Statistics

In a Spring 2009 survey:

• 100% of students were satisfied with the quality of our tutoring and/or test prep sessions
• 100% of parents were satisfied with the quality of our tutoring and/or test prep sessions
• 100% of students would recommend our services to someone else
• 100% of parents would recommend our services to someone else

Test Scores

• 57% of our students received a 5 on the AP exam they were preparing for, compared to only 18% nationally
• Our students' average score on AP exams was 4.2/5.0, compared to the national average of 2.8/5.0. (AP Biology & AP Chemistry)
• Our students average SAT subject test score was 723/800, nearly 100 points above the national average. (SAT Biology & SAT Chemistry)

Grades

• Our methods can work wonders for student grades. Generally, the lower a students grade is to begin with, the more grade levels they improve. We have taken B, C, D, and even F students and turned them into A students. Just read some of the testimonials below to see for yourself.

Testimonials

*Note: During the 2008-2009 school year, Joe worked by himself, so all the testimonials are about him. This year Joe is expanding East Bay Tutoring by finding highly qualified people to train in his methods and work with him!

"My son was a B student in AP Chem at the beginning of the year, but Joe was instrumental in moving him up to the A student!" -Robyn, parent

"I got a C on the test before Joe started tutoring me, and then on every single test afterwards I got an A with his help. Joe has the capability to translate the textbook's difficult language into a simple conversation. With Joe's help I was able to learn the material, retain it, and enjoy the subject." -Danielle, high school student

"Thank you Joe! My son's grade went from a D or F, to a B plus. . Probably could have got an A if he studied more or had you come before quizes, not just tests. It is very impressive that his grade improved so much with only a one or two sessions before tests rather than every week. That's amazing and helpful with scheduling and the pocketbook! i will definately refer you to other parents/students! Thanks again!" -Leyla, parent

"You helped me improve my score from a 700 to an 800 on the SAT Chemistry Exam and you prepared me for receiving a 5 on my AP Exam. Thank you yet again!" - Ian, high school student

"I thought Joe was too expensive until I paid out hundreds of dollars to other tutors without any progress. Joe came in and made chemistry so easy for my daughter, that she understood it instead of just memorizing it. She completed the year with a B grade after getting two F's on tests prior to tutoring with Joe. He is worth every penny and I only wished I had used his services sooner. To know a subject is so different from being able to teach it. Joe has the skills to teach chemistry. I can without hesitation recommend him and so can my daughter" -Sonya, parent of high school student

"...Before: failing, After: B- to B+" -Catherine, college student

"Joe served as a tutor for my daughter in HS Biology last year and it was a great investment. She is a good student but not naturally very science oriented. She had a bad Science experience in middle school and didn't enter the year with much confidence. Joe was excellent with her. He is soft spoken/calm...not intimidating at all...and he was able to convey the material in a very easy to understand way. Rather than a class she dreaded and struggled through, she came to really enjoy it, earned a excellent grade and increased her overall confidence about science. He really turned around her view/attitude about science and about her ability to tackle tough classes. Joe definately has a gift and I'm just glad we found him...

...My daughter began to struggle immediately at the outset of the 1st Quarter. Test/Quiz scores were no better than C's. We started with Joe early on and she was immediately able to understand the concepts and material much, much better. By the end of the 1st Quarter she was up to an A-. She went on to earn an A- for the 1st semester and an A for the 2nd semester. I have no doubt that without Joe's help that she would have struggled to a C+/B- and it would have taken her even more time which would have negatively affected her performance and grades in other classes." -Bob, parent

"Before a C-; after a solid high B" -Mary-Jo, parent

"Joe is a fantastic tutor because he can explain any material and teach students valuable study skills to apply to other classes. C- to an A or A-..." -Julien, high school student

"Joe was organized, always on time, and found a way to teach material in a concise manner. He made very useful notes that taught the necessary material in a simple and easy to memorize way. He went through practice problems with you, but gives you a chance to find your own solutions. MCAT before was a 25, after a 29. Thanks!!!" -Yulia, MCAT student

"Joe is easy to get along with and able to motivate the student to excel without being pushy. He helps the student stay focussed on the critical areas required for the AP exam. My son ended up scoring a 5 and moreover liking AP Chem a lot." -Jayshree, parent

"Joe is an excellent tutor, he covered what was needed and filled in the gaps from the school curriculum. I was very pleased with my son's SAT II Chemistry score - 750!" -Cindy, parent

"Joe really knows how to work through the really difficult problems and has a great study strategy for Organic Chemistry." -Jaffer, college student