...Prior to my Ph.D. Degree, I got Master's Degree in Mathematics from the Lomonosov Moscow State University (Gold Medal).During my Ph.D. years, I have been teaching (as a graduate teaching assistant) various courses in Mathematics such as Precalculus, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Calculus 1 - 3 s... (read more)
...I love watching students grapple with new concepts and finally grasp it. For a split second, there is a look of conquest, exhilaration and smugness, that makes tutoring worthwhile. I love to see students with a look of "I got this" on their face. (read more)
...The focus of the classes I taught was the unit circle, trigonometric definitions, trigonometric identities, and right triangle trigonometry. I also have experience with the law of sines and cosines along with vectors. I have taught differential equations for the past 15 years. (read more)
...I've been coaching for the past 7 years, working with both young students (ages 5+) and adults of varying skill. I try to focus my lessons on the specific aspects of chess where the student needs help, thus assisting them in their growth as a chess player, while being a fun and patient teacher i... (read more)