"About Me

Hi! I’m Hikmet. I hold a B.S. in Mathematics with honors and have over 25 years of tutoring experience, along with 16 years of classroom teaching in both private and public schools. My passion for teaching began with a middle school teacher who made learning fun—I aim to bring that same mix of warmth, clarity, and rigor to all my sessions.

Experience & Achievements

I specialize in competition math and have prepared students for:

• MathCounts

• Math Kangaroo USA

• AMC 8/10/12

• HMMT, SMT

• MathCON, TrigStar, Noetic, MathLeague.com, and more

For my work in contest coaching, I received the Edyth May Sliffe Award from the Mathematical Association of America and the Math Hero Award from Raytheon with the MathCounts Foundation.

My Teaching Style

I focus on building true understanding—not memorization. I encourage multiple solution strategies, creative thinking, and perseverance. Students learn that mistakes are part of growth and that confidence comes from mastering challenges.

What You Can Expect

• Clear, patient explanations

• Lessons tailored to your needs

• Fast communication and strong support

• A positive, motivating learning environment

I’m always open to suggestions and easy to reach. Feel free to contact me with questions or to schedule a session—I look forward to working with you!" less...