Meet Joel

Joel Brusewitz brings a unique blend of high-level policy experience and classroom mastery to help each client achieve maximum success. A Johns Hopkins.graduate (M.A.T) and Teach For America alumnus, Joel’s background includes a U.S. Senate internship and years of success teaching Advanced Placement courses. His expertise is further backed by his experience as a trained AP Reader, giving him insight into what it takes for students to achieve top scores.

Joel is perhaps best known for his innovative approach to curriculum; his Criminal Justice elective, which merged investigative work with case law, was featured nationally on NPR. In creating EdAssist365, Joel specializes in tutoring college-level Economics and Political Science, as well as AP US History, Government, and both Micro/Macroeconomics. He adheres to a "listen first" philosophy, ensuring every session is custom-tailored to the student’s specific learning style.

Beyond the classroom, Joel is a former Division I athlete and marathoner, as well as a guitarist and singer in the Baltimore music scene. He lives in Bel Air, MD, with his wife and two sons, fueled by a passion for travel, literature, and very strong coffee.