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Former SPSS/IBM Trainer | U.S. History Ph.D.
James M.

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I spent 25 years at SPSS — and later IBM, after the acquisition — as a technical support specialist, curriculum developer, and trainer for the very software I now help students use. Over that time I taught everything from introductory statistics to advanced modeling and machine learning, to researchers, graduate students, and colleagues across the company. Today I bring that same depth to one-on-one tutoring in SPSS, research design, and quantitative analysis. Whether you're stuck on a...

I spent 25 years at SPSS — and later IBM, after the acquisition — as a technical support specialist, curriculum developer, and trainer for the very software I now help students use. Over that time I taught everything from introductory statistics to advanced modeling and machine learning, to researchers, graduate students, and colleagues across the company. Today I bring that same depth to one-on-one tutoring in SPSS, research design, and quantitative analysis. Whether you're stuck on a regression, wrestling with a syntax file, or just trying to figure out which test your data actually calls for, I've almost certainly seen it before.
I also hold a Ph.D. in 20th Century U.S. Political History and have taught at the university level, including survey courses in U.S. History and specialized courses on the New Deal era and the 1960s. With high school and AP U.S. History students, I focus on:

Exam and quiz preparation
Essay writing and DBQs
Building clear timelines and understanding cause and effect
Study strategies and historical thinking skills

Most students who struggle with history aren't struggling because the material is hard — they're struggling because it feels like a pile of disconnected facts. My job is to help you see the bigger story so the details click into place. Confidence usually follows pretty quickly after that.


Education

Knox College
United States History
University of Illinois, Chicago
Masters
University of Illinois, Chicago
PhD

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American History

American History

I hold a PhD in United States History with a specialization in 20th century America and presidential elections. My academic background includes extensive research and writing in political history, elections, public opinion, and modern American society. I enjoy helping students understand historical events within their broader political and social context rather than simply memorizing dates and facts. I can assist with coursework, research papers, exam preparation, historical analysis, and writing assignments at both the high school and college levels.
SPSS

SPSS

Need help with SPSS, statistics, or research methods? I have over 25 years of experience teaching SPSS and hold a PhD in Quantitative Methods. I worked professionally for both SPSS and IBM as a trainer and curriculum developer, creating courses and instructional materials on statistical analysis and data science. I specialize in making statistics easier to understand and can assist with assignments, thesis/dissertation analysis, interpretation of SPSS output, and research projects. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, I focus on clear explanations and practical problem-solving.
European History
Statistics
World History
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