...I tailor my approach to each student's unique learning style and generally look for improvements of over 200 points. I offer a premium test-prep experience for my students. I work with several elite tutoring agencies as an SAT and ACT instructor but am able to offer my services at a cheaper rate through Wyzant. (read more)
...Creating a comfortable and empathetic environment is essential during my sessions. I make learning fun to introduce new subjects and help students grasp even challenging topics like math. My goal is to teach them easy and strategic problem-solving techniques. (read more)
...I emphasize developing a real understanding of a topic rather than doing enough to just get by on your test. Students who learn to understand rather than to get by tell me they retain their knowledge for much longer. I love tutoring because I know that I am making an impact on a learner's growth so they can advance their careers and achieve their goals. (read more)
...I have a strong interest in Math. To me Calculus is part of understanding the history of Math. I also aced my Math class Geometry is an important part in algebra. (read more)
Hi, I'm Derek! I graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with a double major in Computer Science Engineering and Mathematics. I currently work as a software engineer in FinTech. (read more)