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Zoheb H.

55/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced and Knowledgeable Tutor!

4.9 (217)

916 hours tutoring

I graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Political Science (highest honors), with a 3.9 GPA. Social studies was my favorite subject in school. I loved writing papers, analyzing information, and learning history. I have been a tutor for 10 years now including 8 on Wyzant, tutoring...See Zoheb's full profile

Went from a D to a B!

I worked with Zoheb when I was taking a Business Statistics class at SJSU. I was retaking the course, the first time it was extremely difficult for me and I got a D in the course. Working with Zoheb the second time I was able to g... read the full review - Taylor, 9 lessons with Zoheb

Jia Nan J.

50/hour

San Jose, CA

English language, literature, writing, SAT, and GRE Tutor

4.8 (124)

716 hours tutoring

Dear Reader, When you choose me for tutoring services, you get someone who genuinely tries to improve your learner’s abilities. I teach English language, literature, and writing skills by adapting lessons to each learner’s needs. Most of all, I increase a learner's confidence to create lifelong independent problem...See Jia Nan's full profile

Carlo C.

160/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Harvard doctoral, 25 yrs. teaching, specializing in writing, SAT/ACT

5.0 (124)

587 hours tutoring

My middle school teaching over a decade consisted of teaching Social Studies or an integrated Humanities course that combined Social Studies with English literature and writing. I love these subjects and I love to teach them: the possibilities for intellectual growth are tremendous! Many schools focus on...See Carlo's full profile

Liz R.

60/hour

Near San Jose, CA

College Professor Specializing in Writing and Study Skills

5.0 (12)

14 hours tutoring

I love teaching, it's what I do for a living! I have a B.F.A. in Fine Art and a M.A. in Sociology. Teaching at the college level has allowed me to learn how to interact and teach a wide group of people-- high school students, international students and lifetime learners. I offer one-on-one and small group tutoring for...See Liz's full profile

Ryan C.

80/hour

San Jose, CA

AP Mastery, with CA Social Science Teaching Credential

5.0 (81)

224 hours tutoring

I taught world history, and geography at Saratoga High School. I also taught AP U.S. History at Valley Christian High School. I earned top-marks in a course for history instructors run by the College Board. I have a Master of Arts in History, with Distinction. I also have a Permanent California Single Subject Social...See Ryan's full profile

Knowledgeable and Thorough

Ryan was very accommodating to meet with my daughter on short notice to help with AP History test prep. He was extremely knowledgeable and helped her work through approaches to the different aspects of the test. I would recommend ... read the full review - Brenda

Richard M.

105/hour

Near San Jose, CA

Tutor -- Writing, SAT Test Prep, History, French, Latin, German

5.0 (492)

1,990 hours tutoring

My K-6th experience includes teaching 4th and 5th grade English and Social Studies at Merryhill School in San Jose, CA; substitute teaching in various (preschool and) Kindergarten through 6th grade classrooms for Teachers on Reserve; and teaching English language arts to various grade levels at Enopi Learning...See Richard's full profile

Professional, Kind, Enthusiastic, Knowledgeable

After several lessons, we have found Richard to be the consummate professional – always communicative, organized and punctual. He is respectful and kind to both parent and student and has developed good rapport with our child. H... read the full review - Anne, 19 lessons with Richard

Roger R.

24/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced tutor for English and Social Studies

4.9 (7)

18 hours tutoring

For the younger grades, a tutor can help a student develop strong foundation skills in literacy and help shape a child’s positive attitude toward learning. I know how to motivate students to do their best! Two of my best subjects are English and Social Studies. I have a Multiple Subjects Credential and can...See Roger's full profile

Dr. R. is a very patient and knowledgeable writer!

Dr. R. is a very patient and knowledgeable writer. During our last meeting, we worked on a rough draft together. He was able to provide significant feedback in the areas I was struggling with. He was knowledgeable about the essay ... read the full review - Andrea, 4 lessons with Roger

Hassan A.

40/hour

UChicago Grad for English, Writing, and Arabic/Urdu Tutoring

5.0 (47)

167 hours tutoring

Hello there! I’m Hassan, a language arts and intercultural educator with a passion for the power of words. My professional teaching experience includes 5+ years as a faculty at two international institutions where I designed and facilitated...See Hassan's full profile

knowledgeable and patient teacher

Hassan helped me improve my English writing. He is patient, knowledgeable and open-minded. He pointed out my writing errors and taught me useful writing skills in his class (eg how to chose most suitable words and modified sentenc... read the full review - Kam, 14 lessons with Hassan

D. C.

60/hour

Expert Educational Coach: Speech & Debate, Writing, History, English

5.0 (483)

2,135 hours tutoring

Hi, I'm D! (they/them) I specialize in History, Public Speaking, Speech and Debate, ESL, Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Grammar, and Research Skills. I have experience lecturing classrooms of 50 students, directing smaller review and discussion...See D.'s full profile

Kenneth H.

60/hour

Experienced Social Studies teacher--AP & Regents

5.0 (500)

1,335 hours tutoring

I'm an experienced, retired New York City public high school teacher. I've taught AP United States and European History, and have been a table reader for both exams--I've actually graded the essays for the College Board. This experience gives me...See Kenneth's full profile

Well Prepared and Patient

My sons just had their first global tutoring session yesterday and as Ken left they told me that they already learned quite a bit! We plan to book future sessions with him again. ... read the full review - Kathie, 19 lessons with Kenneth

Colleen Marie R.

59/hour

Experienced and Patient English/ESL, French, German, and History Tutor

5.0 (143)

536 hours tutoring

Hi, my name is Colleen and I love tutoring on Wyzant! I tutor English, ESL/ESOL, French, German, and all areas of history. I received my M.A. degree in Professional Writing from New England College as well as my B.A. degree in European Cultural...See Colleen Marie's full profile

Incredibly kind, clear and concise.

I am a student at UC Berkeley and this quality of an instructor is as good as it gets. Collen is the best of the best. You're lucky to have her at such an affordable rate. She will make your paper shine. ... read the full review - Christina, 4 lessons with Colleen Marie

Mikulas P.

40/hour

Social Studies Teacher with International Experience

4.9 (182)

319 hours tutoring

Most recently, I was an 8th Grade Social Studies teacher at a public school in Phoenix. Following the standards, I taught about the American Revolution, U.S. Constitution, and 20th Century American History; Between March and May 2019, I...See Mikulas's full profile

Teagan L.

400/hour

Award-winning Harvard Grad / College Essay and Application Consultant

4.9 (593)

2,397 hours tutoring

Response Time: 20 minutes

I graduated magna cum laude with a joint degree in Social Studies and African Studies from Harvard College. My senior thesis was one of approximately sixty awarded the Hoopes Prize for outstanding academic work. Through my focus on crafting...See Teagan's full profile

Extremely talented and exceptional

Teagan has been helping my daughter with her college essays and counseling and has been exceptional! He has been patient, always positive and brings out the best in her. He clearly understands what various colleges need and guides... read the full review - Varadan, 8 lessons with Teagan

Jonathan K.

450/hour

Top Yale Grad Essay Mentor - College Essays / Transfer App Essays

5.0 (1869)

4,908 hours tutoring

Earlier, while teaching middle school, most of my work was in social studies. My apprenticeship was also mostly in social studies. Lastly: My undergraduate degree was chiefly in the social studies arena, with psychology,...See Jonathan's full profile

The ultimate college essay advisor

Jonathan helped our daughter prepare essays for almost 20 schools. He worked with her weekly over several months to generate strategies for how to approach each application (e.g., which supplemental essays to choose if there is a... read the full review - Nahid, 92 lessons with Jonathan

Eric B.

90/hour

Patient, Experience Social Studies teacher

5.0 (532)

1,304 hours tutoring

Response Time: 13 minutes

30+ years of teaching experience allows me to see where students struggle with understanding and with writing. I help students to organize information based on connections and key concepts. This increases their confidence and their scores!See Eric's full profile

Wonderful Experience!

Eric is a fantastic teacher. He knows the curriculum and exactly what students need to know to be successful, especially on their AP exam. My son wasn't getting much out of his lessons from school, but worked with Eric weekly for... read the full review - Ellen, 14 lessons with Eric

Ben G.

80/hour

Tutor/Teacher 10 Years. Wyzant 4000+ hours. Writing/History/Government

5.0 (936)

3,874 hours tutoring

Response Time: 26 minutes

Hi everyone! I'm Ben. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I tutor middle school, high school, college, and graduate students. I teach AP US History and AP US Government. I...See Ben's full profile

Amazing and Knowledgable Teacher

Ben has been an amazing college essay help throughout my whole process so far. He is always there to respond to any messages I send, and he even has quick responses to any of my questions. His work ethic is one of the best I have ... read the full review - Rita, 48 lessons with Ben

Bob L.

50/hour

Masters Degree in History with 40+ Years Teaching Experience

4.9 (150)

378 hours tutoring

I have a Masters Degree in history and taught social studies for 40+ years. During that time I developed curriculum for World History, U.S. History, Economics, American Government, AP US History, and AP American Government and Politics. As...See Bob's full profile

Excellent AP US History/Government and Politics Tutor

Bob tutored my son for AP US Government and Politics last year for a couple of months. As a result, my son received 5 on the test. He was so happy with Bob that he asked me to have him teach/tutor AP US History this year instead... read the full review - Motoko, 87 lessons with Bob

Brandon C.

50/hour

Honors Student That's Dedicated to My Students' Success

5.0 (148)

564 hours tutoring

Response Time: 8 minutes

More specifically I would explain the concept they were struggling with and I would help them through some example problems. I tutored a variety of subjects from social studies, chemistry, algebra etc. The best part of not only tutoring but...See Brandon's full profile

Amazing! Highly Recommend!!

I contacted Brandon to tutor my daughter in geometry and Algerbra 2 for a big test she had the next day. He reached out to me right away. He was extremely knowledgeable about geometry/ Algerbra 2 and he was able to explain the co... read the full review - Cayli, 26 lessons with Brandon

Jonathan R.

95/hour

Math, Test Prep (SAT, ACT, GED, GRE, ASVAB), and Writing Tutor

5.0 (2952)

12,063 hours tutoring

Response Time: 29 minutes

I am a certified social studies teacher (in addition to being a certified math teacher). As an undergraduate student in college, my minor was History; as a graduate student, I took multiple classes on teaching the social sciences. I truly...See Jonathan's full profile

Exceptional SAT/ACT Tutor

Having had one previously good experience on Wyzant with a Latin tutor, my husband and I turned to Wyzant again after seeing our daughter’s PSAT scores. With her grades and hard work, we knew she could do better, but we needed ou... read the full review - Parce, 25 lessons with Jonathan

Drew M.

148/hour

Soc. Studies Teacher; AP Grader; AP Human Geography focused

5.0 (489)

1,331 hours tutoring

I’ve pursued formal learning with an undergraduate degree in History and Social Studies Education and a master’s degree in Social Studies Learning and Instruction. I hold a current teaching license in Minnesota. I began my...See Drew's full profile

Experienced, Organized and Patient

Drew is very professional , an excellent communicator, makes every session fun and productive. He is very knowledgeable regarding anything AP Human Geography. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand and provides pra... read the full review - Rhea, 33 lessons with Drew

Dr. Lauren J.

120/hour

Get Help with Essays and Research Papers by Former Professor

5.0 (152)

671 hours tutoring

Hello! I am Dr. Lauren, an academic writing and research coach. I work primarily with college and graduate students to conquer your writing and research projects, from short essays to dissertations and grant applications (and everything in...See Dr. Lauren's full profile

Amazing tutor who provides help for your next big move

Dr. Lauren J. is an amazing tutor who helped me to clarify my main points in my statement of purpose for my many graduate school applications. She was often available and made time to help me throughout the application process. I ... read the full review - Allison, 9 lessons with Dr. Lauren

Phillip H.

100/hour

Social Studies and Government Teacher

4.9 (82)

240 hours tutoring

I have been teaching Social Studies to high schoolers for approximately 8 years and I have taught Government for part of that time.See Phillip's full profile

Patient Tutor!

Philip has provided tutoring to my son to prepare for AP Economics. Prior to starting the class, my son was an average student. After only two months of intensive prep, he was able to grasp all the concepts and ended up with a 4 a... read the full review - Haby, 50 lessons with Phillip

Gary B.

115/hour

Experienced AP Human Geography teacher and AP Human Exam FRQ Grader

5.0 (182)

547 hours tutoring

I am a high school Social Studies teacher who is committed to helping students be successful. This is my 10th year teaching AP Human Geography in Central Florida. Since 2016 I have been employed by the College Board to score Free Response...See Gary's full profile

wonderful tutor

Thank you Gary! Gary is an amazing tutor. He is experienced and knows the material and course well. He was always available to help. His knowledge of the curriculum and AP exam was very evident. He was very helpful in clarifying q... read the full review - A, 43 lessons with Gary

Jordan F.

30/hour

Social Studies Teacher With A Passion for Theology.

5.0 (69)

352 hours tutoring

I am a social studies teacher with a passion for theology. In the past I have helped students learn different aspects of religion such as, biblical studies, paganism and Buddhism. I am also privately ordained in my religion and I believe...See Jordan's full profile

Great tutor!

Jordan responded quickly, was flexible with his schedule, and provided accurate proofreading for our investigative reports. I am always looking for dependable proofreaders and Jordan did not disappoint. A pleasure to work with. T... read the full review - Maria, 4 lessons with Jordan

Amanda R.

160/hour

History and English Tutor (Official AP History Reader)

5.0 (901)

4,040 hours tutoring

I've been tutoring history, political science, religious studies and geography for the past five years. I am also president-elect of a state social studies council and am currently planning the next conference which features 100s of...See Amanda's full profile

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Dorothea L.

1 lesson

Angie makes social studies fun. My twin girls age 9 usually do not like social studies. Angie tells stories, shows pictures, maps and video clips that make social studies interesting. I recommend Angie highly.

Kaylee D.

4 lessons

He would also take time out of his schedule to answer any questions that I had through the messaging on Wyzant, which was very helpful when it got to be the day before my test and I was trying to learn every little thing. I couldn't have passed the Elementary Education Praxis II Social Studies test without Brian's incredible amount of knowledge that he shared with me about the topic. I would highly recommend Brain to anyone who is trying to pass this social studies test!

Kelcey M.

6 lessons

He is very knowledgeable in Social Studies content; US History, Geography, World History and Economics. Cliff is very patient and willing to listen and lead you in the right direction. He explains things in more than one way to make sure you fully understand the concept. I felt comfortable with Cliff and if I ever need him for any other subject, I will not hesitate to ask him. He is very quick at responding to emails/messages. I HIGHLY recommend Cliff as a tutor!

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