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Official AP Reader & APUSH Expert (10 Yrs Exp) | 80%+ Pass Rate
Andrew B.

6 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $100
Response time: 33 minutes

About Andrew


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Stop guessing what the College Board wants; as a current AP US History teacher and an Official AP Reader, I know exactly what the graders are looking for because I am one. With over ten years of classroom experience, a Master's of Arts in Teaching Social Science, and bachelor degrees in History and Political science, I have spent the last decade helping hundreds of students navigate the complexities of US History. My experience as a Reader for the College Board gives me a unique "insider"...

Stop guessing what the College Board wants; as a current AP US History teacher and an Official AP Reader, I know exactly what the graders are looking for because I am one. With over ten years of classroom experience, a Master's of Arts in Teaching Social Science, and bachelor degrees in History and Political science, I have spent the last decade helping hundreds of students navigate the complexities of US History. My experience as a Reader for the College Board gives me a unique "insider" perspective that most tutors cannot offer. I spend my summers grading thousands of student exams, which allows me to instantly identify the common writing mistakes that cost high-achieving students their scores.

My teaching philosophy is built on the belief that most students do not fail because they lack historical knowledge, but because they do not understand the mechanics of the test. In my classroom, my students consistently achieve a pass rate of over 80 percent, significantly outperforming the national average. I specialize in demystifying the Document-Based Question (DBQ) and Long Essay Question (LEQ). I move beyond general homework help to provide a targeted, rubric-focused strategy that teaches students exactly how to structure their arguments to secure points for thesis, contextualization, and complex analysis.

When we work together, I treat our sessions like an athletic coaching session rather than a lecture. We will focus intensely on skills, using real past exams and the actual scoring guidelines I use professionally. Whether your student is struggling to pass or chasing a perfect score for college credit, I provide the specific, actionable feedback on writing and historical thinking that bridges the gap between a 3 and a 5. I look forward to helping you master this course.


Education

UC Berkeley
History, PoliSci
University of Southern California
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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American History

American History

While I teach general history, my specific expertise lies in the Advanced Placement (AP) United States History curriculum. As an official AP Reader for the College Board, I have a deep understanding of the college-level skills required for this subject, particularly historical argumentation and document analysis. I use this category to help students master the specific pacing and writing requirements needed to earn college credit.
United States History

United States History

I have a bachelor's degree in US History from UC Berkeley, as well as a Master's in Social Studies Education. I have been a classroom teacher for 10 years. While I teach general history, my specific expertise lies in the Advanced Placement (AP) United States History curriculum. As an official AP Reader for the College Board, I have a deep understanding of the college-level skills required for this subject, particularly historical argumentation and document analysis. I use this category to help students master the specific pacing and writing requirements needed to earn college credit.
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APUSH

Working with Andrew was the best decision I made for APUSH! He is incredibly patient and tailors the lesson to my specific learning style, making complex history topics easy to grasp. He brings tons of resources and practice questions that makes me feel fully prepared for the exam essays. His friendly, encouraging approach made all the difference!

Eve, 1 lesson with Andrew

Supportive and engaging APUSH teacher

Andrew explains APUSH content like a story, which makes complex topics much easier to understand and remember. He is very patient and always willing to re-explain things until they make sense. I really appreciate his kindness and energy! Thanks to his tutoring, I feel more confident with both the material and taking exams.

Lena, 1 lesson with Andrew

Professional & Strong

Andrew is an exceptional APUSH tutor. He is incredibly flexible with scheduling and comes prepared with a wide range of high-quality practice materials, which has made the session productive and focused. What truly stands out is his patience and encouragement — he creates a supportive learning environment where my daughter feels comfortable asking questions and tackling challenging topics. Andrew also explains historical concepts thoroughly and clearly, helping her not only understand the content but also build confidence in applying it to essays and tests. We are very grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him to any student looking for thoughtful, reliable, and effective APUSH support.

Meggie, 1 lesson with Andrew

Knowledgeable, patient, and engaging APUSH tutor

Andrew is a fantastic APUSH tutor. He helped my daughter prepare for a unit test and was very patient, humorous, and easy to work with. He shared many helpful materials and made the content much easier to understand. We would definitely work with him again.

Yuan , 1 lesson with Andrew
Hourly Rate: $100
Response time: 33 minutes
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