I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Russian Language and Literature. I also have a Certificate of Advanced Study in Russian Interpretation and Translation, which is a post Master's Certificate. I am an experienced Russian tutor, tutoring mainly college students. (read more)
...Throughout my professional journey, I discovered my passion for breaking down complex topics into simple, digestible concepts through clear and well-reasoned explanations. While my expertise lies in finance, accounting, and economics, I also have a strong foundation in STEM subjects, particularl... (read more)
...The previous year for a composition seminar, I wrote a piano piece played in RPI's EMPAC concert hall by a professional pianist. I studied composition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and I took a course called Songwriting Workshop where I wrote 10 songs with lyrics in 15 weeks. I later took record and production courses where we compared different microphones and their polar patterns. (read more)
A poster hanging on the wall of my classroom reads:How to be a math person:1. Do math (any type)2. Be a person (any type)One of my core beliefs as an educator is that everyone is capable of learning math to high levels. (read more)
...In my time tutoring in high school, I worked one-on-one with multiple high-school students in need of help with SAT preparation or mathematics. When teaching, I always make an effort to identify the areas the student is struggling the most with and provide multiple examples and guided practice s... (read more)