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Desiree D.

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AP History & AP English Coach — DBQ Master!
AP History & AP English Coach — DBQ Master!
Desiree D.

5.0 (42 ratings)

76 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (42 ratings)

76 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Desiree

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Desiree Dufresne, Private Online Tutoring
Learn more at https://desireedtutor.net

Master’s degree in History, emphasis: Analytical Writing; six years of AP English Lang/Lit & APUSH/AP World teaching experience; eight years of tutoring experience in reading comprehension and analytical writing; five years of experience tutoring SAT, AP, ACT, ISEE, PSAT. Speaks and tutors French!

I am experienced, qualified, caring, and professional. I own my tutoring business and have built it into a...

Desiree Dufresne, Private Online Tutoring
Learn more at https://desireedtutor.net

Master’s degree in History, emphasis: Analytical Writing; six years of AP English Lang/Lit & APUSH/AP World teaching experience; eight years of tutoring experience in reading comprehension and analytical writing; five years of experience tutoring SAT, AP, ACT, ISEE, PSAT. Speaks and tutors French!

I am experienced, qualified, caring, and professional. I own my tutoring business and have built it into a meaningful part of my and my student’s lives. I invest considerable time, energy, and care into every single lesson! It matters deeply to me that every session is individualized and that every student feels that I am doing the work to understand them and truly help them.

AP US History, AP World History, AP Euro History (School-Year Support and/or Intensive Test Prep)
AP Government & Politics (School-Year Support and/or Intensive Test Prep)
AP English Language, AP English Literature (School-Year Support and/or Intensive Test Prep)
AP/General French (Any Level—School-Year Support and/or Intensive Test Prep)
SAT Reading Comprehension; Writing & Language
ACT Reading; Writing
ISEE English
PSAT Reading Comprehension; Writing & Language
Essay Building
Thesis Statements
Outlining an Argument
Building Paragraphs
Supporting an Argument
Finding Evidence
Writing Conventions/Grammar/Spelling
Polishing your writing & making it as strong as possible
& more! Get in touch!
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Education

California State University—Northridge
History
California State University—Northridge
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $85
  • Rate details: Rates may vary based on the type of work, time of year, and subject. Final rate will be determined after short messaging session :)
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 6/3/2022

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Art

Art History,

Art History

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I am myself an independent artist who works with oil and acrylic paint on canvas in a generally abstract style.
Art Theory

Art Theory

I am myself an independent artist who works with oil and acrylic paint on canvas in a generally abstract style. I am an "art nerd" and have a vast knowledge of art history and a firm grasp on theoretical art principles. In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.

Business

Law

Law

I have been teaching English & Language Arts and History (including AP in both subjects) in the classroom at a middle and high school level since 2016. Before I began teaching in the classroom, I worked as a writing tutor in diverse environments for students as young as first grade all the way through college and even worked with some adults continuing their educations or seeking help with writing projects. While an undergraduate, I also spent two summers as a remedial reading specialist for at-risk students in the K-12 range.

Corporate Training

Grammar,

Grammar

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Law,

Law

I have been teaching English & Language Arts and History (including AP in both subjects) in the classroom at a middle and high school level since 2016. Before I began teaching in the classroom, I worked as a writing tutor in diverse environments for students as young as first grade all the way through college and even worked with some adults continuing their educations or seeking help with writing projects. While an undergraduate, I also spent two summers as a remedial reading specialist for at-risk students in the K-12 range.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Latin, Spanish

Elementary Education

Elementary Science,

Elementary Science

I have six years of experience teaching full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students.
Grammar,

Grammar

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Reading,

Reading

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Spelling, Vocabulary

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English (reading and writing) sections of standardized tests.
English,

English

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Grammar,

Grammar

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Literature,

Literature

I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English (AP Language and AP Literature) and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Reading,

Reading

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Writing,

Writing

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. As a graduate student in History at CSU Northridge, I helped create and run the specialized History Writing Center in the History department.
Spelling, TOEFL, Vocabulary

History

American History,

American History

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Art History,

Art History

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I am myself an independent artist who works with oil and acrylic paint on canvas in a generally abstract style.
European History,

European History

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Geography,

Geography

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History (including intensive work with geography) full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Government & Politics,

Government & Politics

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Philosophy,

Philosophy

MA in History (2015) BA in History (2012) Current Teacher of AP US History and AP World History
Political Science,

Political Science

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Social Studies,

Social Studies

I have been teaching English & Language Arts and History (including AP in both subjects) in the classroom at a middle and high school level since 2016. Before I began teaching in the classroom, I worked as a writing tutor in diverse environments for students as young as first grade all the way through college and even worked with some adults continuing their educations or seeking help with writing projects. While an undergraduate, I also spent two summers as a remedial reading specialist for at-risk students in the K-12 range.
World History

World History

MA in History (2015) BA in History (2012) Current Teacher of AP US History and AP World History

Homeschool

English,

English

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Reading,

Reading

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Writing,

Writing

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. As a graduate student in History at CSU Northridge, I helped create and run the specialized History Writing Center in the History department.
Spanish, Spelling

Language

Latin, Spanish, TOEFL

Most Popular

English,

English

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Reading,

Reading

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Writing,

Writing

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. As a graduate student in History at CSU Northridge, I helped create and run the specialized History Writing Center in the History department.
Spanish

Other

Geography,

Geography

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History (including intensive work with geography) full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Government & Politics,

Government & Politics

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
Law,

Law

I have been teaching English & Language Arts and History (including AP in both subjects) in the classroom at a middle and high school level since 2016. Before I began teaching in the classroom, I worked as a writing tutor in diverse environments for students as young as first grade all the way through college and even worked with some adults continuing their educations or seeking help with writing projects. While an undergraduate, I also spent two summers as a remedial reading specialist for at-risk students in the K-12 range.
Philosophy

Philosophy

MA in History (2015) BA in History (2012) Current Teacher of AP US History and AP World History

Science

Philosophy,

Philosophy

MA in History (2015) BA in History (2012) Current Teacher of AP US History and AP World History
Astronomy, Geology, Physical Science

Summer

Reading,

Reading

In 2012, I graduated with a BA in History, and went on to earn my MA in History in 2015. I have six years of experience teaching AP English and AP History full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in all AP English and all AP History exams, the English sections of popular standardized exams like the SAT, ACT, and ISEE, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. I have worked with students of all ages, from Kindergarten to adult learners.
Writing,

Writing

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization. As a graduate student in History at CSU Northridge, I helped create and run the specialized History Writing Center in the History department.
Spanish

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English (reading and writing) sections of standardized tests.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I have six years of experience teaching English full-time in Los Angeles to middle- and high-school students. Outside of my work in the classroom, I also have five years of experience tutoring individual students in the English sections of standardized tests, and eight years of tutoring individual students in essay writing and organization.
SSAT, TOEFL

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Such a good APUSH tutor, I am learning so much from her.

Desiree has helped me so much with APUSH. I cannot even express how much weight has been taken off my shoulders from tutoring, I feel so much better and I think I'll do so much better on the test. Definitely not how I felt a month ago lol, I'm really glad I started tutoring! My friend from class recommended that I work with Desire, and I cannot belive how much she is helping me with not only understanding the material but applying it to everything I have to do in class. I used to struggle a lot with the MCQs and the DBQs especially and I feel like Desiree has helped me become so much better at analysis and writing essays. She is really nice and patient and she's funny. I look forward to having my sessions with her. thank you Ms Desiree!!

Jennie, 4 lessons with Desiree

Really good help from tutor

Hello my daughter worked with Desiree to finish an AP History essay and she says that Desiree helped her so much. She did get an A on the paper. We are so pleased and will be back to Desiree for her help soon.

Darcy, 1 lesson with Desiree

I appreciate the help Desiree!

I have just started working with Desiree as my son's AP US History tutor and she is as good as all the other reviews say. She knows her stuff backwards and forwards and has really good strategies. After only one lesson my son is already feeling so much more confident for this tough class. I used to be a teacher so I can be a pretty tough judge, but Desiree is definitely a good one. Happy to have found her.

Daniel, 1 lesson with Desiree

Amazing tutor

Desiree is a game changer for my daughter who is really nevervous about AP US History! She is doing a summer APUSH program with Desiree and it has made her so confident, that she is now excited about APUSH! She even plans to schedule college essay writing sessions with her. Desiree is so kind and intuitive as a tutor, she knows how to find the best in her student.

Destanee, 2 lessons with Desiree

Great tutor!

My daughter loved her first class! She needed help with her history essays and Desiree did an amazing job. She taught her how to do analysis step by step, she is very patient and well organized. My daughter says that "Desiree brings out the potential within her students" and she is very excited to learn more. Therefore, we schedule a regular weekly class with her! Totally recommend her!

Silvina, 1 lesson with Desiree

Amazing, thank you so much

Desiree is so helpful. I really appreciate her help so much. I had to write a paper and she helped me understand the topic and get ready to write about it when I really thought I couldn't do it. I felt very lost and she helped me write out my thoughts and really outline stuff and make it make sense like other people said. I will definitely come back for help, she made me feel at ease and helped with a really difficult paper.

Julio, 1 lesson with Desiree
Tutor responded:

Thanks Julio! So glad we were able to talk it out and get it done!

Professional and efficient teacher

My kid needed help with writing. After 2 lessons he feels already much better. She is so fantastic that HE is looking forward to more lessons with Desiree to get better !

Yong-mi, 3 lessons with Desiree
Tutor responded:

Love to hear this! It’s a blast working with him, and I love seeing the improvement in just a few lessons!

Amazing session I will be back for my next essay!

I learned so much in just one session with this tutor Desiree. She helped me so much with my AP World History essay. She helped me understand the different types of essays on the exam which my teacher for the entire last year did not help me understand. Desiree helped me understand in just one session and she even taught me how to outline each different type of essay. We even had time to go over some strategies for multiple choice. I found that she was really easy to talk to, and I didn't feel embarrassed by the fact that I didn't understand so many of the important factors of the exam. She made me feel comfortable and she is funny. I can't wait to work with her again because she helped me more in this session than any tutor or teacher has in much longer periods of time. I recommend that you hire her for any paper or tutoring session you will not regret it you will learn a lot to take with you back to class.

Nate, 1 lesson with Desiree
Tutor responded:

Thanks Nate, I appreciate your words and I am so happy these strategies have made you more confident!

Hard-won Tutor of Trustworthiness

I am currently taking World History lesson with Ms.D. As Ms.D is a very experienced teacher in secondary education, she always knows where my confusion would be and the most efficient way to guide me through. Her class is highly interactive and enlightening！！

Maggie, 2 lessons with Desiree
Tutor responded:

Thank you Maggie! You’re so fantastic! Such a pleasure working with such a dedicated and ambitious student!

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