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Certified High School teacher Specializing in Algebra & Pre-Algebra
Joel W.

69 hours tutoring

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Hi! My name is Joel and I've been teaching for 20 years. I'm certified in high school Math for the state of Texas. I specialize in Algebra. I've taught Algebra, Algebra Credit Recovery for summer school, accelerated Algebra, and tutored Algebra since college. I have extensive experience in teaching students of different levels of math and learning styles. I am also proficient in teaching how to use graphing calculators since they are usually allowed on tests.

My main goal is to help...

Hi! My name is Joel and I've been teaching for 20 years. I'm certified in high school Math for the state of Texas. I specialize in Algebra. I've taught Algebra, Algebra Credit Recovery for summer school, accelerated Algebra, and tutored Algebra since college. I have extensive experience in teaching students of different levels of math and learning styles. I am also proficient in teaching how to use graphing calculators since they are usually allowed on tests.

My main goal is to help you be successful in Math while understanding your needs! Often, this comes from teaching more than one way to solve math problems (if you want), so you can choose which method you like. I have done many professional development trainings during my years of teaching and have learned best practices by going into other math teachers classrooms and observing how they teach in order to make sure that my skills are excellent. So I am very knowledgable in all types of teaching methods and have learned which methods bring the quickest, best results.

Also, I've learned to speak Spanish fluently and have taught Math to Newcomers to the United States who are learning English. So I've seen all types of common mistakes that students have made and can analyze the best approach to correct silly mistakes. It's ok to make mistakes; as long as we learn from them. I believe that each student has the potential to pass Algebra!


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BYU
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Hi! My name is Joel and I've been teaching for 20 years. I'm certified in high school Math for the state of Texas. I specialize in Algebra. I've taught Algebra, Algebra Credit Recovery for summer school, accelerated Algebra, and tutored Algebra since college. I have extensive experience in teaching students of different levels of math and learning styles. I am also proficient in teaching how to use graphing calculators since they are usually allowed on tests. My main goal is to help you be successful in Math while understanding your needs! Often, this comes from teaching more than one way to solve math problems (if you want), so you can choose which method you like. I have done many professional development trainings during my years of teaching and have learned best practices by going into other math teachers classrooms and observing how they teach in order to make sure that my skills are excellent. So I am very knowledgable in all types of teaching methods and have learned which methods bring the quickest, best results. Also, I've learned to speak Spanish fluently and have taught Math to Newcomers to the United States who are learning English. So I've seen all types of common mistakes that students have made and can analyze the best approach to correct silly mistakes. It's ok to make mistakes; as long as we learn from them. I believe that each student has the potential to pass Algebra!
Chess

Chess

I have been playing chess for as long as I can remember having been interested in it for the strategies and the challenge of predicting my opponents moves in order to checkmate them. I focus on teaching basic strategies instead of memorization in order to be applicable in all possible positions. My Elo is 1051 Rapid which is very respectable within the Chess community for a strong foundation in teaching students the basics and novice strategies which will propel them to join a chess club or team from their school. I remember how it is to start learning chess and so I have tutored many beginner students to learn the potential of each chess piece and start getting involved with OTB chess. I am patient and enjoy it when one of my students gains a new strategy, skill that they can implement in an actual chess match. The confidence and skills learned in chess can translate to other disciplines in sports and academia.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Hola! I can help you learn English and do well in your classes! I have 20 years of experience helping students from many backgrounds. I am able to get you quick results!
Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook

I have been using Microsoft Outlook for over 20 years in the private sector and in the public sector. I have successfully completed many hours of training with the companies and educational organizations that I've worked for. I have also personally completed over 5 hours of online training of the web based Microsoft Outlook within the Microsoft 365 software covering email formatting, attachments and illustrations, customizing emails, organizing emails, scheduling events on the calendar and calendar settings, using the Tasks and Notes features for productivity, automating emails and modifying emails, organizing and searching emails, setting up contacts, and creating folders. I also have been designated in my work to train new employees how to use Microsoft Outlook and One Drive. I am also tech savvy with the cell phones, so I can help set up and train how to use the Microsoft Outlook app on your phone.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Hi! My name is Joel and I've been teaching for 20 years. I'm certified in High School Math for the state of Texas. I specialize in Pre-Algebra & Algebra. I've taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra Credit Recovery for summer school, accelerated Algebra, and tutored Algebra since college. I have extensive experience in teaching students of different levels of math and learning styles. I am also proficient in teaching how to use graphing calculators since they are usually allowed on tests. My main goal is to help you be successful in Math while understanding your needs! Often, this comes from teaching more than one way to solve math problems (if you want), so you can choose which method you like. I have done many professional development trainings during my years of teaching and have learned best practices by going into other math teachers classrooms and observing how they teach in order to make sure that my skills are excellent. So I am very knowledgable in all types of teaching methods and have learned which methods bring the quickest, best results. Also, I've learned to speak Spanish fluently and have taught Math to Newcomers to the United States who are learning English. So I've seen all types of common mistakes that students have made and can analyze the best approach to correct silly mistakes. It's ok to make mistakes; as long as we learn from them. I believe that each student has the potential to pass Algebra!
Spanish

Spanish

Hola! I can help you learn Spanish and do well in your classes! I have 20 years of experience helping students from many backgrounds. I am able to get you quick results!
STAAR

STAAR

Over my years of teaching Algebra, I have taught hundreds of students to obtain the critical test taking skills needed to successfully pass the Algebra 1 STAAR EOC test. The new redesign for the Algebra 1 STAAR EOC is online and has embedded accommodations available for eligible students. I am skilled at targeting the New Question Types and Cross-curricular content that they may encounter on the test. In addition, I am an expert on making use of all the functions that the TI-84 Plus calculator offers to assist in calculating answers. I am also very familiar with the online DESMOS graphing calculator features that are embedded in the the Algebra 1 STAAR EOC test. Since I am a certified High School Math teacher, I can relate to the intricacies of the Algebra 1 STAAR EOC redesigned test because it's currently more tightly aligned to the classroom experience. I offer individual or group rates to students or administrators. My individual rates start at $50/hour; and my group rates are $750 half-day and $1500 daily (not including traveling expenses).
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Patient and very knowledgeable

Joel was very patient, and had a great approach to tutoring me for the algebra class I was taking. His knowledge of the material was strong, and he took time to explain the problems and how to solve them. He seems to really care about what he does and I highly recommend him as a math tutor. Thanks, Joel!

Leigh, 12 lessons with Joel

Knowledgabel and Patient

Mr. Joel is helping my son in math to understand the basic concepts of Geometry in a simple and understandable way. Mr. Joel He has a very organized and understandable approach to teaching math. He has been instrumental in filling in the gaps. As a result, a solid knowledge of concepts and problem solving skills were developed My son feels good in the subject. Thank you Mr. Joel

Teshome Gezmu, 2 lessons with Joel

Very patient

Joel was an amazing tutor! He was very patient and kind with my son. My son is in 7th grade and Joel helped him with his math. Joel also took time to help my son with his computer glitches and offered to help my son remove the viruses on his computer. This is just the start of our tutoring journey with Joel but we look forward to continuing to have Joel work with my son with his tutoring needs.

Amy, 45 lessons with Joel
Hourly Rate: $35
Response time: 1 day
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