About the tutor
Hello, I'm Viktoriia!
I'm a mathematics tutor with an engineering background, and the founder of Ratiomente. My work is built around one idea: mathematics makes far more sense — and exams feel far less intimidating — once you have a structured way of thinking, not just a set of memorized steps.
Philosophy
Understanding first, technique second
I specialize in exam preparation and analytical problem-solving, and I work with students preparing for the IB Diploma, the SAT, the GMAT exam, and mathematics-based university entrance exams.
Every lesson is one-to-one and shaped around the student in front of me — their syllabus, their timeline, and the way they currently think about a problem. Rather than drilling isolated questions, I emphasize structured thinking, clear reasoning, and exam strategy that holds up under time pressure. The goal isn't just the next correct answer; it's a way of approaching mathematics you can rely on.
What students gain
Beyond the next exam
Structured problem-solving
A repeatable process for approaching unfamiliar questions, not just memorized routines.
Deeper understanding
Concepts that hold together logically, rather than isolated facts to recall under pressure.
Confidence in exams
Familiarity with the exam's format, timing and the situations that tend to cause stumbles.
Clear reasoning
The ability to explain your own working — genuinely useful well past the exam room.
Academic background
Engineering foundations, applied to teaching
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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Master's Degree, Infocommunication Technologies and Communication Systems
Main field of study: Secure Telecommunication Systems.
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Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Engineering and Technology
Main field of study: Radio Engineering.
Exam preparation
SAT · GMAT · IB Diploma
Teaching format
One-to-one, online via Zoom
Students
High school & university applicants
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