...Russian is my first language. I was born in Russia and moved to America when I was 4, in 1993. Once moving to America I continued studying the complex grammar and intricacies of the Russian language, at home, in school (Russian AP classes), and would only speak in Russian with my family in general. (read more)
...I have a knack for breaking down difficult to understand topics into their most basic forms. I can generally provide a metaphor to assist students in relating a difficult topic to one they already have a firm grasp on. This tactic often helps with the seemingly alien topics covered in higher mathematics. (read more)
...I spent countless hours reviewing resumes, reading cover letters, and interviewing job candidates. This line of work gave me a lot of insight into how people present themselves to prospective employers as well as what signals employers are looking for. I have studied and successfully managed the college application process many times, for myself and for 5 of my students. (read more)
...I have taught in the public schools at both the middle and high school levels. I currently tutor students in all levels of math from elementary to collegiate. Trig is a reoccurring topic embedded within Geometry, Algebra II, and Calculus. (read more)
...I have 5 years formal experience tutoring kids aged 6 to 16 in a variety of math concepts. I've spent countless hours with others on a less formal basis. I've tutored everything from number recognition to Algebra II. (read more)