Hi there! 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. (read more)
...I have tutored multiple students in standardized tests such as the SAT, including one who was accepted at NYU. Personally, I received an 800 on the SAT Math as well as an 800 on the SAT Math II subject test and have a strong mathematics background dating back to middle school math competitions. ... (read more)
39 Subjects: includingSAT Reading,SAT Writing,Reading,SAT Math
...I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and ACT English sections over the last several years. I am committed to helping students raise their score by tailoring lessons to each student's specific needs and goals. I have helped many students prepare for the SAT and ACT English sections over the last several years. (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with bachelor's degrees in both Psychology and Scandinavian Studies. While at UW-Madison, I was a teaching assistant and taught my own course on the Scandinavian Languages - Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish. As a TA, I also helped students one on one with essays for courses on history and literature. (read more)
...I take a pragmatic approach to teaching and learning and go through several examples before continuing with a lesson. I often ask students to teach me what they've learned so they can express their knowledge in words and so they have confidence to continue learning. I have tutored students in elementary school, middle school and high school in the past and have really enjoyed the experience. (read more)