...I have been an avid chess player as long as I can remember myself. In my youth, I represented Ukrainian National Chess Team. At that time, I attained the rank of Candidate Master---two designations below the Grand Master. (read more)
...My teaching approach relies on a combination of concept discovery/derivation and a lot of practice -- teaching some of the fundamental principles and then asking the student to internalize the learning by applying it to many problem sets. To help ensure a good match with the student, I offer a n... (read more)
...I work at all levels of fundamental physics: AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C, IB Physics, Honors Physics, SAT Physics, Conceptual Physics, General Physics I, General Physics II, and Modern Physics. My goal in tutoring, that I think will help students most, is giving what I call a "visc... (read more)
...My favorite place to do this is at the whiteboard where we work together back and forth as we arrive at the solution. I want to benefit the students I work with as much as possible so I welcome any resources or suggestions students or parents can provide. I am easy to reach and will provide a fast response. (read more)
...My personal style is to put less emphasis on rote and memorization while delving into truly understanding what is being taught. This makes homework quicker and test time easier - especially for those who get stressed during exams. I recognize that every person learns differently, so we will tak... (read more)