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AP US History specialist; AP US History Reader since 2010; APUSH
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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Education

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

Engaging, Comprehensive APUSH Tutor—Highly Recommend

My son has only had a couple of lessons with Scott so far, but we have already been incredibly impressed. He finds Scott engaging, extremely knowledgeable, and very comprehensive in the way he teaches AP U.S. History. Most importantly, my son actually looks forward to meeting with him and is excited to make time for the sessions, which says a lot given how demanding his 11th-grade schedule is. APUSH is a course where it is very easy to fall behind and difficult to catch up at the last minute, so we wanted someone who could help him stay on top of the material throughout the year while also developing the skills needed for the AP exam. Scott seems to have an excellent ability to explain the history in a way that makes it understandable and memorable while also emphasizing the types of analysis and writing that College Board expects. As a parent, I also appreciate how organized, thorough, and purposeful his teaching seems to be. Even after just two lessons, my son feels that he is learning a tremendous amount and getting much more out of the material. We are very happy we found Scott and are looking forward to working with him throughout the year. I highly recommend him, especially for students taking a rigorous course load who want to stay ahead rather than wait until AP exam season to catch up.

Evan, 2 lessons with Scott

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Scott was an outstanding AP US History tutor for my daughter. Her school's APUSH class did not always align closely with the AP exam expectations and guidelines. Scott helped bridge that gap. He taught her how to think like the AP exam requires, developing historical reasoning skills such as cause and effect, comparison, and evidence-based writing. He also shared excellent study materials and practice resources that were incredibly helpful for learning key events and concepts and exam strategies. Scott was knowledgeable, patient, responsive, and flexible with scheduling. Thanks to his guidance and support, my daughter earned a 5 on the AP US History exam. I highly recommend him to any APUSH student.

Jerry, 19 lessons with Scott

Highly recommend!

A few weeks into the school year, it became clear that my daughter was going to struggle in APUSH. With four other AP courses and multiple sports, she had neither the time nor the interest to read a 1,000-page textbook, and she wasn't getting much out of her school lectures either. We started looking for support and were lucky to find Scott. He wasn't the first tutor she tried, but after just one lesson, she insisted on working only with him. Throughout the school year, she had 23 lessons with Scott. I can say without hesitation that she learned far more during those 23 hours than she did in her actual classroom. Scott knows the material inside and out, but what really distinguishes him is his ability to meet a student where they are, identify what they need to succeed, and present topics in a conversational way. On top of that, he is incredibly flexible with scheduling. All in all, my daughter was very lucky to have Scott’s help, and she ultimately did very well in the class. He comes highly, highly recommended! -Isabelle, 23 lessons with Scott

Shahin, 23 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
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