1,730 East Boston SAT Reading Tutors

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...I have taken courses in colonial, nineteenth and twentieth century American history, and have had a paper published on finding local abolitionists. I have also studied world history extensively, and worked as a researcher on a world history textbook. I have taught US History, World History and World Cultures. In addition to standard history courses,... read more

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