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Courses taught: 

• Introduction to Earth sciences
• Introduction to environmental science
• Mineral exploration and mining

Derrick is a geologist with a decade of experience spanning various earth and environmental sciences industries. Before transitioning to education, he worked on mineral exploration projects throughout North America, including sites in British Columbia, Yukon, Ontario, Newfoundland, and Nevada. He also served as an environmental scientist, focusing on contaminated industrial sites, and current and abandoned mines. Derrick’s academic research centered on the tectonic and sedimentological history of the Sverdrup Basin in Nunavut, resulting in several published papers with the Geological Survey of Canada.

Driven by a passion for earth sciences education, Derrick pursued a Bachelor of Education and earned his teaching certification. He briefly taught high school science courses in Vancouver and worked with an outreach organization focused on integrating local geology knowledge into elementary and high school curricula across British Columbia. As an educator, Derrick is committed to raising awareness among students about the diverse career opportunities within earth and environmental sciences.

Other professional credentials include: 

• Professional Geoscientist