...I try to make sure there is a sense of direction when navigating through a math or physics problem and ask questions so that my students can steer the problem solving process in the right direction. Of course, I try my best to adapt my teaching method to best fit the individual and unique learni... (read more)
...Rather than memorizing formulas and plugging and chugging, I prefer to help students understand the underlying concepts that they are working with in math so that they can solve problems on their own. Building up your toolbox of math skills is important, but equally important is understanding wh... (read more)
...For 10 years I've been a volunteer tutor and math coach, working with elementary, middle, and high school students. I coached 3rd and 4th graders at local and regional competitions and MOEMS ... 5th and 6th graders at AMC-8 ... 6th graders at MATHCOUNTS Chapter and State competitions ... and 7th and 8th graders at all of those contests. And more. (read more)
...During this time, I taught everything from basic math and equation solving to trigonometric equations and mathematical analysis. In 2019, after moving to the U.S. to pursue my Master's degree, I continued my teaching career with the Russian School of Mathematics. There, I worked with middle and... (read more)
...We do experiments and look for patterns. (This is the inductive part of science.) Once we find a pattern, we explore it a bit, seeing if it always works. Can we find any exceptions to our pattern? If we can't find any exceptions, then we have pretty good evidence that it is "true," but this isn't proof. (read more)