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Experienced AP History Teacher and DBQ Specialist
Amy B.

5.0 (226 ratings)

546 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $100
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Experienced AP History Teacher and DBQ Specialist
Experienced AP History Teacher and DBQ Specialist
Amy B.

5.0 (226 ratings)

546 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (226 ratings)

546 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Amy

Bio

Signed up for AP History next year and want to get a head start? Message me to set up summer lessons!

Hi! My name is Amy and I am a veteran history teacher (10 years!) and I live in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to teaching, I spent 8 years on Capitol Hill as a policy advisor. Teaching government comes naturally to me because I actually lived it!

While walking the halls of power was fun, teaching is my passion. I currently teach 9th grade global history and a 12th grade politics at a...

Signed up for AP History next year and want to get a head start? Message me to set up summer lessons!

Hi! My name is Amy and I am a veteran history teacher (10 years!) and I live in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to teaching, I spent 8 years on Capitol Hill as a policy advisor. Teaching government comes naturally to me because I actually lived it!

While walking the halls of power was fun, teaching is my passion. I currently teach 9th grade global history and a 12th grade politics at a rigorous independent school in Manhattan. I have taught world and US history at the middle and high school level, and have taught AP World History and AP US History. I've tutored these subjects and AP US Government for 6 years.

What do students love about working with me? I'll let my former tutees say it for themselves: I have a strong command for AP history material; I help students prepare in concrete ways for challenging, on-demand writing tasks; and I help ease student anxiety about exam prep. My students often learn more in their hour with me each week than with their actual teacher. (Feel free to read other student and family feedback to get to know me better!) While many of my students have earned 4s and 5s on their AP exams, just as many who have earned 3s (and happily!!) have expressed satisfaction with exceeding their own expectations with preparing for these rigorous courses.

What else to say? I love teaching because I love seeing my students' development as thinkers and writers. I also love the relationships I have built with students, many of which will last a lifetime. I am excited to help you develop your skills and study habits! Hope to hear from you soon.

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Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Political Science, Zoology
Public Policy, The George Washington University
Masters
Relay Graduate School of Education
MEd

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: For lessons with two students, I charge $65/hr for each student. For three or more, $45/hr per student.
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/12/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Business

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

In graduate school, I specialized in social policy, which meant I took several courses in the sociology department. This includes a small seminar that focused on the corrections system, and other coursework on urban policy problems and economic justice. I also specialized in criminal justice policy as a Capitol Hill aide, including juvenile justice policy and reducing crack cocaine disparities.

Corporate Training

Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Common Core,

Common Core

As a history teacher, I teach a Common Core aligned curriculum which focuses on non-fiction standards. Most of my work centers around determining a central idea with appropriate supporting evidence, analysis related to overall context and theme, and determining point of view/purpose within a text. I aim for students to use context to articulate the most authentic ideas possible, but understand that students need scaffolds and practice to develop strong writing habits as well.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Veteran history teacher with training in special education to support students’ planning and organization to improve grades. I also provide strategies to improve study habits.
Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary

English

Grammar, Proofreading, Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

History

American History,

American History

I have taught AP US History and other US history courses for several years. I've also tutored AP History courses for more than 5 years. As a former learning specialist, I supported students with disabilities and others who may have special needs. I also taught a pre-AP US History course for two years, where I gave direct instruction on DBQ analysis and writing.
European History,

European History

I am a world history teacher and have taught many topics assessed by the College Board for the AP European History course. I have significant experience teaching AP history writing skills as well.
Government & Politics,

Government & Politics

I currently teach a government and politics class at my school. I am a former senior Congressional aide, so much of my instruction is based on my actual lived experience. I have a degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Policy. I have nearly 10 years of experience teaching history.
Political Science,

Political Science

I have a degree in Political Science from Wisconsin, and I have a Master of Public Policy degree from the George Washington University. Additionally, I served as a policy advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2006-2013 where I gained significant experience in how the U.S. government works.
Social Studies,

Social Studies

I am a certified middle grades teacher in NY state. I am also highly qualified to teaching students with disabilities. I have taught US and world history at the middle and high school levels. I have also written middle school curriculum and developed other middle school history teachers in world history content.
World History,

World History

I have taught AP World History and other world history courses for several years. I've also tutored AP History courses for more than 5 years. As a former learning specialist, I supported students with disabilities and others who may have special needs. I also taught a pre-AP World History course for two years, where I gave direct instruction on DBQ analysis and writing.
Geography

Homeschool

Study Skills,

Study Skills

Veteran history teacher with training in special education to support students’ planning and organization to improve grades. I also provide strategies to improve study habits.
Reading, Writing

Most Popular

Study Skills,

Study Skills

Veteran history teacher with training in special education to support students’ planning and organization to improve grades. I also provide strategies to improve study habits.
Reading, Writing

Other

Government & Politics,

Government & Politics

I currently teach a government and politics class at my school. I am a former senior Congressional aide, so much of my instruction is based on my actual lived experience. I have a degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Policy. I have nearly 10 years of experience teaching history.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

Veteran history teacher with training in special education to support students’ planning and organization to improve grades. I also provide strategies to improve study habits.
Geography

Special Needs

Special Needs,

Special Needs

I am certified as highly qualified to teach special education in NY State. I have several years' experience as a co-teacher, and am transitioning to work as a learning specialist in high school. I assess what students are able to do and create scaffolds that support students' gaps. I break down texts so that they are more manageable, but believe students who struggle benefit from a high bar for excellence and will work toward it with support!
Study Skills

Study Skills

Veteran history teacher with training in special education to support students’ planning and organization to improve grades. I also provide strategies to improve study habits.

Summer

Study Skills,

Study Skills

Veteran history teacher with training in special education to support students’ planning and organization to improve grades. I also provide strategies to improve study habits.
Reading, Writing

Test Preparation

Common Core

Common Core

As a history teacher, I teach a Common Core aligned curriculum which focuses on non-fiction standards. Most of my work centers around determining a central idea with appropriate supporting evidence, analysis related to overall context and theme, and determining point of view/purpose within a text. I aim for students to use context to articulate the most authentic ideas possible, but understand that students need scaffolds and practice to develop strong writing habits as well.

Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

great tutor

Amy did a wonderful job of tutoring my daughter. She is very informative and patient. My daughter has picked up quite a few tips and her study habits have improved.

Katrina, 13 lessons with Amy

Review of first lesson

Excellent class!!! Very educational and helped my daughter to understand the content!!! My daughter feels more confident with the content.

Milana , 8 lessons with Amy

Amazing teacher!

Ms. Amy definitely made me feel better about the APUSH exam. It was really helpful to go step-by-step through the process of planning DBQs, and learning important tips like sourcing. I learned how to better condense my ideas and organize efficiently. She’s also very easy to talk to and even helped me revise a DBQ multiple times after our session! She is such an amazing teacher and I am lucky to have her as my tutor. I highly recommend her!

Agnes, 4 lessons with Amy

Outstanding History Tutor

Amy is amazing teacher! She is extremely knowledgeable about APUSH and is passionate about helping my kid succeed! My kid was struggling with her DBQ essay for APUSH but she was extremely efficient and my kid understood so much better after her first lesson. She was able to explain and analyze my kid’s essay and even revised the material via email after the lesson to make sure my kid understood. Highly recommend Amy as a tutor. Thank you so much Amy!

Agnes, 4 lessons with Amy

Knowledgeable patient and great tutor!

Amy helped my daughter do much with her nsl ap gov test. She helped with writing, understanding content and discussion points. My daughter looked forward to her tutoring sessions and found them helpful. I highly recommend Amy.

Mayra, 7 lessons with Amy

Knowledgeable and helpful and nice

Super helpful and on target with suggested topics and questions. Knows the topics very well and provided good study questions and topics. Extremely helpful in preparing for upcoming test

Sarah, 18 lessons with Amy

AP World History

My 9th grader is in AP World History and has not made much head way in understanding enough to be prepared for the test in May. Her teacher is new and is not an effective teacher. Amy B. is excellent my daughter said she has learned more in an hour then she has all year. She is excited to continue her lessons until the big test. I would highly recommend her.

Shannon, 6 lessons with Amy

Great tutor

Amy is awesome. Energetic, encouraging and knowledgeable. She really explains the information and has great teaching skills. She is always responsive and quick to respond to any questions

Lisa, 9 lessons with Amy

Knowledgeable and supportive tutor, highly recommended!

Amy tutored my son on his US History essay. She is very knowledgeable and knows the subject very well. In addition, Amy is very supportive and truly cares about the student. We would highly recommend Amy!

LiLy, 4 lessons with Amy
Hourly Rate: $100
Response time: 41 minutes
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