Timur

Hey there! I am an undergraduate at Princeton University, aiming for a physics degree, and, more importantly, a deeper understanding of how the universe we live in works. Ever since high school, I have delved into the rewarding experience of teaching others and evoking their interest in my impassioned fields of astronomy, physics and mathematics, mostly as a hobby or for school academic teams. I have seen what it is like when, while the tutor expectedly teaches the student, the tutor him/herself is forced into an ‘AHA’ moment once in a while–a moment so valuable that one can mix up who’s the student and who’s the tutor. And for me, nothing is more important than creating such an atmosphere of sheer curiosity and challenge by teaching and exploring with others the mind boggling concepts that had started inspiring my curiosity years ago. If that results in the student getting a nice test grade (which it virtually always does), so be it!

Though astronomy, physics and mathematics are my strongest fields, I see there is something more to tutoring than knowing and understanding the topic. It is also about leadership. The will to take an initiative. Which is why I am currently also an officer in Speak with Style, a public-speaking club at Princeton, as I have realized that the science of learning and the art of presenting are two sides of the same coin. More, I am a voracious reader, including of science history, philosophy and science fiction, and am also fluent in Russian. I, for one, can do great discussions on the Star Wars universe. Or, for another, on the question of how (and why!) America landed a man on the moon. When I’m not in class and when I’m not reading (which rarely happens), I enjoy outdoor activities like stargazing, swimming in the ocean during winter, and camping.

I may have traveled, studied and realized quite a bit thus far, but I am so eager to unravel what lies ahead and beyond. So, as a tutor, I invite you to be a part of this great journey, and look forward to being part of yours!