"Hi, I’m Josie! I graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA) in 2019 from Pepperdine University with a business administration degree and minor in applied mathematics. I also earned a certificate in conflict management and dispute resolution from Pepperdine Law School's Straus Institute. I have tutored high school students for over 6 years primarily in mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trig, PreCalc) and ACT/SAT math prep, as well as essay writing, APUSH, chemistry, and other subjects. I worked as a resident advisor for two years, creating community in a house of 50 first year students and developing lasting relationships. I believe the best way to learn is to teach, and encourage students to explain to me what they are learning, increasing their confidence in their knowledge and inspiring them to learn more. As important as grades are, I prioritize understanding of the material. Especially as courses build on one another – many frustrations I have seen come from confusion with one concept, which hinders growth in other areas later on. I am passionate about learning and find it incredibly rewarding to watch students grow and gain motivation to succeed.

I have taken classes through Differential Equations for my applied mathematics minor, and have 6+ years experience tutoring Algebra I and II and Geometry, and 4+ years in Precalculus, Trigonometry, and miscellaneous non-math subjects.

Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or to schedule a lesson!" less...