Many years of experience convince me that the best math-minded students aren't just gifted. Where do they get their talents? They learn with true passion. They attack problems, practice various strategies, trying to find nonstandard solutions. And they enjoy it a lot! How to make all students think that math is fun and not hard at all? I have developed a course that involves elements of teaching methodologies and my own effective techniques and strategies. I believe that the course helps students to improve logical thinking, memory, encourages them not to be afraid of complicated problems and realize their full intellectual potential. It's not just about success in school it's about our children's future.

Education

1979 - 1984 Leningrad State University, Russia

Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Control Processes

MS, Mathematics

Professional Experience

2008 - 2009 Child Development Center, NY, USA

Teacher of Mathematics, grades 1-4.

Standardized tests prep (Regents, SHSAT, SAT)

2005 - 2008 International Banking Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia

Teacher of Mathematics and tutor for after-school program, consisting of group and private lessons to prepare 11th grade students for upper-school entrance exams. Also organized and managed math competitions.

2003 - 2006 St. Petersburg State University of Technology and Design,

Teacher of mathematics and one-on-one tutor.

1992 - 2008 St. Petersburg State University

Teacher of Classical Mechanics and a counselor to students in the department of classical mechanics.