Josh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh.  He was a Teaching Assistant in the Mathematics Department and a tutor in Pitt’s Math Assistant Center (MAC). Josh enjoys working with students of all math levels from Algebra 1-Calculus, although he especially likes teaching Analytic Geometry and Trig/Pre-calc.

As the founders and co-owners of Absolute Value Tutoring, Heather and Tom have been educating students of all ages for over a decade. Heather, a graduate of Sewickley Academy, studied at American University in DC and spent many years working in broadcast television before pivoting to her true passion: education. She holds a degree in […]

After obtaining his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, Simon went on to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching from Chatham University and another Master’s in Applied Mathematics from California University of PA. He holds teaching certifications in Middle Level Math (grades 4-8) and Secondary Math (7-12).  Equally comfortable with classroom and online teaching […]

An Emeritus Associate Professor of  Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Cohen (or “Marty,” as he prefers to be called), enjoys working with students of all skill levels. He is one of the primary instructor for our SAT prep programs.  Fun fact: Over a five-year period, Marty wrote several math problems for College Board, […]

Heather is a dedicated child advocate and teacher with a focus on individualizing the eduction of students with special needs. She earned a Masters of Education as well as a Special Education Certificate from Georgia State University. In addition to her expertise with students with special needs, Heather has spent the past five years working […]

A favorite of our students, Dr. Sean has been teaching at Absolute Value since we opened our doors in the summer of 2020. Sean’s academic credentials are impressive and varied: He is a professor of Intelligence Studies at Point Park University, holds a Ph.D in English,  an MA in English Literature, a BA in Psychology, […]

An accomplished musician, educator, and mentor, Joseph has been teaching Ableton Live for more than 10 years both publicly and privately across the United States. He is now on the east coast in Pittsburgh, PA looking to help students with Ableton Live, modular synthesis, and music mentoring.

Ableton Live Certified Instructor since 2008

Nicole is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, where she earned her Masters degree in Bioethics; a Bachelors in Biology; and a Bachelors in Cognitive Science.