Kristian C.
Private tutor in Alexandria, VA
Education
Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychobiology from UCLA, 2012 Master's degree in Public Health (with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health) from Boston University School of Public Health, 2016
Experience
Hi there! I have tutored over my entire academic career, for students of all levels/ages and across a variety of subjects. I am particularly experienced in teaching elementary and middle school children. Science is my favorite subject. My most recent teaching position was as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Boston University, where I received stellar feedback regarding my teaching skills from my students. I work hard to break down concepts so that I can pinpoint exactly where a student is having a disconnect with the information. I strike a balance between having fun and creating a relaxed environment so a student will not feel too much pressure, while still maintaining that study time needs to be productive. Since I have many years of experience working with students of all ages, I am generally able to find a way to connect with just about anybody. I make an effort to link subject matter to a particular topic that the student is passionate about, to increase engagement. Lastly, I ensure that students are prepared to learn - because even if they are able to write an essay or complete a problem set, they will not be successful without the organizational skills and thought processes to accomplish these tasks. By working structure into tutoring sessions, I help students create routines that work for them and that they can take with them throughout their academic career.
Subject Expertise
STAAR Grades 3-89th Grade8th Grade7th Grade math6th Grade math4th Grade Writing4th Grade math3rd Grade math11th Grade Writing10th Grade Reading1st Grade Writing12th Grade ReadingElementary MathTest PrepStatisticsPsychologyOtherMolecular GeneticsLife SciencesGREEvolutionary BiologyChemistryArithmeticAP PsychologyAP BiologyAmerican HistoryKindergarten - 8th Grade8th Grade Writing9th Grade Writing8th Grade Science7th Grade7th Grade Writing6th Grade5th Grade Writing6th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading4th Grade Science5th Grade Reading8th Grade Reading4th Grade4th Grade Reading7th Grade Science3rd Grade3rd Grade Writing6th Grade Science11th Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing5th Grade math11th Grade math10th Grade math2nd Grade10th Grade1st Grade Reading3rd Grade Science12th Grade math1st Grade mathElementary Algebra2nd Grade Reading11th GradeAdvanced Placement1st GradeWritingSummer TutoringStudy Skills And OrganizationSocial StudiesSocial SciencesPre-CalculusPre-AlgebraOtherNutritionMolecular BiologyUS HistoryMiddle School MathStudy SkillsMarine BiologyHealth Care PolicyReadingGRE Quantitative ReasoningGrammar and MechanicsPhysical ScienceGeometryEssay EditingNeuroscienceEpidemiologyCell BiologyMiddle SchoolBiostatisticsAP US HistoryLiteratureAP US GovernmentAP English Literature and CompositionGRE QuantitativeAP English Language and CompositionGeneral ChemistryAP Art HistoryDevelopmental BiologyAPAlgebra 3/4BiologyAlgebra 2AP United States HistoryAP Comparative Government and PoliticsAnalytical ChemistryAlgebra 15th Grade Science9th Grade math8th Grade math7th Grade Reading6th Grade Reading5th Grade12th Grade3rd Grade Reading2nd Grade math10th Grade Writing12th Grade WritingSSAT- Elementary LevelTrigonometryStatistics Graduate LevelPublic HealthPhysical ChemistryNeurobiologyMicrobiologyLiterary AnalysisGRE Analytical WritingGeneral BiologyCollege AlgebraArt HistoryAP U.S. Government & PoliticsAP ChemistryAmerican Literature
Availability
Weekends at any time, Weekdays after 7PM
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
In my personal time, I enjoy spending time outside, whether it be going to the beach, hiking, or enjoying the patio at a new restaurant! I like to read as well, and am happy that finishing graduate school now gives me more time to do so. I recently signed up for my first half marathon so I'm hoping that I can add running to my list of hobbies soon!
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