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Highly Experienced AP History, AP Seminar, and AP Research Teacher
Johnny Z.

312 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $85
Response time: 9 minutes

About Johnny


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Hello, my name is Johnny and I have taught AP classes for over 20 years to high school students. I graduated with a BA and MA in History with an emphasis on world and modern US histories. I have taught 10-12th grades honors, AP US History (APUSH) and AP World History. I also read for the AP College Board, grading the different written assessments. In addition, I have also successfully taught AP Seminar, AP Research, Economics and American Government. Teaching the AP Capstone classes has...

Hello, my name is Johnny and I have taught AP classes for over 20 years to high school students. I graduated with a BA and MA in History with an emphasis on world and modern US histories. I have taught 10-12th grades honors, AP US History (APUSH) and AP World History. I also read for the AP College Board, grading the different written assessments. In addition, I have also successfully taught AP Seminar, AP Research, Economics and American Government. Teaching the AP Capstone classes has really allowed me to help students development the critical thinking, writing and research skills. Over the course of 20 years of teaching AP, I have had an excellent pass rating for the state exam and nearly all of my students increased their reading and writing skills.

I enjoy working with students who are eager to learn and work smarter. Using a number of strategies that include help with reading and writing, I am sure that I can help just about any student who wants to learn. History is an awesome subject and unfortunately, if it is taught by an uninspiring individual, it can be a boring class for kids. However, by bringing the stories alive and making the people who are so distant to us, seem real, history becomes a very cool and fun topic.


Education

CSULA
History
CSULA
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $85
  • Rate details: I also provide group rates for all the subjects I teach. Please reach out so we can discuss details.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 11/16/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

American History

American History

I currently hold a BA and MA in History and Social Studies. Over the past 11 years, I have taught 10th - 12th grade social studies. These classes included AP, general Ed, and students with learning disabilities. Using a number of learning strategies, students in my classes have excelled. These strategies include socratic discussions and relating what has been discussed with critical thinking and writing.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I currently hold a BA and MA in History and Social Studies. Over the past 11 years, I have taught 10th - 12th grade social studies. These classes included AP, general Ed, and students with learning disabilities. Using a number of learning strategies, students in my classes have excelled.
World History

World History

I have taught AP WORLD History for over 10 years and have successfully helped students increase their work ethic and to achieve very high pass rates that are above the state and global averages. In addition to this, I also read for the College Board to glean the fine details of their requirements. Bringing this knowledge to my students is priceless because it helps them calibrate their writing to the College Board's expectations and do exceptionally well in class.
Government & Politics
Writing

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Very helpful and wonderful teacher

Johnny has been an amazing teacher and helped my student with Seminar. He has been a very patient tutor and very experienced in teaching all the concepts and skills needed to take the AP exam. Thank you Johnny!

Vidya, 15 lessons with Johnny

Super helpful and generous with time and information

5 STAR REVIEW - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED My son wanted/needed help/assistance with some questions related to AP Research. Johnny was (fortunately) available on short notice - literally within hours of the original request/inquiry. The information and advice he offered and provided was invaluable and allowed my son to pivot his work and delve into a much more interesting and feasible area of concentration. As it is the beginning of the year, it is our full expectation that Johnny will continue tobe a valuable resource and my son will continue to work with him as needed.

Michael, 1 lesson with Johnny

Clear, knowledgeable, and super quick to respond

My daughter used Johnny Z to help her with her AP Seminar thesis. She said she learned more in an hour from him than she has from her teacher all year at school (and she's halfway through the year!). He introduced rubrics she'd never seen and came away from a single session knowing exactly what she wanted to write. I highly recommend Johnny as a tutor.

Shannon, 1 lesson with Johnny

He is a wonderful teacher!

He draws out the student's potential. He has the ability to make my son focus on his class. My son keeps waiting for the time to meet him.

TK, 2 lessons with Johnny

excellent teacher!

Mr. Z is an excellent APUSH tutor. My son enjoys working with him and Mr. Z keeps him on task with his writing.

Monika, 25 lessons with Johnny

Well prepared, great teacher

Mr Z has helped my son so much in AP World History. He is always well prepared for the lessons and presents everything in an engaging way. My son is loving history again and improving in his schoolwork.

Annie, 10 lessons with Johnny

excellent teacher!

Mr. Z is an excellent APUSH tutor. My son enjoys working with him and Mr. Z keeps him on task with his writing.

Monika, 25 lessons with Johnny

excellent teacher!

Mr. Z is an excellent APUSH tutor. My son enjoys working with him and Mr. Z keeps him on task with his writing.

Monika, 25 lessons with Johnny

Nice lesson and materials

Thank you for the nice overview lesson on the first units and useful review materials! There is a lot to learn from Johnny on AP World History. Looking forward to the next session.

Jl, 3 lessons with Johnny

Excellent and Motivating Tutor

Johnny helped my son develop strategies for drafting answers to AP World History essay questions. Johnny did a great job - he was knowledgeable, had a plan of how to teach the skills and was clear in his instructions in addition to being personable and motivating. I definitely recommend his services.

Ana, 1 lesson with Johnny
Hourly Rate: $85
Response time: 9 minutes
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