Eugene has been my daughter's high school math tutor for one and a half years. He was highly recommended by a close friend of mine whose son had been tutored by Eugene for more than 3 years. Eugene has a wealth of knowledge and experience tutoring high school math and physics, and truly meets the student where they are. He focuses on strengthening understanding of the fundamentals before moving to more challenging problem sets. I noticed a clear improvement in my daughter's confidence in tackling challenging mathematical concepts and problems. Highly recommended! read more

Eugene taught my son AP Physics 1 and did a fantastic job. He explains theorems with examples and also makes students read the textbook a lost art in today's schools. This made my son grasp principles really well. I would recommend him w/o any reservations. read more

Eugene has been my college class physics tutor for the past 8 months, and I highly recommend him. He has been the best tutor. Eugene always walks through the derivation of physical formulas from first principles, and explains the physical intuition behind them and all the concepts in physics in a memorable way. He has greatly improved my understanding and performance in class by walking through each problem, connecting concepts to previous discussions, and thoroughly answering all of my questions. Eugene cares greatly about all of his students, and he has even provided me with textbooks and various resources to study. I meet with him remotely through zoom, and I do not feel that it has negatively affected his ability to communicate concepts, as he is very experience with the remote learning in a way which keeps me engaged. He is also very funny and makes learning physics lots of fun! I cannot recommend him enough! read more

Eugene has been my daughter's high school math tutor for 3 years. We had searched for a good tutor for a while and been to several trial sessions. Many tutors simply ask the students to memorize the formulas. Eugene is very different. He explains the theorem thoroughly with examples and make sure the students fully understand the principles to apply them instead of simply memorizing. He uses math and physics examples that not only helped my daughter in math but also let her understand the common principles between math and physics. That boosts my daughter's confidence and grades significantly. We highly recommend Eugene! read more

Eugene has been my son's math tutor during high school all the way through Linear Algebra. He is a wonderful tutor, very detailed, and explains in-depth the concepts of advanced math, making sure that my son understands thoroughly the topic. Eugene even provided extra textbooks to practice extra challenging problems. On top, he has a great sense of humor, making the sessions very pleasant. We highly recommend Eugene! read more

Excellent math tutor. Explained concepts well and thoroughly, provided examples, and covered material well. He has greatly helped my understanding of topics covered in class, and lessons were very helpful. read more

Eugene was a wonderful tutor. My daughter didn't do well in her eighth grade math. After a couple of months with Eugene, she gained a lot of confidence in her math skills, which allowed her to skip ninth grade math and advance to tenth grade math. My son got also learned a great deal of math with Eugene and enjoy his time learning math. Thanks Eugene. John read more

Eugene is a very high-quality math instructor. He is very thorough, and knows his material (and how to teach it) very well. He gives very in-depth explanations of problems, and describes methods to solve similar ones. We use WebEx for our long-distance lessons, with emailed homework. Even hundreds of miles away, his teaching is still highly effective. The results were extremely good, and scores on math and math competition tests shot up. We would highly recommend Eugene for anyone seeking help with mathematics or physics (both school-related and competition). read more

Eugene has tutored both of our sons and has helped them tremendously. We have recommended him to many of our friends and all the kids (and parents) absolutely love his teaching! He is patient and knows how to work with students of all ages and abilities. We can't recommend him enough! read more

Eugene was able to help me with a very tough business class that I had to take as a requirement for my MBA at San Jose State. He is patient and explains the concepts in a manner that is easy to understand. I needed to score a 80% to pass the class, thanks to Eugene I was able to score a 86.6% and earn an A in the class overall. I highly recommend him as a tutor. read more

Eugene is an amazing tutor. My daughter was struggling with calculus at college. He helped my daughter learn college level calculus. He helped her understand the fundamentals and get a better understanding of the basics. I highly recommend him. read more

Excellent tutor who is well versed in Math (all subjects) and physics. We've been to several tutors and by far, this is our best experience.

For the past year Eugene has been tutoring my 8th-grade son, who needs some extra challenge in math. Together they are working their way through precalculus. Eugene is very detailed and makes sure that my son understands how every theorem is derived before he applies it. My son considers him a great teacher. This is an update. My son is now in 11th grade and is still studying with Eugene. He enjoys studying with him so much that he even chooses to have lessons during holiday weeks. read more

Eugene is a great AP Physics tutor! When he noticed my son, a high school junior, liked to skip steps to solve the problems, he insisted and encouraged him to meet with the higher college standards, it was tough at the beginning, but after a while, my son benefited from Eugene's teaching. When check his notes, you can't believe how meticulous, knowledgeable and patient Eugene is when tutoring. We can't thank enough for Eugene's help! read more

My son started to take math lessons with Eugene 4 years ago, when he was in middle school. He is currently at Gunn. I like that Eugene provides a detailed presentation of each problem. He teaches his students how to think, how to approach the problem and how to work with the textbook. He insists on complete understanding of the material, not memorization of the formulas. He has no tolerance for sloppy handwriting. Eugene has large library of math and physics textbooks, both in English and Russian. Many of his Russian texts are translated in English. He uses different texts for the same class to emphasize different aspects of the course. Eugene is gently pushing each of his students to perform at their full potential. He is the best teacher you can find in the Silicon Valley for math and physics. -Alex Kachenko read more

Eugene is fantastic - he was recommended to us by one of the after school math programs. Our son's grade in math was sinking every semester so he needed some extra support. Eugene was very flexible about working with him during COVID Shelter-In-Place and after 6 months of weekly sessions he pulled his grade up to an A! Thank you so much Eugene. read more

Eugene is the best math tutor. He knows his material and most importantly is phenomenal educator who knows how to convey the message. He chooses the best approach suitable for each of his students. read more

Eugene is an amazing math tutor. His teaching methods are very understandable, and he has helped my daughter raise her grade. She used to be very stressed before taking a math test, but after taking his tutoring sessions, her stress level has decreased and she is more confident read more

Eugene has been a great tutor to my son. He is patient, knowledgeable and has taught him skills that will help my son throughout his school experiences. I would not hesitate to recommend Eugene for tutoring any student. We are very grateful for his help. read more

Eugene is an excellent math tutor, and has helped me a great deal. I am a senior in high school, and have been in the highest math lane offerred in my schools since second grade. This year I began to have a lot of trouble with math, and my teacher would often tell us that we should memorize formulas, theorems, and postulates instead of finding out why they worked. Eugene was able to teach my applications of these formulas and I now am much more confident in my math grade, as well as my ability to learn new math. Eugene doesn't just help you, he teaches you to help yourself. I will not have him in college next year, but I will have the skills he has given me. read more

Eugene is an excellent tutor. The very first time he met my son, he told him: "In Russia, we believe the responsibility for not drowning belongs to those who are drowning." Since he has had Eugene as a tutor, my son has completely changed his approach to math. He has become self-reliant. He practices ahead of time, "because my tutor says I have to do three practice exams before I see him next". As he has become more capable in math, his interest in mathematics has increased. Eugene gives him special textbooks to practice extra topics. Furthermore, Eugene knows the PAUSD high school curriculum and schedules inside and out. My son is somewhat absent-minded, and in spite of his first comment, Eugene reminded him about a couple of quizzes just in the nick of time. I am very grateful that Eugene is tutoring my son in mathematics! read more

Eugene is definitely one of the best tutors I've had. He knows the material inside and out and is able to explain it in different ways using examples and diagrams to make it easier to understand. He also has a sense of humor, which makes the lessons more fun and enjoyable to attend. read more

Eugene is very patient and understands each student's needs. He has taught all different levels of math for many years. He teaches beyond school curriculum with depth of knowledge and explanation. His teaching skills and methods are excellent! read more

I wrote a review for our great teacher Eugene on 2015 and I am sorry to know that it got "filtered". Meaning it is gone. We still have Eugene as our trusted Math teacher. He really made a big difference in my daughters interest in math. She is now in University and still have classes with Eugene here and there but mainly before test and exams. He gives classes to her booth long distance and in person when she visits us too. Below is part of the review I wrote years ago in 9/28/2015 Eugene classes are excellent. He has helped us for some years now. We came to him worried that my was daughter falling behind math and not liking it. He has tutor her to the point that now she feels very confident in her knowledge of math an she said is one of the subjects she likes the most. Eugene tutor her even when we were abroad for a couple of years. He figure it out how to have the class long distance and even got the books she had in order to teach specifically exactly what she was being taught. Eugene is a great person and teacher. He is up to date on what it is being taugth in high schools and universities and understand how the subject is being presented in these places. I really recommend him to all. read more

Eugene is the best math teacher you can ever find. Eugene knows the Palo Alto school system very well (both middle and high schools). Eugene is not only teaching math, he teaches physic subject too. He is patient, knowledgable, yet challenging for his students. He teaches his students beyond Math. He shows his students the right attitude towards a successful future life. Both my boys (8th and 10th graders) like Eugene a lot. He helps them stay on top of their school works. We highly recommended him! Thank you, Eugene! read more

Not only does Eugene deeply understand every level of high school and college math, he is able to explain it in ways that make the material accessible and interesting for high school students. The notes that he gives to his students are, as my son tells me, extremely valuable. Among the math tutors we have engaged with, Eugene truly stands out! read more

Eugene has done an excellent job tutoring Algebra II and Trigonometry for our children. Not only is he knowledgeable, he finds ways to tailor to each of our children's needs, adjusting to their individual levels. He has a way of making learning math interesting to them. Our daughter, in particular, benefits greatly from Eugene's tutor. Math has always been a big challenge for her. As a result of Eugene's work, she is receiving good math grades and definitely is more confident with the subject. read more

You can tell that Eugene truly loves math. He shares his knowledge and expertise in a way that is understandable to my son. In the few months that we have been seeing him my son has raised his math grade a full letter higher. We are really happy to have found Eugene. My son feels more confident with his math skills (our primary purpose) and has been consistently getting excellent grades on his weekly tests. Eugene has been working with our son to help prepare him for the advanced class next year. read more

Eugene is an exceptional instructor. Of particular importance is his knowledge of the Palo Alto school system mathematics curriculum. With this knowledge he can tutor the mathematics needed to get good grades in the Palo Alto classroom. He is teaching my son how to think through math problems and not just computational skills. My son became more confident about his ability to do well in the classroom and is getting better grades. read more

Eugene is a wonderful math tutor. He knows the material so well that no time needs to be spend on figuring out how to solve the problems, even when tutoring a very high level math class (it was not the case with other tutors) He makes sure that the student understands the material instead of just trying to memorize things. He gives the student challenging problems to work on to help them understand the material even better and to boost their confidence. If they can solve those problems, they can figure out anything giving to them at school. Eugene is very patient, knows how to talk to the students. He teaches the student how to approach the problem. He insists on writing down all the steps which helps them think on what they are doing and prevent them from making silly mistakes. Both my kids were/are working with him during middle school and high school. Highly recommended!!!! read more

Eugene is an excellent math tutor. His mastery of the concepts in AP BC Calculus is demonstrated in his ability to clearly articulate his explanations in a way that helps me understand the material. In addition, his proficiency at drawing diagrams to better explain the material and helpful habit of writing down every step he goes through to solve a problem makes him the perfect tutor for anyone struggling in math. I would highyl recommend Eugene to anyone in need a help in math. read more

I knew nothing about physics before I was enrolled in a fast paced, difficult college physics class. I was struggling, and then I came to Eugene. He would review all concepts in detail, go over the numerous challenging physics problems from my homework, and he helped me go into every physics exam confident and prepared. I ended up with an A+ in the class. He is a fantastic teacher. read more

Wow! Where do I start? Eugene has been tutoring my high school son in honors and AP math and physics for almost 3 years now. Not only has he helped him achieve A's in these classes, he has also actually TAUGHT him the course material, unlike the majority of his teachers. I can't tell you the number of times my son was completely stressed out, not understanding the material for an upcoming test, and he came out of Eugene's lesson all smiles and aced the test later that week. Initially, we had tried a few other tutors closer to our home, but none of them were effective. Thank goodness we found Eugene. I can't recommend him strongly enough. read more

Eugene is a super math tutor. He really knows his material. There is never a question he can't answer, and he explains concepts very well and thoroughly. My son is currently taking Algebra2/Geometry - the highest math lane in Palo Alto schools. The class is very fast paced. At the beginning of the school year, my son's grade was a little shaky. We are so thankful to have found Eugene then. After a couple of months with Eugene, my son is up to speed with the class again and is getting all A's on his tests. read more

Eugene was an excellent find for helping our high school-er in her honors math. He is extremely knowledgeable in his subject and explains students in a way that sticks. He insists kids on creating good working habits and focuses on step by step solution. He likes to understand the students capabilities and identifies the strengths and weaknesses. This way he knows how best to plan the session. I would highly recommend Eugene for math! read more

Prof. Ionel is a phenomenal tutor and helped me get a perfect 800 score on the math portion of the SAT. He is very patient, and teaches in an easy to understand manner. The material I learned from him not only helped me on the SAT, but it also helped me in my math classes at school. He provides lots of opportunities for his students to learn and practice. I highly recommend him as a tutor!! read more

Eugene is really knowledgeable in various subjects and dedicated to helping his students learn the material well. He has helped me improve my knowledge in statistics, calculus, and physics. The notes he provides are easy to understand and extremely helpful. He truly wants the student to be able to understand the material and always open to answer questions. Thanks Eugene! read more

I like to endorse Eugene 200% ! He is very knowledgeable, patient, understands the needs of his students both in regard to his/her math skills as well as personality. I have tried other places before with very little success (if that) and Eugene is everything I was looking for. My son needed to review algebra I for his high school placement test and he is generally quite strong student. We were able in just 2 weeks with daily sessions not only to review all the material that my son had covered during 7th grade, but also he challenged him with harder problems and problems his middle school had NOT covered. My son was able to then retake the math placement test and he was placed at a higher class than he originally tested for (this high school is a private high school ranked 6th in the nation). I will be driving from Berkeley to Menlo Park if I need math tutoring in the future. Eugene is amazing! I highly recommend you work with him. Thank you Eugene! read more