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Adam W.

PhD in History/Literature, AP/IB Grader, 10+ Years College Teaching

PhD in History/Literature, AP/IB Grader, 10+ Years College Teaching

$70/hour

5.0 (738 ratings)

  • 1,569 hours tutoring

  • Phoenix, AZ 85003

About Adam

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Teaching and tutoring provide skills, awareness and knowledge that enable students to succeed in their immediate and lifetime goals. It is not about learning tricks or gimmicks to game a test. It is about discovering the way(s) to learn best, minimizing effort and maximizing outcomes.

I have been teaching for over a decade in-person and online in high school and college classrooms in the United States and Japan. I serve annually as an AP grader and IB examiner in History. I have worked in...

Teaching and tutoring provide skills, awareness and knowledge that enable students to succeed in their immediate and lifetime goals. It is not about learning tricks or gimmicks to game a test. It is about discovering the way(s) to learn best, minimizing effort and maximizing outcomes.

I have been teaching for over a decade in-person and online in high school and college classrooms in the United States and Japan. I serve annually as an AP grader and IB examiner in History. I have worked in and managed writing centers specializing in essay revision and college entrance. I am also an organic farmer, running a three-acre teaching farm on which I demonstrate sustainable practices, provide gardening workshops and discuss environmental principles. I have a PhD in World History, an MA in modern Japanese history and a BA in English Literature and Philosophy.

Through tutoring, I calibrate our sessions to what you need and want to learn. I do not use a cookie-cutter approach. We assess what you are working on, what materials you are using, what skills and content you need to learn, and we tackle that content as straightforwardly as possible.

If you are looking for a tutor who actively modulates instruction based upon you and your goals, please write.

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Education

Whittier College
Phil., Engl Lit
University of Hawaii
Masters
University of Hawaii
PhD

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Subjects

Business

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

As a competitor, I participated in Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary and Policy Debate, as well as Drama, Duo Interp, Extemp and Impromptu. I have experience as a Speech and Debate coach, particularly in overseeing Oratory. In my classrooms, I conduct informal and formal debates, speeches and presentations on a weekly basis. I also assist colleagues, and students, with formal addresses, particularly for graduation ceremonies.

Corporate Training

Japanese,

Japanese

I've been engaged in academic Japanese-language research and education for over a decade, having completed a PhD in Japanese agricultural history. But because I only started learning Japanese the year before grad. school, I had to learn quickly and efficiently. As a result, I'm familiar with a wide range of materials and learning approaches and can help you develop an assemblage that works best for how you learn.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have several peer-reviewed publications, have edited for academic journals and regularly review new textbooks in my fields of expertise. During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in analytical writing and college entrance/applications. In tutoring and editing, I am happy to work with students on long research papers as much as shorter assignments, inclusive of creative writing and DBQ, LEQ and SAQ compositions.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

As a competitor, I participated in Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary and Policy Debate, as well as Drama, Duo Interp, Extemp and Impromptu. I have experience as a Speech and Debate coach, particularly in overseeing Oratory. In my classrooms, I conduct informal and formal debates, speeches and presentations on a weekly basis. I also assist colleagues, and students, with formal addresses, particularly for graduation ceremonies.
Grammar

Elementary Education

Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

Literature,

Literature

I have a BA in English Literature, with a specialization in Literary Criticism. I've taught English Language and Literature at AP, Honors and standard levels, both in the US and abroad, inclusive of courses in American, British and World Literature; I have served as an AP grader. I excel in teaching students how to master the essay components of both the Language and Literature exams.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have several peer-reviewed publications, have edited for academic journals and regularly review new textbooks in my fields of expertise. During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in analytical writing and college entrance/applications. In tutoring and editing, I am happy to work with students on long research papers as much as shorter assignments, inclusive of creative writing and DBQ, LEQ and SAQ compositions.
Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

As a competitor, I participated in Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary and Policy Debate, as well as Drama, Duo Interp, Extemp and Impromptu. I have experience as a Speech and Debate coach, particularly in overseeing Oratory. In my classrooms, I conduct informal and formal debates, speeches and presentations on a weekly basis. I also assist colleagues, and students, with formal addresses, particularly for graduation ceremonies.
Writing,

Writing

I have several peer-reviewed publications, edit for academic journals and regularly review new textbooks in my fields of expertise. During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in analytical writing and college entrance/applications. In tutoring and editing, I am happy to work with students on long research papers as much as shorter assignments, inclusive of creative writing and DBQ, LEQ and SAQ compositions.
ACT English, English, Grammar, Reading, SAT Writing, Spelling, TOEFL, Vocabulary

History

American History,

American History

I have taught American History (college, AP, honors and regular curriculum) in national, regional and global contexts. I have edited publications for peer-reviewed journals in the field. In tutoring, I excel in teaching students how to master content, critical reading and writing skills, as well as how to earn top scores on standardized history exams, inclusive of the AP and SAT II subject exams.
European History,

European History

Modern European history is one of my fields of expertise (in my doctoral studies). For over a decade, I have been teaching European history at the college and high school levels, inclusive of AP courses. I have publications in the field and a book (forth-coming). In tutoring, I excel in clarifying complicated themes and terms, teaching critical reading and writing, as well as guiding students towards top scores on standardized exams.
Philosophy,

Philosophy

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Asian schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I am most familiar with nineteenth-century European social and political philosophy.
Religion,

Religion

I have taught religion in historical contexts for over a decade, inclusive of all of the world's major faiths and ideologies. I hold a minor in religious studies and a PhD in world history.
World History,

World History

I have a PhD in World History and have taught the subject at college and high school levels, including AP and honors courses, for over a decade. I have several publications in the field and work regularly in the peer-review of articles and textbooks for several major academic publishers. In tutoring, I excel in teaching students how to earn top scores on standardized history exams, inclusive of the AP and SAT II subject exams.
Geography, Government & Politics, Political Science, Social Studies

Homeschool

Japanese,

Japanese

I've been engaged in academic Japanese-language research and education for over a decade, having completed a PhD in Japanese agricultural history. But because I only started learning Japanese the year before grad. school, I had to learn quickly and efficiently. As a result, I'm familiar with a wide range of materials and learning approaches and can help you develop an assemblage that works best for how you learn.
Writing,

Writing

I have several peer-reviewed publications, edit for academic journals and regularly review new textbooks in my fields of expertise. During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in analytical writing and college entrance/applications. In tutoring and editing, I am happy to work with students on long research papers as much as shorter assignments, inclusive of creative writing and DBQ, LEQ and SAQ compositions.
Biology, English, Reading, Spelling

Language

Japanese,

Japanese

I've been engaged in academic Japanese-language research and education for over a decade, having completed a PhD in Japanese agricultural history. But because I only started learning Japanese the year before grad. school, I had to learn quickly and efficiently. As a result, I'm familiar with a wide range of materials and learning approaches and can help you develop an assemblage that works best for how you learn.
TOEFL

Most Popular

Japanese,

Japanese

I've been engaged in academic Japanese-language research and education for over a decade, having completed a PhD in Japanese agricultural history. But because I only started learning Japanese the year before grad. school, I had to learn quickly and efficiently. As a result, I'm familiar with a wide range of materials and learning approaches and can help you develop an assemblage that works best for how you learn.
Writing,

Writing

I have several peer-reviewed publications, edit for academic journals and regularly review new textbooks in my fields of expertise. During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in analytical writing and college entrance/applications. In tutoring and editing, I am happy to work with students on long research papers as much as shorter assignments, inclusive of creative writing and DBQ, LEQ and SAQ compositions.
Biology, English, Reading

Other

Philosophy,

Philosophy

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Asian schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I am most familiar with nineteenth-century European social and political philosophy.
Religion,

Religion

I have taught religion in historical contexts for over a decade, inclusive of all of the world's major faiths and ideologies. I hold a minor in religious studies and a PhD in world history.
Geography, Government & Politics

Science

Philosophy,

Philosophy

I have a BA in Philosophy, including training in both continental and Asian schools of thought. Through my history of philosophy course work I have experience inclusive of classical, medieval and modern thinkers, though I suppose I am most familiar with nineteenth-century European social and political philosophy.
Biology, Ecology

Summer

Japanese,

Japanese

I've been engaged in academic Japanese-language research and education for over a decade, having completed a PhD in Japanese agricultural history. But because I only started learning Japanese the year before grad. school, I had to learn quickly and efficiently. As a result, I'm familiar with a wide range of materials and learning approaches and can help you develop an assemblage that works best for how you learn.
Writing,

Writing

I have several peer-reviewed publications, edit for academic journals and regularly review new textbooks in my fields of expertise. During my career, I have worked in and directed writing centers specializing in analytical writing and college entrance/applications. In tutoring and editing, I am happy to work with students on long research papers as much as shorter assignments, inclusive of creative writing and DBQ, LEQ and SAQ compositions.
Biology, Reading

Test Preparation

ACT English, SAT Writing, TOEFL

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Excellent caring tutor! Goes out of his way to help students. Nicest and kindest tutor.

Adam has taught English and history. I yet have to come across a teacher like Adam. He goes out of his way to help you to make sure you grasp the concept. He is the nicest and the kindest person. He is very engaging. You will be very lucky to work with him. He is the best teacher I have worked with. So lucky to have found him. He is exceptionally awesome!!

Mamtha, 45 lessons with Adam

Knowledgeable and empathetic teacher

Adam is by far the best AP World history tutor we have had. He know what the test is looking for and gets to the point! Strongly recommend! We feel fortunate to have found Adam as our tutor.

Lily, 2 lessons with Adam

Mastery of US History!

Adam has a mastery of US history! He has an effective tutoring strategy that has been extremely helpful. I would HIGHLY recommend Adam for any history subjects!

Katie, 2 lessons with Adam

Knowledgeable and Encouraging

Adam has done a great job building my daughter's confidence and knowledge for her AP European History exam by offering specific feedback and clarifying how her compositions need to be composed to meet rubric standards. Thank You!

Valerie, 3 lessons with Adam

AP History, fantastic, patient

Thank you. Yes. Rachel took the week off from studying over spring break. We will be sure to get back in the swing of things this week.

Amber, 24 lessons with Adam

Efficient and productive session for AP Euro

Adam is highly knowledgeable and knows the AP Euro material well. He has great communication skills (patient yet direct, organized) and has enough experience as a tutor to make the hour extremely productive. The session that my daughter had with Adam definitely has had a positive impact on how she views the subject matter. Highly recommended.

Olivia, 4 lessons with Adam

Great tutor

My son was impressed with his first lesson. He told me mom he’s a genius. He knows everything and explained to me in such an easy way. Also he said he’s a cool tutor. The empathy is part of the success. I'm glad we've chosen Adam.

Sejana, 26 lessons with Adam

Awesome Tutor

My experience with Adam so far has been nothing but awesome. He genuinely wants to help my son succeed in school not just “another session”. Adam goes out of his way to help even though he’s not feeling well or it’s a late night. He is a great tutor.

Onn, 5 lessons with Adam

AP Euro

Adam is a great AP Euro tutor!!! We would highly recommend him as he is detailed in his explanations and very patient with his students. He reviewed 3 chapters with my son and now my son feels much more confident about the material. We will be doing more sessions with Adam. We highly recommend him.

Danette, 13 lessons with Adam

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Adam helped me to understand AP European history. I know I can make arrangements with him when I am stuck on a perspective and he will clear it up for me. He also makes the historical facts interesting!

Cheyenne, 3 lessons with Adam
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Adam W.

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