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Ilya D

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@ilya-d
Joined Sep 2024 · He/Him · 4:04 PM Local

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helpful of helping to understand what will happen in the test

Learner · 21 days ago

Thank you so much, Ilya! This was super informative, and I really appreciated all of your help--especially on the Math section. Even though I'm not taking the SAT for a while, I'll be sure to incorporate your tips while studying!

Learner · 27 days ago

great, thank you goat

Learner · 27 days ago

I love that you took out time to get all newcomers to answer questions so you could be able to gauge their level and see what you were working with, it's great how you read each response and managed to then effectively teach students with a very wide range of confidence level (from 2/10 to 8/10)

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

Thank you for taking the time to explain in depth and sharing your own tips.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

chill

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for actually taking the time to explain if people still don’t get it after the first explanation, it’s helpful!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for this session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

I really appreciate this series as I have been struggling with the grammar part of the RW section. This series helped clear up a lot of my confusion. I felt like the second day was a little rushed so maybe splitting Day 2 into 2 sessions might help. Thank you!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

so helpful and motivating

Learner · 2 mo. ago

I loved the session! Very useful and straightforward.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thanks so much for today's session! Your "psychologist" voice really made the session feel warm and welcoming. I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the next one! By the way, I'm glad you liked the feedback I gave you on the peer review. I just saw that you featured it! :)

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Great job asking follow-up questions and taking the position of a learner, not just a tutor. I noticed how you got a bit confused by one of the learner’s descriptions, and you were open about it—asking clarifying questions and working through the confusion together. That kind of humility and curiosity models great learning behavior and helps build trust with your students.

Tutor · 2 mo. ago

You're a pretty cool guy, I can tell by your aura that your going places.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank youuu

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thankyou for this session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for the session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Clearly explained how to approach problems and walked through the underlying logic. Also offered multiple opportunities for students to ask questions and participate. The tutor also had an assessment and a practice problem document prepared, so very organized and had a clear plan laid out for the session!

Tutor · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for the session Ilya! I really liked the presentation you shared and how you answered everyone's questions!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

THANK YOU

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you. You made me learn a lot. Like a lot I didn't even know most of these grammar rules existed! Thank you so much for teaching!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thanks for this session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for the session, it was a really good introduction!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you I liked the way you discussed the answer.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

thank you so much

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Tips were personalized for different score ranges, like under 600 vs. targeting 800. The tutor broke strategies down based on skill level, acknowledging how learning needs shift based on proficiency. They also gave examples of real-life challenges (e.g. waking up early, losing focus in dense reading passages) and how to overcome them with practical tools like caffeinated gum, chocolate, or mindset shifts. This showed strong emotional intelligence and an understanding of test-day psychology. Adaptability was evident throughout.

Tutor · 2 mo. ago

This course was super helpful!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

The session was highly interactive—learners introduced themselves, asked questions throughout, and Ilya responded with patience and encouragement. He balanced between presenting and checking for understanding well. To enhance participation even more, Ilya could occasionally cold-call (gently) or pose multiple-choice “poll-style” questions to break up lecture sections and maintain momentum.

Tutor · 2 mo. ago

Thank you so much. I feel prepared for the class

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Thank you a lot! I got some tips!

Learner · 26 days ago

thank youuu! this session was really helpful, it makes me relax a little bit for my saturday test

Learner · 27 days ago

Thank you for this session and your advice!

Learner · 27 days ago

I LOVE how you had very detailed slides prepared for the entire session and were able to give a fluid day by day guide of what to do, and you were able to apply it to a wide range of people based on what their targets were. The slides looked fantastic and you certainly came well prepared for this sessiob

Tutor · 1 mo. ago

tysm.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

ty.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for this session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

thanks mr psycologist

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for the series Ilya! It was very helpful to learn all these grammar rules, and I can't wait to use them! I appreciate how you wanted us to take notes and really learn the rules through application with the assessments. I also appreciate how you often checked on everyone for questions. It shows how much you care and what a great tutor you are!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you so much Ilya!! I loved the tips you gave and I appreciated your emphasis on analyzing mistakes. Your patience during this session was admirable. Even though you kept having to repeat yourself and people were asking the same questions, you answered each one thoroughly at the end and even stayed overtime. Amazing tutor!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

thank you for being so patient with us!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

I love it, thank you so much

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for this session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thanks for the session Iiya! These grammar rules have been very helpful and I appreciate how you want us to actually learn the material with notes!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for the session! I learned a lot!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

The session was really good. Some of the practice test questions were hard so I’m looking forward to going over them next session.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thanks for the session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Great lecture I learned alot!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

This was a really good and informative session! Thank you very much for sharing your experience and tips.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for the session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for this session! All of the resources were extremely helpful. All of the explanations had multiple examples, making it really easy to learn. Thank you for going out of your way, by holding an extra office hours session to answer more questions. You made the content really straight forward to learn.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you

Learner · 2 mo. ago

thank you for putting effort in making the slides

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for session!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Ilya was awesome. Can not wait to work with him again!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you so much for your time, support, and patience during our sessions. Your way of teaching made even the tough topics easier to grasp, and I really appreciated how encouraging and understanding you were. I'm genuinely grateful for your help—keep inspiring more students like me!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Thank you for the session. You have really given me a overview of the course and what to expect.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Very interactive and helpful!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Really helpful, I learned a lot!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

The sessions were very informative!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

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