Hello I'm Derek! I first began working as a paid tutor as a college student 20 years ago where I worked with the Upward Bound program and found my passion for education. I finished my engineering degree graduating magna cum laude and decided to earn my grade 7-12 mathematics teaching license and Master of Education degree. (read more)
...I have been a Teaching Assistant in the Dynamics Systems and Controls class most of my PhD life, thus I have great teaching experience and easily get along with students. I think that the best reward for a tutor is when a student lets you know that your methods have let them learn better than an... (read more)
...Candidate in Political Science at the University of Texas at Austin, where I also currently teach "Intro to Government." My journey in academia and my passion for learning began at the Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science, where I accelerated through high school and enrolled at the University o... (read more)