Hi, I'm Derek! I graduated from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with a BS Engineering in Computer Science and a BS in Mathematics. I currently work as a software engineer in financial technology. (read more)
...In addition to teaching the Java programming language and other technical concepts, he also emphasized the mathematical foundations essential for coding in robotics, notably linear algebra. Samuel also volunteered with a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching programming to middle schooler... (read more)
...As I've mentioned, each student will have a customized learning approach based on two things: the level of their current comprehension and their existing curriculum, if it exists. If they are learning for fun, we can create a learning plan. To achieve that customization, I provide a free half-h... (read more)
...I've had plenty of tutoring experience in high school, and I'm an incoming Teaching Assistant for ECON 1110 (Intro to Microeconomics) at Cornell. I've worked with elementary school students all the way up to university students, and I have the pleasure of working with students in group scenarios and one-on-one instruction, and I've succeeded in helping all types of students grow. My secret? (read more)
...For me, I always found that learning is much more cohesive and memorable when I experience that "Ah-ha!" moment in my head. Although I sometimes had this clarity studying by myself, it was usually thanks to the explanation from a teacher or a fellow student where I would finally understand a dif... (read more)