...Born and raised in Russia, I attended grades 1 through 10 at the best private specialized schools in the state. I competed in many programming, math, and physics Olympiads in Russian. My education included years of instruction in the Russian language and literature. (read more)
My formal education includes a Ph.D. in applied math/physics. My career and experience as a scientist, engineer, and educator (college professor and tutor) extends over 20 and has enabled me to take a pragmatic and holistic approach to the study of math. My teaching philosophy emphasizes critical ... (read more)
I have 6 years of tutoring experience, working primarily with college students in the CUNY system. My career as a tutor has focused on helping students meet remedial needs, bridging skill gaps for students to reach their desired grades, and acclimating students to the unique learning environment of... (read more)
...MY GENERAL APPROACHI work with students looking for longterm prep, last-minute sessions, or somewhere in between. My goal for each student is to ensure that they master the core math and verbal topics as well as the test-taking strategies that will give them an advantage on the exam. After each... (read more)
...With more than eight years of tutoring experience, I have worked with diverse students. As a student, I understand the frustration of learning an unfamiliar subject. Learning from numerous teachers, mentors, and tutors, I grasped the crucial skills of what makes a good tutor. (read more)