Caltech Math Graduate, Scientist with Considerable Tutoring Experience

Lev P.

In terms of academic background, I have a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and have completed many advanced classes in physics and chemistry. When I was in high school myself, I took 15 AP classes and got perfect 5's on all but one of them. I got a 1570 on my SAT I and 800 on multiple SAT II subject tests, including Math and Physics. Professionally, I have worked in economics research, financial services, and unexpectedly even for myself, as a sports writer and technical editor.

I first worked as a teacher when I was in high school myself, teaching chess as well as SAT I Math prep to students. 20 years later, I decided to work as a tutor, as my passion for pedagogy exploded after having two kids of my own and beginning lessons with them. I can teach math, writing, and literature up to and including advanced undergrad material, and physics, chemistry, and history to at least a basic undergrad level. I was also very good at math competitions, qualifying for the AIME all 4 years of high school and for the USAMO once, so I can teach that, too. I am also very experienced with a wide variety of test prep, including the AP, SAT I, and SAT II subject tests.

I have worked with a wide range of students. Most have been high schoolers, but there have been some middle schoolers and several in elementary. While I enjoy more complex material, I can do far more for younger students, helping them to quickly work through material and potentially skip multiple grades in a subject. Additionally, I speak three languages fluently; English, Russian, and Spanish.