Derrick is truly a gem. He is such a wonderful and patient teacher. He goes above and beyond with every lesson -- he puts in so much time outside of our classes to prepare for our sessions. He also provides optional homework and many different resources to help me practice and refine my learnings. I really appreciate the effort and look forward to the next class!!

Derrick is an amazing teacher. He is very nice, patient and great at explaining meanings and concepts. I also love the materials he brings to the class. I cannot wait to have more classes with him and would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to learn Japanese.

Derrick is an amazing teacher! The class was extremely well structured -- customized to my abilities. He is very intentional with the material, scaling up and down based on your comfort. He creates a really safe environment which makes me less nervous to make mistakes.

Derrick is a very thoughtful and dedicated teacher. He is patient and has a lot of enthusiasm when it comes to teaching Japanese. His lessons are well thought out and planned, would highly recommend him.

Another fantastic class! Derrick is truly an exceptional teacher. His lessons are always well-prepared, and he adapts the plan on the spot to fit my progress. He makes learning both easy and exciting!

Derrick is an amazing tutor! He is super knowledgeable and takes the time to meet you where you are. He came prepared with a lot of material which made me excited to continue to learn!! Overall, he is a great teacher that I’d recommend to other students.