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Tutor/Teacher 10 Years. Wyzant 4000+ hours. Writing/History/Government
Ben G.

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4,051 hours tutoring

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Tutor/Teacher 10 Years. Wyzant 4000+ hours. Writing/History/Government
Tutor/Teacher 10 Years. Wyzant 4000+ hours. Writing/History/Government
Ben G.

5.0 (969 ratings)

4,051 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (969 ratings)

4,051 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Ben

Bio

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 teach AP US History and AP US Government. 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...

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 teach AP US History and AP US Government. 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), 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.

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. 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 ten 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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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

excellent AP Govt tutor

Do not hesitate to book tutoring with Ben. He has been a tremendous help to my daughter in AP Govt. He is very engaging and extremely knowledgeable. My daughter really enjoys working with him.

Kate, 11 lessons with Ben

Excellent lesson!

I can’t wait for my next lesson with Ben. He’s thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He’s a great fit for me.

Jon, 29 lessons with Ben

Excellent lesson!

I can’t wait for my next lesson with Ben. He’s thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He’s a great fit for me.

Jon, 29 lessons with Ben

very understanding and patience

My tutor Ben , was very kind and patience as I worked on pulling together my assignments which would require some editing and guidance. I look forward to working with him to get my assignments organized and completed.

Jillian, 4 lessons with Ben

Great tutor!

Ben responded very quickly to our request and was able to help my son navigate his English assignment. He provided guidance and direction so that my son could finish the assignment.

Katerina, 2 lessons with Ben

Extremely knowledge and patient

I am so glad we found Ben. He was so knowledgeable with American history and he even recommended movies and books for my 10th grader to watch and read. She said she learned more in an hour from Ben then hours lecture at school. We can tell he is also very passionate about sharing his knowledge and skills with students who are interested in history. We are defiantly going to schedule more lessons with Mr. Ben for upcoming projects! Thank you!

Wenyi, 4 lessons with Ben

Knowledgeable and professional

Highly recommend! We have had a positive experience in working with Ben! He was kind, professional and efficient. His suggestion for writing was clear and my daughter learned a lot. Ben helped her greatly in improving her writing skills.

Shannon, 5 lessons with Ben

Excellent lesson!

I can’t wait for my next lesson with Ben. He’s thorough, knowledgeable, and patient. He’s a great fit for me.

Jon, 29 lessons with Ben

Excellent editor!

Ben helped me edit my first year University Political Science Essay. We went back and forth a few times and at the end I had a well edited product to hand in. He was efficient, knowledgeable and provided helpful suggestions that ultimately helped me be a better writer/researcher. I highly recommend that you hire him as your tutor, you will not be disappointed!

Tivin, 5 lessons with Ben
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