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Top 1% history tutor. Phd. Official AP judge. 2000+ hrs exp.
Eric O.

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I’m Eric, a current “Top 10% Tutor” on Wyzant. I'm a college history prof, former high school teacher, an AP history judge, and have spent the last 10+ years as a full-time tutor.

I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both Macalester College and UCLA, and I continue to teach part time at Pitzer College. I’ve published articles in multiple professional humanities journals and given guest lectures at Harvard, Brown, and...

I’m Eric, a current “Top 10% Tutor” on Wyzant. I'm a college history prof, former high school teacher, an AP history judge, and have spent the last 10+ years as a full-time tutor.

I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both Macalester College and UCLA, and I continue to teach part time at Pitzer College. I’ve published articles in multiple professional humanities journals and given guest lectures at Harvard, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania. I know a lot about what skills are expected from elite students and how to teach those skills.

Tutoring students online is now my primary job, and I love it. After spending many years in many educational roles, I’ve found that my favorite kind of teaching is working with students one-on-one.
I take pride in that I often develop long-term relationships with my students, some of whom I tutor for years. When they have good news to share (like a college acceptance letter), I’m often one of the first people they text.

I don’t simply teach students skills. I teach them how to apply what they learn to their everyday environment and how to use their learning to become an informed, critical, and engaged member of society. This, I believe, is the essence of a good education (a positive side effect of which is that it helps students build excellent college application portfolios.)

I also consider myself a “full service” teacher. I only charge for the time we spend together online, but I’m also available daily to answer emails or texts about whatever questions you may have. This is a free service I provide to all my customers.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to message me to see some sample lesson plans or to setup a free phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!

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St. John's University
History
Marquette University
Masters
University of Minnesota
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ACT English

ACT English

I'm a college professor with a decade of experience prepping students for the ACT. I helped create the ACT curriculum at two separate testing centers in southern California and have helped numerous students score in the 99% (34+) range. You don't have to be a genius to get a top ACT score, but you do need to stay focused. Over the years, I've helped students study "smarter" for the ACT, showing them how the ACT constructs their questions and what specific skills they're testing with their specific question types. In my experience, knowing this often means the difference between a good and a great score. Before college, I myself struggled with the ACT before learning this information, so now I like to give back by teaching others what I've learned. I help people with the ACT English, ACT Reading, and ACT Essay sections. (Sorry, no math). I work with students of all levels and abilities and have developed tips and strategies for every kind of student. I also work with people on all kinds of timelines, ranging from a few days to several months. The ACT doesn't have to be a frustrating experience. Let me show you how that's possible!
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I'm a college professor with a decade of experience prepping students for the ACT. I helped create the ACT curriculum at two separate testing centers in southern California and have helped numerous students score in the 99% (34+) range. You don't have to be a genius to get a top ACT score, but you do need to stay focused. Over the years, I've helped students study "smarter" for the ACT, showing them how the ACT constructs their questions and what specific skills they're testing with their specific question types. In my experience, knowing this often means the difference between a good and a great score. Before college, I myself struggled with the ACT before learning this information, so now I like to give back by teaching others what I've learned. I help people with the ACT English, ACT Reading, and ACT Essay sections. (Sorry, no math). I work with students of all levels and abilities and have developed tips and strategies for every kind of student. I also work with people on all kinds of timelines, ranging from a few days to several months. The ACT doesn't have to be a frustrating experience. Let me show you how that's possible!
African American Studies

African American Studies

I hold a PhD in the history of American slavery from the University of Minnesota, where I graduated with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both UCLA and Macalester College, have published articles in professional history journals, and given guest lectures at Harvard, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania. I know *a lot* about African American history and the history of slavery. I’ve taught classes in African American history, the history of slavery in the United States, the history of slavery in the Atlantic World, the eugenics movement, and the history of comparative race and racism. As a tutor, I’ve helped numerous students with AP African American history (AP AfAm) and other African American studies courses. Regardless of topic, I take special pride in my ability to explain historical concepts in ways that are easy to understand! I’m also a former resident of Barbados and Jamaica, and can speak firsthand to the culture and society of these places.
American History

American History

I’m Eric, and I’ve been teaching and tutoring history subjects of all types for over a decade. If you’re looking to improve your grades or scores in APUSH, AP Euro, AP world, or any other history class, you’ve come to the right place! I hold a PhD in international history from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both UCLA and Macalester College, have published articles in professional history journals, and given guest lectures at Harvard, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania. I know *a lot* about history. I'm particularly skilled at tutoring AP History. For over a decade, I’ve been an official APUSH exam judge, and have colleagues who serve upon the development committees of these exams. This means that I not only understand the AP history tests, but am always up to date on any changes. Over the years I've helped literally hundreds of students earn 4s and 5s on these exams. Beyond AP History, I help with everything history related, from understanding basic timelines, to producing history research papers, to learning historiography and historiographical concepts. I also help many students publish history essays for publications like The Concord Review and the International Journal of High School Research, and have helped students working with research programs like Horizon, Pioneer, and Lumiere. Regardless of topic, I take special pride in my ability to explain historical concepts in ways that are easy to understand! I also help people with AP African American Studies (AP Af Am).
College Counseling

College Counseling

For the past decade, I’ve worked primarily as a professional college counselor and essay editor, helping students find schools that best fit their aptitudes and interests, and guiding families through today’s increasingly complex application process. My students have gone on to a variety of colleges, from local colleges to top-ranked Ivy League schools. Recent student admittances include Stanford, Princeton, the University of Chicago, Amherst, UC Berkeley, Wellesley, Yale, and others. I've also helped students finish a variety of competitive graduate school, law school, medical school, and fellowship applications. Beyond working with students, I’m a current member of WACAC, NACAC, and IECA counseling organizations, and maintain numerous professional contacts with high school and college admissions officers. I'm also a board member and chief college counseling consultant at Middle Tree, a nonprofit college readiness center for low-income students in western Los Angeles County. When working with clients on applications, I take pride in my holistic, student-centered approach. Instead of simply telling students what to say, I provide each student with a structured space to develop their own thoughts, resulting in both better essays and a less stressful experience for them and their parents. I want students to finish with not only the best essay possible, but also with a new awareness of how to effectively communicate to diverse audiences through writing—a skill my students retain long after college. Many have remarked to me that, upon completion of their essays, they have a better sense of themselves and what they're after as they begin college life. Prior to being a college counselor, I earned a PhD in world history and worked as a professor at Macalester, UCLA, and Pitzer colleges. Working as a professor taught me that my true passion was helping young students find their identity and calling (as opposed to doing historical research), so I left academia to become an Independent Educational Consultant. Prior to
English

English

I have experience tutoring students in all types of English classes: AP English Literature and Composition, AP English Language and Composition, American Literature, European Literature, and general fiction and nonfiction. I'm also a current college Professor and have taught college-level writing for nearly a decade at three separate elite schools. I know what writing skills are expected from incoming college students, and how to teach those skills.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I originally became skilled at essay writing in graduate school, where I quickly learned how to make my arguments cogent and concise. Soon, I was teaching other graduate students what I learned. Later, as a college professor, I passed along what I know to dozens of individual students. Now, as a professional tutor, I continue to help people with writing, and have worked with literally hundreds of students on papers for English, history, philosophy, and other humanities subjects. I've also helped students prepare research papers for publication, such as in The Concord Review. Lastly, I've helped hundreds of students polish college admission essays, something I've been highly involved with over the last ten years. See the "college counseling" and "personal statements" sections of my Wyzant bio for more info on this topic!
European History

European History

I’m Eric, and I’ve been teaching and tutoring history subjects of all types for over a decade. If you’re looking to improve your grades or scores in AP Euro, AP world, APUSH, or any other history class, you’ve come to the right place! I hold a PhD in international history from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both UCLA and Macalester College, have published articles in professional history journals, and given guest lectures at Harvard, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania. I know *a lot* about history. I'm particularly skilled at tutoring AP History. For over a decade, I’ve been an official AP history grader, and have colleagues who serve upon the development committees of these exams. This means that I not only understand the AP history tests, but am always up to date on any changes. Over the years I've helped literally hundreds of students earn 4s and 5s on these exams. Beyond AP History, I help with everything history related, from understanding basic timelines, to producing history research papers, to learning historiography and historiographical concepts. I also help many students publish history essays for publications like The Concord Review and the International Journal of High School Research, and have helped students working with research programs like Horizon, Pioneer, and Lumiere. Regardless of topic, I take special pride in my ability to explain historical concepts in ways that are easy to understand!
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I have five+ years of experience teaching AP Government and have helped several students to a 5 on the AP Gov exam. I've also spent over a decade as an AP grader and therefore have ample experience with how the college board constructs its test questions, and the specific skill sets required to master each question. Teaching these skills to students is what I do best. Finally, I'm a former college history professor with significant experience researching and teaching the past and present of US politics. Whether you need help with Federalism, political parties, civil rights and liberties, our branches of government, interest groups, or anything else, I’m here to help!
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I've spent the last decade working as a college essay coach, helping over 200 students. I've helped multiple students gain entry into the Ivy League, as well as other top schools like Stanford and Chicago. I'm also a current NACAC and IECA member in good standing. But most importantly, I take pride in my holistic, student-centered approach. Instead of simply telling students what to say, I provide each student with a structured space to develop their own thoughts, resulting in both better essays and a less stressful experience for them and their parents. Many have remarked to me that, upon completion of their essays, they have a better sense of themselves and what they're after as they begin college life. If this sounds interesting, please don't hesitate to leave me a message! I'm happy to answer questions and even do free introductory consultations, as I want to make sure that we are the right fit before beginning the process.
Philosophy

Philosophy

If you can master philosophy you can master almost anything. Without fail, the most successful people I’ve met have all had strong philosophy backgrounds (and I’ve met a lot). I hold a PhD in history with an emphasis on modern philosophy and Enlightenment-era political thought. Whether you want to learn Plato, Aristotle, Bacon, Hobbes, Descartes, Voltaire, Kant, Bentham, Marx, Nietzsche, Foucault, modernism, postmodernism, third-wave feminism, or anything in between … I've been there and can help.
Political Science

Political Science

I hold a history PhD in history with an emphasis on early modern and modern political thought: Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Paine, Wollstonecraft, Hegel, and everyone in between. I also have an extensive background in the ideas of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and communism, as well as the ideas of second and third-wave feminism. Finally, I'm familiar (and have taught college classes) on the political ideas of the Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other people and ideas from the Revolutionary period.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

NOTE: I've just completed revamping my curriculum to account for the new digital changes! I have over a decade of experience prepping students for the SAT, and helped to create the SAT curriculum at two separate testing centers in southern California. Over the years, I've helped numerous students score in the 99% (1500+) range. You don't have to be a genius to get a top SAT score, but you do need to stay focused. Over the years, I've helped students study "smarter" for the SAT, showing them how the College Board constructs their SAT questions and what specific skills they're testing with their specific question types. In my experience, knowing this often means the difference between a good and a great score. In high school, I myself struggled with the SAT before learning this information, so now I like to give back by teaching others what I've learned. I help people with the new SAT Reading/Writing sections, and SAT Essay section. (Sorry, no math). I work with students of all levels and abilities and have developed tips and strategies for every kind of student. I also work with people on all kinds of timelines, ranging from a few days to several months. The SAT doesn't have to be a frustrating experience. Let me show you how that's possible!
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

NOTE: I've just completed revamping my curriculum to account for the new digital changes! I have over a decade of experience prepping students for the SAT, and helped to create the SAT curriculum at two separate testing centers in southern California. Over the years, I've helped numerous students score in the 99% (1500+) range. You don't have to be a genius to get a top SAT score, but you do need to stay focused. Over the years, I've helped students study "smarter" for the SAT, showing them how the College Board constructs their SAT questions and what specific skills they're testing with their specific question types. In my experience, knowing this often means the difference between a good and a great score. In high school, I myself struggled with the SAT before learning this information, so now I like to give back by teaching others what I've learned. I help people with the new SAT Reading/Writing sections, and SAT Essay section. (Sorry, no math). I work with students of all levels and abilities and have developed tips and strategies for every kind of student. I also work with people on all kinds of timelines, ranging from a few days to several months. The SAT doesn't have to be a frustrating experience. Let me show you how that's possible!
Social Studies

Social Studies

I hold a PhD in American History, an MA in World History, and a BA in History with a minor in political science. I'm also a former full-time HS social studies teacher. I've had multiple long-term residencies outside the United States and can teach students to be global citizens.
United States History

United States History

I’m Eric, and I’ve been teaching and tutoring history subjects of all types for over a decade. If you’re looking to improve your grades or scores in AP US history, AP Euro, AP World, or any other history class, you’ve come to the right place! I hold a PhD in American history from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both UCLA and Macalester College, have published articles in professional history journals, and given guest lectures at Harvard, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania. I know *a lot* about history. I'm particularly skilled at tutoring AP US History. I’ve been an official APUSH grader for over a decade and am part of the College Board’s AP History community, meaning I not only understand the test but am always up to date on any changes. I've helped many students earn 5s on their APUSH exams. Beyond AP History, I help with everything from understanding basic American history timelines, to producing history research papers, to learning historiography and historiographical concepts. I have also helped students publish history essays for The Concord Review and for the International Journal of High School Research. I've also helped students working with research programs like Horizon, Pioneer, and Lumiere. Regardless of topic, I take special pride in my ability to explain historical concepts in ways that are easy to understand!
World History

World History

I’m Eric, and I’ve been teaching and tutoring history subjects of all types for over a decade. If you’re looking to improve your grades or scores in AP world, AP Euro, APUSH, or any other history class, you’ve come to the right place! I hold a PhD in international history from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both UCLA and Macalester College, have published articles in professional history journals, and given guest lectures at Harvard, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania. I know *a lot* about history. I'm particularly skilled at tutoring AP History. For over a decade, I’ve been an official AP history grader, and have colleagues who serve upon the development committees of these exams. This means that I not only understand the AP history tests, but am always up to date on any changes. Over the years I've helped literally hundreds of students earn 4s and 5s on these exams. Beyond AP History, I help with everything history related, from understanding basic timelines, to producing history research papers, to learning historiography and historiographical concepts. I also help many students publish history essays for publications like The Concord Review and the International Journal of High School Research, and have helped students working with research programs like Horizon, Pioneer, and Lumiere. Regardless of topic, I take special pride in my ability to explain historical concepts in ways that are easy to understand!
Writing

Writing

Having trouble starting that paper? We've all been there! Writing rarely comes easy to anyone. Fortunately, I'm here to help. Over the years I've worked with hundreds of students upon all aspects of writing, from outlining to final edits and from basic essays to lengthy term papers. As a published author, I've learned to create powerful, well-organized narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, and these are skills I impart to students during our sessions. In addition, my background in teaching college writing classes gives me a unique skillset as an essay editor: not only do I have over a decade of professional writing experience within elite academic settings, I also have a decade of teaching those skills to students. Finally, I have special experience with helping students draft personal statements and other college essays. I’ve helped students apply to dozens of schools, from local community colleges to the Ivy League. I've also helped students finish a variety of graduate school, law school, medical school, and fellowship applications. Here, my history degree means I approach editing from a narrative perspective: I literally start by having students tell me stories about their lives. As we work together, I help students make these stories more vivid, cogent, and effective in order to demonstrate aspects of their character. Finally, we shape that story to fit the required essay prompts. This “story-first” method means that a student’s experiences and insights remain foregrounded, allowing for powerful narratives that command the prompt and result in focused, compelling essays.
Art History
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APUSH expert

Eric did a fantastic job tutoring my 11th grade daughter for the AP U.S. History exam. He identified the areas where she needed improvement (i.e., the areas that her AP class at her school fell short) and systematically helped her build her knowledge, skills, and confidence before the exam day. The fact that Eric is a college professor and has been a College Board grader of the APUSH exam for many years comes through in his tutoring lessons. He effortlessly integrates the historical content with exam strategy. During the final 2 weeks before the exam, Eric worked magic by helping my daughter become fully prepared and confident before exam day. We won’t receive her AP score for several weeks, but I believe there is a very high likelihood that she will score at least a 4 (and probably a 5); and, she couldn’t have done without Eric. If you are able to secure time with Eric, then you will be happy with your investment.

Brian, 10 lessons with Eric

Efficient and Knowledgeable

Given Eric's background, we were able to talk through the fine details of my philosophy paper. The free tutors at my school weren't familiar with Foucault, so I would spend entire sessions just explaining the material without having time to make any progress on my paper. Eric knew exactly what I was talking about, so he was able to immediately identify where I was getting hung up in the writing process while also helping me find weak points in my comprehension of the material. He was also able to add some very valuable historical context which has really enhanced my argument. Fantastic tutor, I'll definitely be hitting him up again as I work to become a better academic writer. Thanks Eric!

Jenna, 1 lesson with Eric

Clear and structured session

This was our first session. Eric provided a clear overview of the AP World History exam and shared helpful study materials. He was patient and structured in his explanations. We look forward to continuing and building more practice over time.

Wu, 9 lessons with Eric

Just what we needed!

Eric O knows his stuff. My daughter is taking the AP USH exam this May. It is a huge amount of information, much of which was not covered in her class at school. Efficient, knowledgable and friendly, Eric gets down to business and makes each session count. An excellent coach and tutor, he is just the help she needed.

J, 13 lessons with Eric

Excellent APUSH Tutor!

Eric was awesome! He really helped my daughter see what she was doing wrong when studying for her APUSH exams and explained how to study moving forward. Highly Recommend!

Monica, 1 lesson with Eric

Outstanding

We are so grateful for Eric. He is an outstanding teacher who worked with our son for his AP US History and AP World History exams, on which he got 5’s. Thank you so much Eric!

So Young, 14 lessons with Eric

the best history teacher

My daughter has been learning with Eric for two years now. First for AP US history where she got a 5. AP world history this year. She had no interest in history until she met Eric who sparked a fascination with the subject and now she wants to major in history. Eric made history relevant and meaningful and that made her so much more interested in studying the subject. She always looks forward to her lessons with Eric. He has a fool proof method of teaching how to write DBQs that she says she never learned at school.

Doris, 43 lessons with Eric

Brilliant teacher

My son needed help in the essays & MCQs for AP World History and Eric really helped him within a few sessions. He provides clear and honest feedback, helped him with study strategies and is also very patient. My son enjoyed his lessons and improved significantly. Thank you and highly recommended.

Srividhya, 23 lessons with Eric

Amazing tutor!

I can't recommend Eric highly enough as an APUSH tutor! From day one, he provided tons of practice materials and took the time to go over each one with me, ensuring I fully grasped every concept. His dedication and personalized approach made a huge difference in my understanding of the material. Eric's support and expertise gave me the confidence I needed to excel in the class and on my AP test.

Taylor, 9 lessons with Eric

The guidance we needed.

Eric worked with our twins to prep them for AP USH. He is knowledgable in what topics will be covered in class. He taught our boys how to write better notes and ask in depth questions relevant to each chapter. We are very grateful for all the love he pours into our boys achievements. Thank you Eric!

Grace, 18 lessons with Eric
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