Experienced Test Prep & AP History Tutor

Ashley C.

I am an experienced classroom teacher with a B.A. in Adolescent/Young Adult Education from Notre Dame College of Ohio and an M.A. in American History and Government, with a specialization in Teaching, from Ashland University. I have been teaching since 2016 and currently teach high school students, including AP-level courses.

My primary tutoring strengths are Social Studies and English/Reading/Writing. I am qualified to tutor U.S. History, World History, Government, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, and AP U.S., AP World, and AP European History. I am also comfortable tutoring English, reading, writing, and ACT/SAT preparation, as well as mathematics through Algebra 2. In addition to my classroom experience, I have tutored elementary students in grades 3–5 in math, literacy, and homework support and have provided individual academic tutoring.

My tutoring approach is individualized and focused on genuine understanding rather than memorization. I first identify what a student understands, where they are struggling, and what approach works best for them. I then break difficult concepts into manageable steps, model strategies, and use guided practice and questioning to help students develop independence. I am comfortable explaining the same concept in multiple ways and adapting my approach when something is not connecting.

As a teacher, I work with students with a wide range of academic abilities and learning needs. I especially enjoy helping students have those “aha!” moments when a difficult concept finally makes sense. My goal is not simply to help a student finish an assignment or prepare for a test, but to build their skills, confidence, and ability to approach challenging material independently.