...My name is Derrick and I'm excited to teach you math and physics. I've always had a natural aptitude for math and science, and after graduating with two undergraduate degrees from MIT and finishing a PhD at Stanford, I'd like to work with you to fully realize your natural aptitude. I believe in the capability of *all* students, and that there isn't anyone who "just isn't good" at math. (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 am easy to reach, so feel free to contact me for additional information or to schedule a lesson! I look forward to working with you!I majored in Chemical Engineering at UC Berkeley. I have a solid background in Algebra through both my experience as a tutor and rigorous engineering coursework at UC Berkeley. (read more)
...I look for different ways to explain things to help you learn in the way that works best for you. My rates are very reasonable because I would like to help others through tutoring. Last summer, I worked as an assistant in one of my Physics Professor’s lab studying about Dark Matter. (read more)
...It's now more like a college final exam than a high school test, and you can't study for it as you'd prepare for SAT Chemistry, which largely tests memorization. The questions have become more conceptual, and there's a large focus on lab chemistry. They remind me of the SAT's Critical Reading section: if you're not extremely careful, you'll misread the something without realizing it. (read more)