Joel: Ramapo tutor

Certified Tutor

My objective is to accelerate students' learning by building on the skills, knowledge, and resources they already possess, and challenging them to think critically. Given my background as a student, educator, and professional, I have the skills, know-how, and experience needed to accomplish this objective.

After graduating from high school in 2003 as Valedictorian of my class, I received two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Colorado, one in English Literature (I graduated summa cum laude) and another in Humanities (I graduated With Honors). From there, I moved on to the State University of New York-Buffalo, where I recently received my Master's degree in English Literature.

Throughout these years as a student, I also worked as a professional writer and editor. Additionally, I taught undergraduate writing and research classes while in Buffalo.

All of this has given me a wide and diverse skill set that I bring to bear on work with students.

Beyond my educational and professional background, I love all things having to do with bicycles. In 2011, I biked across the United States, from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. I loved the experience so much that the following year I biked the Pacific coast from Canada to Mexico.

I also love reading as much as I possibly can, listening to podcasts, cooking, and my two cats!