Hello, looking forward to helping you learn!

Derek W.

Hello,

I’ve been tutoring math and physics for over a decade. I started as a 7th grade math tutor in high school, then moved on to tutoring General Physics I & II and Calculus I throughout college. I graduated with a B.A. in Physics and a minor in Mathematics, and today I work as a manufacturing engineer designing audio and video electronics.

I love teaching because I love the moment a concept clicks — when a student stops memorizing formulas and actually sees what’s happening. Physics and math aren’t about plugging numbers into equations; they’re about understanding how the world works. I try to teach the way I wish I’d been taught: clearly, patiently, and with examples that connect to things students actually care about.

My approach: I’ll meet you where you are. If you’re behind, we’ll patch the gaps before pushing forward. If you’re ahead and want to go deeper, I can absolutely take you there. As a working engineer, I understand exactly how these subjects show up in real careers — and I can help connect classroom concepts to real applications when that helps things click.

I tutor both online and in-person in the Sioux Falls area. Whether you’re cramming for an exam, trying to bring a grade up, or you genuinely want to understand the material, I’d be glad to work with you!