I've taught high school English for over 35 years, including AP English Literature and Composition, Senior Electives, and Masterpieces of American Literature, a required Junior-year course. I enjoy boosting both reading and writing capabilities, and have taught the College Essay process throughout ... (read more)
...My primary goals are to build not only skill, but confidence as well. A strong foundation in math is essential. Practice with both computation and problem solving makes students confident and successful. (read more)
...Honestly, it was a mean English teacher in 7th grade, and a Teaching Assistant my first semester at Cornell. I learned grammar rules at age 12, and style when I turned 18. Writing is NOT complicated, but it will make you stand out for the rest of your life. (read more)
I am an MIT graduate and an experienced math teacher and tutor who has successfully provided high-quality tutoring in math in a variety of math subjects, including, but not limited to basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. Over my 15 years of tutoring I have helped hundreds of students in New Castle Co. DE and surrounding PA achieve success in math. (read more)
...Best,
Derek
I specialize in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, and SAT Math, as those are the subjects I have taught and most frequently tutor.I have been tutoring high school students in Algebra 1 for several years. As a current math teacher, I see the issues students face when sol... (read more)