I studied mathematics at the Russian Economic University, named after G.Plekhanov, as a mathematician and system analyst. I have a NYS Initial Certificate Teaching Mathematics. In addition, I completed a Speech Pathology and Audiology course at NY Lehman College.

People find their vocation in different ways. Some may like the subject of the studies and want to get a job related to this subject. Others may be charmed by one or another person they know, and they transfer their interest in the person to this person’s profession. I believe that my choice of the teaching profession was born at the crossroads of all these ways.

First, I have always liked mathematics, so I want to teach it now. I was captivated by it, the way people are captivated by detective stories or romantic novels. I enjoyed the logic of solving a problem, as I could enjoy listening to music.

Second, I was very lucky with my teachers. Many of them were not only high-level professionals but also extremely well-educated people. Our contacts outgrew the school curriculum and became friendships that last to this day. So, the model of a good teacher has been with me from my childhood.

As a mathematics teacher, I want to teach my students different math concepts and inspire them to love mathematics. My teaching methods will include problem-solving strategies, games, and puzzles, encouraging higher-order thinking skills such as analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information.