...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 understanding of calculus. I entered my Calc 2 class feeling unprepar... (read more)
...That's my main goal as your math tutor, that and making up for a not so great math teacher.I taught algebra 2 this summer at Quarry Lane school. I am an adjunct professor at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg. I have a math minor and a masters degree in statistics from CSU East Bay. (read more)
...For many students, it is due to not having a full grasp of the fundamental concepts. I would break up complex problems into understandable parts to help students discover these central patterns and concepts, which becomes one of those "a-ha!" moments for students. I would also provide helpful resources, further practice, and study tips. (read more)
...I have taught a variety of topics including but not limited to elementary coding, calculus, precalculus, narrative writing, elementary math, and others. Furthermore, I have ample experience working with youth as a California Academy of Sciences TASC member where I helped teach the science regard... (read more)
...Although I have consistently done well in my Math classes, I understand the value of a good tutor. I started at Cal State East Bay as a Computer Science major and ended up using both tutoring offered through CSUEB and through Wyzant. I understand what it is like to struggle to master a subject. (read more)