Joe DiBiase - Math Tutoring
About
I am a newly retired math teacher. I had a wonderful 32 year career teaching all levels of high school math, coaching Cross Country, basketball and spring track. I love tutoring over zoom and "unlocking" the places that students get 'stuck'. I also enjoy all parts of teaching math, including SAT and ACT prep.
I love helping students move from being and feeling "lost" to feeling like "I got this". I think I'm very good at walking students through each step of the problem or topic - building confidence along the way! I also truly love the success I have had improving students' SAT math scores!
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Type of math
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
What I enjoy to do, is to review previously learned math concepts and then dig into the new material. I also provide good "test prep" material ... sample worksheets, etc for the student to help review.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BS degree in Computer Science, minor in math (Siena College - 1982)
Master of Arts in Teaching Math (Simmons College - 1989)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$70 per hour, $50 for 45 minutes.
How did you get started teaching?
I had a career change in 1986 from Software Development and computer programming to teaching high school math. Along the way, I was fortunate to have great mentors who also guided my into athletics. I coached Cross Country and Outdoor track for 30 years, and Boys JV and Varsity basketball for13 years.
What types of students have you worked with?
All levels, all ages (middle school to college)
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
When I retired last June, it was during the Pandemic so there was no party or farewell (which is actually ok, since I am not a big "look at me" person). Two wonderful things happened:
I was lucky to have our oldest son drive me as Grand Marshall of the Senior Class parade around the town that I taught in.
Secondly, several of my former students organized a "good bye and congrats" party at an area restaurant. Probably over 100 of my former students attended, along with my inlaws, wife and kids. It was such a touching and emotional night for me and I am eternally grateful.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure they have the depth of knowledge and experience to figure out how the curriculum/lessons of the new student work.
Additionally, make sure the teacher is comfortable and effective using Zoom or Google Meet.
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