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Joy

Serious Math and High School Physics Tutoring - - Experienced!

I hold two master's degrees -- one in applied mathematics, one in physics. I started teaching math in 1999. While many of the intervening years saw me as a part-time adjunct instructor of mathematics, I did enjoy a full-time appointment to the math faculty of Alabama A&M University for 5 of those years. I have also used my skills in industry and government, most notably at NASA and Intergraph. I've taught just about every undergraduate math course and tutored some graduate ones, too. I start...

ACT Math


algebra 1


algebra 2


ASVAB

I had the pleasure of working with a student who was trying to improve their math reasoning for the ASVAB during the fall of 2012. Now I know! I know some nifty pointers that can possibly straighten out lots of the math problems on the ASVAB -- and I'd be happy to help!


calculus


differential equations


discrete math


GED


geometry


GRE


linear algebra


logic


physical science


Praxis


prealgebra


precalculus


probability


PSAT


SAT math


statistics


trigonometry


finite math


Richard P. from Hazel Green, AL

Joy is a great tutor and really knows how to simplify the complexities of calculus. I am working on a masters degree and had not taken a calculus based class in 20 years. She really helped me work through remembering all the rules and shortcuts. Without her help, I would not have gotten an A in my calculus based probability and statistics course.


Heather M. from Danville, AL

Joy is exceptional. I have had her now for a semester and a half for college cal and she beats any other tutor I have ever had. Definitely keeping her through graduation!


Connie S. from Huntsville, AL

Joy is a treasure! Our son is enjoying working with Joy, and his attitude after every lesson is the best evidence. They are working on Honors Geometry, and he has done excellent!! She is very caring and truly cares about his success and that he understands each lesson. His test scores have improved and his confidence. We look forward to Joy working with our son in future math classes. I know with her help he will continue to excel and enjoy success with all his future classes. Great decision to work with Joy!


Patricia T. from Owens Cross Roads, AL

Joy really knows her stuff! She goes the extra mile to ensure you know every resource that's available to assist you. She's very detailed, and her tutoring style is exceptional!


Doris R. from Huntsville, AL

I contacted Joy after reading many of the positive reviews on WyzAnt. I was looking for a tutor to work with my daughter specifically on ACT math prep. Joy did a great job pulling specific areas of the test that she needed practice on. She also gave her tips and tricks to help with the math portion. She listened to our needs, evaluated my daughter's strengths and weaknesses and came up with a plan tailored to her needs. My daughter came home after taking the test and said several of the questions were easy to her because of what she had gone over in tutoring and she felt the tutoring had helped. The best testimony is that her math score was boosted 4 points which gave us the overall ACT score we were striving for. Thank you, Joy!


Shannon C. from Owens Cross Roads, AL

I had searched multiple options to find a tutor in Geometry for our sophomore. Joy was able to explain formulas in such a way that it finally clicked. His grade improved by two letter grades, with an A on the final. She was patient and thorough - and, she was willing to review homework and practice tests. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a great tutor with proven results. We'll be working with her again this fall to tackle the next class!


Michaela W. from Huntsville, AL

Joy J. is a wonderful tutor. Is she kind, funny, patient, and most importantly, great at explaining concepts and answers to problems thoroughly. Highly recommended.


Teresa S. from Hartselle, AL

Joy has been phenomenal with my son. He has struggled with math the past two to three years and we've tried multiple tutors, and I feel like we've finally found someone who truly helps him learn. Joy is worth the 45 minute drive for us! Joy is always responsive when we text or call - I have no complaints and there have been no red flags. She is very patient and thorough. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for assistance with advanced math classes. We look forward to continued success!


Jennifer N. from Athens, AL

Joy is a great tutor! Joy tutored me in Statistics and helped me master something that I never dreamed I could. She explained the subject well, had patience with me and I enjoyed her sense of humor. Joy is a natural born teacher and I highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in learning a new subject.


Christopher B. from Huntsville, AL

Mrs. J. is an excellent math tutor that I highly recommend. Over the last five (5) semesters, she has tutored me through all college math courses required for my Civil Engineering degree. These courses included – Calculus (I-III), Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. Through her instruction, I successfully passed all courses with high marks. She is extremely knowledgeable, is a patient instructor that listens well, and is able to convey the material in a manner that is easily understood. Over the course of instruction, she was able to meet my scheduling requirements and often flexible in scheduling additional sessions on short notice. I highly recommend Mrs. J. to anyone requiring tutoring. Do yourself a favor and book her while you can!


Lisa B. from Huntsville, AL

We are very pleased with our tutor, after the session, my daughter said that she felt good that she would understand her math homework.


A B. from Huntsville, AL

Thanks for making extra time available when a difficult test was coming up and for checking to see how it went.


Cynthia H. from Madison, AL

Joy tutored my daughter in high school Calculus and we were very happy with the results. She was patient and extremely knowledgeable. My daughter earned an A in the class. She was also willing to work my daughter in whenever she had a test or quiz coming up. We feel fortunate to have found her!


William G. from Decatur, AL

In pursuit of my business degree, I was forced to take Calculus from UAH. Math has always been my weakest subject. It had been five years since I had taken Algebra, and on my own, I have no doubt that I would have struggled to pass the class. While the teacher was flying through calculus lessons, I didn't even understand the basics from prior math courses, which your teacher will likely assume you already know. Joy, my tutor was a blessing. She taught me all of the remedial material from prior classes in a way that was easy to understand, and she got me up to speed on all of the material we were going over in class. She also prepared me for what I would see in coming classes as well. I can't thank her enough for her help. Joy is incredibly gifted at solving complex mathematical problems and breaking them down in a way that is easily understood. She is worth every penny and then some. Not to mention I made an A in the class, which is absolutely incredible considering that UAH is not an easy school, and I couldn't even plot a graph in our first lesson! I wish my friend, Joy all the best in her future endeavors.


Rose M. from Toney, AL

Like Joy so such and has been such a great tutor that have decided to continue for another 9 weeks to continue to grow my skills and confidence with math skills. Would recommend her for any student having trouble with math she is very patient and explains the lessons so they are easy to comprehend.


Nicholle H. from Madison, AL

Joy was easy to set up appointments with and so helpful for my mathphobic daughter. I will recommend her to anyone in this area who needs help with math. We also plan to use her in that critical summer before college to review concepts so that we may have fewer college math classes to pay for.


Denise G. from Huntsville, AL

Joy is a fantastic teacher! She not only knows the material, she knows how to present it to her students so that they can understand and apply the material. She has great empathy for her students as well and truly wants to help them succeed and it shows in every lesson. I've had two children taught by Joy and could not have asked for a better teacher.


Andrea G. from Huntsville, AL

My child had the privilege of working with Joy for her tutoring needs. We were so incredibly lucky to find an individual like Joy with her skill set and wealth of knowledge. More importantly, she can TEACH math. Lots of people can DO math, but not many can TEACH it. At the time that Joy began tutoring my child her grade was a 59 in Algebra. Joy really helped get my child caught up and as a result she ended up with a high B in Algebra. Joy is flexible, patient, calm and kind. My child not only enjoyed her as a tutor, but views her as a friend that helped her get through a tough time and never once made her feel inferior. She empowered her to believe that she CAN DO math! We will be using Joy again just to stay on top of the learning curve in years to come. She is a fabulous tutor and it was indeed the best monetary investment that I have made in regards to my child's education. Look no further...Joy is awesome.


Terri S. from Huntsville, AL

Very helpful, looking forward to working with Joy throughout the summer semester. She is a very patient and knowledgeable tutor.


Melissa D. from Huntsville, AL

Joy has a way of helping me understand the material without making me feel dumb. She's very patient and friendly also.


Seth C. from Huntsville, AL

Helped me to teach myself the things I need to know and broke down the basics of my lesson plan to pave the way towards new lessons.


Caitlin O. from Nanuet, NY

Joy was a wonderful tutor! I was able to review future topics for my discrete mathematics class! Very organized, patient, and prepared. She really knew her stuff! I cannot wait to have her tutor me again in the future!


Kim C. from Deltona, FL

Joy really knows what she's doing. No matter what question or homework problem I had, it only took her a moment to explain and answer it thoroughly and, best of all, help me to finally understand it, as well! She is patient, caring, and smart, and the things she said helped me complete the rest of my homework--even the material we didn't cover together. I'll be coming back to her again, and I highly recommend her. Thanks, Joy!


Caitlin O. from Ramsey, NJ

Joy was a wonderful tutor! I was able to review future topics for my discrete mathematics class! Very organized, patient, and prepared. She really knew her stuff! I cannot wait to have her tutor me again in the future!


Anson H. from Huntsville, AL

Fantastic to work with. Breaks everything down in a way that builds confidence and supplies the tools to tackle more difficult material. Best tutor ever!!


Paula T. from Huntsville, AL

Joy is a great tutor who has the ability to break down the subject if you are having difficulty grasping a concept.


Syed Z. from Hoffman Estates, IL

If you have any questions, no matter how obvious they may be, Joy J. will help you through. She cares about the course and goes into great details. She does a good job explaining whatever questions the student may have about the course, but in a way that makes sense to how the student perceives it. A unique skill that may or may not work for many but when a tutor has this ability, she is to be admired for.


Frederick D. from Huntsville, AL

Joyce is a true educator. She is not only technically proficient in mathematics, but she also has the ability to understand your thought process and provide meaningful feedback on how you can better learn by yourself and develop your understanding of mathematics. Joyce will "teach a man to fish," so to speak. As a GMAT student, Joyce was able to help me focus on areas where I am struggling and provide me with additional resources to use for practice. Joyce earned her hourly rate about three times over. The consultation was worth every penny. I strongly recommend!


AJ M. from Madison, AL

I needed tutoring for Calculus I and my professor loved to use extremely complex functions to demonstrate his genius. So, I called Joy up and she assessed where I was at in my knowledge of Calculus pretty well, and she did an excellent job of filing in the gaps of my knowledge. I would highly recommend her to anyone who struggles with Calculus, or any math. I highly doubt I would have passed my course without her, went from failing calculus, to passing calculus with a B with a professor who has an average 1.5 on professor rating.


Katrell S. from Huntsville, AL

Not only is Ms. Joy really sweet but she loves what she does and it makes it easier to learn from her. I would recommend her any day of the week.