Ilya T.
- Riverside, CA 92506 ( 26.5 mi )
- Russian Tutor
- Male
- Member Since: 01/2011
- Will travel up to 25 miles
- Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
More About This Tutor...
I always enjoy working with children. Each child has unique skills, needs, and background and I try to adjust my teaching style accordingly. I have worked with students of all ages and abilities and from diverse backgrounds and so have learned to "tune-in" to the situation at hand and improvise if need be. I am patient and yet am not afraid to push a little if the situation seems appropriate. All of the students I have worked with seemed to have benefitted by this approach.
Knowledge is never crammed in from the outside but drawn out from within. Seeing the growth of interest and intelligence in the child makes me feel that I have contributed something of worth to humanity and to myself.
I have studied philosophy at UC Berkeley and UC Riverside (where I received my BA). I excel in math, science, and English. My reading, grammar and writing skills are quite storng. I ... read more