Daniel Sarumov

Being a college student in a new world of online education, it's important to start my day with meditation and a hot cup of black tea to then proceed to spend time helping students like me get a better grasp of math material that many teachers fail to cover wholly.

I've been rigorously studying mathematics ever since I first memorized the multiplication table while specializing in ways I can help others get a better understanding of the material and propel them in their own educational journey.

That sounds a bit boring and corporate... so let me give you a real-life example! I've spent the last few years working as a Mathematics Tutor at Sierra College.

I've had numerous students come back to me out of the entire tutoring department because I had the ability to not just give them an answer to a problem, but find a personalized approach to explain the topics in their own language.

I didn't use any funny tricks or hacks to do that - I just naturally looked for ways I can connect with the student on a personal level before even talking about math.

And that's what I'm most proud of: giving a chance for success to students who are trying to do their best and reach new heights on their academic path.