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Russian Math Tutors is the online home for one-on-one and small-group math instruction in the Russian / Peterson tradition — the problem-solving approach used by elite programs in Russia and Israel that teaches kids to derive mathematical ideas rather than memorize procedures. We work with learners from kindergarten through AP Calculus, plus full prep tracks for Math Kangaroo, MOEMS, AMC 8 / 10 / 12, AIME, USAMO, and other olympiads. Every tutor on the platform is interviewed, assessed, and trained on the BYOM (Build Your Own Math) curriculum before meeting a student.

What people usually write in about

• Prospective families asking which tutor is the right fit for their child's grade level, pace, and goals — we'll match you based on a short intake call.
• Current students and parents with questions about scheduling, rescheduling, lesson duration, payments, wallet credit, or subscription changes.
• Teachers applying to join who want to know more about the application process, pay structure, and how our online classroom works.
• Schools and homeschool co-ops interested in group classes, custom curricula, or bulk enrollment.
• Technical issues during a live lesson or on the platform — for faster triage, include the lesson time and your browser.

How to reach us

For general questions, the fastest path is the form on this page — messages route to the support team and get a reply within one business day (usually the same day on weekdays between 9 am and 9 pm Pacific). For scheduling or billing issues on an existing account, logging in and using the in-app messaging with your tutor is quicker. For in-person classes at our San Jose Bernal Road center, phone is best. Our help center answers most common questions before you even write in.

Typical response times

We track response time as one of our Elite Tutor quality signals — the median across the full platform sits under six hours on weekdays. Here's what to expect by channel:

• Contact form on this page → replied to within one business day (same day during weekday business hours).
• Email to info@russianmathtutors.com → same SLA as the form, both route to the same inbox.
• In-app message to your tutor → tutors typically reply in under 12 hours; for urgent schedule changes mention "today" or "tomorrow" in the subject.
• Phone / text → staffed 9 am to 9 pm Pacific weekdays, limited weekend coverage. Best for same-day classroom tech problems.
• Book a 15-minute call → the scheduler on the right lets you pick a slot on Hiighvance; useful when you want to discuss a learner's trajectory without a back-and-forth email thread.

Visiting our in-person center

Most of what we do is online, but families in the South Bay / Bernal / Santa Teresa / Blossom Valley area can attend in-person small-group classes at our San Jose center on Bernal Road. The center hosts weekly cohort classes for Russian Math grades 1–8, plus AMC and Math Kangaroo prep blocks during the fall and spring competition seasons. If you'd like to schedule a free evaluation or sit in on a class, use the contact form or call the number above and we'll set it up. Street parking is free; the center is a short drive from Almaden, Willow Glen, and the 85 / 101 corridor.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pick a tutor? You don't have to commit up front — every family can book a free 30-minute trial lesson with any tutor from the teacher directory. If you'd like us to recommend a few, drop your child's grade and goals in the message and we'll shortlist two or three matches.

Do you teach subjects other than Russian Math? Yes. The core curriculum is Russian / Peterson math, but our tutors also teach standard school math, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, AP Calculus, SAT and ACT math, and competition prep (AMC 8 / 10 / 12, AIME, USAMO, Math Kangaroo, MOEMS). Some tutors also teach physics, chemistry, computer science, and natural languages — browse the categories at /group-classes.

What ages / grades do you work with? Kindergarten through 12th grade (plus a handful of AP / college-level students). The Russian math curriculum starts at grade 1; early-elementary kids work on number sense, logical structures, and problem decomposition, while middle and high schoolers go through algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and competition training.

How are lessons delivered? Online lessons run in our browser-based classroom with a shared whiteboard, voice, video, screen share, and downloadable session recordings. No app install needed. In-person classes meet at the San Jose center; materials are provided. If a lesson has a technical problem, report an issue on the lesson page and we'll credit the lesson or reschedule — no questions asked.

How do payments work? Pay-as-you-go lessons and multi-lesson subscription packages are both supported. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you pause or cancel from the dashboard; wallet credit from any cancelled lesson is usable for a future booking. We accept all major credit cards and PayPal. See /docs/payments for the full breakdown.

Can you reply in a language other than English? Yes — we have tutors and support staff who speak Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Hebrew, and a few others. Mention your preferred language in the message.