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Derek Payne is an experienced educator currently serving as a 7/8 Science Teacher at The Berkeley School since June 2020. With a strong background in STEM education, Derek also teaches at Caliber Beta Academy as a STEM Teacher and previously held the position of 7th Grade Math and Science Teacher and Math Chair. Prior to these roles, Derek worked at Lazear Charter Academy as a 6th-8th Grade Math and Science Teacher and has been an Academic Coach with Aim High since June 2014. Derek began teaching as a 6th Grade Teacher at St. Paul's School and has a solid educational foundation with degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and San Jose State University.