CHRIS LELE

WALNUT CREEK

Summary

GRE/SAT tutor with 20+ years of experience helping students improve scores through targeted instruction, structured practice, and clear test-taking frameworks. Former Lead GRE Instructor and Principal Curriculum Developer at Magoosh, with deep experience designing GRE/GMAT curriculum, diagnosing student error patterns, and teaching high-yield verbal and quant strategies.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Lead Instructor

Bespoke Learning Solutions

01.2023 - Current

Work with high school and college students in 1:1 and small-group settings (up to 4 students), delivering structured SAT and GRE instruction
Design bespoke study plans based on diagnostic performance, score goals, and individual learning patterns
Lead focused sessions on high-yield verbal and quant concepts, emphasizing efficient problem-solving and test strategy
Identify recurring error patterns and implement targeted interventions to improve accuracy and timing
Assign and review homework aligned to session objectives, ensuring reinforcement and measurable progress between sessions
Adapt lesson pacing and content in real time based on student performance and engagement
Help students achieve meaningful score improvements over 6–10 week timelines

VP of Content

CK-12

10.2021 - 01.2023

Led development of high school STEM curriculum with a focus on clarity, accessibility, and measurable learning outcomes
Collaborated with subject matter experts to improve instructional design and student engagement across core subjects
Established content standards and best practices to ensure consistency and effectiveness of learning materials
Applied data and user feedback to refine content and improve student comprehension and retention

Principal Curriculum Developer & Lead Instructor

Magoosh

01.2011 - 12.2021

Designed and taught GRE and GMAT curriculum, helping students master high-yield concepts and test-taking strategies
Created 1,500+ practice questions across SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT, targeting common traps and error patterns
Developed 200+ hours of instructional video lessons explaining complex concepts with clarity and efficiency
Analyzed student performance data to identify recurring mistakes and refine instructional approaches
Wrote 500+ articles on test prep, translating complex strategies into practical, student-friendly guidance

Education

B.A. - Psychology

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

01-2000

Skills

GRE / SAT Instruction (Verbal & Quant)
Small-Group Teaching (1:1 to 4:1)
Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design
Student Assessment & Error Analysis

Test-Taking Strategy & Time Management
Homework Design & Progress Tracking
Verbal Reasoning & Quantitative Problem Solving

Timeline