I am a passionate educator with a Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, and have been tutoring students in grades 7-12 for over 20 years. I specialize in Test Preparation, Math, Science, and Writing. I started tutoring my classmates in elementary schoo... (read more)
...I was born in St.Petersburg (former Leningrad) where I got MS in Optical Engineering and PhD in Applied Mathematics and Physics. Since 1993 I have been living in the USA, where I continue my professional activity. I also conduct private tutoring to share my knowledge, to teach, mentor and coach preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and college students. (read more)
...I have also coached soccer, and lacrosse at the college level as well middle and high school levels. I took Anatomy not only in high school but in college. I have tutored a few students in the high school and college level as well. (read more)
...I used to be afraid to speak in front of others, but repeated exposure cured me of that fear. I have spoken in front of large groups of parents at school-related functions and presented in front of colleagues at staff meetings and at grad school. Preparedness, practice, and support are all helpful in getting over this fear, but sometimes people need more. (read more)
...I strive to meet parents' expectations as well as make the learning fun and engaging for the student. I am well versed in the Common Core Standards, as I use them on a daily basis to plan my lessons, units, and year for my students. I have been an elementary school teacher for 15 years and have... (read more)