University History Instructor | 15+ Years Experience | PhD Student

Matt H.

American History

I hold a B.A. in History from Kennesaw State University (2009) and an M.A. in History from Georgia State University (2013), where I have also completed doctoral-level coursework. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching undergraduate history, including American history. My teaching experience covers American history from the colonial period through the present, including the American Revolution, the Constitution and early republic, slavery and the Civil War, Reconstruction, industrialization, the Progressive Era, the Great Depression, the world wars, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement. I emphasize the political, social, economic, and cultural forces that shaped the United States. I help students develop historical understanding rather than simply memorize dates and names. My approach includes analyzing primary sources, explaining historical causation, evaluating competing interpretations, developing evidence-based arguments, and preparing for essays and examinations. I am comfortable working with high school, AP U.S. History, and college-level students, adapting instruction to their course requirements and learning needs.

European History

I hold a B.A. in History from Kennesaw State University (2009) and an M.A. in History from Georgia State University (2013), where I have also completed doctoral-level coursework. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching undergraduate history, including the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of European civilizations. My academic background encompasses European history from antiquity through the modern era, including classical Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, the Renaissance and Reformation, the Enlightenment, the French and Industrial Revolutions, imperialism, the world wars, the Cold War, and European integration. I emphasize historical context, the relationships between major events and intellectual movements, and the broader global consequences of European developments. My teaching approach focuses on helping students understand historical causation, analyze primary and secondary sources, compare historical interpretations, and develop evidence-based arguments. I can assist with course readings, essays, examinations, document analysis, and preparation for AP European History or introductory college-level European history courses. I adapt my instruction to each student's curriculum, learning needs, and academic goals.

Government & Politics

I hold a B.A. in History from Kennesaw State University and an M.A. in History from Georgia State University, where I have also pursued doctoral studies. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching undergraduate history, including the political development of the United States, constitutional history, and the evolution of American government institutions. My teaching emphasizes the historical foundations of federalism, the separation of powers, elections, political movements, and the relationship between government and society. I help students understand how American political institutions function, evaluate political and historical evidence, and develop informed, well-supported arguments.

Political Science

I hold a B.A. in History from Kennesaw State University and an M.A. in History from Georgia State University, where I have also completed doctoral-level coursework. I bring more than 15 years of experience teaching undergraduate students, with substantial emphasis on political institutions, political thought, government, and the historical development of political systems. My academic background includes American government, comparative political systems, political philosophy, constitutional history, international relations, and the development of modern political ideologies. I am comfortable explaining foundational thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Mill, and Marx, as well as helping students understand contemporary political institutions and public policy. My teaching approach emphasizes critical thinking, clear explanations, primary-source analysis, and strong academic writing. I help students understand complex concepts, connect political theories to historical and contemporary examples, and develop well-supported arguments for essays, examinations, and coursework.

World History

I hold a B.A. in History from Kennesaw State University and an M.A. in History from Georgia State University, where I have also pursued doctoral studies with an emphasis on world history. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching undergraduate history and helping students understand historical developments across different civilizations, cultures, and time periods. My instruction emphasizes historical causation, comparative analysis, primary sources, and connections between societies through trade, migration, and cultural exchange. I help students develop a deeper understanding of world history and construct evidence-based historical arguments rather than simply memorizing names and dates.