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John M.

Experienced, Friendly, Ivy League Tutor

Experienced, Friendly, Ivy League Tutor

$100/hour

5.0 (1,182 ratings)

  • 2,758 hours tutoring

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I hold a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have a lot of teaching experience, from lecturing in 300 student classes to one-on-one tutoring. I've taught children with reading problems in Holt Michigan, and taught English as a second language to children in Hong Kong, where I also worked as a private tutor. I have taught archaeology and anthropology classes at Columbia University in New York City and at Community College in Baltimore. In sum, I have taught a variety of subjects...

I hold a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have a lot of teaching experience, from lecturing in 300 student classes to one-on-one tutoring. I've taught children with reading problems in Holt Michigan, and taught English as a second language to children in Hong Kong, where I also worked as a private tutor. I have taught archaeology and anthropology classes at Columbia University in New York City and at Community College in Baltimore. In sum, I have taught a variety of subjects to different age groups and at different educational levels.

Strong test scores contributed to my acceptance to the PhD program at Columbia, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and insights with students who have ambitious goals for their future. Personally, I am a friendly family man with a young son.

I have experience tutoring High School and College-age students. Based largely on my SAT and ACT scores, I was a National Merit Semifinalist in High School, and received a scholarship to Albion College.

I am a published author, with two articles printed in scholarly journals in 2015. I have completed a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University, an Ivy League institution. I scored in the 99th percentile for the Verbal section of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) and received the highest possible score on the Analytic writing section. I have extensive experience working with university students.

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Education

Albion College
Anthropology
University of Maryland
Masters
Columbia University
PhD

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Elementary Education

Vocabulary

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, Vocabulary

History

Anthropology,

Anthropology

I currently hold an M.Phil degree in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have worked in the field of archaeology for over a decade. I am in the final stages of completing my Ph.D at Columbia University.
Classics,

Classics

My PhD studies included research in classics, focusing on Ancient Greek and Latin philosophy, literature, poetry, and drama.
Political Science,

Political Science

I took multiple Political Science courses as an undergraduate at Albion College. I have familiarity with Political Science literature including classical authors such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, Marx, and de Tocqueville. I am in the final stages of completing my Ph.D in Anthropology at Columbia University.
Religion,

Religion

My PhD research included comparative studies of indigenous Chinese religion, funerary rituals in Protestant, Catholic, and Chinese contexts, research into the development of Protestantism over the past five centuries. I am also very familiar with the philosophies of Anselm, Aquinas, Augustine, and Berkeley.
Social Studies,

Social Studies

As an historical archaeologist, my specialty is the history of the past five hundred years, focusing on the changes that colonialism, capitalism, and technological society have wrought on the world we live in. I am currently finishing my PhD which focuses on the lives of the Chinese-Americans who built the first transcontinental railroad in the United States during the mid-19th century. Beyond this specialization, I am proficient in teaching a wide range of subject matter covered under 'Social Studies', including US and Comparative Government, Geography, History, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Cultural Studies (particularly East Asia).
Sociology,

Sociology

My PhD research included familiarity with the major theorists within sociology, including Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. I am familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods within sociology, especially the areas of race/ethnicity and class, with a focus on the United States and East Asia.
American History, European History, Geography, Government & Politics, Philosophy, World History

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

Provided dozens of students with advice in college and graduate school applications, including personal statements, time management, and extra-curricular choices in my capacity as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Columbia University as well as through wyzant.
Religion,

Religion

My PhD research included comparative studies of indigenous Chinese religion, funerary rituals in Protestant, Catholic, and Chinese contexts, research into the development of Protestantism over the past five centuries. I am also very familiar with the philosophies of Anselm, Aquinas, Augustine, and Berkeley.
Sociology,

Sociology

My PhD research included familiarity with the major theorists within sociology, including Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. I am familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods within sociology, especially the areas of race/ethnicity and class, with a focus on the United States and East Asia.
Geography, Government & Politics, Philosophy

Science

Anthropology,

Anthropology

I currently hold an M.Phil degree in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have worked in the field of archaeology for over a decade. I am in the final stages of completing my Ph.D at Columbia University.
Archaeology,

Archaeology

I am a professional archaeologist, and have worked in the field for over a decade. I have led archaeological projects and published both Cultural Resource Management reports and articles in academic journals, including the Journal of Historical Archaeology, the flagship journal for the sub-discipline of historical archaeology. I have taught archaeology at Columbia University, including the following subjects: Introduction to 21st Century Archaeology, Death and the Body, Origins of Human Society, and Rise of Civilization. I hold a M.Phil in Anthropology (Archaeology track) from Columbia University and am in the final stages of dissertation writing for my Ph.D in the subject.
Sociology,

Sociology

My PhD research included familiarity with the major theorists within sociology, including Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. I am familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods within sociology, especially the areas of race/ethnicity and class, with a focus on the United States and East Asia.
ACT Science, Philosophy

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

Provided dozens of students with advice in college and graduate school applications, including personal statements, time management, and extra-curricular choices in my capacity as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Columbia University as well as through wyzant.
Regents,

Regents

I have guided multiple students through the regents exam, with a specialization on English Language, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Global History and Geography, and US History
ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Science

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Super Knowledgeable, Organized

My son has a packed schedule, with a full load during the day and an extra class online--history. We used him after the first month of school when it was clear he was falling behind and that the material was very challenging. John answered our request for help with prompt understanding of what was needed to catch up, all the while making it meaningful and relative to today's current events. John has gone beyond our expectations by bringing books of his own as resources if the curriculum is lacking adequate explanation. He packs a lot into a lesson, still keeping the content manageable. He is such a wealth of knowledge that as a parent, I'm drawn to his lessons and explanations and finding myself saying, "I never knew that." Organized and punctual are easy descriptors for him. We couldn't have asked for a better history tutor.

Lisa, 60 lessons with John

Great

John overall is a great teacher. Very calm and collected. The way he teaches and constructs you to look at the test (SAT) is great. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed my time with John and look forward to more.

Xander, 1 lesson with John

Geography Wizard

John helped me a great deal. I am taking a class on Landforms and Landscapes and I was struggling with coastal geographies. He spent the time the help me understand the material and guide me to the correct answer. The thing I appreciated the most was that he made a point to not give me answers and pushed me to find it on my own with his guide. I successfully submitted the assignment and feel I have a far better understanding of coastal geography more. I will definitely be asking John for more help in the future.

Chris, 1 lesson with John

Knowledgable tutor

John is fast responding my questions. He is knowledgable to work with. After his editing, the writing looks much better grammatically. I'll definitely ask for his help again next time.

Shirley, 1 lesson with John

Very knowledgeable and kind

John did an amazing job. For someone that was struggling greatly before the session I was able to come out of it feeling much more confident in the work that I am doing. He was able to answer all the questions that I had with no problem. GREAT JOB!

Joseph, 6 lessons with John

amazing!

John's great! My son is in grade school and with online learning being a little challenging, John still manages to keep his lessons engaging and easy to understand. My son really enjoys learning from John.

Cristina, 4 lessons with John

Helpful and accommodating!

Really happy I chose John to help me with my Personal Statement for grad admissions. He was really able to point out the mistakes I have made within my essay and as well help me with the important parts I was missing. He made sure to answer all of my questions and concerns. I submitted my statement without fear of knowing it was not good or felt as if it was missing something. Thank you!!

Ivana, 2 lessons with John

An incredible writer and a tutor who really knows how to educate

John walked me through the brainstorming, writing, editing, and finalizing of my anthropology writing sample. He is very knowledgeable, organized, and good at teaching. He knows how to explain an anthropological perspective in a clear yet deep way. He always challenges me to think on a more sophisticated level. More importantly, with his help, I am able to step back, reflect upon my writing, and even become my own editor. Highly recommend to anyone who not only hopes to improve writing skills, but also hopes to enhance the ability of thinking reflexively, critically, and holistically.

Zihan, 17 lessons with John

Knows this subject backwards and forwards!

He has really helped me a lot and I highly recommend him. I got behind because I got sick and he has really made a lot of things very clear on assignments I got behind on. Best tutor so have had this far.

Angela, 7 lessons with John

Great

He is a Great tutor for political theory and writing Knowledgeable and patient. Highly Recommend if you need professional help on political science or others.

Mia, 2 lessons with John
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$100/hour

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Response time: 36 minutes