Grade Levels
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Learning Disabilities, EL (English Learners), Gifted/Advanced population, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Students with varying disabilities
Bio
Hello my name is Derek Adams. My teaching philosophy is that everyone can learn in various ways. We don’t all get to the same path the same way but it’s important we get there. My job is to teach the tools that will help students make the choices to complete the tasks. I believe in making education fun and relatable using real world examples to be college and career ready. I enjoy laughing and joking with students but never at the sake of learning as we must complete the tasks necessary for their success. Being personable is what makes learning enjoyable for all parties. It is my hope to continue that inspiration and motivation here at Stride.
Teacher Specialization
I have taught first grade and third through seventh. In seventh grade I have taught ELD, history and science. In tenth and eleventh grade science and history. I have also taught seventh and eighth grade AVID. I personally have helped multiple high school student volunteers in their AP and IB ELA and history courses. As for my self and my education, I hold 3 teaching credentials in multiple subject, history and arts media and entertainment. I also have my masters degree in curriculum.
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Math, 1st Grade Science, 1st Grade Social Studies, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade Math, 2nd Grade Science, 2nd Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade Math, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Social Studies, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade Math, 4th Grade Science, 4th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade English Language Arts, 5th Grade Math, 5th Grade Science, 5th Grade Social Studies, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Contemporary World Issues, Eastern Hemisphere Studies, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, Geography, Global Studies, High School US History, High School World History, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Kindergarten Math, Kindergarten Social Studies, Math 6, Math 7, Modern World Studies, Physical Science, Psychology, Public Speaking, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, Sociology, US Government and Politics, World Geography
