...I aim to steer students away from common misconceptions, help set up a problem in such a way that the solution can be discovered, and discuss what methods of mathematics and what methods of study will lead to success. I hope that your math needs line up with what I am capable of providing, becau... (read more)
...I was born in Ukraine and grew up in Russia up to the age of 13. After leaving with my family for Germany, I transferred to the German school system, but still completed the Russian high school diploma by distance learning. My grade in the Russian language and literature has consistently been an A. (read more)
...I began tutoring more officially while earning my bachelor's degree (in Classics, with significant additional coursework in music theory and history), when I helped fellow undergraduates through the university's bureau of study counsel as a paid peer tutor in Latin and calculus. Since graduating... (read more)
...Now I teach math, robotics, and engineering at the high school level. I enjoy teaching, but I really enjoy the one-on-one time with students, either as a tutor or during office hours. I believe it's there where I make the most impact for my students. (read more)
...I have led teacher training sessions on effective delivery in the classroom. In 2017, I gave a presentation on effective STEM teaching to an international conference in Shanghai. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics, graduating summa cum laude, with an overall GPA of 3.92 on a 4.0 scale. (read more)