Hello and welcome! My name is Joseph, and I’m passionate about helping students master the language of finance, economics, and data. My journey in these fields began at Boston College, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a concentration in Financial Analysis. To expand my understanding of market behavior and corporate finance, I went on to complete a Master’s in Financial Economics at Columbia University, where I gained a deep appreciation for how theory meets real-world...
Hello and welcome! My name is Joseph, and I’m passionate about helping students master the language of finance, economics, and data. My journey in these fields began at Boston College, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a concentration in Financial Analysis. To expand my understanding of market behavior and corporate finance, I went on to complete a Master’s in Financial Economics at Columbia University, where I gained a deep appreciation for how theory meets real-world decision-making. Later, I pursued advanced coursework in Applied Statistics at the University of Michigan, which strengthened my quantitative and analytical foundation.
This diverse background allows me to tutor confidently across a range of subjects, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, corporate finance, econometrics, portfolio theory, and data analysis. I’m also skilled in statistical and computational tools such as R, Python, Stata, SPSS, SAS, EViews, and Excel, which I incorporate into lessons to help students engage with real data and build hands-on understanding.
My teaching experience includes working as a graduate teaching assistant at Columbia, where I led review sessions and guided students through complex problem sets in finance and econometrics. Over time, I’ve learned that every student has a unique learning rhythm—and my role is to adapt, simplify, and make each concept resonate.
My teaching philosophy is built on clarity, application, and confidence. I believe students learn best by doing—by analyzing data, building models, and asking “why” behind every formula. I strive to create a comfortable environment where students feel encouraged to think critically and enjoy the process of discovery. There’s nothing more rewarding to me than watching a student go from uncertainty to mastery—when everything finally connects.
