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Benji is the executive director and founder of Joy Tutoring and has been enthusiastically tutoring since 2006. He grew up in Albany, CA, and attended Marin Elementary School, Albany Middle School, and Albany High School. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 2013 with honors with a degree in Biology. After college he taught at Tilden Pre
Benji is the executive director and founder of Joy Tutoring and has been enthusiastically tutoring since 2006. He grew up in Albany, CA, and attended Marin Elementary School, Albany Middle School, and Albany High School. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 2013 with honors with a degree in Biology. After college he taught at Tilden Preparatory School in Albany until he started his PhD in UC Berkeley's department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management. Benji received his PhD in 2020 and wrote his dissertation on the behavioral ecology of spiders.
Benji uses innovative and adaptive teaching methods to help his students thrive and excel far past their expectations. He specializes in tutoring high school math, and has tutored many other subjects including biology, environmental science, chemistry, physics (all including AP), computer programming, and Spanish. Benji has ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome, and he loves to work with students with learning disabilities. He believes that these conditions form an important part of who he is, and that - in addition to the difficulties they pose - have ultimately made his life better.
Trinity is a 5th-year PhD Candidate at UC Berkeley studying how arachnids’ prior experiences influence their mating choices and communication. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended Washington University in St. Louis Missouri before heading to the University of Cincinnati Ohio for her master’s. She taught undergraduate biolog
Trinity is a 5th-year PhD Candidate at UC Berkeley studying how arachnids’ prior experiences influence their mating choices and communication. She grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended Washington University in St. Louis Missouri before heading to the University of Cincinnati Ohio for her master’s. She taught undergraduate biology labs while in Ohio and Insect Behavior here at Berkeley. Trinity is particularly passionate about spiders and has been studying them all throughout her life. When she is not out searching for her eight-legged friends, she can be found dancing to latin music, hiking or singing.
Tara recently completed her PhD at UC Berkeley researching the water cycle in the forests of California, Hawai’i, and French Polynesia. She earned a B.A. in Earth and Planetary Science from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.S. in Hydrologic Sciences from UC Davis. Tara also spent several years on Hawai’i Island working to restor
Tara recently completed her PhD at UC Berkeley researching the water cycle in the forests of California, Hawai’i, and French Polynesia. She earned a B.A. in Earth and Planetary Science from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.S. in Hydrologic Sciences from UC Davis. Tara also spent several years on Hawai’i Island working to restore the endangered tropical dry forest. Her teaching and mentoring experience includes place-based environmental education and designing curriculum for students to conduct their own science experiments. Tara tutors English, math, and science, and loves finding creative ways to engage her students. In her spare time, Tara enjoys hiking outdoors, reading, and spending time with friends. Her favorite recent backpacking adventure was hiking the John Muir Trail!
Yesenia is a California credentialed single-subject teacher in English. She completed her MA in English Literature and her MA in Secondary Education at San Francisco State University. She began her teaching career at The Berkeley School after earning her B.A. in English Literature. She spent three years as a Spanish and ExDay teacher at T
Yesenia is a California credentialed single-subject teacher in English. She completed her MA in English Literature and her MA in Secondary Education at San Francisco State University. She began her teaching career at The Berkeley School after earning her B.A. in English Literature. She spent three years as a Spanish and ExDay teacher at The Berkeley School, working closely with K-5 students, creating Spanish curriculum and fun after school activities. Currently, she is a lead English teacher in the Universal 9th Grade program at Berkeley High School.
Yesenia was born and raised amidst the vibrant culture of the Bay Area. She graduated from Albany High School, followed by many years in community college, taking time to discover a solid path for her career. While in school, she worked as a legal admin at an immigration law firm for five years, created and operated her own event planning business for two years, and was the director of operations for a local restaurant for five years, before settling into teaching at Berkeley High in 2021.
It was within the pages of books that Yesenia discovered her true passion. Believing fervently that reading saves lives, Yesenia delved into worlds both real and imagined, finding refuge, wisdom, and endless possibilities within the boundless realms of literature. Driven by this belief, Yesenia aspires to kindle the same flame of passion for reading and writing in others, especially children. She envisions a world where every child has access to the transformative magic of books, where words become tools for self-expression and growth.
Alongside her literary pursuits, Yesenia also finds joy and inspiration in music, cooking, and event planning.
Isaac graduated with a master of public policy from USC. He focused on examining environmental and carceral policies using econometric analysis. He also received his bachelors in economics and environmental studies from UC Santa Cruz (go slugs!) During his tenure at USC, Isaac was a course assistant for multivariate statistics and tutored
Isaac graduated with a master of public policy from USC. He focused on examining environmental and carceral policies using econometric analysis. He also received his bachelors in economics and environmental studies from UC Santa Cruz (go slugs!) During his tenure at USC, Isaac was a course assistant for multivariate statistics and tutored other students in microeconomics as well as entry level and higher level statistics. He loves to help people learn in their style whether it's more mechanical or conceptual. Isaac also loves to go down Wikipedia rabbit holes about particle physics, plant compounds, and learn as much as possible from folks around him. In his free time he plays basketball and piano, bikes as much as possible, and experiments with cooking.
Hello, my name is Cece! I am new to Oakland, and I previously lived in Santa Barbara, California, Dallas, Texas, and Beirut, Lebanon. I love tutoring because I believe learning is for everyone! I am a working writer who specializes in making complex, jargony information accessible to all audiences. I hold an M.A. degree in Transnational
Hello, my name is Cece! I am new to Oakland, and I previously lived in Santa Barbara, California, Dallas, Texas, and Beirut, Lebanon. I love tutoring because I believe learning is for everyone! I am a working writer who specializes in making complex, jargony information accessible to all audiences. I hold an M.A. degree in Transnational American Studies from the American University of Beirut, and I am finishing up my second M.A. degree in Global & International Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. My B.A. was in English Literature with a minor in Social & Political Thought. I look forward to meeting you and learning together!
Melanie grew up in New York City. Her interdisciplinary background, combining a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Bachelor of Art in Political Science from the University of Rochester, reflects her diverse interests and intellectual curiosity. Melanie recently moved to the Bay Area to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engine
Melanie grew up in New York City. Her interdisciplinary background, combining a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Bachelor of Art in Political Science from the University of Rochester, reflects her diverse interests and intellectual curiosity. Melanie recently moved to the Bay Area to pursue a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley. Melanie aims to create an environment where curiosity thrives, empowering students to inquire, explore, and engage deeply with the material. By inspiring her students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and engage deeply with the material, she creates an environment where learning becomes not just a task but a rewarding and transformative experience. In her free time, Melanie enjoys Muay Thai, photography, and a good cup of coffee.
Cassandra loves serving as a mentor and strongly believes in the power of education as a tool for empowerment as well as a crucial pathway to making change in and for our communities. Her commitment to lifelong learning fosters a deep passion for travel, learning from people around the world, and interrogating the systems that cause harm
Cassandra loves serving as a mentor and strongly believes in the power of education as a tool for empowerment as well as a crucial pathway to making change in and for our communities. Her commitment to lifelong learning fosters a deep passion for travel, learning from people around the world, and interrogating the systems that cause harm to our communities. She is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Botswana. She has a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University, with a concentration in international development. For undergrad she went to Virginia Tech, majoring in environmental policy and planning, and minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Political Science.
Cassandra is a feminist, womanist activist working in sexual and reproductive health education. In her current role, she focuses on destigmatizing abortion and developing justice-informed curricula. She is passionate about supporting women and girls, emphasizing the need to prioritize queer and trans women and girls of color.
Hello! My name is Shaharyar Masood, but I go by Sherry for short. I studied Philosophy at U.C. Berkeley and Georgia State University, earning a bachelor’s and master’s with distinction respectively. My focus during my studies was Moral Theory and History of Philosophy, with a particular interest in early modern thinkers like Hume and Kant
Hello! My name is Shaharyar Masood, but I go by Sherry for short. I studied Philosophy at U.C. Berkeley and Georgia State University, earning a bachelor’s and master’s with distinction respectively. My focus during my studies was Moral Theory and History of Philosophy, with a particular interest in early modern thinkers like Hume and Kant.I absolutely love learning, and my life has been dedicated to education. I’ve taught or tutored writing, critical thinking, and algebra. I am an attentive and kind teacher who is patient, creative, and adaptive to my students. The two pieces of feedback I consistently receive from students are that the learning environment I create is lighthearted, relaxed, and non-judgmental, and that my explanations are particularly lucid and easy to follow, even when dealing with complex topics. My favorite pastimes are reading novels, playing cards, and finding a good forest to trek through.
Tristan grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, where his love of learning was fostered by public school teachers. After receiving a BA from Pomona College in Claremont, CA, he worked as an English teacher in primary schools in the Republic of Georgia and middle schools in Japan. He then lived in Moscow, Russia for 5 years, where he taught English,
Tristan grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, where his love of learning was fostered by public school teachers. After receiving a BA from Pomona College in Claremont, CA, he worked as an English teacher in primary schools in the Republic of Georgia and middle schools in Japan. He then lived in Moscow, Russia for 5 years, where he taught English, literature, history, and mythology in an elite private school, designed the elementary school curriculum for a private language center, and tutored private students. In 2023 he moved to Berkeley, CA, where he is currently a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the Wright Institute.
Tristan's teaching style is based on a learner-centered model of education. He works to create a calm and enjoyable learning atmosphere by encouraging students and connecting the learning process to their interests. By breaking down complex processes into simple, manageable steps, he helps students to tackle new challenges and develop their confidence.
When he is not studying or teaching, Tristan likes to read, write, listen to music, play the guitar, study languages, cook, meditate, walk, and travel.
Elizabeth is an intervention teacher who specializes in reading
instruction. She has a bachelors in History from UC Berkeley. While at
UC Berkeley she also completed a minor in education. She is passionate
about growing a love for reading at an early age. Over the past two
years she has worked in elementary schools teaching reading using
Elizabeth is an intervention teacher who specializes in reading
instruction. She has a bachelors in History from UC Berkeley. While at
UC Berkeley she also completed a minor in education. She is passionate
about growing a love for reading at an early age. Over the past two
years she has worked in elementary schools teaching reading using an
explicit phonics based curriculum. She believes that learning should
be not only effective but also an enjoyable experience. She is deeply
interested in the research behind how people learn to read. The
“science of reading” and more specifically how the mechanics of
reading connect to reading comprehension. In her free time, Elizabeth
enjoys reading historical fiction, crafting, traveling and playing
tennis.
At Joy Tutoring, we believe that with the right approach and attitude, learning can be fun for anyone. Our team of passionate learners aims to instill a love for learning in all of our students. Through this we foster confidence, happiness, and success.
Our tutors are enthusiastic about learning, either possess or are working towards a graduate degree, and have extensive experience in education. We offer tutoring for all levels of students, from elementary school through college, and have tutors specializing in diverse subject areas, ages, and learning styles. We hold ourselves to a high standard at Joy Tutoring, and we choose our tutors for their high expertise and their sweetness and character.
We provide tutoring lessons one-on-one or in small groups, both in person and online (outdoor or online during the pandemic). We are based in Albany and offer tutoring throughout the East Bay. Our tutors are passionate about teaching, and about making sure that tutoring can be something that their students look forward to. We communicate with students, parents/guardians, and teachers to ensure we can best help you meet your goals.
Every student has unique needs for support. Tell us more about what you are hoping a tutor can do for you, and we will start on a plan to help you get what you need.
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