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Texas Certified Math and Science Teacher
Joseph B.

5,370 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $89
Response time: 4 minutes
Joseph B.'s Photo

Texas Certified Math and Science Teacher
Texas Certified Math and Science Teacher
Joseph B.

5,370 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

5,370 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Joseph


Bio

I'm a certified Texas teacher with over 28 years of experience teaching math and physics in high school. More importantly, I've been providing online tutoring for years, even before the pandemic, and recently received training to integrate with Wyzant's partner, IXL.

I've worked with a wide range of students on various topics, including math, science, technology, and more. Recently, I scaled down my tutoring practice to care for my father, a prominent plasma physicist, Dr Herbert Berk,...

I'm a certified Texas teacher with over 28 years of experience teaching math and physics in high school. More importantly, I've been providing online tutoring for years, even before the pandemic, and recently received training to integrate with Wyzant's partner, IXL.

I've worked with a wide range of students on various topics, including math, science, technology, and more. Recently, I scaled down my tutoring practice to care for my father, a prominent plasma physicist, Dr Herbert Berk, during his hospice care. However, I'm now transitioning back into tutoring full-time and looking to work with students interested in Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus. As my students progress and IXL expands its offerings, I plan to support Physics and Calculus students again so that my students can potentially work with me for years.

IXL is an excellent suite of tools that integrate well with Wyzant tools, allowing me to provide efficient, precise, and well-thought-out assessments, analytics, curriculum, and instructional resources to my students. However, my Wyzant sessions are personal, 1:1 sessions, where I encourage my students to ask questions and interact with me as we progress. My goal is to make the sessions student-centered, focusing on what the student wants and needs to learn.

I'm excited to meet new students and to experience those "ah ha!" moments together. If you're interested in working with me, please don't hesitate to contact me today. I typically respond within hours, if not minutes. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best wishes.


Education

University of Texas, Austin
BS

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $89
  • Rate details: Same day cancellations (or re-schedules) pay a $30 fee. There is no fee for occasionally canceling with proper notice (prior day or before).
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 9/16/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Elementary Math

My Teaching certificate covers grades 6-12, however, I've worked with many elementary math students in the past.

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 1 tutor.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 2 tutor.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Pre-Algebra tutor.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Precalculus tutor.
SAT Math

SAT Math

As a Texas Certified Teacher and active math tutor I've helped many students achieve better results on the math section of the SAT.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 1 tutor.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 2 tutor.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Pre-Algebra tutor.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Precalculus tutor.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

As a Texas Certified Teacher and active math tutor I've helped many students achieve better results on the math section of the SAT.
Trigonometry,

Trigonometry

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Trigonometry tutor.
ACT Math

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 1 tutor.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 2 tutor.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Pre-Algebra tutor.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Precalculus tutor.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 1 tutor.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I'm certified to teach all High School Mathematics in Texas and I'm an experienced Algebra 2 tutor.
SAT Math

SAT Math

As a Texas Certified Teacher and active math tutor I've helped many students achieve better results on the math section of the SAT.

Test Preparation

SAT Math,

SAT Math

As a Texas Certified Teacher and active math tutor I've helped many students achieve better results on the math section of the SAT.
ACT Math, PSAT

Examples of Expertise


Joseph has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 42 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (1,823 ratings)
5 star
(1,801)
4 star
(21)
3 star
(1)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Mr. B. is awesome!!

Joe has been tutoring my daughter through numerous math classes throughout her middle and now high school career. From the start, he has displayed that his ability to understand how to relay the materials over to my child and have her implement the lesson is beyond compare. The way he instills confidence in my child for the subject matter is nothing short of amazing. 2023: This is a more up to date version of my previous review, as Mr. B has continued to help my child grow tremendously throughout the time the two of them have worked together. The amount of work Mr. B and my daughter have gone through in the last 6-7 years is just remarkable. He’s also been such an influential part of her college applications and preparations. We as a family can not thank him enough. He has been such a blessing. He teaches all levels of math from rudimentary basics of pre-algebra to the most difficult parts of calculus AB/BC, as well as helping with college interviews. Online classes, brick and mortar to Covid years and beyond.

Kim, 136 lessons with Joseph
Tutor responded:

Your heartfelt and generous review is important to me, and I'm genuinely grateful for your kind words. It's been an absolute privilege to work with your daughter over the years, supporting her through various math classes and witnessing her growth from middle school to high school. I'm thrilled to hear that my teaching approach has resonated with her and that she's gained confidence in the subject matter. It's been a joy to be part of her academic journey, and I'm truly amazed at the tremendous effort and dedication she has consistently put into her studies as well as her extracurricular activities. Your recognition of the impact on her college applications and preparations means a lot to me. It's wonderful to know that our collaboration has been beneficial in various aspects of her educational path. Thank you, not only for the kind words but also for entrusting me with such a significant role in your daughter's education. I'm genuinely honored to have been a part of her learning experience, from the basics of pre-algebra to the challenges of calculus AB/BC and beyond. If there's ever anything more I can do to support your daughter or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing her continued success in all her future endeavors!

Mr. B. is awesome!!

Joe has been tutoring my daughter through numerous math classes throughout her middle and now high school career. From the start, he has displayed that his ability to understand how to relay the materials over to my child and have her implement the lesson is beyond compare. The way he instills confidence in my child for the subject matter is nothing short of amazing. 2023: This is a more up to date version of my previous review, as Mr. B has continued to help my child grow tremendously throughout the time the two of them have worked together. The amount of work Mr. B and my daughter have gone through in the last 6-7 years is just remarkable. He’s also been such an influential part of her college applications and preparations. We as a family can not thank him enough. He has been such a blessing. He teaches all levels of math from rudimentary basics of pre-algebra to the most difficult parts of calculus AB/BC, as well as helping with college interviews. Online classes, brick and mortar to Covid years and beyond.

Kim, 136 lessons with Joseph

Solid pre-calculus educator with lots of teaching experience

My daughter (10th Grade) started taking classes with Joseph to get help with Pre-calculus and she is very happy with it. She has completed 6-7 classes so far and she is highly appreciative of Joseph's teaching style and deep knowledge on the subject. I like the way Joseph provides commentary at the end of the each session so as a parent I know what is being taught and what is overall strategy. Joseph always recommends additional resources/practice tests etc. which really adds value. I would say he effectively conveys pre-calculus concepts and his teaching style promotes student engagement. Joseph is very flexible with class schedules and very quick to respond to any queries. I would definitely recommend him to others.

Piyush, 23 lessons with Joseph
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the kind review Piyush! I am absolutely delighted to read your generous and thoughtful review of my tutoring service. Kind words like these make my day and my business, and I'm thrilled that your daughter is finding value in the Pre-calculus sessions. It's wonderful to know that my teaching style and approach are resonating with her and that the additional resources and practice recommendations are proving beneficial. I'm dedicated to fostering a positive and engaging learning interaction, and your feedback reassures me that we're on the right track. I genuinely appreciate your recognition of the effort I put into keeping you informed about the content covered and the overall strategy. I'm here to support your daughter's academic journey, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience publicly. It means a lot to me, and I'm excited to continue working with your daughter to ensure her success in Pre-calculus and beyond.

Mr. B. is awesome!!

Mr. B. is always on point. He gives “educational advice” so my child can work the problems. My kid is always extremely confident and excited about continuing and succeeding on her own after a lesson.

Kim, 136 lessons with Joseph

Helpful and thorough tutor

Joe is reviewing Algebra 2 to prepare my son for precalc. He is patient, thorough and good at explaining concepts. He has structured homework assignments to be sure my son is understanding the material. Very appreciative of his tutoring!

Rosie, 12 lessons with Joseph

Excellent ACT tutor

Joseph is incredibly patient, helpful, and knowledgable. He brought up my daughter's ACT math score up three points after just two weeks worth of sessions. He is able to explain concepts in a way that makes them memorable and effective for learning.

Daniel, 4 lessons with Joseph

Mr. B. is awesome!!

Mr. B. is always on point. He gives “educational advice” so my child can work the problems. My kid is always extremely confident and excited about continuing and succeeding on her own after a lesson.

Kim, 136 lessons with Joseph

Great!

Joseph is a great teacher with a lot of patience. He communicates clearly and effectively. His knowledge of the subject is excellent. Highly recommend to others.

Steven, 4 lessons with Joseph

Great Teacher!

Joseph is very organized and thorough. He is very clear in his instruction as well. I highly recommend him and am excited to continue working with him.

Christian, 1 lesson with Joseph

My son want to keep learning!

Joseph is a good Math tutor. I searched through many tutors and found him. My son enjoyed working with him. Very helpful! My son want to keep learning! I am so glad about this.

Kate, 52 lessons with Joseph
Hourly Rate: $89
Response time: 4 minutes
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