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Ben G.

Tutor/Teacher 10 Years. Wyzant 2700+ hours. Writing/History/Government

Tutor/Teacher 10 Years. Wyzant 2700+ hours. Writing/History/Government

$70/hour

5.0 (698 ratings)

  • 2,746 hours tutoring

About Ben

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Hi everyone! I'm Ben. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I tutor middle school, high school, college, and graduate students. I also review, proofread, and provide prompt feedback on writing in any form.

In addition, I work with professionals looking to improve their writing. If your writing skills are holding you back at work — I can help! If you want to improve the quality of your professional correspondence...

Hi everyone! I'm Ben. I have a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a master's degree in government and politics. I tutor middle school, high school, college, and graduate students. I also review, proofread, and provide prompt feedback on writing in any form.

In addition, I work with professionals looking to improve their writing. If your writing skills are holding you back at work — I can help! If you want to improve the quality of your professional correspondence (emails, memos, reports, etc.) — I can help (I work regularly with students for whom English is not their first language)!

In graduate school, I studied American politics. In 2013, I began tutoring undergraduates in history and political science. In 2015, I started teaching at the college level. In my capacity as a graduate student, I led weekly discussion sections. I graded and provided feedback for exams, term papers, and other assignments.

For three semesters, I taught US Congress to upperclassmen. I've also taught political theory, pre-law, and introduction to American government courses. As a graduate student, I completed coursework on interest groups and social movements, congressional lobbying, campaign advertising, voter behavior, federal institutions, political theory (both modern and contemporary), and Congress itself.

I love working with students. I thrive in scholastic settings. I find exposure to other perspectives intellectually stimulating. I enjoy formulating and articulating complex ideas. The challenge of reconciling seemingly-divergent viewpoints and disparate traditions is incredibly rewarding.

Last year, I worked in DC for a congressperson and a US senator. In that capacity, I represented legislative team members at policy briefings and hearings. I also conducted policy research and composed policy memos for legislative correspondents.

I think you'll find that the breadth of my experience makes me useful in several different capacities. Please feel free to reach out at any time!

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Education

University of Delaware
History and Poli Sci
University of Maryland
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: If a student hasn't arrived fifteen minutes after the scheduled start time, the meeting is considered cancelled. When sufficient notice isn't provided, a cancellation fee is assessed.
  • Lesson cancellation: 8 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/5/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Business

GRE

Corporate Training

Proofreading,

Proofreading

On Wyzant, I’ve proofread/edited/revised/polished/ provided feedback on middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate level writing. I’ve also worked with young professionals and retirees looking to improve their writing skills. I’ve proofread work correspondence, personal statements, cover letters, college application essays (undergraduate, graduate, law school, medical school, and business school), fictional writing exercises, grant applications, research papers, and dissertation chapters. Overall, I’ve spent eight years proofreading/editing/revising/polishing/providing feedback on writing assignments. As an instructor, I’ve graded hundreds of essays (I know what professors are looking for).
Grammar

Elementary Education

Grammar, Vocabulary

English

Proofreading,

Proofreading

On Wyzant, I’ve proofread/edited/revised/polished/ provided feedback on middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate level writing. I’ve also worked with young professionals and retirees looking to improve their writing skills. I’ve proofread work correspondence, personal statements, cover letters, college application essays (undergraduate, graduate, law school, medical school, and business school), fictional writing exercises, grant applications, research papers, and dissertation chapters. Overall, I’ve spent eight years proofreading/editing/revising/polishing/providing feedback on writing assignments. As an instructor, I’ve graded hundreds of essays (I know what professors are looking for).
Writing,

Writing

I assist students with any and every aspect of the writing process (i.e., brainstorming ideas, constructing arguments, organizing, strategizing, reviewing, proofreading, providing substantive feedback, etc.). On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school and high school students. I’ve worked with undergraduate and graduate students. I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing skills. As an instructor, I’ve graded hundreds of essays (I know what professors are looking for). As a graduate student, I wrote countless long-form essays. I wrote grant proposals for a non-profit organization and oversaw its grant writing operation. On Capitol Hill, I wrote policy memos for a member of the House of Representatives and a US Senator.
English, Grammar, Literature, SAT Reading, Vocabulary

History

American History,

American History

I help students with history from the beginnings of the American Revolution to the present day. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in American history. In particular, AP US history is one of my areas of expertise. I also work regularly with people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in learning more about the United States of America. I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the learning process — I promise it gets easier from here!
Government & Politics,

Government & Politics

I have a master’s degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland. I taught US Congress and Intro to American Government at the college level. I spent most of 2020 working on Capitol Hill for a member of the US House of Representatives and a US Senator. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students on US government & politics. In particular, AP US Government is one of my areas of expertise. I also teach people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in learning more about the federal government/civics/public policy. I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the learning process — I promise it gets easier from here!
Political Science,

Political Science

I have a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in government and politics. In graduate school, I studied American politics. In 2013, I began tutoring undergraduates in political science. In 2015, I started teaching at the college level. In my capacity as a graduate student, I led weekly discussion sections. I graded and provided feedback for exams, term papers, and other assignments. For three semesters, I taught US Congress to upperclassmen. I've also taught political theory, pre-law, and introduction to American government courses. As a graduate student, I completed coursework on interest groups and social movements, congressional lobbying, campaign advertising, voter behavior, federal institutions, political theory (both modern and contemporary), and Congress itself.
European History, Social Studies, World History

Homeschool

Writing,

Writing

I assist students with any and every aspect of the writing process (i.e., brainstorming ideas, constructing arguments, organizing, strategizing, reviewing, proofreading, providing substantive feedback, etc.). On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school and high school students. I’ve worked with undergraduate and graduate students. I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing skills. As an instructor, I’ve graded hundreds of essays (I know what professors are looking for). As a graduate student, I wrote countless long-form essays. I wrote grant proposals for a non-profit organization and oversaw its grant writing operation. On Capitol Hill, I wrote policy memos for a member of the House of Representatives and a US Senator.
English, SAT Reading

Most Popular

Writing,

Writing

I assist students with any and every aspect of the writing process (i.e., brainstorming ideas, constructing arguments, organizing, strategizing, reviewing, proofreading, providing substantive feedback, etc.). On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school and high school students. I’ve worked with undergraduate and graduate students. I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing skills. As an instructor, I’ve graded hundreds of essays (I know what professors are looking for). As a graduate student, I wrote countless long-form essays. I wrote grant proposals for a non-profit organization and oversaw its grant writing operation. On Capitol Hill, I wrote policy memos for a member of the House of Representatives and a US Senator.
English

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

On Wyzant's platform alone, I’ve worked with prospective college, graduate, law school, med school, and vet school students to help them develop their application essays. I assist them with the various aspects of the writing process (i.e., brainstorming ideas, constructing coherent narratives, organizing, strategizing, reviewing, proofreading, polishing language, providing substantive feedback, etc.). I’ve logged about 1350 hours on Wyzant's platform alone--much of which involved working with students to improve their essay writing skills.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I have a master’s degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland. I taught US Congress and Intro to American Government at the college level. I spent most of 2020 working on Capitol Hill for a member of the US House of Representatives and a US Senator. On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students on US government & politics. In particular, AP US Government is one of my areas of expertise. I also teach people of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in learning more about the federal government/civics/public policy. I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the learning process — I promise it gets easier from here!

Summer

Writing

Writing

I assist students with any and every aspect of the writing process (i.e., brainstorming ideas, constructing arguments, organizing, strategizing, reviewing, proofreading, providing substantive feedback, etc.). On Wyzant, I’ve worked with middle school and high school students. I’ve worked with undergraduate and graduate students. I’m patient, I’m organized, and I firmly believe that there’s no such thing as a dumb question. Asking for help is actually the most difficult part of the writing process — I promise it gets easier from here! Overall, I’ve spent about a decade working with students to improve their writing skills. As an instructor, I’ve graded hundreds of essays (I know what professors are looking for). As a graduate student, I wrote countless long-form essays. I wrote grant proposals for a non-profit organization and oversaw its grant writing operation. On Capitol Hill, I wrote policy memos for a member of the House of Representatives and a US Senator.

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

On Wyzant's platform alone, I’ve worked with prospective college, graduate, law school, med school, and vet school students to help them develop their application essays. I assist them with the various aspects of the writing process (i.e., brainstorming ideas, constructing coherent narratives, organizing, strategizing, reviewing, proofreading, polishing language, providing substantive feedback, etc.). I’ve logged about 1350 hours on Wyzant's platform alone--much of which involved working with students to improve their essay writing skills.
GRE, SAT Reading

Examples of Expertise

Ben has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Amazing and Knowledgable Teacher

Ben has been an amazing college essay help throughout my whole process so far. He is always there to respond to any messages I send, and he even has quick responses to any of my questions. His work ethic is one of the best I have seen so far. He is able to keep up with all of my essays and provide the best feedback and questions to answer and think about to accurately answer what I am missing from my essays. I highly recommend him to anyone who has trouble or any questions with their essays.

Rita, 48 lessons with Ben

Knowledgeable, Approachable, Reliable- I would absolutely recommend Ben!

Ben helped me proofread my personal statement for law school as well as a variety of other essays. He was always super prompt at responding to my messages and he was incredibly accommodating, and helpful when it came to helping me brainstorm ideas for my essays. He was truly amazing, and exactly what I needed!

Sara, 6 lessons with Ben

A knowledgeable tutor

Ben helped my son to prepare for the US Government AP exam. My son liked Ben's tutoring very much because his lesson is much more structured than his teacher's. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone who's looking for a tutor for this course.

Lily, 6 lessons with Ben

Knowledgeable and patient toutor

Ben is a very patient and knowledgeable tutor. As my son's AP Govenment and Politics tutor, he helps my son sort out the relevant content in each session, so that he can clearly grasp the key points of each chapter. thank you Ben.

Shuoming, 9 lessons with Ben

Great one

Thanks Ben for your amazing work. Ben is reviewing, proofreading, polishing,, and providing written feedback on my research paper. I got it a high score due to his great reviewing and polishing my paper.

Shnyar, 4 lessons with Ben

stellar tutor for AP History

I really have no words for how delighted my son and I are to have stumbled across Ben on here. He has taught Zac more in 4 weeks than he has learned in High School this past two years. (Expensive, private high school 😥) Patient, prepared, tremendously knowledgeable. Just a fantastic experience, I would highly recommend this guy

Tilly, 9 lessons with Ben

Excellent tutor !

Ben is tutoring my daughter in AP American history and she is very happy with his communication and ability to explain the content to her. We are continuing our tutoring sessions with Ben, with much success. Thank you!

Janet , 26 lessons with Ben

Professional and knowledgeable

Ben helped proofread my paper and it was excellent. His writing skills is extraordinary. He also has wonderful interpersonal skills, he makes you feel comfortable when working with him.

Samson, 9 lessons with Ben

Effective & Efficient Tutor!

Ben is a rockstar! He has helped my daughter edit and proofread several pieces of writing for her freshman composition class. Effectively brought her grades up from 81% to 95%+! He takes the time to explain to her sentence structure and always provides thoughtful and knowledgeable feedback on ways to improve an essay as well as helpful advice on how to improve her writing skills. My daughter comes away from each lesson feeling very motivated, and always proud to show me her final grade!

Pamela, 13 lessons with Ben

Amazing!

Ben has done a wonderful job during my sessions. He has a passion for helping others. Thank you so much for everything! Look forward to our next class. Happy New Year.

Jasmine, 20 lessons with Ben
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