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Mathematics tutor with 20+ yrs of experience and success stories
Derrick B.

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I have tutored in various math subjects for 20 years now. I believe that anyone can learn this stuff; they just need to be taught correctly. I am also a former graduate teacher assistant for several undergraduate courses, where I led problem-solving sessions and interacted one-on-one with students of various learning styles. I specialize in "breaking down" concepts to make problem solving as simple and straight-to-the-point as possible. One of the main things that students notice about me is...

I have tutored in various math subjects for 20 years now. I believe that anyone can learn this stuff; they just need to be taught correctly. I am also a former graduate teacher assistant for several undergraduate courses, where I led problem-solving sessions and interacted one-on-one with students of various learning styles. I specialize in "breaking down" concepts to make problem solving as simple and straight-to-the-point as possible. One of the main things that students notice about me is my passion for math. I always tell my students that it's OK if they don't like math, because I like it enough for the both of us! My job is to help all my students succeed, no matter what!

I have studied and practiced mathematics for my entire life. I have a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, and a master's degree in Applied Mathematics. Therefore, I have a very deep understanding of the subject matter, and can explain concepts in as many ways as necessary to help new students understand better. I can help with the use of different technologies, including TI-83, TI-84, Excel, and R, just to name a few.

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Education

Winston-Salem State University
Mathematics
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have many years of experience helping students with all Algebra 1 concepts. I can help with solving linear equations; factoring quadratic expressions; simplifying square roots and other radical expressions; graphing functions; simplifying fractions; etc. Basically, I can handle any Algebra 1 topic. Feel free to message me and ask!
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have many years of experience helping students with all Algebra 2 concepts. I can help with performing operations on polynomials; factoring polynomials; performing operations on complex numbers; solving equations and inequalities dealing with polynomials, radicals, absolute value expressions, and rational expressions; understanding graphs and properties of all functions; modeling; any and all trigonometric topics; etc. I can handle any Algebra 2 topic. Feel free to ask!
Biostatistics

Biostatistics

Statistical concepts and analyses can be hard for students to understand. I know, because it was hard for me as a new student too. Fortunately, I have spent over 20 years working on perfecting my abilities to communicate high-level concepts in a way that students of all levels can understand. If your major is health science related and you need help in biostatistics, even on the Ph.D. level, message me. I have helped many students before; I can help you too!
Calculus

Calculus

I specialize in single-variable calculus (Calculus I and II courses). I can help with differentiation concepts, rules, and applications, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. I also break down integration techniques, sequence/series convergence testing, and approximations with power series.
Data Analysis

Data Analysis

I have a master's degree in applied mathematics and am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in data science and analytics. I have many 5-star reviews on Wyzant in statistics, R, SPSS, and Excel from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. I specialize in descriptive statistics, data wrangling, visualizations, and choosing appropriate statistical tests and procedures for analysis.
Data Science

Data Science

Building a strong foundation of conceptual understanding in data science can be hard for students. I know, because it was hard for me as a new student too. Fortunately, I have spent over 20 years working on perfecting my abilities to communicate high-level concepts in a way that students of all levels can understand. Feel free to message me to ask about tutoring for data science concepts, projects, programming, error debugging, etc.
GRE

GRE

I specialize in the Quantitative Reasoning sections of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). I am able to help test takers understand how to think and reason through problems to find solutions. Math questions on the GRE are usually not "direct" questions as a student would encounter in a math class. GRE questions require deeper understanding of the concepts, not just straight applications of formulas. That is how I am able to help, by giving test takers a "deep dive" into what type of thinking will be required of them on test day.
MATLAB

MATLAB

I have tutored undergraduate and graduate students (mostly graduate students) in MATLAB programming since 2017. As a master's in applied mathematics degree earner, I am prepared to meet students at their current level of understanding and build their skills and confidence from there. I can help with MATLAB coding involving concepts in mathematical modeling, linear algebra, calculus, statistics, data analysis, and so much more. Feel free to message me and ask!
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

Getting used to using Microsoft Excel can be hard for students to understand. I know, because it was hard for me as a new student too. Fortunately, I have spent over 20 years working on perfecting my abilities to communicate high-level concepts in a way that students of all levels can understand. If you need to use Excel for statistical calculations or data analysis, message me. I have helped many students before; I can help you too!
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have many years of experience helping students understand algebraic and graphical concepts involving functions. I can break down characteristics of constant, polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. I specialize in simplifying concept such as finding domains and ranges of functions, and finding and applying composite functions, and finding inverse functions, just to name a few.
Probability

Probability

From completing and excelling in a graduate program full of statistical analyses to helping students for many years, I have lots of experience dealing with probability concepts. From basic rules and properties of probability, counting principles (permutations and combinations), continuous and discrete probability density functions, PDF visualizations, and probability and inverse probability computations in R, Excel, TI-83/TI-84 graphing calculator, etc., I am very prepared to help most students with their probability questions.
R

R

I took several statistics courses in graduate school that required use of RStudio functions to analyze data sets. I am familiar with the process of reading online documentation of RStudio functions to find out how to get those functions to execute exactly what is needed for a given problem set or assignment. I also used RStudio extensively in my graduate research project; therefore, I feel confident in my abilities to help most students with their RStudio coding work.
SPSS

SPSS

Statistical concepts and analyses can be hard for students to understand. I know, because it was hard for me as a new student too. Fortunately, I have spent over 20 years working on perfecting my abilities to communicate high-level concepts in a way that students of all levels can understand. If you are using SPSS for research and analysis, especially if your major is in the health sciences, social sciences, or criminal justice, then I am ready and willing to help you obtain SPSS output and understand how to explain the output in homework assignments, projects, and research papers. Feel free to message me; I respond quickly!
Statistics

Statistics

I have lots of experience with undergraduate and graduate statistics courses. I can help with univariate & bivariate descriptive statistics, probabilities for continuous and discrete distributions (Normal, t, binomial, chi-square, F, geometric, exponential, Poisson, etc.), inferential statistics (confidence intervals and hypothesis testing), regression modeling and analysis, and nonparametric statistical methods. I can explain how to apply formulas and obtain statistical results with the TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator, Excel, SPSS, or R.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have many years of experience with helping students understand the six trigonometric functions, and the relationship between those six trig functions and the unit circle. As students progress through the course and learn new trig identities, I can help those students understand how to apply these identities, and how to use these identities to verify trig equations. I can help students understand how to find general and particular solutions to trig equations, how to apply the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines in order to solve triangles, and much more.

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Derrick is the best!

Derrick did an amazing job helping me with data analysis in SPSS. He was practical and patient, and allowed me to ask tons of questions. He also helped contextualize the big ideas I was wresting with. Thank you so much Derrick!

Amy, 1 lesson with Derrick

Amazing!

Derrick is a fantastic tutor! My daughter who missed the lesson on radicals understood how to multiply and divide them in just two 30min sessions. He’s patient and explains the why behind the processes. Will definitely return for more help in the future!

Emily, 5 lessons with Derrick

Excellent teacher

Derrick has the ability to simplify complex information. He is knowledgeable and has Eminence patience. He offers multiple examples to ensure I have fully grasped the concepts being taught.

Keown, 1 lesson with Derrick

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Derrick helped me with KNIME, Rstudio, and Tableau. Derrick is a very patient tutor and he takes his time to explain everything. I definitely recommend Derrick.

Carlos, 3 lessons with Derrick

Rstudio

Derrick was fantastic. He was patient on setting my computer. He is obviously knowledgeable on the material and concept presented. I will definitely recommend him further.

Lil, 1 lesson with Derrick

Biostatistics

I enjoyed my lesson. He was very understanding but patient with me. He helped me understand how to navigate through SPSS more proficient. I didn’t feel rushed and all my concerns were addressed. Will definitely have another lesson with him.

Ka'Jayla, 9 lessons with Derrick

R studio

Super knowledgeable about information and if he doesn’t know something right away he will find a way to understand it. Super easy going guy, very understanding, but keep up with his instructions he’s not afraid to tell you that you are slacking.

Kade, 9 lessons with Derrick

Highly Knowledgeable and Communicative

After struggling to find a knowledgeable tutor to help me with my graduate level biostatistics online course, I was very pleased to work with Derrick. I had previously worked with 2 different tutors (they had PhDs) but was still struggling. Derrick is highly knowledgeable of the topic and working with him helped me get a great grade in the class. I wish I had worked with him earlier. Taking a course online can be difficult but having someone like Derrick to help, was invaluable. I highly recommend him and look forward to work with him again.

Flavia, 1 lesson with Derrick

Extremely Patient, Knowledgable, and Concise!

I had Derrick as tutor for my Psychology Statistics class and he was extremely helpful. Being more of a humanities person, I really struggle to study math on my own and I had to take this class asynchronously. He was very responsive and easy to schedule with, and during our lessons, he broke down all the concepts to be very digestible - giving me definitions for everything as we worked through the problems and solved them. I feel much more confident in the class after just a few lessons and understand the content much better so I am now more easily able to study on my own and reference the notes I took during our lessons. He was also very patient and never made me feel bad for not knowing something, even if I felt like I was at a blank slate for certain concepts.

Ariel, 3 lessons with Derrick

Great instructor

If you need help with SPSS, I know you will not be dissatisfied. I would use them again. Did a great job of explaining things.

Cassandra, 3 lessons with Derrick
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