...I am committed to fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and develop a deep appreciation for mathematics. With my educational background and classroom experience, I am eager to contribute to student's educational journey and help them unl... (read more)
...I'm Derek. I have a B.S. and P.E. in Electrical Engineering. I specialize in mathematics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning ("AI/ML"). In my 23 years as a tutor, I have taught students of all ages and skill levels. (read more)
...Subjects I TutorI specialize in tutoring high school students who are taking mainly these rigorous academic tracks: AP Chemistry, IB Chemistry HL, IB Math HL, AP Calculus AB & BC, Algebra 2, and Precalculus. These classes are hard—and they're meant to be. My job is to meet each student exactly where they are and lead them forward with clarity and confidence. (read more)
...My experience tutoring in university has taught me the value of collaboration when learning new things. I am an enthusiastic learner and have really developed a passion for teaching others and sharing what I have learned. I love to find new ways to tutor so that I meet the needs of every student's individual learning style. (read more)
...As a student, teacher, and tutor, I have learned the art of focusing on the urgent and important (Stephen Covey's method) and prioritizing academic work. I have worked with five separate high school students to help them prepare for the college applications process. Together, we generate a schedule and study plan that will improve performance on the required standardized tests. (read more)