Darkhan Tlektesovich
Mathematics teacher. Founder of MatClub. Author and creator of educational projects.
- First place at the teachers’ olympiadNational mathematics olympiad, 2023
- Background in financeNational Bank of Kazakhstan and major banks
- MatClub and educational projectsClasses, study materials and an AI maths assistant
“Mathematics is more than formulas. It teaches you to think, to push past limits and to discover new opportunities”
About me
I was born in Arkalyk and lived in a village until sixth grade. In first grade I won my first mathematics olympiad, and that is when my love for the subject began. After moving to Almaty, I entered Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 90, took part in olympiads and became a prize-winner at national and international competitions.
I started teaching while still at school. One of my first significant results was a student of mine getting into Moscow State University. Later I built a career in finance, from sales manager to chief specialist at the Financial Markets Methodology Department of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. I worked at major banks and did financial and technical analysis.
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In 2018, after a serious illness, I rethought my priorities and made a deliberate choice to teach. What I value most is seeing students start to handle difficult problems, win competitions and get into universities on state grants.
In 2023 I took first place at the national mathematics olympiad for teachers. For me it confirms that a teacher must keep learning, solving problems and competing.
First place
National mathematics olympiad for teachers, 2023
My approach builds on each student’s strengths and three principles
Leading by example
“Pick any problem, and I will solve it right in front of you.”
Healthy competition
Olympiads and competitions help students grow and stop fearing hard problems.
Psychological preparation
I prepare students not only for the problems, but for the olympiad or exam situation itself.
I prepare students for olympiads, admission to physics and mathematics schools and universities, and for exams
- SAT
- GMAT
- GRE
- YÖS
- UNT (Kazakhstan)
- USE (Russia)
For me, mathematics is a tool for developing independent thinking, confidence and the ability to overcome difficulties.
My projects
Choose a project to learn more or visit its website.
- Active
MatClub
Mathematics classes and preparation for olympiads, admission to specialised schools and universities, and exams.
- Active
Study materials
Textbooks, practice worksheets and original problems.
- In development
DT 2.0 / MatClub AI
An AI maths assistant.
The link will appear after launch
Get in touch
To sign up for classes or learn more about the projects, message me on any channel below.