...I have seven years of experience tutoring. My students have included elementary schoolers working on succeeding in reading and math, middle school students struggling with Algebra, adults interested in improving their English, and high schoolers preparing to take the SAT. I enjoy getting to know my students and helping them understand concepts with which they are struggling. (read more)
...Education needs to be a place of safety. I am willing to discuss rate adjustment in person with those who can demonstrate need.I have taught this subject to students from ages 13 to 57, and I realize how difficult it can seem. So I work on improving not only students' understanding of the subje... (read more)
...I gave these students homework help, as well as comprehension tests, explanations, and extra practice problems. I also have a lot of experience as a private tutor. Typically, the students I have worked with in this setting are in 12th grade or college, and at or above the calculus level in math. (read more)
...I have an undergraduate degree in chemical and physical biology from Harvard College, a degree that required extensive coursework in organic chemistry. I excelled in the introductory organic chemistry sequence, one of the most challenging introductory courses in the nation receiving one of the t... (read more)
...I'm new to tutoring on Wyzant, but not tutoring in general. 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 understan... (read more)