...I have tutored since middle school and I know how to adapt to different students to help them effectively learn and absorb the material. Besides helping my students grasp material, I love connecting with my students and acting as a mentor for them. In addition to having expertise in various sub... (read more)
...Using my technical knowledge to help other students succeed is something I’ve been passionate about since high school, when I started working as a tutor for the first time at Kumon, an after-school math and reading program. Since then, I’ve tutored several high school students in Pre-Algebra, Al... (read more)
...I grew up watching students come to my house and be helped. And I was occasionally called in to explain a concept that my parent didn't understand. I not only understand all math up through calculus and statistics, but I am a talented, and patient explainer. (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)
...As most tutors would agree, seeing the "Aha!" moments is a major reward. I enjoy helping students realize that Math isn't a scary or a daunting subject and it can be rather fun.Bachelor’s degrees from UC Berkeley in Computer Science and Math. Currently a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley researching... (read more)