The key value that I hope to impart upon my students is resiliency. If students can leave my classroom learning the importance of persevering through not only a tough class or homework problem, but through the challenges that await us in life, then I know I have done my job. By establishing the skill of resiliency, students work towards a relentless pursuit of achievement and betterment of their lives.”
Cristian’s Story
Teaching Discipline
Physics & Mathematics
Why Physics
“I’ve always enjoyed numbers, so naturally the quantitative reasoning behind physics appealed to me. After taking my first physics class in high school, I grew an immense passion for the analytical skills that studying physics teaches. I carry those ideas with me in all that I do now, learning to see things from multiple vantage points and pursuing the optimal path.”
Professional Experience
As an intern at Droplet Measurement Technologies, Cristian was actively involved in the construction and analysis of a meta-database on mold spore concentrations in water mitigated homes. Through the creation of data figures that depicted the unpredictable behavior of such environments, he aided in developing a successful business case that led to more than 50 InstaScope instruments being contracted to ServiceMaster, a mitigation company.
Upon finishing student teaching and graduating in December of 2016, Cristian began teaching part-time at his alma mater, Longmont High School, in January 2017. He then accepted a position at Golden View Classical Academy in the Fall of 2017, and has been teaching their since. At Golden View, he has been recognized as the Aristotle Award winner for teacher of the year, and serves as the Mathematics Department Chair, Lead Physics Teacher, and Varsity Basketball Coach.
Cristian also owns and operates Flatirons Tutoring, a premier tutoring company serving students of all ages online and across the front range in Colorado through subject tutoring, academic coaching, and standardized test prep.
Volunteer Experience
Cristian constructs homes and organizes community events with Habitat for Humanity. He also supports the Pride of the Glens Coalition in Dacono, Colorado, offering tutoring free of charge to students in the community in all K-12 subjects.
Hobbies
Cristian enjoys coaching football and basketball, training jiujitsu, reading good books, and spending time with loved ones.
Academic Background
- North Central College (Bachelor of Science in Physics and Secondary Education)