About Joanna
Specialties
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Pre - Algebra
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Linear Algebra
SAT Math
SSAT Math + ISEE Math
Regents and other test prep
Early Math
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My Story
I graduated from Georgia Tech with an Applied Mathematics degree and a deep love of math. My experience includes helping elementary through high school students with math for over 10 years. I've worked for companies like Mathnasium, Princeton Review, the Athletic Association at Georgia Tech, and other tutoring centers.
My philosophy is that a mathematician is a problem solver. Yes, someone who thinks this way can look at a situation and think of a solution, but they can also think of an efficient and repeatable strategy to get to the answer.
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And that's exactly what we'll be doing in our math sessions. Together, we'll look for simple strategies for students to not just memorize algorithms, but understand their meaning. Remembering why something needs to be done helps us remember what the steps actually are to get to the answer. During a session we can look at homework, test prep, remedial work, and enrichment. The flexibility of one-on-one time easily shifts between brushing up on basic facts, studying new concepts, and realizing when we need to stop to build a better foundation to move forward.
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A tutor can open a door to a world full of potential solutions. We'll look at math together and figure out ways to connect with the material in a real way and have fun while we are at it.