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The Best History Tutors in Knoxville, TN

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Akshay S.

145/hour

Knoxville, TN

Perfect Scorer on SAT and LSAT with 12 years Experience!

5.0 (15)

58 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

Hi there! My name is Akshay, and I have been a tutor and teacher for more than 10 years! Having scored perfectly on the Digital SAT, Focus Edition GMAT, and LSAT, I specialize in helping students dramatically increase their standardized test scores as they prepare for undergraduate and graduate admission processes....

Alina K.

85/hour

Near Knoxville, TN

Teaching Students to Teach Themselves

5.0 (1210)

3,163 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

...mathematics. I use examples that are easy to remember and apply. I use hands-on visual helpers. I also have many interesting books at home that talk about the history of some of those concepts. I strive to make mathematics come to life for my students, so they can see and understand not only how to solve one particular problem...

Alina is definitely the cream of the crop!

Alina is SO worth her weight in Gold for those parents that need someone to take the ball and run with it! She is not someone who just sits with your child for an hour and helps him with whatever the student says he needs help wit... - Jeanne, 25 lessons with Alina

Mark M.

60/hour

Near Knoxville, TN

Special Education and More Tutor

4.9 (400)

1,262 hours tutoring

I have instructed students with a wide range of disabilities and abilities in all high school areas. I have taught classes in Algebra I and Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Physics, and English. My work with students has also covered World and American History, Psychology, and Sociology. With my background in...

Grateful for all of the successful support and results over four years.

2015-06-12 Mr. Mark has been instrumental over the last four years in assisting Alexis in her study of mathematics. The improvement in her test scores and course grades have been substantial. In subjects difficult for Alexis, suc... - Michael, 208 lessons with Mark

Thomas B.

32/hour

Near Knoxville, TN

Retired Education Specialist/Attorney

5.0 (883)

1,658 hours tutoring

Retired lawyer. Well-versed in US history, world history, intellectual history, and cultural history.

Knowledgeable, intelligent, and helpful tutor

The writing lessons that Thomas teaches are very informative and interesting. He has broad knowledge and always tries to push my son's writing ability to a higher level. My son really enjoys his lessons and gets a better habit to ... - Zun, 44 lessons with Thomas

David H.

40/hour

Near Knoxville, TN

Up to graduate level tutor, I specialize in test preparation

4.7 (6)

20 hours tutoring

I am a Pensacola High School IB program graduate, class of 2000, and I have experience with AP and honors courses as well including math through calculus BC, English, and history (American and European). I finished UWF with a 3.88 GPA and Pensacola High School with a weighted 4.75 GPA so I understand the...

Doug C.

40/hour

Knoxville, TN

Writing Coach, French Teacher, ACT Tutor, Educational Technologist

4.8 (30)

244 hours tutoring

I am currently an instructional technologist at the University of Tennessee, remotely supporting technology use for language teachers and students, writing research papers, copyediting dissertations, and tutoring French students wherever possible. My background includes more than two decades of French instruction via...

Peggy S.

35/hour

Knoxville, TN

American History

5.0 (76)

266 hours tutoring

Hate having to keep track of all those dates and events? I can help with the use of timelines and graphic organizers. I can teach you how to read American history passages and turn them into "on-screen" movies with you in the middle of the action. I teach you how to picture all that is going on in the...

Richard K.

60/hour

Knoxville, TN

PhD Candidate Tutor

5.0 (11)

26 hours tutoring

I am a PhD-level tutor from Knoxville, TN, specializing in helping students prepare for standardized tests. I have several years of experience teaching courses at the college level in both social psychology and research methods, as well as experience tutoring in math, science and English. Most of the problems that my...

Nancy H.

40/hour

Knoxville, TN

Music Teacher and Tutor

5.0 (8)

85 hours tutoring

20 years of experience teaching elementary school to my own 5 children primarily using the curricula recommended by Susan Wise Bauer in "The Well-Trained Mind." These included Usborne history books, keeping a timeline, Spelling Workout, reading classical literature and having them write narrations,...

Michael Z.

50/hour

Knoxville, TN

Nuclear Engineer, with a history and passion for Teaching

5.0 (4)

10 hours tutoring

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Nuclear Engineering. I enjoy math, science, literature, history, writing, and music. I've played the piano since I was 4 years old, and am proficient in Spanish and English. I'm an avid hiker. I have a long history in tutoring among...

Robert C.

75/hour

Knoxville, TN

Professional Tutor for Math, English, ACT/SAT Prep, Chemistry and more

5.0 (728)

5,076 hours tutoring

...arts), ACT/SAT test preparation, chemistry, economics, and accounting. I also tutor any subject that mainly requires study skills and memorization, such as history, psychology, and biology/anatomy. In addition, I am a study skills/time management coach. My easygoing approach to students’ difficulties along with my study...

Superior tutoring for ACT!

We received my son's ACT scores this morning, exactly what we were hoping for, a six point jump!! We really want to thank you for the excellent help you gave to our son in achieving this. Without your excellent tutoring this wou... - Richard, 3 lessons with Robert

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Aaron A.

480/hour

Perfect Scoring AP US History Exam Tutor

5.0 (1391)

3,771 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 minutes

American history has long been a passion of mine. Often, schools want students to demonstrate, through tests and essays, not only that they can remember facts, but that they understand the concepts and why they are important. I can help you...

AP History

AP History tutor – top-notch – worth every penny! Very detailed, responsive and knowledgeable. My son thought he was awesome! - Susan, 12 lessons with Aaron

Faith B.

27/hour

Undergraduate Student in Social Sciences with 3 Years Tutoring

5.0 (108)

834 hours tutoring

I have passed all my history, ethnic, and religious studies courses with an A, covering topics such as the History of Indigenous Americans, U.S. History, World History, Modern World History, History of...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

We went over prep material for my AP World History exam. Faith not only reviewed lesson plans with me but also assisted me in numerous ways to prepare for my exam. Thank you!!!! - Viviana, 2 lessons with Faith

Adam W.

220/hour

PhD in World History & AP Grader | 15+ Yrs Experience

5.0 (3887)

11,448 hours tutoring

I hold a PhD in World History and serve annually as an official AP Grader for AP World History: Modern (WHAP). This background gives me an elite understanding of both the expansive historical content and the precise metrics used to...

Great AP Euro tutor

Very knowledgeable, very helpful. He knows the subjects of European history, World History, US history and related topics very well. He is a very helpful teacher. - Christopher, 20 lessons with Adam

Alex P.

60/hour

Experienced AP World History Teacher

5.0 (373)

1,196 hours tutoring

I have taught AP World for years and am well-versed in the subject matter and the exam. I have created detailed guides that break the exam's components down to help students. I have extensive experience tutoring both in-person and virtually.

Excellent Tutor for AP World History!

It was my daughter’s first time working with Alex, since AP World History is her first AP class at school, and she had been having a bit of a hard time with the past two quizzes. She wasn’t sure what her weaknesses were or what th... - Kevin, 2 lessons with Alex

Preston B.

150/hour

AP US History Teacher specializing in AP history

5.0 (1653)

5,885 hours tutoring

I have professionally taught and tutored American History for over 15 years both at the high school and college level.

Excellent WHAP and APUSH teacher

Preston helped my daughter with WHAP last year. He improved her grade to an A and helped her earn 5 on the AP Exam. So impressed with him that my daughter will continue with him for APUSH this year. She says in addition to him bei... - Reeta, 44 lessons with Preston

Jonathan K.

450/hour

Top Yale Grad; three decades' teaching experience in social studies

5.0 (2582)

6,748 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

I studied history, art history, archaeology, and psychology at Yale and Tufts, earning top honors. Since then, I’ve primarily taught history for most of my career of 30+ years. Assessment Course Instructor, Harvard Graduate...

Competent and experienced tutor

I am a veteran and military spouse who has been out of the workforce and academic environment in nearly a decade. I found myself in dire need of assistance with my writing ability. Jonathan was patient, understanding, and very h... - Andrea, 11 lessons with Jonathan

Natalya G.

89/hour

Ivy League Educated European History & Politics Tutor, Fun & Friendly

5.0 (646)

2,929 hours tutoring

I’m a native of Russia and a proud U.S. citizen with firsthand knowledge of European history, culture, and foreign policy, offering students a unique and enriched perspective on European History. As an Ivy League graduate with a...

Knowledgable inspiring and engaging tutor!

My son has had a few lessons with Natalya. He is 15, enrolled in a college Russian class and needed some extra help. He has also has a passion for history and politics and relations. Natalyas background and experience and exper... - Jeramie, 264 lessons with Natalya

Carlos R.

110/hour

AP World History Teacher/AP Question Leader Reader for College Board

5.0 (297)

1,040 hours tutoring

Response time: 20 minutes

I have been teaching for over 10 years AP World History. I have been an active reader (AP Exam grader) since 2015 for College Board. Since 2018 I have been a table leader, and in the last read (2021) I served as Question Leader (Supervising...

Knowledgeable, and Professional Teacher

Carlos is helping my son with AP World History, and my son is happy and truly grateful to him. Carlos explains complex topics in a clear, simple, and engaging way, making even challenging material much easier to understand. He ta... - Antonio, 14 lessons with Carlos

Scott M.

120/hour

AP US History / Honors US History / World History

5.0 (340)

1,821 hours tutoring

Key historical thinking skills: (cause/effect; compare/contrast; change and continuity over time) make up the core of each session. I have taught AP US History for over 20 years, have been an AP US History Reader...

Exceptionally brilliant!

We can’t say enough wonderful things about Scott. Our son worked with him throughout the academic year. We didn’t want someone who just tutors for an hour and hands out homework on a loop. We wanted someone who would be involved ... - Sa, 38 lessons with Scott

Eric B.

90/hour

Experienced History Teacher

Response time: 11 minutes

I am in my fourth decade of teaching US History with an emphasis on the diverse experiences of all Americans, including African Americans. I am also deeply familiar with preparing student for AP Exams. As a World history teacher, I...

great teacher!!

Eric has been one of the best tutors we have ever worked with. He is incredibly patient and fully prepared to accommodate my son’s unique needs. Eric goes above and beyond by putting in extra effort between sessions to ensure my s... - Jin, 2 lessons with Eric

Meredith K.

45/hour

Experienced Creative ESOL Teacher

5.0 (1228)

2,269 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

During that time I regularly gave social studies instruction to students. I am familiar with what is generally covered in public schools in this subject area. I like to design interactive history lessons that keep students engaged.

Best Teacher Ever

Miss Meredith has never done anything less than the best for me. She taught me skills applicable in almost any art style, provided media recommendations for improvement, and encouraged practice and growth both outside of class and... - Anca, 149 lessons with Meredith

James P.

65/hour

Writing Teacher, Linguist, and History of World Thought

5.0 (1178)

4,247 hours tutoring

Holding a valid California single-subject credential in history I have taught European history and history of thought, linking the various art epochs from medieval times through the Industrial Revolution to and with...

An Amazing Tutor

James is a very patient tutor who slowly guides me through my homework. He encourages me to read the context out loud, which help me understand what I'm reading. He has a lot of knowledge of history, English writing, many things... - Maisy, 10 lessons with James

Bob P.

90/hour

Experienced AP History teacher/tutor

5.0 (727)

2,657 hours tutoring

My double-digit number of AP History students averaged 4.8 (out of 5) on their AP exams in 2025.

Excellent and thorough instructor!

Bob was instrumental in helping my daughter achieve her writing goals with her 10th grade World History DBQ. Not only was he able to talk through the content with her, providing further background, but he also helped her work out ... - Claire

Avi M.

60/hour

American History Tutor and Researcher Since 2008

5.0 (1415)

6,655 hours tutoring

When I'm not tutoring history, I work as a historical research assistant. My clients include the New York Historical Society (for their "Lincoln in New York" exhibit) and a professor at Harvard Business School.

Engaging, Insightful

My son does not like (correction: did not like) History but Avi found a way to engage him and see the interesting nuances and details he was missing out on. Avi knows how to translate his passion (and genius) of History into enga... - Patricia, 6 lessons with Avi

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