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Scott M.

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Whether working with AP students or private school students whose high-caliber courses are simply labeled “Honors”, I am very adept at making sure students easily understand the rubrics used with the Document-Based Question (DBQ), Free Response Questions (FRQs), Short-Answer Questions (SAQs), and other similarly designed assignments where the students must analyze documents and apply them to a challenging prompt.

I use an array of analogies that help students understand the material and...

Whether working with AP students or private school students whose high-caliber courses are simply labeled “Honors”, I am very adept at making sure students easily understand the rubrics used with the Document-Based Question (DBQ), Free Response Questions (FRQs), Short-Answer Questions (SAQs), and other similarly designed assignments where the students must analyze documents and apply them to a challenging prompt.

I use an array of analogies that help students understand the material and enhance student understanding by not only asking “what” but also “why”. Key historical thinking skills: (cause/effect; compare/contrast; change and continuity over time) make up the core of each session.

I have taught AP US History for over 20 years, have been an AP US History Reader (grader) for the College Board/ETS since 2010, and have been an AP US History Instructor for the UCLA AP Readiness program for seven years. Prior to that, I taught IBS Asian & European History, and IBH History of the Americas for 13 years.

Having grown up in New England, with continued travel on the East Coast over the years, I bring a first-hand knowledge of those regions. Although the colonial and New Nation time periods have always been of keen interest, most recently I have been quite obsessed with using the antebellum era. My 13-years teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum in the Asian Pacific region, and master’s research into the colonial experiences of Micronesia and the rest of Asia and the Pacific, not only enhanced my understanding of World History, but also gave me a much clearer understanding of US foreign policy in the 20th century. Since 2003, I have lived on the West Coast and have come to better appreciate the experiences of Latin Americans, Native Americans, and Asian American in the US, the frontier mindset of American settlers, and the amazing flourishing that took place here in the 20th century, especially after the significant migration of Americans to the southwest after WWII.

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Massachusetts College of Libral Arts
English
The University of Guam (History)
Masters
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American History

American History

I have been an AP US History Teacher for 20 years, and an ETS/College Board AP US History Reader since 2010. Additionally, I am one of four UCLA AP US History Readiness Instructors in the city of Los Angeles. My three decades growing up in New England, combined with 13 years teaching in Guam, and 20 years in California, brings a unique perspective and understanding of US History.
Social Studies

Social Studies

Besides extensive work teaching the following courses: IB Asian & European History; IBH History of the Americas; and AP US History, I have also taught US Government and Economics.
World History

World History

I spent the first 13 years of my career as an IB History teacher (IBH History of the Americas; IBS Asian and European History). In the years since then, I have regularly taught World History in addition to my normal load of AP US History classes. Living in the Asian-Pacific region for 13 years (and frequent travels there since) has not only enhanced my knowledge of that region, but also the motivations and actions of Europeans from the 1500's onward. My MA in Micronesian Studies and focus on East Asian History in the 19th and 20th centuries as an IBS Asian & European History teacher has been a large focal point in my life. The IB History of the America's course I taught for many years in the 1990s involved teaching the histories of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, the US, and in particular, the United States' foreign policy in regards to those countries. My main European focus as an IB Asian & European History teacher was on issues related to colonial expansion, and the main economic and political threads from the 1800s that led to WWI. This was followed by in-depth research into the rise and rule of Hitler, and all events related to the causes/effects of WWII in Europe.
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Excellent Tutor!

Scott has been a phenomenal tutor throughout the year I have been working with him. He is incredibly patient, and motivating, and always responds to my questions very quickly throughout the week. He is incredibly knowledgeable and makes complex subject matter easy to grasp. I felt fully prepared for the AP Exam, and I highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for extra support in AP U.S. History.

Blair, 21 lessons with Scott

The Best APUSH Tutor

Scott is a phenomenal teacher who takes great care in making sure his students understand everything thoroughly. He didn't let a single topic pass by without making me prove that I truly understood it with his unique approach of asking questions. He is amazing at explaining all of the historical thinking skills for each example that he provides, and let me develop a clear timeline of US History. I truly appreciate all that he taught and can easily recommend him to anybody taking AP US History.

Jing, 41 lessons with Scott

Great APUSH prep

My daughter had several sessions with Scott. Her growth in confidence and increase in depth of knowledge was substantial. Waiting to receive the final APUSH exam score, but she felt great after the exam!

Dan, 10 lessons with Scott

an APUSh must!

Scott is an amazing APUSH tutor. My daughter was feeling pretty defeated by the class yet after a few short lessons with Scott, her confidence rebounded. She walked into the AP exam today calm and ready and left the exam feeling confident in her work. Erin walked into today’s exam ready and walked out feeling confident thanks to all your help. She left every session feeling better about her understanding of the subject and more confident to approach the following classes

Maureen, 13 lessons with Scott

True subject expert

My daughter found her session with Scott very valuable. He is a true subject expert and was able to quickly and effectively help get her up to speed with what would be covered on her next quiz in APUSH. We look forward to booking more sessions with Scott throughout the school year!

Jessica, 15 lessons with Scott

Great teacher

My daughter has a test coming up and I found Scott online. She said she learned a lot from Scott and she likes it. Highly recommended!

Li, 11 lessons with Scott

Phenomenal Tutor!

Scott prepared me for the AP exam very well. He maximized the time during our sessions. He had an abundant amount of helpful resources. Ultimately, why Scott was such a great tutor was because he was very knowledgeable about the content, and he explained the material in a way that was extremely conducive to my learning. I would recommend Scott as a tutor to anyone!

Ashley, 6 lessons with Scott

Excellent!

Scott is an outstanding AP U.S. History tutor. He helped me clearly understand complex topics like the causes and effects of the Civil War, the impact of the New Deal, the roles of federal programs created to help America recover from the Great Depression, and the reasons many of those programs were later disbanded. He also made it easier to connect key themes like federalism and civil rights across different time periods. His support with SAQs, LEQs, and DBQs really boosted my writing and confidence. I felt so much more prepared for the AP exam thanks to his expert guidance. Highly recommend!

Manish, 34 lessons with Scott

Best!

My daughter has been using Scott for APUSH. He is so engaging and makes the subject interesting. Very knowledgeable! One of the best tutors she has had on Wyzant

Linda, 27 lessons with Scott

Great tutor!

Scott is an extremely knowledgeable tutor! He is also very accomodating- my son needed to reschedule several sessions due to his high school sports schedule and Scott was always very prompt in responding and working with him to try and find an alternate time to meet. Highly recommend for APUSH tutoring!

Beth, 31 lessons with Scott
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