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STEM education specialist, PhD Physics, Long-time teacher
Dedra D.

1,212 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $70
Response time: 2 hours
Dedra D.'s Photo

STEM education specialist, PhD Physics, Long-time teacher
STEM education specialist, PhD Physics, Long-time teacher
Dedra D.

1,212 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

1,212 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Dedra


Bio

I have nine years of experience as a college professor and seven years as a private high school teacher (and head of the science department) teaching and tutoring introductory physics and mathematics, with over 24 total years of teaching and tutoring students from middle school through adulthood. My specialty is teaching and learning - studying best practices for teachers to have the biggest impact on students. I am passionate about improving student confidence, self-efficacy, and...

I have nine years of experience as a college professor and seven years as a private high school teacher (and head of the science department) teaching and tutoring introductory physics and mathematics, with over 24 total years of teaching and tutoring students from middle school through adulthood. My specialty is teaching and learning - studying best practices for teachers to have the biggest impact on students. I am passionate about improving student confidence, self-efficacy, and fundamental transferable skills. I am friendly and believe a positive working environment is critical to effective learning. I find that sessions of about 60 or 90 minutes (depending on the student) tend to be optimal in length.


Education

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Physics
Ohio State University, Columbus
PhD
Rutgers University
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: 3 hours can be booked at a discount for a total of $200
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 1/12/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Business

GRE

Homeschool

Physics,

Physics

I have a PhD in physics and have been a professor of physics for a decade. I have tutored physics for nearly 20 years.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SAT Math

Math

Differential Equations,

Differential Equations

I have been a professor for roughly 10 years. I am one class shy of a minor in math. I have taught mathematical methods for physics - a course which is highly intensive on differential equations. Differential equations are also widely used in graduate physics courses which I took for my PhD.
Linear Algebra,

Linear Algebra

I have been a professor for roughly 10 years. I am one class shy of a minor in math. I have taught linear algebra in the context of preparation for quantum mechanics at the college level.
Physics,

Physics

I have a PhD in physics and have been a professor of physics for a decade. I have tutored physics for nearly 20 years.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SAT Math, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Physics,

Physics

I have a PhD in physics and have been a professor of physics for a decade. I have tutored physics for nearly 20 years.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Science

Physics,

Physics

I have a PhD in physics and have been a professor of physics for a decade. I have tutored physics for nearly 20 years.
ACT Science, Physical Science

Summer

Physics,

Physics

I have a PhD in physics and have been a professor of physics for a decade. I have tutored physics for nearly 20 years.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, SAT Math

Test Preparation

ACT Math, ACT Science, GRE, PSAT, SAT Math

Examples of Expertise


Dedra has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 11 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Amazing tutor!

Dedra was very patient with me and helped guide me through physics class step by step. She helped clear up concepts that were confusing and helped me on challenging homework problems. Not only would she recommend problems from my textbook, she also would come up with questions that encompassed the subject I was learning at the time, especially parts I struggled with. I could definitely tell that she loved physics, bringing up interesting experiments that demonstrated principles and her own personal experiences. Her passion was infectious, and I actually found that physics could be fun. She always encouraged me and truly supported me in my endeavors. In the end, I achieved a high grade in my class and found that physics was not that bad after all.

Jodie, 15 lessons with Dedra

Knowledgable, reliable and flexible

Very good experience with Dedra for multiple sessions for physics. Dedra responds quickly and she is able to explain complex concepts in Advanced Placement physics.

Lara, 6 lessons with Dedra

SAT Physics Subject Test

Dedra has been a tremendous help with prepping for the SAT subject test in Physics. The tests covers more topics than is covered in class and the added instruction is extremely helpful.

Charlene, 5 lessons with Dedra

Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

I am an adult Calc. student with limited time and energy. Dedra is helping me fill in the gaps in my math skills so I can feel more confident with the material. She's great; I learned a lot in just one hour with her, so I really look forward to our next session.

Kismet, 4 lessons with Dedra

Calm and Patient

Dedra tutored my son to review for a pre-calc test. She was calm, patient, and extracted the very best out of him. The proof of success was the next day when we continued prepping him ourselves. He knew his stuff and stayed calm, focused and cooperative. We look forward to future weeks with Dedra.

Deena, 6 lessons with Dedra

Patient and knowledgable tutor

Dedra helps two our of children in math and physics. She has a wonderfully easy way of explaining things that help them quickly grasp the content.

Colleen, 20 lessons with Dedra

Excellent tutor

Very knowledgeable tutor and patient. She pointed out exactly what my little sister needed to work on and gave her some really helpful tips.

Yaa, 19 lessons with Dedra

Adaptable

Adaptable- willing to explain things in a way I could understand (changing notations to match the specific ones of my teacher)

Mary, 2 lessons with Dedra

Patient, caring and knowledgable tutor

As a math tutor for my son with learning issues, Dedra is extremely patient and thorough -- going over lessons again and again, from different angles, until they're understood. We are very pleased to have found her.

Margaret , 8 lessons with Dedra

Great tutor!

Dedra helped me understand everything I needed to know, and worked through each problem with me with patience, helping me even more with the comprehension part of the math I'm learning

Ella, 14 lessons with Dedra
Hourly Rate: $70
Response time: 2 hours
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