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I have been teaching US History for 3 years and this year I am a AP US History teacher. I consider myself an expert on all US history subjects, including historical writing and analysis.
I have been teaching US History for 3 years and this year I am a AP US History teacher. I consider myself an expert on all US history subjects, including historical writing and analysis.

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My degrees are in the field of history, and I've contributed to more than a dozen Social Studies textbooks. I have expertise in both European and North American history, plus coursework in Asian and African history.
My degrees are in the field of history, and I've contributed to more than a dozen Social Studies textbooks. I have expertise in both European and North American history, plus coursework in Asian and African history.
My daughter wanted more in depth review for the SAT and ACT math sections to ensure acceptance into the College of Engineering. Adam is very knowledgeable and showing her short cuts and quick tricks. He is very fluent in the tes... - Mary, 4 lessons with Adam

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English/Reading/Writing Expert I tutor composition and grammar for students of all ages, and I also teach high school entrance exams as well as the SAT and ACT. My background is in the Humanities, but I have considerable experience tutoring math, grades 1-8. I am qualified to teach English at the middle school and high...
English/Reading/Writing Expert I tutor composition and grammar for students of all ages, and I also teach high school entrance exams as well as the SAT and ACT. My background is in the Humanities, but I have considerable experience tutoring math, grades 1-8. I am qualified to teach English at the middle school and high...

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I've taught American history before, and have my history masters degree in American historiography.
I've taught American history before, and have my history masters degree in American historiography.
She was one of the BEST tutors I have EVER had on Wyzant!! She made me feel comfortable and clearly explained topics. She provided a guide prior to the lesson which made what she was explaining even more clearly and has been helpi... - Arianna

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I am an experienced tutor and an enthusiastic university professor with experience working with diverse learners. A graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and...
I am an experienced tutor and an enthusiastic university professor with experience working with diverse learners. A graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I am qualified to teach U.S. history, world history, world literature, geography and Spanish. I have experience tutoring students for the PSAT, SAT and...
I cannot recommend Alrick highly enough! He is an exceptionally professional, insightful, and thoughtful tutor. Alrick tailors individualized lessons to meet the unique needs of his students, ensuring they receive the best possibl... - Akiko, 6 lessons with Alrick

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I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...
I have four years' experience on the faculty of Brown University and Phillips Academy, Andover. I am expert in the teaching of Math, science, Latin, French, Greek, History, English, as well as GMAT, SAT, GRE, and ACT. Also, I was a tutor for a large wealthy family in California for five years. I am all but...

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5 on APUSH Exam
5 on APUSH Exam

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I love to help people unlock their potential. Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English...
I love to help people unlock their potential. Over the years, I've tutored many students and many subjects, from high school math and geometry to college writing and literature. My experience is broad, and while my personal strength lies in the writing and reading borne out of an undergraduate double major in English...

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I am a retired reserve military officer, having served in 2 branches of the armed forces, and also just recently retired from a civilian technology career with a well known silicon valley company. My wife and I are recent empty nesters. In the military I was an intelligence officer and logistician, and in my...
I am a retired reserve military officer, having served in 2 branches of the armed forces, and also just recently retired from a civilian technology career with a well known silicon valley company. My wife and I are recent empty nesters. In the military I was an intelligence officer and logistician, and in my...

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Via tutoring centers, public schools, and Wyzant, I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. I am a Northwestern Univ. Grad with a degree in English/Essay Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. I am an experienced math and writing tutor who will teach basic math concepts and/or...
Via tutoring centers, public schools, and Wyzant, I have been tutoring for almost 10 years. I am a Northwestern Univ. Grad with a degree in English/Essay Writing. I also possess a Teaching Certification/Degree from Northeastern. I am an experienced math and writing tutor who will teach basic math concepts and/or...
Got Peter to help get my 10 year old son back on track and prepared for 5th grade. The one on one interaction for the first 2 sessions were great and my son is being challenged to the fullest, which is a plus for me. My son is act... - George, 19 lessons with Peter

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I have been teaching American History for 10 years and am passionate about helping students make meaningful connections to the historically significant events in U.S. History.
I have been teaching American History for 10 years and am passionate about helping students make meaningful connections to the historically significant events in U.S. History.
Wow! What can I say about Amy? She’s a very caring, patience, smart, intelligent lady I love how the fact she teaches my kids as if they was hers. She teaches everything any subject to my kids It was so hard finding a tutor that t... - Quashima, 16 lessons with Amy

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5 on APUSH Exam
5 on APUSH Exam

I have over 15 years of experience tutoring American history, helping students understand key events, figures, and themes. My sessions are engaging and informative, making history come alive for students. I focus on critical thinking and...
I have over 15 years of experience tutoring American history, helping students understand key events, figures, and themes. My sessions are engaging and informative, making history come alive for students. I focus on critical thinking and...
Maggie took her time and was extremely helpful. She took We didn’t feel rushed through the hour. We plan to utilize her services whenever possible. Definitely worth it! - Natalie, 2 lessons with Maggie

My name is Adam D. and I received a PhD in Archaeology at UCLA. Prior to graduate school, I completed my BA from Boston University (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa). I have helped a diverse group of students with common application essays,...
My name is Adam D. and I received a PhD in Archaeology at UCLA. Prior to graduate school, I completed my BA from Boston University (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa). I have helped a diverse group of students with common application essays,...
Adam has been incredible in helping my son find his voice and style for his personal statement essay . He has been patient and effective in bringing out the best in my son . I am thoroughly impressed with his ability to help shape... - Furkhunda, 39 lessons with Adam

I have made the study of American History come alive for my high school and college students over the past 25 years. My students learn history as a fascinating, unfolding story that is relevant to our lives. For AP US History, I focus on...
I have made the study of American History come alive for my high school and college students over the past 25 years. My students learn history as a fascinating, unfolding story that is relevant to our lives. For AP US History, I focus on...
If you’re even thinking about a tutor in Economics for your student, look no further! Our daughter took several tutoring sessions in her senior year of high school with Mrs. B, covering both AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomic... - Jayanti, 14 lessons with Mrs.

Years of experience teaching US History allows me to identify the most important that material that students study and to see where they sometimes get stuck. I am also deeply familiar with AP History exam question types as a veteran AP Reader in...
Years of experience teaching US History allows me to identify the most important that material that students study and to see where they sometimes get stuck. I am also deeply familiar with AP History exam question types as a veteran AP Reader in...
Eric has been amazing with my son in AP World History, he's super nice, patient, gives great strategies in test taking and essay writing and organizes the information in ways my son can understand easily. He uses the session tim... - Ruby, 58 lessons with Eric

I am currently applying to PhD programs with the career goal of becoming a history professor. I received a score of "5" on my AP American and European history exams as a high school student.
I am currently applying to PhD programs with the career goal of becoming a history professor. I received a score of "5" on my AP American and European history exams as a high school student.

My double-digit number of AP History students averaged 4.8 (out of 5) on their AP exams in 2025.
My double-digit number of AP History students averaged 4.8 (out of 5) on their AP exams in 2025.
Great instructor! Bob is excellent with with my son. He is very good at explaining things that are taught for the SAT and really digging into the details or learning proper English skills. I would recommend him for anyone wanting... - Luke, 11 lessons with Bob

I have a B.A. in history, with a focus through my undergrad thesis on American foreign policy during the Cold War. I have also remained engaged through my work in high school speech and debate, particularly in current events categories such as...
I have a B.A. in history, with a focus through my undergrad thesis on American foreign policy during the Cold War. I have also remained engaged through my work in high school speech and debate, particularly in current events categories such as...
Andrew was able to speak well at the level of my 13 yo daughter. They talked about you strengths and weaknesses with understanding what's the overall goal in mind. He was able to discuss with her what fundamentals will need to be ... - G, 32 lessons with Andrew

I am a PhD student in American history at Vanderbilt University, have my MA in American history at the University of South Carolina, and a BA in History from the College of William & Mary. My research and expertise during my MA...
I am a PhD student in American history at Vanderbilt University, have my MA in American history at the University of South Carolina, and a BA in History from the College of William & Mary. My research and expertise during my MA...
Zachary provided many great insights on how I should revise my essay to get it ready for publishing, suggesting ideas about historical context and reorganization. He was well prepared for the lesson, easy to work with, and very kn... - Yakun, 2 lessons with Zachary

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.
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.
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

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...
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...
Scott not only expertly prepared my son for his AP exam, but he also fostered a love of learning American History. Scott is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about history, which made my son's tutoring sessions interesting a... - Brian, 31 lessons with Scott

Taught US history and AP courses
Taught US history and AP courses
My son is learning American History with Alex. In this session he learned about Korean war and feel more confident about the topic. Alex style of teaching is unique. - Sushmita, 6 lessons with Alex

...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...
...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...
I want to express my gratitude to Marty. He played a tremendous part of me passing the FCLE exam. This was an exam I put off for years & the only thing I needed left to pass to earn my AA degree in college. I took the exam 3 times... - Karen, 6 lessons with Marty

I am a law school graduate, holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence with an additional Certificate of Concentration in International Law and Business Law. My legal education includes advanced coursework in international business transactions, business...
I am a law school graduate, holding a Doctor of Jurisprudence with an additional Certificate of Concentration in International Law and Business Law. My legal education includes advanced coursework in international business transactions, business...
I had an incredible experience working with Amanda as my LSAT and law school admissions consultant. I first reached out to her after receiving a lower score than I had hoped for. With limited time to retake the test and submit app... - Alexis, 65 lessons with Amanda
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