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Experienced Math/Physics Tutor Specializing in Algebra/Calculus
Christopher C.

5.0 (178 ratings)

634 hours tutoring

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Hello! My name is Chris, and I tutor math and physics at the high school and college levels. I graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2017 with a dual degree in mathematics and physics, and completed my Masters and PhD at UC Riverside in 2019 and 2023, respectively. I moved to Arizona in the summer of 2023 to start a postdoctoral fellowship at Arizona State University, and have been there since. I started tutoring math and physics as a sophomore during my undergraduate degree as part...

Hello! My name is Chris, and I tutor math and physics at the high school and college levels. I graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2017 with a dual degree in mathematics and physics, and completed my Masters and PhD at UC Riverside in 2019 and 2023, respectively. I moved to Arizona in the summer of 2023 to start a postdoctoral fellowship at Arizona State University, and have been there since. I started tutoring math and physics as a sophomore during my undergraduate degree as part of tutoring programs offered through the Math & Physics department and on-campus learning center at APU. Since then, I have tutored these subjects privately for over 1500 hours through Wyzant and other online platforms, primarily at the high-school and lower-division undergraduate level. I also have some classroom teaching experience that I gained while in graduate school.

My goal as a tutor is to help my students understand the subjects they are learning at a deeply conceptual level, so that they will be able to apply those concepts to any problem they come across. In other words, my goal is to help them learn the right way to think about a subject. Once the student has mastered this, the tutor's work is done; the student is now equipped with the tool they need to not only pass their class, but remember and apply what they have learned to real-world problems. I accomplish this by helping my students practice working through problems starting from first principles, rather than teaching them to memorize formulas. The famous "give a man a fish..." adage adequately sums up my tutoring strategy.

I live in Peoria and work in Tempe, so I am happy to take in-person appointments across much of the greater Phoenix area during my posted available hours, as well as online appointments. I am happy to meet at third-party locations (such as Starbucks, on campus, etc.) or at your home - whatever is most convenient/comfortable. Contact me anytime, and I will respond as soon as possible. I look forward to working with you!

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Education

Azusa Pacific University
Physics, Mathematics
University of California, Riverside
Masters
University of California, Riverside
PhD

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  • Hourly Rate: $40
  • Rate details: No-show policy: Lessons must be cancelled at least 2 hours in advance, otherwise a no-show will be charged the full lesson amount.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Since I took Algebra 1 and 2 in High School, I have completed the entire Calculus series as a college student with straight A's, and have done well in many other higher math classes and physics classes that made use of calculus. I am passionate about Algebra because my ability to do well in those classes was based on my firm understanding of Algebra concepts. Algebra is one of my favorite subjects to tutor, and I have over a year's experience helping students understand these critical concepts.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Since I took Algebra 1 and 2 in High School, I have completed the entire Calculus series as a college student with straight A's, and have done well in many other higher math classes and physics classes that made use of calculus. I am passionate about Algebra because my ability to do well in those classes was based on my firm understanding of Algebra concepts. Algebra is one of my favorite subjects to tutor, and I have over a year's experience helping students understand these critical concepts.
Calculus

Calculus

In high school, I took AP Calculus AB and received a 5 on the exam. Since then, I have completed the Calculus series at my school with straight A's, and have done well in a number of other classes (including upper division physics courses) that made use of calculus consistently. I am passionate about calculus because of it's incredible usefulness in a multitude of situations. I have experience tutoring calculus, and I greatly enjoy helping students with this subject.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

I took Differential Equations during my second semester as a freshman in college (2 years ago) and did very well in the class. Since then, I have taking multiple upper division physics courses that used material from differential equations, and I have even worked with differential equations in research. During the class, I helped many of my classmates with difficult problems, and since then I have helped many others at my school with the subject, and even tutored it a few times as an online tutor. I enjoy the subject tremendously, and I enjoy helping other students do well in it.
Discrete Math

Discrete Math

I have been the student grader for Discrete Math & Proof at my school for the past two semesters, and I received an A in the course when I took it two years ago. I have since taken Abstract Algebra and Real Analysis, and done well in both courses. I have helped a number of my peers with discrete math, and have been able to help them do better on their assignments as a result. Because of this experience, I believe I am thoroughly qualified to tutor the subject.
Physics

Physics

I am currently majoring in physics and math, and I have nearly completed all the classes for my physics major, with straight A's so far. I have tutored physics individually and in group sessions for the past year, and I am passionate about this subject. My favorite areas of physics to tutor are mechanics and electrostatics.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have completed the Calculus series at my school with straight A's, and done well in many other classes that made significant use of calculus. Throughout all these classes, my high-school foundation in Pre-Calculus and Algebra has served as the foundation on which my understanding of higher math has been built. As such, I am very passionate about ensuring that students have a solid education in these subjects, which is one reason I enjoy tutoring them. I have tutored Pre-Calculus and Algebra for over a year, and they are definitely my favorite subjects to tutor.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have been tutoring all levels of high school math for over a year, so I am experienced at tutoring any of the subject matter on the SAT math section. My score on the SAT math section was 740, and my score on the PSAT math section was 68. I have a number of SAT prep resources that I kept after using them myself that can serve as helpful resources for students I work with.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

Trigonometry is one of my favorite subjects to tutor, largely because of it's applications in physics. As such, trig is probably the subject with which I have the most tutoring experience, and it is one of my favorite math subjects. I am intimately familiar with the subject, and over time I have developed effective strategies for explaining the concepts to students.
ACT Math
Elementary Math
Linear Algebra
Prealgebra
Probability
Statistics
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Christopher is amazing!

At the end of the first trimester, we realized that our son had fallen way behind in calculus. He had kept this from us and not asked anyone for help. He decided that the easiest thing to do would be to drop out of AP calculus. But his advisor said the only other math he could switch into was the same hour as his varsity choir. Not going to happen, so he decided he needed to learn three months of calculus instantly and keep up for the rest of the year. I had never even heard of Wyzant or online tutoring, but a quick internet search brought us to Christopher. And calculus was never a problem again. He got up to speed right away and kept up with his class and was confident in taking the AP test. Christopher was super responsive and flexible and always made time to have a tutoring session with our son before a test, even with short notice. When I asked our son what he would write in a review about Christopher, he said, "Literally the best. 10 out of 10. Dope and cool."

Rebecca, 28 lessons with Christopher

The most Awesome Tutor

My daughter would NOT have been as successful this year, without Chris.. a 5*****, tutor. Patience, profession and trust are just a few adjectives to describe this fine young man.

Rudy, 32 lessons with Christopher

Great tutor!

Chris is a really great tutor! He explains everything so clearly and I have been able to understand everything. Calculus is not my strength and I often leave class confused but meeting with Chris has truly helped me comprehend the material and feel more confident in taking my exams. He is so patient and I can't recommend him enough!

Rebecca, 13 lessons with Christopher

Knowledgeable and great tutor

Great tutor! Very knowledgeable, and great to work with! Our kids are very happy to work with him. He is nice, patient and easy to work with. Very talented people!

Sophia, 113 lessons with Christopher

Knowledgeable and patient

He is preparing my daughter for the math portion of the SAT and she is improving a lot. He is always on time and very polite. He comes prepared with material to teach her.

Alicia, 3 lessons with Christopher

Knowledgeable and Patient

Excellent teacher of AP Calculus.

Umar, 47 lessons with Christopher

Couldn’t do it without him!

Chris helped me prepare for my finals math test. I seriously could not have studied without him. I suggest to take a lesson with him!

Camy, 1 lesson with Christopher

Makes learning easy

My son is having a Physics test in 2 days, and Chris spent two hours with my son teaching him patiently. When they were done, my son feels more confident about the upcoming test. I will most likely call on Chris again to help him with semester finals and whenever my son needs help in preparing for chapter tests.

Lita, 1 lesson with Christopher

Very helpful, kind and patient tutor

Chris was extremely kind and patient with my daughter. He was able to explain concepts in an easily understood manner. He also was able to quickly work through material and just the right pace for my daughter.

Rhea, 2 lessons with Christopher
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