Christopher

About Me

I specialize in teaching Grade 9-12 Math, with expertise in Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and Calculus 1 & 2. I motivate Geometry & Trig lessons from an Algebra perspective to assist those students like me who struggle with Geometry but excelled in Algebra 1 previously. I have always loved teaching math, and I pride myself on making it accessible to all students in my care.

Tutoring Style

I am first and foremost a cheerleader and coach to all my students, and I celebrate their successes as they continue to grow in their academic careers. I constantly add new methods to my teaching style, so that I can always have multiple ways to teach students the way they learn best. Above all, I find ways to connect what they are learning to who they are as an individual.

Success Story

During my first year with Learner, I had a high school senior who was struggling with Pre-Calculus, which was jeopardizing her ability to continue performing for her school’s Latin dance team. We both bonded over our passion for the performing arts, and I used a good deal of theatre & dance analogies to reteach material from Geometry and Algebra 2 that she hadn’t fully grasped in previous years. When it came to new lessons on Trigonometric Identities, I explained it to her this way: “Treat one side of the identity like a photo you put on the mirror in the dressing room. You’re going to use that as your model for what the other side of the identity needs to look like after we get its makeup and costume done.” With just that initial metaphor, she found herself referring to entire families of Trig Identities (which is usually WAY too much memorization!) as though they were entire wardrobes to sort through and navigate with confidence! She maintained her GPA through the semester to remain on her dance team, and continued through the school year eager to solidify her understanding during our sessions together.