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Steve S. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steve S.
55/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Patient Writing & Study Skills Tutor for Middle School and High School

Taught high school US History and college American Government.

5.0 (2)
55/hour
19 hours tutoring

Taught high school US History and college American Government.

Joseph P. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joseph P.
70/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Bella Italia! Italian language and culture tutoring for adults.

I have a minor in history from Gonzaga University, and I constantly read in a variety of areas of research in history.

5.0 (20)
70/hour
76 hours tutoring

I have a minor in history from Gonzaga University, and I constantly read in a variety of areas of research in history.

Andrew G. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew G.
140/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Knowledgeable Algebra thru Calc & Sciences Tutor

Andrew here! My tutoring experience began back in high school, where I had the privilege of being a peer group tutor for students in my high school's AVID program for two years. In the classroom, I worked directly with students in small groups of 4-5 at a time on Algebra I, II, and geometry. I observed how grateful the...

5.0 (7)
140/hour
16 hours tutoring

Andrew here! My tutoring experience began back in high school, where I had the privilege of being a peer group tutor for students in my high school's AVID program for two years. In the classroom, I worked directly with students in small groups of 4-5 at a time on Algebra I, II, and geometry. I observed how grateful the...

Mayank M. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mayank M.
90/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Excellent All-Around Tutor for all ages (incl UGrad/PostGrad)

I have always had a passion and love for teaching and tutoring anyone who wants to learn something new. The feeling that I get when a student has a "light bulb" moment and the material clicks for them is indescribable. I tutor in subjects up to post-grad coursework as well as prof dev skills. I tutor in all Math incl...

5.0 (65)
90/hour
254 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response time is based on Mayank’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

I have always had a passion and love for teaching and tutoring anyone who wants to learn something new. The feeling that I get when a student has a "light bulb" moment and the material clicks for them is indescribable. I tutor in subjects up to post-grad coursework as well as prof dev skills. I tutor in all Math incl...

Debbie B. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Debbie B.
45/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

5 years of teaching social studies - several types of history

I have taught Government, Economics, Ancient World History, US History. I also have taught Geography to jr high and high school students. History is one of my favorite subjects to teach and I was told by a recent 6th grader that he liked my "teaching style"!

4.9 (129)
45/hour
458 hours tutoring

I have taught Government, Economics, Ancient World History, US History. I also have taught Geography to jr high and high school students. History is one of my favorite subjects to teach and I was told by a recent 6th grader that he liked my "teaching style"!

Panchapagesan R. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Panchapagesan R.
50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Patient and knowledgeable math teacher

I am a naturalized US citizen and am interested in military history as I am a Navy veteran

4.5 (69)
50/hour
177 hours tutoring

I am a naturalized US citizen and am interested in military history as I am a Navy veteran

Sheldon W. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sheldon W.
89/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Geography Major at Northwestern, 5 on APUSH Exam, Experienced Tutor

I have a bachelor's degree in geography from Northwestern and have worked professionally in geography and history research. I scored a 5 on the AP US History exam as a junior in high school, and I love to take complex historical concepts and boil them down into basic ideas that are much easier to understand.

4.9 (38)
89/hour
79 hours tutoring

I have a bachelor's degree in geography from Northwestern and have worked professionally in geography and history research. I scored a 5 on the AP US History exam as a junior in high school, and I love to take complex historical concepts and boil them down into basic ideas that are much easier to understand.

Henry D. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Henry D.
200/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Yale Grad Tutoring SAT(1600), GRE(339), ISEF, USACO, Math, and more

Hi! My name is Henry, and I recently graduated summa cum laude with a double major in mechanical engineering and computer science from Yale University. I'm now going on to complete a master's degree in aerospace engineering at Stanford, but I'm hoping to spend some time pursuing my love of teaching as well! In terms...

5.0 (22)
200/hour
71 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Henry, and I recently graduated summa cum laude with a double major in mechanical engineering and computer science from Yale University. I'm now going on to complete a master's degree in aerospace engineering at Stanford, but I'm hoping to spend some time pursuing my love of teaching as well! In terms...

Frank B. Near Palo Alto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank B.
50/hour

Near Palo Alto, CA

Retired Attorney, Practicing Short Story Writer and Novelist

I am a 75 year old retired attorney, one time public defender, later prosecutor, appellate litigator (death penalty defense before the California Supreme Court), entrepreneurial lawyer - lots of stuff. I am also a working writer, with a couple of short stories going strong on Amazon (30,000 plus sales) and two novels....

5.0 (42)
50/hour
127 hours tutoring

I am a 75 year old retired attorney, one time public defender, later prosecutor, appellate litigator (death penalty defense before the California Supreme Court), entrepreneurial lawyer - lots of stuff. I am also a working writer, with a couple of short stories going strong on Amazon (30,000 plus sales) and two novels....

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

Near Palo Alto, CA

College Aged Tutor Specializing in English and History Subjects

Hello, I am Kestia! But you are welcome to call me Kes as well. I recently graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a 4.0 GPA. My preferred students are in middle school, high school, and college. But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I...

5.0 (37)
60/hour
73 hours tutoring

Hello, I am Kestia! But you are welcome to call me Kes as well. I recently graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a 4.0 GPA. My preferred students are in middle school, high school, and college. But I am happy to make exceptions depending on circumstances. I...

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Karen F.
175/hour

AP History Teacher, AP History Grader

... and six years on the team that writes the scoring guidelines. That means I teach students not just the content of American history but exactly how to demonstrate what they know in the specific way that earns a 4 or 5. Whether a student needs help...

5.0 (74)
175/hour
238 hours tutoring

... and six years on the team that writes the scoring guidelines. That means I teach students not just the content of American history but exactly how to demonstrate what they know in the specific way that earns a 4 or 5. Whether a student needs help...

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Robin H.
70/hour

1997 - 2022 classroom teacher, American History

I taught American History from 1997 until I retired in 2022. I began teaching American History online in 2020 and still teach it 3 or more times a day. My students always performed higher than the state average in our region as well...

5.0 (112)
70/hour
328 hours tutoring

I taught American History from 1997 until I retired in 2022. I began teaching American History online in 2020 and still teach it 3 or more times a day. My students always performed higher than the state average in our region as well...

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Youmna A.
200/hour

Georgetown Honors Grad | APUSH Test Prep + Research & Writing Support

I studied Culture and Politics at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where I completed extensive coursework in United States history, politics, and economics. This academic foundation informs my approach to teaching U.S. History...

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5.0 (314)
200/hour
889 hours tutoring

I studied Culture and Politics at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where I completed extensive coursework in United States history, politics, and economics. This academic foundation informs my approach to teaching U.S. History...

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Preston B.
150/hour

AP US History Teacher specializing in AP history

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

5.0 (1683)
150/hour
5,964 hours tutoring

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

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Sarah H.
189/hour

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 (2151)
189/hour
4,705 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sarah’s active hours, which are 2:00 am - 10:00 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.

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Zachary W.
200/hour

Teacher & AP Exam Scorer | APUSH, AP Gov, AP AFAM

...analysis, argumentation, and making thematic connections across time periods. With an academic background focused on American history and over a decade of classroom experience, I help students engage deeply with content and build confidence in their...

5.0 (49)
200/hour
244 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...analysis, argumentation, and making thematic connections across time periods. With an academic background focused on American history and over a decade of classroom experience, I help students engage deeply with content and build confidence in their...

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Kelly C.
60/hour

American History Teacher-25 years experience

APUSH Teacher 15 or more years' experience. Read for AP exams. Have taught all levels of American History-IB, AP, Honors, and Regular. Thousands of hours of tutoring experience.

5.0 (708)
60/hour
2,382 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response time is based on Kelly’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

APUSH Teacher 15 or more years' experience. Read for AP exams. Have taught all levels of American History-IB, AP, Honors, and Regular. Thousands of hours of tutoring experience.

Near Palo Alto, CA Tutoring
Scott M.
100/hour

AP US History Teacher, 20 yrs.& AP US History Reader (grader), 13 yrs.

I have been an AP US History Teacher for 20 years, and an ETS/College Board AP US History Reader since 2010. Additionally, I am one of four UCLA AP US History Readiness Instructors in the city of Los Angeles. My three decades growing up in New...

5.0 (348)
100/hour
1,886 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been an AP US History Teacher for 20 years, and an ETS/College Board AP US History Reader since 2010. Additionally, I am one of four UCLA AP US History Readiness Instructors in the city of Los Angeles. My three decades growing up in New...

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Ben G.
85/hour

American history expert. 4400+ hours on Wyzant. AP US History.

I help students with history from the beginnings of the American Revolution to the present day. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in American history. In particular, AP US history...

5.0 (1525)
85/hour
7,498 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I help students with history from the beginnings of the American Revolution to the present day. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in American history. In particular, AP US history...

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Joe M.
40/hour

MA in American History plus teaching experience

I have a Master's in American History where I concentrated on military and medical history. I have taught American history for more than 5 years, and I am very comfortable with the content, the questions, the research, and the...

4.9 (13)
40/hour
69 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have a Master's in American History where I concentrated on military and medical history. I have taught American history for more than 5 years, and I am very comfortable with the content, the questions, the research, and the...

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Jacob M.
40/hour

Summa Cum Laude in Politics & Economics; Constituting America winner

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments in U.S. history, such as the Gilded age, U.S. isolationism, the Cold War, U.S....

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5.0 (485)
40/hour
845 hours tutoring

As a Politics, Economics, & Law major, the vast majority of my coursework has centered around the study and exploration of key historical periods, themes, and moments in U.S. history, such as the Gilded age, U.S. isolationism, the Cold War, U.S....

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Mark R.
55/hour

American History -- Experienced Tutor

American History Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) is a challenging, college-level class. APUSH teaches American history from 1491 to the present. The course emphasizes critical thinking, document analysis, and...

4.9 (196)
55/hour
593 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

American History Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) is a challenging, college-level class. APUSH teaches American history from 1491 to the present. The course emphasizes critical thinking, document analysis, and...

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Jonah A.
40/hour

Award-Winning History Undergraduate & AP U.S. History Specialist

My background includes passing the APUSH exam and winning multiple awards at my local university’s annual History Day competition in the American history category. I generally specialize in helping students master AP-level writing...

5.0 (46)
40/hour
163 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jonah’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 10:00 am UTC.

My background includes passing the APUSH exam and winning multiple awards at my local university’s annual History Day competition in the American history category. I generally specialize in helping students master AP-level writing...

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William R.
132/hour

Bringing American narratives into dramatic clarity.

The key to American history is found in our roots. That's why I go deeper into the past, starting as far back as the Greeks. After all, Hamilton, Madison, and John Jay did, when they wrote The Federalist Papers. How can we...

5.0 (2609)
132/hour
11,685 hours tutoring

The key to American history is found in our roots. That's why I go deeper into the past, starting as far back as the Greeks. After all, Hamilton, Madison, and John Jay did, when they wrote The Federalist Papers. How can we...

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Marty R.
68/hour

Degrees in History-Poli Sci-Citizenship Ed. Proudly Teaching 20+ Years

...the experiment that is our democratic-republic. For the past twenty-two years I have taught every academic level of American History, American Government, Citizenship Education and International Relations. Together, we will build and strengthen your...

5.0 (173)
68/hour
345 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response time is based on Marty’s active hours, which are 1:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

...the experiment that is our democratic-republic. For the past twenty-two years I have taught every academic level of American History, American Government, Citizenship Education and International Relations. Together, we will build and strengthen your...

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