"Greetings! My name is Chris and I teach 5th & 6th grade math in a top-rated school district. I have been teaching in the classroom for over 13 years and love working with my students. You can see my academic journey below with my Bachelors, Masters, and additional graduate coursework. As a proud father of 5 children, I am confident working with many different ages, personalities, and learning styles - including students who have an IEP, 504 plan, and special needs. As a former military chaplain, I will be both well prepared and compassionate while working with your child and following up with you afterwards. I love working with students in ways that support their learning styles, build their confidence, and put them on a path towards current and future success!

In addition to leading our Math Club, I have worked for the past several years at TutorSmart, where I have served as the Virtual Team Lead, Assistant Director of Student Achievement, and now the Associate Director of Teaching and Learning. We specialize in closing learning gaps and helping students reach grade level through targeted, data-driven tutoring. For students who are behind grade level, this often involves a plan of closing their learning gap by adjusting my teaching style to start with your child's current ability and working towards their grade level. We will also review their current school work to make sure they are learning at a level comparable to their peers to experience success in their current learning environment. When a child is able to experience success individually, gain confidence in themselves and their abilities, this helps them discover a new love for learning and confidence in the classroom. This is one of the most rewarding parts of being a tutor!

I am excited to share my interest in teaching, inspiring, and motivating students as a tutor on Wyzant's platform. Let's work together to develop a plan for your student to ensure their success while making the learning process fun. I look forward to hearing from you soon! :)" less...