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Josh V.

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I have a background in bioengineering, materials chemistry, architecture, business, and neuroscience. I can explain concepts through a variety of lenses. I've also helped a lot of business school students prepare for the GMAT and have been editing admissions essays for top universities. I have helped many students get into Harvard, MIT, Oxford, etc.

While tutoring, I focus on understanding concepts rather than studying for a test. Thus, I assign a lot of outside work and, if you do it, you...

I have a background in bioengineering, materials chemistry, architecture, business, and neuroscience. I can explain concepts through a variety of lenses. I've also helped a lot of business school students prepare for the GMAT and have been editing admissions essays for top universities. I have helped many students get into Harvard, MIT, Oxford, etc.

While tutoring, I focus on understanding concepts rather than studying for a test. Thus, I assign a lot of outside work and, if you do it, you will be among the best students around you. I also specialize in helping older students and those with learning disabilities.

Academically, I have done my higher education at Harvard, MIT, and Cambridge University.

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(MIT) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Harvard Medical School
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Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign

I've gone through architecture school and worked at top architecture firms. In both cases, InDesign was a core tool that I used to create museum pamphlets, portfolios, and competition entries.
AMC (Competition math)

AMC (Competition math)

I've mentored students preparing for AMCs for over 15 years. During that time, I have coached three winners and several national finalists in the Math Olympiad.
Architecture

Architecture

I have a master of architecture and have worked at top architecture firms all over the world. I have also received a National Design Award and exhibited my work in several museums.
AutoCAD

AutoCAD

I have a master of architecture and have worked at many top architecture firms. AutoCAD has been a key component in both the design and digital fabrication processes I would go through on a daily basis. I am very familiar with the whole Autodesk suite.
Biostatistics

Biostatistics

I used well-controlled biostatistics methods and techniques in order to determine the efficacy of genetic engineering techniques on the growth rate and material properties of bone cancer cells, for my dissertation at MIT.
Botany

Botany

My company engineers bioelectronics devices that can interpret and communicate with plants. Accordingly, I am well-versed in plant genetics, communication, and classification.
Business

Business

I sold my first company for $20 million and have since become the CEO of two others. I have also spent 17 years preparing students for business school and to take the GMAT exam.
Career Development

Career Development

I have coached students through career choice and changes for 18 years. In particular, I have mentored entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and individuals looking to improve their lives. My expertise is in presenting oneself as a competitive candidate for a job and strategically configuring life plans.
Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

I spent half my PhD doing chemical engineering for plant communication technologies and I have since started a company around those technologies.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have spent 17 years counseling students regarding college preparation and admissions. Over 60% of my students over the past 17 years have gotten into one of their top-five programs.
Debate

Debate

I engaged in debate competitions in high school and college, and won an inter-collegiate Ivy League championship.
Earth Science

Earth Science

My company engineers technologies that can interpret and communicate with plants. In particular, we engineer ecologies around plants to elicit the production of specific proteins and behaviors.
Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

My company engineers bioelectronic devices that can interpret and communicate with plants. Most of my PhD was split between synthetic biology and electrical engineering.
Environmental Science

Environmental Science

My company engineers bioelectronics that can interpret and communicate with plants. Accordingly, most of our research evaluates how plant behavior can be optimized to achieve key ecological and agritechnological outcomes, for the purpose of improving the resilience of entire ecosystems.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I've been helping students write and edit essays for classes, competitions, and admissions applications for 19 years. I put a lot of effort into actually helping students through essays, rather than making them to all the work.
Genetics

Genetics

I have a PhD in bioengineering and have a company that specializes in the use of AI for peptide design.
Machine Learning/ AI

Machine Learning/ AI

My company uses LLMs and generative AI to interpret and produce plant language. I am an expert in Python, MATLAB, and C++, and I have built our large language models from scratch. In addition, I have taught students how to program LSTMs, random forest, CNNs and GANs, zero-shot, and LLMs for 18 years.
Martial Arts

Martial Arts

I have a third-degree black belt in tae kwon do and have trained with the South Korean military. I tested for my black belt and second-degree black belt in South Korea. I have also competed in many international sparring tournaments.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have been advising on and helping with personal statements for 18 years. Over 60% of my students have gotten into one of their top-five schools.
Project Management

Project Management

I've run three companies and managed 17 large-scale projects in the biotechnology, agritechnology, commodities, and finance sectors.
Revit

Revit

I have a master of architecture and have worked at some of the top architecture firms in the world.
Sketchup

Sketchup

I have a master of architecture and have worked at some of the top architecture firms in the world.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I have been helping master's and PhD students write theses and dissertations for 18 years. I specialize in helping them explain complex concepts simply and rigorously.
ACT Science
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
American History
Anatomy
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Ecology
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
English
European History
Geometry
GMAT
Grammar
GRE
Literature
Microbiology
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Physics
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Proofreading
Psychology
Python
SAT Math
Spelling
Trigonometry
Vocabulary
World History
Writing
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Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

Josh is thorough and patient. He explains concepts clearly, demonstrates them, and helps you truly understand what’s happening as you go. Exactly what I was looking for.

TIMEKA, 3 lessons with Josh

Very educated and experienced!

He taught me simple things (e.g. how to print my plans correctly when reducing the size and complex things like learning theory. He was very helpful and guided me where to find answers. I will work with him again.

Eric, 2 lessons with Josh

proficient and patient

Josh helped me learn some basics for a digital design app I am implementing for my landscape design business. He is very proficient and advanced in his understanding so would be helpful for people with advanced skills so I was grateful he was a patient teacher of a newbie like me! I would definitely hire him again!

Catherine, 1 lesson with Josh

overall amazing

Josh is extremely easygoing, super understanding, and, above all else, extremely knowledgeable in many areas. I generally enjoy working with him, and he has been extremely helpful with everything we have worked on together. I am extremely grateful that we have the ability to work together on many of my assignments!

Shira, 17 lessons with Josh

Very patient

Super helpful for my daughter who is in college taking calculus. Josh is very patient and explains things in a way that she can finally understand. After 2 lessons she really thinks she has a good handle on the topic and feels ready for her final. We will definitely have Josh help her next semester

Abigail, 3 lessons with Josh

Amazing GMAT tutor

I worked with Josh for a little over a month and with his patient and thorough approach, along with quality homework/assignments following each lesson, was able to improve my score from a 640 to a 710. I would absolutely recommend working with Josh -- 10/10!

Ross, 19 lessons with Josh

Flexible, knowledgeable, friendly

Terrific teacher! Adjusted to my speed & style of learning right away. The right level of details to start, and as a learner, I appreciate having a teacher who meets me where I am on the learning curve.

Kelly, 1 lesson with Josh

Excellent PhysicsTutor

Excellent Physics tutor. Helping my son tremendously. Look forward to more sessions with Josh. Well organized and attentive . An expert in his field

Daniel, 1 lesson with Josh

Explains everything throughly, 100% recommend

Explained everything throughly and was very patient. Helped me understand oxidative phosphorylation, which I was struggling in, and action potentials in neurons.

Sunny, 4 lessons with Josh

Great teacher

He's exceptionally helpful and dedicated. He consistently answers all my questions, providing ample resources and materials to ensure I complete my studies effectively.

Zuhair, 1 lesson with Josh
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