Chris Butsavage Rulien Tutoring

About Chris

Chris holds a Master of Arts in European History and a Master’s in History Teaching Education from the University of Maryland. He worked for many years as a public school teacher in North Carolina and Maryland. He served as a Lead Classroom Teacher for AP U.S. Government, AP U.S. History, and World History, among other humanities courses—designing lessons, grading, and communicating with families. He was rated a “Distinguished” teacher and honored as a National Society of High School Scholars Distinguished Educator.

Chris has worked as a private tutor since 2008 and provides expert, personalized tutoring that helps students excel in humanities courses, writing, executive functioning, and standardized test preparation. Many of his students have attended top DC and NYC-area prep schools such as Sidwell Friends, St. Anselm’s, and St. Alban’s. Students who have worked with Chris during college counseling and application sessions have gone on to attend universities including Cornell, Rutgers, the University of Maryland, and the University of Texas.

  • Pull quote testimonial image: "He met them where they were and gave them the unique tools they needed to be successful. They both scored 5s on their respective AP exams ... I highly recommend him as a tutor." -Laurel Keating, Parent
  • Pull quote testimonial image: "Chris has worked remotely with two of my children at the high school level for the last five years ... My children consistently ask to work with him and have found his tutoring to be very helpful." -Barbara Denton, Parent
  • Pull quote testimonial image: "While we're pleased that both boys have improved their grades during the time they've worked with Chris, the more important thing is that they've developed much stronger work habits." - Christiana Cameron, Parent