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The Best History Tutors in Pleasanton, CA

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Eileen M.

70/hour

Pleasanton, CA

AP English/ AP History/Middle Core Teacher/Elementary English Concepts

5.0 (236)

1,081 hours tutoring

I am a teacher with single subject credential in history.

Knowledgable and Effective Tutor

Eileen taught my sophomore son, In the first lesson itself, he was happy with her teaching styles and giving him skills to improve writing and answering all his questions. Thanks so much. Looking forward to have more sessions with... - Anita, 3 lessons with Eileen

Sudhir K.

85/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

MS in Computer Science with >10 years experience in software industry

5.0 (10)

17 hours tutoring

I am an experienced Software Technical Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. I am skilled in C, C++, Java, Go, Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Algorithms, Embedded Systems, Docker, Kubernetes and Data Structures. I am a strong engineering professional who graduated...

Jeffrey N.

125/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

MA in Theology from the Graduate Theological Union

5.0 (326)

800 hours tutoring

Response time: 47 minutes

MA in Theology with a 3.94 GPA from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley: coursework included Church History, OT & NT Biblical Studies, Systematic and Constructive Theology, Latin, Medieval Theology, Christian Spirituality, Literature and Religion, and Ethics.

first-class tutor

My daughter has been writing stories since before the pandemic. She's currently a 7th grader. Over the years, I have had her work with a few online tutors. I have also sent her to writing camps including those with pretty well-k... - Elaine, 3 lessons with Jeffrey

Matthew R.

100/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Stanford PhD in Planetary Science with 10 years of teaching experience

5.0 (31)

105 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. Throughout my academic career and beyond, I have always had a passion for...

Andrew B.

100/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Official AP Reader | 80% Pass Rate | 10 Yrs Exp

5.0 (10)

17 hours tutoring

While I teach general history, my specific expertise lies in the Advanced Placement (AP) United States History curriculum. As an official AP Reader for the College Board, I have a deep understanding of the college-level skills required for this subject, particularly historical argumentation and document...

Engaging, knowledgeable, and highly motivating

My child just had the first lesson with Mr. Andrew, and we are absolutely thrilled! My child can be difficult to engage when it comes to history, but his passionate, "history geek" energy immediately sparked an interest. My child ... - Lily

Tim C.

45/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

K-12 Reading/Writing/grammar/SAT/ACT/TESL/Coll. app essays /Job INT

4.8 (1775)

11,819 hours tutoring

I am originally from Europe and have a deep fascination with European History and interest in history in general. I can help students prepare thoroughly for their exams.

Great Tutor

Tim has been helping my son with his writing and reading comprehension for the past two years. He is knowledgeable, patient and flexible. He is also very responsive. He helped my son with his writing from brainstorming ideas, out... - Jane, 99 lessons with Tim

Leon B.

180/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Stanford University Music Major

5.0 (89)

503 hours tutoring

As a music major at Stanford University, Music history was a large part of our curriculum. So I'm well versed in this subject area from pre-Gregorian chant til modern computer music

Exceptional SAT tutor

Leon is exceptional — deep knowledge, genuine coaching, and real enthusiasm. He connects with our son and motivates him in a way few teachers can. We couldn't be more grateful for his work. - Bill, 22 lessons with Leon

Matthew H.

90/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Licensed CPA Accounting Tutor

5.0 (90)

311 hours tutoring

Response time: 4 minutes

I have been practicing in public accounting for 9 years and have been a licensed CPA for 8 of those years. I graduated from Indiana University Kelly school of Business with a major in Accounting and Real Estate Finance. I take about 40 hours of continuing professional education each year in order to keep up with my...

Anishka J.

40/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Experienced Biology and English tutor

5.0 (1)

10 hours tutoring

I am working to attain a Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology major at Purdue University and I tend to be good with tutoring in biology, English, writing, and history. After experiencing a multitude of professors and teachers, I have realized that the method of teaching varies for each student and that...

Francesca P.

75/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

College and High School Physics and Math

4.9 (1203)

6,978 hours tutoring

Tutoring is an act of observation. It succeeds where normal instruction fails because it is geared toward a student's particular strengths. My best experiences as a tutor have been with the students who needed me most, learning how they needed to learn. I have been a tutor in one setting or another since childhood....

Very patient and very good.

Francesca has been a great tutor for my niece. She has been very prompt friendly and courteous. As my niece is from China she has some special difficulties to overcome and Francesca has been right there for her and has helped her ... - Ray, 12 lessons with Francesca

Solana C.

115/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

STEM and Dyscalculia Specialist! Over 20 Years Experience

5.0 (4)

7 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring for over 25 years. I tutor K-12 and some college courses. I received my degree in Genetics so I'm great with math and the sciences. I am also great with English and Language Arts. I am a nerd and proud of it! I believe learning can be fun. Math is a game. Science can take you to unimagined...

Panchapagesan R.

50/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Patient and knowledgeable math teacher

4.5 (69)

177 hours tutoring

I love history as I have a defense background and was keen to study the World leaders and the way the wars were planned AP history does justice to all the people who lost their lives for their country.

TJ C. Near Pleasanton, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring

TJ C.

80/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Specialized Tutoring for Speech, Language, and Swallowing

5.0 (5)

8 hours tutoring

In music history I focus on classical music, covering the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods and moving towards contemporary. We cover from Gregorian Chant to Aaron Copland and towards contemporary music I span mildly to include jazz and the beginnings of rock and roll/blues.

Jennifer I.

55/hour

Near Pleasanton, CA

Passionate Tutor Specializing in Math Through Algebra 2

4.9 (68)

471 hours tutoring

I have also taken the following courses: Teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in the Elementary Classroom, Elementary Math Concepts, Literacy Development, Teaching Exceptional Learners, and several history courses.

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Nicolas S.

27/hour

Upper Division College History Student

Response time: 24 minutes

As an upper division, college student, I’ve been studying history consistently during my two years in university. I was instructed in world history by some of the best professors Uath has to offer. I have received top marks in each...

Great and effective Tutor

Nicolas made a real difference for my son. His sessions were structured, focused, and easy to follow — no guessing what to study next, just clear steps and consistent practice. That structure helped my son build confidence and act... - Brittany, 13 lessons with Nicolas

Zachary W.

200/hour

Social Studies Teacher Specializing in US History

5.0 (50)

252 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

I have extensive experience teaching U.S. History at both the middle and high school levels, including AP U.S. History and Honors courses. My instruction spans from pre-Columbian Native American cultures to present-day America, with...

Very knowledgeable, professional and kind teacher

Zach did a great job helping my child with lessons on AP US History. He made the subject interesting, gave a safe place to raise questions, was very reassuring and went out of the way to make the test experience stress free. I rec... - June, 6 lessons with Zachary

Carolyn K.

150/hour

I Have Coached Students to Top AP U.S. History Scores

Response time: 4 minutes

Many of my students have achieved top scores (fours and fives) on the demanding AP U.S. History exam. I help students discover the test's key themes and concepts, and this shift in focus makes studying hundreds of years of...

Excellent tutor who is knowledgeable and patient

Her tutoring in AP U S History made all the difference. I can’t adequately describe how much she helped. I give her the highest possible rating and recommend her to anyone interested in improving their understanding of the subject... - Eric, 37 lessons with Carolyn

Mark R.

55/hour

American History -- Experienced Tutor

4.9 (205)

637 hours tutoring

Response time: 48 minutes

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...

Knowledgeable, caring and practical tutor

I hired Mark R. to help my daughter preparing for her AP exam in world history. Mark R. Was very professional, very logical in his way of helping a teenager preparing for an exam. Mark R. Taught my daughter more than 30 lectures w... - Chokri, 32 lessons with Mark

Robin H.

70/hour

1997 - 2022 classroom teacher, American History

5.0 (116)

339 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...

Great teacher, very patient!

Mrs. Robin is a wonderful teacher with many years of experience teaching history. My son Bernie has been studying with her for the past six months, with classes twice a week. He is very happy because his history grades have improv... - Chen, 30 lessons with Robin

Karen F.

175/hour

AP History Teacher, AP History Grader

5.0 (77)

244 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...

Excellent tutor

Karen is very knowledgeable, sharp, patient and friendly. She analyzed the case, found out the weakness, explained the details, and gave examples. She worked hard, replied on time. Highly recommended! - Xiaoping

Brian K.

75/hour

MA with 10+ years of teaching US and World History

5.0 (72)

306 hours tutoring

Response time: 54 minutes

I have a Master's degree from Bowling Green State University and have been teaching US and World history for over ten years. I absolutely love history and hope to spread that enthusiasm to my students!

patience, well prepared and knowledgeable tutor

Brian effectively prepared lessons for my sophomore son and taught him with patience. He is highly organized in his materials and possesses extensive knowledge of high school history. A five-star tutor! - Rita, 10 lessons with Brian

Jonah A.

40/hour

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

5.0 (52)

188 hours tutoring

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...

Exceptional Tutor!!

I took a chance signing up with a new tutor, but Jonah has been beyond exceptional!!! My daughter has been failing AP Government and getting ALL 50's on her tests. We should have hired Jonah long ago. From Day 1, he helped my c... - Annie, 5 lessons with Jonah

Clark N.

75/hour

Experienced AP World History Teacher and College Board Reader/Grader

5.0 (269)

677 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

I have taught AP World History for 9 years and I have been a College Board reader/grader for 7 years. As a College Board reader, I have unique insight into the written portion of the exam that has allowed me to give my students a more...

Knowledgeable and helpful!

Clark has been an incredible AP Human Geography tutor for my son. He goes beyond simply reviewing material by adding rich, in person insights drawn from his extensive experience as a teacher. His explanations are clear, engaging, ... - Mohini, 71 lessons with Clark

Jacob M.

35/hour

Summa Cum Laude in Politics & Economics; studied in Mexico and Spain

5.0 (495)

863 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, such as the Cold War, the history of economic thought, U.S....

Very Knowledgeable in History

Couldn't be happier with Jacob as my high school son's online tutor. From the first session, Jacob was thorough with his review of the material. Jacob has a wonderful sense of humor and a natural way of making others feel comforta... - Mai, 6 lessons with Jacob

Steven G.

125/hour

Expert AP World History Teacher| AP Exam Reader | 23 Years Experience

5.0 (71)

151 hours tutoring

Response time: 49 minutes

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

(AP World History) 100% recommended!

Steve is very knowledgeable, explains world events and history very clearly, and uses the College Board's guidelines, as well as topic-focused questions to check for understanding and any need for more explanation or follow-up. My... - Mia

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Rose H.

2 History lessons

James is a wonderful AP World History tutor, patient, knowledge, and very respectful. I highly recommend him to all who require a History tutor. We will definetly use him again.

Arenzo M.

6 History lessons

Arnold Was Very patient, He Helped Out With Alot Of History That I Wasn't Familiar with. I'm Now Starting To Feel More Confident About Taking My Regent Exam IN THE US history.

Margaret M.

1 History lesson

I was extremely amazed by his knowledge and expertise in the subject of U.S. History. He is like a walking encyclopedia! I was also impressed that Darrell could speak at least 3 other languages. My daughter, who is not thrilled with history, actually enjoyed her sessions with Darrell. He made the history lesson fun and much more enjoyable for her. She learned a lot from Darrell and he helped her to be better prepared. I would highly recommend Darrell as a tutor!

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