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Passionate and Understanding Teacher
Joan R.

4.9 (78 ratings)

217 hours tutoring

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Passionate and Understanding Teacher
Passionate and Understanding Teacher
Joan R.

4.9 (78 ratings)

217 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (78 ratings)

217 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Joan

Bio

Hi, my name is Joan and I love to help students feel more confident in their skills. I have been teaching middle school and high school students for the last 7 years and have been tutoring all levels for over 20 years. I give lessons online and at my home in Walnut Creek and am available for lessons afternoons and evenings. I graduated with honors from both the United States Coast Guard Academy and San Jose State with degrees in Civil Engineering. I am a licensed civil engineer, general...

Hi, my name is Joan and I love to help students feel more confident in their skills. I have been teaching middle school and high school students for the last 7 years and have been tutoring all levels for over 20 years. I give lessons online and at my home in Walnut Creek and am available for lessons afternoons and evenings. I graduated with honors from both the United States Coast Guard Academy and San Jose State with degrees in Civil Engineering. I am a licensed civil engineer, general contractor and have passed the CBEST.
I love to help the students find their abilities and grow with them. I work one on one and so can explain the each subject as needed. I tailor each session to meet the needs of the student and to help them progress in their knowledge. My only wish is that the student would excel in their subjects.

I have been regularly background checked for my teaching position.

I am fully vaccinated.

References are available on request.

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Education

United States Coast Guard Academy
Civil Engineering
San Jose State University
Masters

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Business

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have been public speaking since I was in high school and was on the Speech and Debate team at Simi Valley High School. Since then I have used my public speaking for college classes, presentations at work and in my volunteer work. I am a cub scout den leader and volunteer with the local PTA for many events. I can teach others how to make effective speeches that are clear and concise, as well as teaching the principles of how to build a speech.

Corporate Training

Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

I have been public speaking since I was in high school and was on the Speech and Debate team at Simi Valley High School. Since then I have used my public speaking for college classes, presentations at work and in my volunteer work. I am a cub scout den leader and volunteer with the local PTA for many events. I can teach others how to make effective speeches that are clear and concise, as well as teaching the principles of how to build a speech.
Statistics

Statistics

Statistics can be a very confusing course. I would like to help your student to better understand the concepts so that the math makes sense.

English

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have been public speaking since I was in high school and was on the Speech and Debate team at Simi Valley High School. Since then I have used my public speaking for college classes, presentations at work and in my volunteer work. I am a cub scout den leader and volunteer with the local PTA for many events. I can teach others how to make effective speeches that are clear and concise, as well as teaching the principles of how to build a speech.

Homeschool

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is the extension of Algebra 1 and helps to create the foundation for Calculus. I have tutored students in Algebra 2 and have been able to bring one student's grade up from a D to a B-. I like to help students realize that the skill they learned in Algebra 1 will help them learn the complexities of Algebra 2.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus can be tricky if you don't have the right teacher. I will help you to better use and understand Calculus.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the relation of shapes to each other and within themselves. It is a fun and exciting subject that will help in many ways in your life.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus is the bridge between calculus and trigonometry. It can be a very confusing class, but I hope to make it fun for your student. As their understanding grows they will find that it is a very systematic subject and following the procedures will get you to the right place.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Math is so much fun, but taking a test that can affect the rest of your life can be daunting. I have ways to help you relax and feel confident in your abilities so that you will perform well on your test.
Statistics

Statistics

Statistics can be a very confusing course. I would like to help your student to better understand the concepts so that the math makes sense.

Math

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is the extension of Algebra 1 and helps to create the foundation for Calculus. I have tutored students in Algebra 2 and have been able to bring one student's grade up from a D to a B-. I like to help students realize that the skill they learned in Algebra 1 will help them learn the complexities of Algebra 2.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus can be tricky if you don't have the right teacher. I will help you to better use and understand Calculus.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the relation of shapes to each other and within themselves. It is a fun and exciting subject that will help in many ways in your life.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus is the bridge between calculus and trigonometry. It can be a very confusing class, but I hope to make it fun for your student. As their understanding grows they will find that it is a very systematic subject and following the procedures will get you to the right place.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Math is so much fun, but taking a test that can affect the rest of your life can be daunting. I have ways to help you relax and feel confident in your abilities so that you will perform well on your test.
Statistics,

Statistics

Statistics can be a very confusing course. I would like to help your student to better understand the concepts so that the math makes sense.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is a fun subject of relations. Once you learn the relationships of the identities, you will realize that it is a straightforward and fun subject.

Most Popular

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is the extension of Algebra 1 and helps to create the foundation for Calculus. I have tutored students in Algebra 2 and have been able to bring one student's grade up from a D to a B-. I like to help students realize that the skill they learned in Algebra 1 will help them learn the complexities of Algebra 2.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus can be tricky if you don't have the right teacher. I will help you to better use and understand Calculus.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the relation of shapes to each other and within themselves. It is a fun and exciting subject that will help in many ways in your life.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Precalculus is the bridge between calculus and trigonometry. It can be a very confusing class, but I hope to make it fun for your student. As their understanding grows they will find that it is a very systematic subject and following the procedures will get you to the right place.
Statistics

Statistics

Statistics can be a very confusing course. I would like to help your student to better understand the concepts so that the math makes sense.

Summer

Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 is the extension of Algebra 1 and helps to create the foundation for Calculus. I have tutored students in Algebra 2 and have been able to bring one student's grade up from a D to a B-. I like to help students realize that the skill they learned in Algebra 1 will help them learn the complexities of Algebra 2.
Calculus,

Calculus

Calculus can be tricky if you don't have the right teacher. I will help you to better use and understand Calculus.
GED,

GED

The GED is a great way to accomplish high school completion. I have been tutoring test preparation for over 10 years and would like to help your student to improve their test taking skills as well as brush up on knowledge.
Geometry,

Geometry

Geometry is the relation of shapes to each other and within themselves. It is a fun and exciting subject that will help in many ways in your life.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Math is so much fun, but taking a test that can affect the rest of your life can be daunting. I have ways to help you relax and feel confident in your abilities so that you will perform well on your test.
Statistics

Statistics

Statistics can be a very confusing course. I would like to help your student to better understand the concepts so that the math makes sense.

Test Preparation

CBEST,

CBEST

I passed the CBEST the first time I took it and have taught many students test taking skills for the SAT and ACT as well. I can teach how to write an effective essay and how to best answer the questions on the CBEST so that the student has the best opportunity to pass.
GED,

GED

The GED is a great way to accomplish high school completion. I have been tutoring test preparation for over 10 years and would like to help your student to improve their test taking skills as well as brush up on knowledge.
SAT Math

SAT Math

Math is so much fun, but taking a test that can affect the rest of your life can be daunting. I have ways to help you relax and feel confident in your abilities so that you will perform well on your test.

Examples of Expertise

Joan has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Excellent teacher; we have other priorities now and must end class temporarily

Joan has been an excellent teacher during the past several weeks and we made progress. At the present time we have other activities and will have to stop classes temporarily. Below are the details as outlined in our email to her. Thanks for your help. Hi Joan, We just got word that Cecilia's landscape classes have been moved up and will begin next week, so we will have to put our computer classes with you on hold until after March. We want to thank you for your help and patience over the past several weeks, and will contact you after March to see if we can resume then. Thanks again for your help, and will you please advise Wyzant that we are on temporary hold. Rick and Cecilia Simon

Richard, 7 lessons with Joan

Passionate about math

I found Joan very knowledgable and helpful. She was able to answer every question that I had and could break it down in any areas, where I struggled. After each session I felt more and more confident.

Sonya , 3 lessons with Joan

Friendly and very knowledgeable

Joan is very friendly and knowledgeable about any form of math you can probably imagine. Will definitely help get grades up.

Connor, 6 lessons with Joan

Knowledgable and approachable

Joan helped me figure out how to prepare myself for a summer Calculus class and helped me feel better about understanding math.

Rebecca, 11 lessons with Joan

Great tutor

Joan and I did not decide to work together after our first session but that was because I was looking for very technical help for the ASVAB test. She did not have the training to tutor in the electronics areas that I needed the most help, but our initial session was still extremely helpful. In one hour she gave me several tips on how to better my studying habits and manage my time. If I were to need help in the areas she were more knowledgeable in I would have no hesitation to work with her again. Very friendly and welcoming.

Zach, 1 lesson with Joan

Quite helpful and patient

I am taking a CAD class at UC Berkeley Extension as part of the Interior Architecture and Design program. I've been struggling to complete my assignments in a timely way. There has been a lot of material covered and I am new to CAD and Windows. Joan was quite helpful and patient. I was able to make some good progress in 2 hours with her at my side guiding me. We worked on a floor plan, creating walls, dimensioning and downloading and placing appliances and fixtures. I suspect I will back at Joan's house before this semester is up.

Melissa, 1 lesson with Joan
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