Rutgers History MA | I help students write, think, and argue well

Bram S.

I'm currently completing my Master of Arts in History at Rutgers University, where my research focuses on American urban history. I hold a Bachelor's degree in History from Montclair State University. My academic training has given me deep expertise in U.S. history from the colonial period through the present, as well as strong skills in analytical writing, primary source interpretation, and constructing evidence-based arguments — exactly the skills that AP US History, AP World History, and college-level history courses demand.
What I bring to tutoring that most tutors don't is over two decades of professional experience training and mentoring people in high-stakes environments. I've spent my career helping adults learn complex material, identify where they're getting stuck, and build the confidence to perform under pressure. I apply that same approach with students: I listen carefully, figure out where the confusion actually lives (which is often not where the student thinks it is), and then explain the concept in a way that makes it stick. I don't believe in memorizing dates and names without context. I teach students to think historically — to ask why something happened, what caused it, and what changed as a result — because that's what earns high scores on AP exams and produces strong essays.
I tutor AP US History, AP World History, general U.S. and world history at all levels, essay writing and composition, and SAT/ACT reading and writing preparation. I'm particularly effective with students who feel overwhelmed by the volume of material in a history course or who struggle to organize their ideas into clear, persuasive essays. Whether you need help preparing for an AP exam, writing a strong college application essay, or simply learning to write more clearly and argue more effectively, I can help. I'm patient, direct, and genuinely invested in my students' success.