Deric Borrero – Staten Island Educator and Entrepreneur

Deric Borrero joined the Resource Room Team when in the summer of 2017. The Resource Room was proud to welcome Mr. Borrero as part owner of the Resource Room Tutoring Center at 534 Forest Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310. Mr. Borrero has established a strong relationship with members of the West Brighton community and has established cutting edge Lego Robotics and STEM Programs at the Resource Room Forest Avenue.

Mr. Borrero successfully established these programs to provide an alternative means of presenting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math instruction to students between the ages of five and thirteen. These programs have become a staple on Friday evenings at Resource Room Forest Avenue and continue to provide a welcoming, fun, and educational experience for students. Working to build a strong sense of community and with a focus on team building the STEM programs offer an array of opportunities for students to build confidence, further their academic knowledge, and learn valuable team building skills that permeate the classroom walls and contribute to bettering social and communication skills.

Deric can often be found working with students on an individual basis and is often one of the first faces to greet clients as they walk through the door on the weekends. With years for professional experience in the academic arena, Deric brings a unique skill set that has helped build the Resource Room Forest Avenue location into an academic powerhouse. Leading a staff of over 15 employees and working closely with the other owners to set a curriculum that advances the individual needs of every student.