Joshua Carson
About Joshua Carson
Joshua Carson serves as the Educational Director at Varsity Tutors, where he has contributed significantly to the platform's growth and instructional resources since 2017. He has a background in client support and account management, having previously worked at Zenefits, HomeLight, and Yelp.
Current Role at Varsity Tutors
Joshua Carson serves as the Educational Director at Varsity Tutors, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he has been instrumental in enhancing the educational resources available to students. Under his leadership, the platform has facilitated over 1 million hours of live instruction, significantly contributing to the learning experience of students. His work has also played a key role in expanding Varsity Tutors' reach, with their resources being utilized more than 75 million times.
Previous Experience at Zenefits, HomeLight, and Yelp
Before joining Varsity Tutors, Joshua Carson held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked at Zenefits as a Client Support Coordinator and Carrier Resolutions Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. Following that, he served as an Account Executive at HomeLight from 2016 to 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. Earlier in his career, he was also an Account Executive at Yelp from 2014 to 2015 in the Phoenix Area, Arizona. These roles provided him with valuable experience in client relations and support.
Internship at Indiana Black Expo, Inc.
Joshua Carson began his career with an internship at Indiana Black Expo, Inc. as a Youth Empowerment Intern in 2010. This internship lasted for three months in the Indianapolis, Indiana Area, where he gained early exposure to youth development initiatives. This experience laid the groundwork for his commitment to educational advancement and student empowerment.
Education and Expertise in Marketing
Joshua Carson studied at Ball State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary to create personalized instruction strategies aimed at enhancing academic achievement for students. This expertise is reflected in his current role at Varsity Tutors, where he applies his knowledge to improve educational outcomes.
Contributions to Varsity Tutors' Educational Resources
At Varsity Tutors, Joshua Carson has contributed to the development of an extensive ecosystem of over 200,000 free practice questions and explanation sets. His efforts in creating personalized instruction strategies have been pivotal in enhancing the academic resources available to students, thereby supporting their educational journeys.