...I am also a certified Kaplan instructor in Math and English. My teaching style is relaxed and democratic. Rather than spoon-feeding students answers, I help them discover the right answers (or notes) on their own, by asking them questions. (read more)
...For a review on my teaching ability, please see the descriptions below from one of my students."Taking Derrick's math class increased my SAT Math score by 100 points!"-Rena B., Class of 2024"Derrick has been instrumental in my understanding of calculus. I entered my Calc 2 class feeling unprepar... (read more)
...I have a Ph.D. in Psychology. In my training I have taken graduate level statistics, used statistics to analyze my research data and have taught college level statistics many times. I am highly proficient in all the GED topics and I have tutored GED students for many years. (read more)
...I help with test taking strategies and organization in addition to helping with homework. I try to build a good relationship with each student as I feel that is important to a student's success.I'm qualified to tutor elementary students for several reasons. I have a BA in Sociology, as well as twelve Early Childhood Education units. (read more)
I have provided expert level individualized math tutoring for over 25 years. I have worked with students who have weak math skills and are currently struggling to keep up, students who are doing well and want to do advanced work, as well as students who fall somewhere in between. I have tutored in all elementary, junior high and high school math subject areas. (read more)