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Stephen S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen S.
135/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Expert History Teacher: AP European, AP United States and AP World.

I have a passion for helping high school students understand AP history! For the past 23 years I have taught APUSH, AP Euro and AP World history courses to thousands of students who have had remarkable success. I hold Master's...

5.0 (321)
135/hour
1,508 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a passion for helping high school students understand AP history! For the past 23 years I have taught APUSH, AP Euro and AP World history courses to thousands of students who have had remarkable success. I hold Master's...

Steven G. Garden Grove, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steven G.
65/hour

Garden Grove, CA

Your Guide to a 5 in AP World: Modern

AP World History teacher for 20+ years AP World History exam reader for the College Board

5.0 (64)
65/hour
121 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response time is based on Steven’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

AP World History teacher for 20+ years AP World History exam reader for the College Board

Jason M. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
135/hour

San Francisco, CA

UCLA Philosophy Grad | U.S. History Tutor | 15+ Years Teaching

While attending UCLA, I directly tutored high school juniors and seniors in U.S. History through the AVID/SHAPE program at Inglewood High School. I earned a B.A. in Philosophy with College Honors from UCLA, where extensive coursework...

5.0 (49)
135/hour
258 hours tutoring

While attending UCLA, I directly tutored high school juniors and seniors in U.S. History through the AVID/SHAPE program at Inglewood High School. I earned a B.A. in Philosophy with College Honors from UCLA, where extensive coursework...

Karen F. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karen F.
175/hour

San Francisco, CA

AP History Teacher, AP History Grader

I have been teaching AP U.S. History for 26 years and hold a Master of Arts in U.S. History with graduate study at Columbia University and the University of Oxford, but what truly sets my APUSH tutoring apart is that I spent 15 years...

5.0 (69)
175/hour
210 hours tutoring

I have been teaching AP U.S. History for 26 years and hold a Master of Arts in U.S. History with graduate study at Columbia University and the University of Oxford, but what truly sets my APUSH tutoring apart is that I spent 15 years...

Ibrahim B. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ibrahim B.
60/hour

San Diego, CA

Patient Guidance in STEM & Humanities | Berkeley Engineer | EF Mentor

I’ve been tutoring for over 10 years. My most recent experience includes serving as a senior tutor at a learning center in Berkeley CA, where I worked with students from kindergarten through 12th grade primarily in math, physics, reading,...

5.0 (37)
60/hour
195 hours tutoring

I’ve been tutoring for over 10 years. My most recent experience includes serving as a senior tutor at a learning center in Berkeley CA, where I worked with students from kindergarten through 12th grade primarily in math, physics, reading,...

Samantha R. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha R.
70/hour

San Francisco, CA

Independent Languages Scholar with 3+ Years of Japanese Experience

...pronunciation regularly gets compliments from native speakers. I also have a robust level of knowledge about Japanese culture, history, writing systems, and other topics that might be of interest to learners....

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5.0 (262)
70/hour
430 hours tutoring

...pronunciation regularly gets compliments from native speakers. I also have a robust level of knowledge about Japanese culture, history, writing systems, and other topics that might be of interest to learners....

David K. Claremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David K.
40/hour

Claremont, CA

Experienced College Admissions & Test Prep Coach

I have extensive experience with U.S. History and have had personal success in the class, as well as in tutoring many students to high scores on the AP U.S. History exam. I place an emphasis on writing and historical context so that...

5.0 (8)
40/hour
109 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have extensive experience with U.S. History and have had personal success in the class, as well as in tutoring many students to high scores on the AP U.S. History exam. I place an emphasis on writing and historical context so that...

Kestia D. Campbell, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kestia D.
60/hour

Campbell, CA

College Aged Tutor Specializing in English and History Subjects

But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I am skilled primarily in reading, writing, English literature, social studies, history, and biology. At the college level, I focus on cultural studies, ethnic studies,...

5.0 (37)
60/hour
70 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I am skilled primarily in reading, writing, English literature, social studies, history, and biology. At the college level, I focus on cultural studies, ethnic studies,...

Joyce H. Diamond Bar, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joyce H.
200/hour

Diamond Bar, CA

UC Berkeley Honors Dual Graduate, Calculus/Psychology/AP Prep Expert

In high school, I received A's in Pre-Calc, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and AP courses (Calc AB/BC, Chemistry, U.S. History). I also scored a 790 on SAT math. I am a national AP Scholar and have received 5s on AP...

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5.0 (996)
200/hour
2,667 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Joyce’s active hours, which are 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm UTC.

In high school, I received A's in Pre-Calc, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and AP courses (Calc AB/BC, Chemistry, U.S. History). I also scored a 790 on SAT math. I am a national AP Scholar and have received 5s on AP...

Felex C. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Felex C.
150/hour

San Francisco, CA

Learning physics is FUN

Physics Experience: I worked as a Particle Physics Researcher for the LHC, which hosts the largest physics collaboration in history. I love working at the frontiers of physics and I love sharing my understanding of physics and the world...

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5.0 (348)
150/hour
1,396 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Physics Experience: I worked as a Particle Physics Researcher for the LHC, which hosts the largest physics collaboration in history. I love working at the frontiers of physics and I love sharing my understanding of physics and the world...

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Berklee College of Music Graduate - Music History Tutoring

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I can help you study Music History thoroughly.

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5.0 (925)
100/hour
3,018 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, I can help you study Music History thoroughly.

Sebastian K. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sebastian K.
80/hour

Los Angeles, CA

B.A. in History (and Film) from Yale

I graduated cum laude from Yale with a double major in history & film and distinction in both majors. Within history, my focus was on American history & completed a thesis related to university history in the...

5.0 (107)
80/hour
428 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sebastian’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

I graduated cum laude from Yale with a double major in history & film and distinction in both majors. Within history, my focus was on American history & completed a thesis related to university history in the...

William R. Tarzana, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
William R.
152/hour

Tarzana, CA

From living in Europe, I bring European History to life.

Having actually lived for years overlooking the Roman Forum and knowing key Italian archeologists/art historians, the narratives of European History come naturally to me. From writing about the court of Louis X!V for New Line Cinema to...

5.0 (2605)
152/hour
11,609 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Having actually lived for years overlooking the Roman Forum and knowing key Italian archeologists/art historians, the narratives of European History come naturally to me. From writing about the court of Louis X!V for New Line Cinema to...

Matthew R. Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew R.
100/hour

Palo Alto, CA

Stanford PhD in Planetary Science with 10 years of teaching experience

My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. Before that, I tackled a range of topics, including Earth’s tectonic history and the exploration of CPT symmetry in cosmology....

5.0 (31)
100/hour
86 hours tutoring

My PhD research focused on the climate evolution and habitability of rocky planets around long-lived stars. Before that, I tackled a range of topics, including Earth’s tectonic history and the exploration of CPT symmetry in cosmology....

Evan W. Newhall, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan W.
169/hour

Newhall, CA

American History Tutor w/ over 3000 hours, 500 5-star ratings

I have been tutoring for 15 years and tutored all levels of American History. I have helped with US History for middle school and high school and have studied AP US History personally and took the AP test. I also help navigate...

5.0 (2218)
169/hour
11,687 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

I have been tutoring for 15 years and tutored all levels of American History. I have helped with US History for middle school and high school and have studied AP US History personally and took the AP test. I also help navigate...

Jonathan L. San Bruno, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan L.
125/hour

San Bruno, CA

PhD in History with Expertise in East Asia, Europe, and Global History

I completed a Ph.D. with equal fields in Modern European History and East Asian-Japanese History. I have taught university courses that cover a wide range of themes and geographies, including Japanese history, Chinese...

5.0 (25)
125/hour
129 hours tutoring

I completed a Ph.D. with equal fields in Modern European History and East Asian-Japanese History. I have taught university courses that cover a wide range of themes and geographies, including Japanese history, Chinese...

Amanda R. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amanda R.
200/hour

Santa Monica, CA

History and English Tutor (Official AP History Reader)

History is fun! I didn't think so when I was a kid. But I learned the secret in college and now I'm hooked -- and I promise, you will be too. After receiving a BA, MA and doing work towards a Phd in history at UCLA, I...

5.0 (1054)
200/hour
5,022 hours tutoring

History is fun! I didn't think so when I was a kid. But I learned the secret in college and now I'm hooked -- and I promise, you will be too. After receiving a BA, MA and doing work towards a Phd in history at UCLA, I...

Roger M. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Roger M.
150/hour

San Jose, CA

Geometry/Math 2 Tutor with over a Decade of Experience

Some students relate more to the language of math so I'll discuss the etymology of unique math terms. Math has a natural connection to history and science and Geometry/Math 2 especially connects well to the arts and architecture....

4.9 (600)
150/hour
6,510 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Some students relate more to the language of math so I'll discuss the etymology of unique math terms. Math has a natural connection to history and science and Geometry/Math 2 especially connects well to the arts and architecture....

David W. La Jolla, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David W.
105/hour

La Jolla, CA

Mechanical Engineer specializing in math, physics and chemistry

Hello and thank you for considering me as your tutor! I have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over four years of experience helping students succeed in math, physics, chemistry, and mechanical engineering topics. Whether you're in...

5.0 (367)
105/hour
1,426 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hello and thank you for considering me as your tutor! I have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over four years of experience helping students succeed in math, physics, chemistry, and mechanical engineering topics. Whether you're in...

Martha Anne K. Half Moon Bay, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Martha Anne K.
145/hour

Half Moon Bay, CA

Experienced High School AP Art History & AP Art Design Teacher/Tutor

AP Art History instructor for over 15 years. 90% pass rate last year. Master's in Art Education.

5.0 (18)
145/hour
59 hours tutoring

AP Art History instructor for over 15 years. 90% pass rate last year. Master's in Art Education.

Robert F. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Robert F.
219/hour

Sacramento, CA

Financial Accounting, CPA Exam, and QuickBooks Tutor

...as taking any accounting courses. I have a genuine passion for breaking down the complexities of accounting and have a history of tutoring and teaching various intricate subjects within my firm. My approach is to focus on understanding the 'why' ...

5.0 (401)
219/hour
2,214 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response time is based on Robert’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

...as taking any accounting courses. I have a genuine passion for breaking down the complexities of accounting and have a history of tutoring and teaching various intricate subjects within my firm. My approach is to focus on understanding the 'why' ...

Glenn K. Oakland, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Glenn K.
75/hour

Oakland, CA

Columbia TC Grad - History/Government, Literature/Writing, Chess

As a graduate of Columbia University, Teachers College with a master’s in social studies education, I have a strong academic background in U.S. History, political science and economics combined with relevant student instruction in NYC...

5.0 (6)
75/hour
10 hours tutoring

As a graduate of Columbia University, Teachers College with a master’s in social studies education, I have a strong academic background in U.S. History, political science and economics combined with relevant student instruction in NYC...

Sarah H. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarah H.
139/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Your American History Guru!

I know American History like the back of my hand. Let me help you find the most effective and efficient ways to learn this subject.

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5.0 (2122)
139/hour
4,608 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sarah’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

I know American History like the back of my hand. Let me help you find the most effective and efficient ways to learn this subject.

Jordan S. Laguna Niguel, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jordan S.
95/hour

Laguna Niguel, CA

UCLA Graduate Specializing in U.S. History & Government

I earned my degree in Political Science from UCLA with a concentration in American government, which required extensive study of United States history, constitutional development, political movements, and institutional change. My coursework...

5.0 (240)
95/hour
1,180 hours tutoring

I earned my degree in Political Science from UCLA with a concentration in American government, which required extensive study of United States history, constitutional development, political movements, and institutional change. My coursework...

Joshua C. La Jolla, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua C.
145/hour

La Jolla, CA

Professional tutor for 5+ years with a focus on Math and Business.

I am extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their upcoming standardized tests, and ultimately, themselves. I initially began tutoring my peers after I scored a 36 in all sections of the ACT in early 2016. At first, the...

5.0 (160)
145/hour
486 hours tutoring

I am extremely passionate about helping students gain confidence in their upcoming standardized tests, and ultimately, themselves. I initially began tutoring my peers after I scored a 36 in all sections of the ACT in early 2016. At first, the...

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