worked at her pace. He made the work interesting to her and explained it in terms she understood. Great, patient teacher, we will be working with Joe again and would highly recommend him!

Cian, 18 lessons with Joe

Great Teacher

Joe took his time with my daughter and worked at her pace. He made the work interesting to her and explained it in terms she understood. Great, patient teacher, we will be working with Joe again and would highly recommend him!

Cian, 18 lessons with Joe

Great Teacher

Joe took his time with my daughter and worked at her pace. He made the work interesting to her and explained it in terms she understood. Great, patient teacher, we will be working with Joe again and would highly recommend him!

Cian, 18 lessons with Joe

Great Teacher

Joe took his time with my daughter and worked at her pace. He made the work interesting to her and explained it in terms she understood. Great, patient teacher, we will be working with Joe again and would highly recommend him!

Cian, 18 lessons with Joe

Amazing

Was so helpful for my teen in just one session!! Will definitely use him again. He was able to really explain things clearly so it clicked. Was patient and thorough

Linda, 7 lessons with Joe
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