I am Fedor S! I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science. In college, I quickly realized that many subjects require a deep understanding of the material, rather than just practical application. (read more)
...I'm also a teacher at Art of Problem Solving Academy -- teaching middle-school and high-school contest math, Algebra 1, prealgebra, and honors 5th-grade math. I've taught at the college level as well, as a teaching assistant for mechanical-engineering and climate-science courses. I'm also a math-contest problem writer. (read more)
...In addition to working directly with countless students, I have trained dozens of tutors on how best to prepare students for these tests. My students practice with actual SATs and ACTs, which facilitates mastery of test content, test-taking strategies, and pacing. Transforming ideas into clear and persuasive writing is a vital skill in both academic and “real world” settings. (read more)
...I have extensive experience: (a) working with students of different ages, educational stages, learning styles/preferences, and ethnic/cultural backgrounds; and (b) tutoring wide-ranging topics and subject areas from across all branches of mathematics (including those covered in the "quantitative ... (read more)
...I teach math subjects from Algebra I to BC Calculus and have extensive experience with the ACT and SAT. I prefer to teach using examples, breaking problems down into their basic components to help the student recognize patterns and build confidence in their own skills. I will walk students thro... (read more)