Hello Scholars, My name is Cameron and I'm a political scientist and university lecturer with a PhD from Stanford University. Currently, I teach at the University of California, Merced, where I lead courses on the U.S. Constitution and the American political system. My goal is to help students move beyond simple memorization to develop a deep, functional understanding of how our government works. Whether you are preparing for the AP exam or navigating a college-level course, I provide the...
Hello Scholars, My name is Cameron and I'm a political scientist and university lecturer with a PhD from Stanford University. Currently, I teach at the University of California, Merced, where I lead courses on the U.S. Constitution and the American political system. My goal is to help students move beyond simple memorization to develop a deep, functional understanding of how our government works. Whether you are preparing for the AP exam or navigating a college-level course, I provide the academic rigor and clarity needed to succeed.
What sets my tutoring apart is my inside knowledge of the testing process. I have served as an official AP Exam Grader (AP Reader) for the U.S. Government and Politics exam three times. I know exactly how the College Board rubrics are applied and what graders look for in a high-scoring response. Beyond my university classroom, I have a long history of mentoring promising high school students as they prepare for the transition to college. I enjoy helping students develop the analytical skills they will need to excel at the next level.
Educational Background:
I hold a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University and BA from The Ohio State University. My academic background focuses on American institutions and constitutional law. In my current role as a lecturer at UC Merced, I design and teach courses that cover the intricacies of government power and the judicial system, ensuring my students are prepared for advanced academic work.
Previous Experience:
I have over ten years of experience teaching and mentoring students. In addition to my work as a university lecturer, I have graded the AP U.S. Government exam for three years, giving me unique insight into the exam's scoring standards. I have also spent significant time working one-on-one with high school students to help them master AP-level material and prepare for a college curriculum. I specialize in taking complex topics and making them actionable, ensuring every student feels confident heading into their exams.
