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Academic Coaching For Individuals And Groups

All levels of elementary, middle, and high school math (arithmetic to calculus)
Preparation for all sections of the ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, HSPT, ISEE, and other standardized tests
General academic skills (study habits, organization, efficiency, confidence, competence, motivation, and more)
Academic mentoring (dedicated personal support and assistance to help students reach their personal best)
Extensive experienced with special needs (high IQ, math phobia, test anxiety, LD) as well as students in the general population
Utilizing Socratic and Direct Instruction methods together with other specialized instructional modalities
Personalized study programs and individually crafted assignments tailored to particular needs and goals
All ages and abilities
Since 1978

Courses And Workshops

Test Prep Strategy Workshops: ACT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT
Using the Ti-84 Plus CE to Ace Standardized Math Tests
Algebra/Geometry Head Start: Be Prepared! Catch Up! Get Ahead!
Make Learning a Basic Family Value (for new parents)

Independent Study

Receive high school and college course credits through online course work at Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, BYU, etc.
Customized summer work to get a jump on tough math classes, fill knowledge gaps, or obtain credit by examination
Remediation for struggling students and course supplementation for the gifted and talented

Consulting

Referrals to other top academic professionals, college counselors, therapists, neuropsychological testing, educational companies and organizations
Business coaching for private practice educators

Availability And Fees

Chris works with students at their homes in Silicon Valley, the Peninsula, San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma County, California, and via Zoom with pupils throughout the world.

Chris's fees are high, in line with those of other top academic coaches in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Accordingly, discounts are offered for small groups, advance payment, bulk purchase, and sessions conducted online.

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Expectations

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Terms Of Service

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Reviews

“Chris reinvigorated our son with the joy of learning which is the greatest gift we could have asked for!

We can't thank him enough."

Marcia M. (Client: 2014)

“With the help of [Chris's] expertise, I was able to improve from a 'D' to an 'A' in a college level calculus course.

"During our work together, he introduced me to an entire arsenal of techniques and approaches to this difficult subject matter.

"My confidence as a student of mathematics began to grow as Chris taught me new ways to understand and think about calculus. He also helped to sharpen my skills in algebra which had faded since high school.

"In my opinion, Chris is a gifted teacher who inspires his students to put forth their best effort and achieve their goals.”

Andrew R. (Student: 1993)

“My daughter reported that she appreciated her work with Chris, who provided just the right mix of ''pulling and pushing' to make their SAT prep sessions both fun and highly productive.

"His emphasis on teaching and continually reinforcing a relatively small number of key SAT math strategies enabled my daughter to attack the math section of the SAT in a whole new way, and really took the mystery out of this puzzling portion of the test for her."

Sheva F. (Client: 2013)

"Chris has done excellent work tutoring our students and is very much in demand. The students find him easy to understand, clear in his explanation, and good at finding examples.

The quality that impresses me most about Chris, however, is his patience. All too often, tutors end up doing the students' work; in Chris's case he works with them and allows them time to discover what they're missing and what they need to do."

Ray B. (Administrator: 1983)

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