About Christopher
Hello, my name is Christopher!
I am an archaeologist and educator, with extensive archaeological field experience across the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and Oman. I hold a B.S. in Anthropology from Rutgers University (US) and an MPhil in Archaeological Science from the University of Cambridge (UK).
Alongside my archaeological career, I am a TEFL certified tutor, with a strong passion for education and empowering my students to meet their full potential. I have taught subjects ranging from History, Anthropology, Archaeology, the Material Sciences and English. I also offer Essay and Thesis Editing services, as well as guidance for those seeking advice or assistance with university applications within the US and UK Oxbridge system.
In conversation with Christopher
Could you tell us a little about your background?
Of course. I am an archaeologist and educator, and my fieldwork has taken me across the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Oman. Academically, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Rutgers University in the United States, and a Master of Philosophy in Archaeological Science from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
What led you from archaeology into teaching?
The two have always felt connected for me. Alongside my archaeological career, I trained as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certified tutor, and I have always had a strong passion for education. There is something very rewarding about helping students meet their full potential, whether that is in the field or in a classroom.
What subjects do you teach?
Quite a range, actually. I teach History, Anthropology, Archaeology, and the Material Sciences, as well as English. I enjoy moving between them, since so many of these subjects overlap in ways students do not always expect.
Do you offer anything beyond tutoring?
Yes, I also provide essay and thesis editing services. Alongside that, I offer guidance for students applying to university, both within the United States system and the Oxbridge system in the United Kingdom, which can be quite different processes to navigate.
What draws you to working with students on university applications specifically?
Having gone through both the American and British academic systems myself, I understand how daunting the application process can feel, particularly for the Oxbridge system, which has its own particular expectations. I like being able to demystify that for students and help them present their strongest possible application.
What would you say makes your approach distinctive?
I think it is the breadth of experience I bring, both academically and in the field. Archaeology teaches you to look carefully, ask good questions, and build an argument from evidence, and I try to bring that same rigour and curiosity into how I teach every subject, not just the ones directly related to my own field.