Hello I'm Derek! I first began working as a paid tutor as a college student 20 years ago where I worked with the Upward Bound program and found my passion for education. I finished my engineering degree graduating magna cum laude and decided to earn my grade 7-12 mathematics teaching license and Master of Education degree. (read more)
...I have worked with our National Honor Society to tutor students and have helped my peers learn much of the content of their classes. I'd love to help you or your student better understand their class! I took many varied AP classes while at Westwood, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, including AP Calculus ... (read more)
...After that I was invited by my advisor to pursue a PhD.
- I am currently a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. My research topic is a mixture of continuum mechanics and controls, two subjects that are quite opposite but I have found an harmony in their differences.
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...I love that I have the ability to help students realize that this field of science is not as difficult as it is perceived to be. I love the opportunity to help each student find relevance in this area of science. I have experience teaching in groups, Face to Face and on Zoom. (read more)
...I have been an active tutor at high school starting from my freshman year. I would generally tutor my peers or underclassmen in different subjects such as math or science. I have also worked with a tutoring volunteering organization for over 6 months tutoring in math and English. (read more)
5 Subjects: includingCalculus,Precalculus,Trigonometry,SAT Math