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Josh
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742 GHS/hr
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- Algebra
- Physics
Experienced tutor in Algebra in Hamden, Josh offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Algebra
- Physics
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Josh is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Josh
Hello, my name is Josh Greenberg.
For the past six years, I have maintained a steady clientele of students in all areas of math, including Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. I tutor upper level college math courses, as well as physics at both the high school and college level. I also work with clients on SAT and ACT Prep. I have a BA in Mathematics from UConn.
Here is my relevant experience:
Professional tutor: 6 years
Tutor at Academic Success Center of MxCC: 3 years
Volunteer SAT Tutor: 2 years
I have worked with students of all ages in several different contexts. From high school to college to adult education, I have seen it all. This allows me to connect the different areas of math that I teach in a way that a tutor who only specializes in one area of math cannot do. I strive to show my students those connections because that's what gets them excited about math. However, I don't let that distract me from the student's immediate requirements. Homework needs to be completed, and students must be prepared to perform well on tests. I match my teaching style to both the immediate and long-term needs of the student. I also put together practice problems and other materials to reinforce the material covered in my lessons.
I enjoy learning new material the most when I think about how I would teach it to someone else. In college, I helped many of my classmates with the course material. I am especially proud of these moments because it means I had to master the material for the class well enough to teach it to someone else within the same time frame that I had to just learn it.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly. I always enjoy meeting new students!
I began my teaching career by volunteering at my college's tutoring center. I fell in love with tutoring instantly. I started spending all of my free time there, working with students, and improving grades and understanding.
I slowly built up my clientele over the years to where I could support myself only from tutoring.
I have a BA in Mathematics from UConn. I graduates Summa Cum Laude, with a 3.97 GPA
Professional tutor: 6 years
Tutor at Academic Success Center of MxCC: 3 years
Volunteer SAT Tutor: 2 years
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The first thing I do is get to know the student. Good communication is essential for good lessons, and that only starts with a good introduction. Then, I establish background knowledge, what specifically the student is struggling with, and why he or she is struggling. I also ask about preferred learning styles, short term and long term objectives, and specific trouble spots. I then work to clarify topics and concepts and improve mathematical understanding.
I've worked with all ranges of students. This includes elementary school, middle school, high school, college students, and adult students returning to college.
I've also worked with all levels of proficiency in math. No matter what your current abilities are or how talented at the subject you might be, I can meet you at your level, and your grades and understanding of math will improve.
Most of the time, when a student is struggling in math, it's because he/she is having a hard time understanding the teachers or the textbooks. When selecting a tutor, make sure that he can explain and demonstrate ideas in multiple different ways. Also, make sure that the tutor doesn't JUST to go through problems like a computer. Make sure he/she explains the problems and concepts to you on a deeper level than you would normally expect.
When paying for a tutor, you should not only expect him to go through problems with you, but to also give you a much more thorough understanding of mathematics.
While working at my college's tutoring center in Spring semester of 2018, I had two students come in every day for help with MATH 095, which is equivalent to prealgebra. They were clearly struggling and worried that they would never pass that class. Through my teaching methods, they both aced their final exams and the class. It was really incredible to see their improvements over the course of the semester. When they started, neither of them could multiply 6x7 in without a calculator. By the end of the semester, they didn't even need a calculator anymore. I was so proud of them.
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Perfect! I can't say enough good things about Greenberg Math Tutoring. He was exceptionally intelligent and well versed and his responsibilities in helping my student. He is prompt and professional. I highly recommend him, you will not be disappointed. I would use him over and over without a doubt.
Perfect! Josh worked with our 17 year old son who was struggling with an AP Calculus course. They had a great connection and the improvement in our son's performance was dramatic. Josh was extremely patient and did a great job of explaining things in a manner that brought the math to life. His own enthusiasm for the material truly rubbed off on our son. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing help with Calculus.
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Josh is helping me with my college algebra class (MAC1105) he is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable in algebra. Goes over problems and explains well how to complete the problem but also understand it as well as giving you opportunity to complete the problems and ask questions while going over them. Highly recommend.
My son started off his 1st Quarter of AP Calculus with a D. He was struggling with his tests and quizzes. He closed out the 1st Quarter with a solid B. He’s going into the 2nd grading period with an A! Josh is an exceptional, knowledgeable and patient tutor. His proficiency in Calculus, and his understanding of my son’s skill level allows him to meet him where he’s at. We have gone ahead and scheduled Josh once a week now. We certainly recommend Josh as a Calculus tutor.
My son was able to understand concepts in Calculus 2 that were not explained in class. Josh took his time and simplified solving the problems. Thanks again!
Josh is very helpful because he can can you learn specific assignments you have or concepts in math. Josh is a really nice guy and is never negative. If you are struggling in math Josh is the tutor for you.
I have always been a below average math student, but since I have been tutored by Josh I have begun to understand math in ways I never had before. Josh explains complex concepts in a way that allows his students to grasp the INTENT of the concepts. It is this intent that allows the language of math to be better understood than with other tutors. Josh simplifies and streamlines concepts in a way that allows his students to succeed in complex math without getting bogged down in minutiae. However, at any point if a student is curious about the intricacies, Josh has the answer. I have never been happier with purchase and will always use Josh if he is available.
Josh is able to easily help my son with a difficult college algebra class. He is prepared and knowledgeable, friendly and is able to get where my son is at. Each lesson builds on the previous one and my son is starting to gain confidence.
Doing online school while working a full time job can be stressful especially doing 8 week calculus courses. I find going to conventional tutors at my university is restricted by time as well as being hit or miss on quality. Josh has been there every step of the way. He not only has a great ability to teach about solving techniques but is able to conceptualize the lessons we go through. My grade and quality of study time has improved since working with him.
I have only just started working with Josh going on 3 weeks now. So far he has been a huge help. I am coming off about a 1 year break between Calc 1 and now being in Calc 2. Given that I am playing catch up most of the time I was worried a tutor may get frustrated with my gaps in knowledge. That isn't Josh, he has been extremely patient and can explain techniques about Math that I wish my professors would. 100% recommend!
Teaches you well, makes it a good 1 to 1 conversation. Helped me with calculus 1 and prepared me for college math. Highly recommend him.
Josh is a life saving tutor For Calculus II! I had been struggling with Calculus II content for a while. Josh has completely changed the game for me. He is incredibly patient and explains things away that allow things to click for me. He is an exceptionally gifted teacher. I will be utilizing his services from now and moving forward into the future.
Its been a great experience to have Josh as my tutor before I enter college. It is obvious his pleasure in math, and teaching as well. Previously I have struggled with teachers teaching with the idea of "one style fits all", which is why Josh's style has helped me learn so much faster. Josh is able to breakdown math like art, instead of making it feel like x's and o's. I'm excited for what I will learn from Josh during college.
Josh is well rounded in all math topics. He really helped me get a thorough foundation and understanding in Algebra, Precalculus, and Calculus. I have always struggled with not understanding the way teachers conveyed math topics through their own single explanation. With everything Josh covers, he understands each topic from a few different angles and can explain them in different ways. Sometimes the way he explains something doesn’t totally click with me, but he will convey the idea in a different way that I understand with my learning style. I think Josh works well with all learning styles because of his ability to convey math topics in many different ways.
He helped me a lot in Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. He was the only person that helped me to understand the concept of natural logs. Considering that my first language is Spanish, he managed very well to understand my English. Thank you very much Josh!
I enjoyed getting tutored by Josh. He always clearly explained the question and answer until I understood. He helped me with Calculus 2, Calculus 3/Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra. Great Tutor!!
Josh Greenberg is one of the best tutors you will ever find. He discusses the class material with lots of knowledge and explains the topics clearly and in a way that it is very easy to understand. He’s expertise on almost every math subject has helped me pass every test I’ve taken. He is also very lighthearted and funny, which makes the class time pass quickly.
Josh is the perfect tutor for you if you want to gain a proper understanding of the material without getting bored or lost. If you don’t understand something, Josh makes sure to reiterate the explanation to cater to your understanding. He has a charismatic attitude that helps you stay motivated and keeps you invested in practicing and learning. He provided me with various helpful techniques that helped me tackle the SAT with more organization and a little more confidence, and he makes sure to be as flexible as he can in terms of scheduling sessions. I would definitely recommend him as your tutor, especially if you are preparing for the SAT.
I highly recommend Josh as a tutor. 10 out of 10. Josh is a gifted teacher. Not just qualified or talented, but gifted. He has worked extensively with my 17 year old son to help him with algebra and also help him prepare for his SAT math sections. Josh adapts his teaching methods to my son's needs. Where other tutors would often lecture and show and tell, Josh, on the other hand, has my son try every aspect of a concept and formula to make sure he knows it. Other teachers would explain a problem and ask my son, "You understand? You got that?" My son would invariably say he does, and he even believed he did UNTIL he tried to do it himself and realize he didn't fully understand it. Josh makes sure my son tries every aspect of a math problem on his own and that has made all the difference. I have also noticed that Josh has carefully build a relationship of trust between himself and my teenaged son which keeps them working well together.
Please feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions at JamesinLA@aol.com
James WellsJosh worked with my high school son for Advance Algebra. They had a great connection and my son's grade improved. Josh was extremely patient and did a great job of explaining things in a manner that he understood. I would highly recommend Josh for in person and online tutoring!!!
Very kind and patient when I didn’t understand something or was having a slow day. Explained everything in a way that made sense and provided sources I could refer to when we couldn’t have a session. Greenberg Math is the reason I passed Calc 3.
I have had the pleasure of having Josh as my tutor for all 4 of my high school years and have been thoroughly impressed. Josh was able to adapt his style of teaching in a way that would best help me to learn and is always willing to change things up to make sessions feel fresh and not repetitive. Beyond all that Josh is a very kind individual. Multiple times I have had to cancel on short notice and Josh is able to understand and set up new sessions quickly. It has been an amazing 4 years I spent learning from Josh and I can't wait for the many new things I will learn from Josh as I enter college.
Josh was an amazing tutor with my son. He is very patient and knowledgeable and my son really enjoyed learning from him. I would highly recommend Josh for any math tutoring needs.
Josh was always on time and very reliable. It was really helpful for me throughout the year doing some extra help for Pre-Calc. He not only taught math but also taught me some life skills preparing for college. He made it easier for me to be ready for class and for the quizzes and tests. My grade went up from a C- to a A- after I started with Josh. It was very beneficial for me and my future.
Josh is one of the most intelligent individuals I have had the pleasure to work with. His knowledge of mathematics is impressive, and his teaching abilities are at times superior to many professors I have studied under. His tutoring was instrumental to my success at college, and I would not hesitate to contact him again for help with future classes.
Josh is incredibly patient and flexible. I have improved tremendously since beginning online lessons with him. My grade in AP Calculus improved as a result of all our lessons. My favourite aspect of our classes is the manner in which he explains concepts. He not only explains how to solve a problem, but he also describes why this is the case. Josh provides multiple ways of explaining a challenging topic and always encourages me to attempt difficult problems and examples.
I appreciate how my tutor was committed to explaining the reasoning behind the use of techniques to help me understand complex concepts. I learned about mathematics beyond the step by step process to solving a problem. I started out with very low grades on my first quiz and gradually progressed as I was tutored, ending with an A- in the class!
Josh is a very patient and understanding tutor who takes the time to ask questions in a non-condescending way about what you do and don’t know in order to more effectively help you grasp different concepts and solve problems. Furthermore, his enthusiasm for the subject kind of rubs off on you and makes you WANT to learn more rather than dread having to figure thinks out. He asks important questions and takes you through problems step by step patiently till you can get to the answer yourself and have the reward of feeling like you actually may not hopeless in the subject.
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- 5h: 3710 GHS
- 10h: 7420 GHS
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The first free lesson with Josh will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
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My standard pricing is 65$ per hour.
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