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Serving the DFW Metroplex communities of Keller, Southlake, and Westlake

I work with a maximum of ten families

I began tutoring students a couple years into my Ph.D. at UCLA, where I also taught for many years. Recently, my focus has been on building mutual respect between people of different religious traditions. But I’ve always loved teaching young students, and refuse to give up on making an impact in the lives of individuals. I teach them everything I know about business, leadership, religion, literature, grammar, testing, college applications, scholarships, and more.

I’ve never lost my joy to teach young minds. Now, I only have enough time to work with a maximum of a ten families a year. Most of my students have been with me for years. They boast of admissions to some of the best high schools and universities in the country.

Ways I Can Help

  • I offer comprehensive support to students, assisting them in preparing for classes and guiding them through homework assignments in reading, writing, and English composition. My focus is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge essential for college-level reading and writing.

    Language Arts (L&A)

    English Composition

    History

    English as a Second Language

    Research & Academic Writing

    Various disciplines, including the hard sciences

  • Guide through homework assignments

    Prepare for tests effectively

    Tailor study strategies

    Build confidence for exams

    Optimize academic performance

  • Tailored for advanced learners seeking customized educational paths aligned with their learning objectives.

    Specialized courses designed to meet the goals of each student.

    Past offerings include introductory university-level courses in:

    English composition

    History-writing

    Narrative criticism

    World literature

    Translation

    And other subjects tailored to student interests.

  • Dr. Chris has won over 500k in scholarships, fellowships, and competitions. He has coached many students in writing competitions.

    Assistance with college personal statement and essay writing.

    Application guidance for college admissions

    Consultation on summer and other extracurricular activities to enhance applications

  • I utilize various pedagogical techniques aimed at fostering robust study skills crucial for academic success. Implementing mapping and boxing methodologies, students visualize and compartmentalize complex information, enhancing comprehension and retention.

    I advocate for student-led study techniques like presentations and class-teachings, which reinforce understanding and promote confidence and communication skills. Additionally, involving students in the test design process provides a unique approach to testing, evaluating comprehension while nurturing critical thinking and analytical skills.

    Through the integration of these pedagogical principles, my goal is to equip students not only with subject knowledge but also essential lifelong learning skills, encouraging autonomy, critical thinking, and effective study habits.

  • Focused on personal growth and character development, Dr. Chris provides guidance in various essential skills. Students learn effective organization, time management, efficient portal navigation, how to scaffold assignments, and prioritize tasks. This mentorship aims to equip individuals with practical tools and strategies to thrive academically and personally.

  • "Dr. Chris is skilled and intelligent, and an invaluable resource for anyone seeking help in academic writing. "

    — Tyler, 11th grade, Harvard Westlake School

  • "Why can't all teachers be like him? Teachers want you to learn, but Dr. Chris makes you think so that the learning just happens."

    — J, Carrol High School

  • "He instilled a deep passion in me for English and History.

    — Summer, 9th grade, Harvard Westlake

  • "He is highly innovative and can make a real impact on the young students and fellows in the community he serves, as well as on the academic discourse about the various conflicts in society, and how they are narrated in religious texts. In addition, Chris brings with him a rich experience as a community builder."

    — Anat, Director of Fulbright

  • "Dr. Chris provided critical feedback for my grant proposal. His edits were invaluable for strenghening my proposal, and he helped me to write in a way to optimally market myself."

    — Dr. Martin Chan, Professor

How I Teach

  • Organization

    Keeping life organized is key to self-discipline and better learning. I get students organized early to help them make the most of their study time.

  • Knowledge

    Students learn when the teacher doesn’t give all the answers. My students guide the class through critical questions arising from coursework. Lecture + media + academic reading and writing.

  • Virtue

    Knowledge is not enough. Students must also exemplify moral virtue in the pursuit of excellence. They learn to connect knowledge to personal experience to become better contributors to their families and society.

Get in touch.

Send me a note on how I can help, and I’ll send you my schedule. I do not accept every student, and all students take a free 30-minute assessment before our first session.