
Will: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
I am a Chicago native who is studying for the bar after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized...
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Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law

Hallie: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
I recently graduated from Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Science. There, I studied theater and took classes in literature, history, religion, neuroscience, and more. I assistant taught in college and often helped my friends with essay writing and studying. Since graduating, I’ve tutored my younger sister for many of her high school classes. I now tutor a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, writing, Spanish, and Algebra. I am particularly passionate about preparations...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater

Keith: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you yourself) grow in the field you are currently grappling with. I have been fortunate to do well in my own academic pursuits: earning a Bachelor's in International Affairs & History from Georegetown University and a Master's in Education from Valparaiso University. I have taught for four years in a few different departments, but mostly in the...
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Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education

Cynthia: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
I am a recent graduate from Princeton University, home for the summer in the Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience

Rebecca: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...is the foundation of my tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Emerson: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...topic, not only in the specific test we are preparing for, but anywhere else it may come up. Memorizing words or equations might help somebody in the short term, but understanding why that word means what it means, or what an equation is actually depicting is worth the extra effort. Besides test-prep I think I can be a great help in writing and editing, as I have experience in everything from short, timed essays such...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology

Adam: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
I am a class of 2015 graduate of Boston College. I have been brought to the world of tutoring because of my desire to help students through the stressful time of taking those big scary standardized tests. Both the ACT and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids...
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Boston College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Ryan: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah's. As a tutor at my synagogue, I made it especially important to create a fun learning environment that kids would not dread going to, and even look forward to. While the majority of my tutoring was at my temple, I can tutor a wide variety of subjects. At my high school, I was part of a student-run organization in which I would occasionally conduct free SAT classes to students (where...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided

Megan: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
I am a student at the University of Kansas majoring in Political Science and minoring in French. I am qualified to tutor for many AP Courses (U.S. Government, U.S. History, and French Language) in addition to ACT and further language and English tutoring. I am not far removed from these courses and tests and am therefore able to help students uniquely as I remember being in there situations.
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Bachelor - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Nora: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, Spanish & Global Development Studies

Gus: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...and think about how great dogs are. As a tutor, I believe my greatest strength is that I am not a textbook. I'm here to make even the driest material interesting and personally relatable, and to talk out difficulties when they arise. I hate memorizing, and would much prefer to make everything from Biology to History into exciting (if very small) stories that are not only easy to remember, but actively difficult to forget. I've...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Sophia: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my own strategies of time management, relaxation, memorization, and preparation if needed and use those to help build new sets of strategies specific to each student's wants and needs. Learning should be...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy

Kevin: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as a whole can seem like daunting tasks which require lots of higher order reading, writing,...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Adam: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...I love the moment when a student starts connecting ideas and historical events and themes. I sincerely feel that the education system is one of, if not THE most important systems in the world today and cannot wait to see how it evolves and changes in the 21st century. If I can leave any of my students with just one thing, it would be a better sense of confidence and excitement about education and learning....
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, History

Allegra: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
They say you "can't study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those...... My role...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies

Frank: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...asked, I realized how I could easily excel in standardized tests. After a summer teaching English in China and a whole school year as an active teaching assistant (personalized tutoring and lab instruction), I hope to continue my involvement with tutoring at Varsity Tutors! I've had extensive experience with Speech and Debate throughout high school, which not only helped me with my communication skills but also taught me how to be an organized and analytical...
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Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Alyssa: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...Psychology. A major deciding factor in my career choice was the field's emphasis on helping all students do their best at school and at home, which directly applies to my approach to tutoring. I love to learn and I love helping others feel successful in their classes. I have been informally tutoring peers and my younger siblings from a young age, and continue to do so today. In high school, I was recognized as a...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology

Walden: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test scores. Simply providing a new context for learning can create a better understanding that turns a weak subject into a strength. With all my students, I emphasize a balance between memorized aspects like vocabulary, and analytical skills that demonstrate a more thorough knowledge of them material. Apart from tutoring, I love to cook, write, fish, and play frisbee.
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, History & English

Samantha: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
I'm a recent Northwestern grad and NYC transplant, with a passion for reading, fashion, and social media. In addition to tutoring, I've spent multiple years interning in the literary world and working at my university's fashion magazine; I have both a diverse range of experiences and an eye for detail. I don't believe in giving anything less than 110% of my time and effort, especially when understanding the needs of my students. I coincidentally also...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Jackson: AP United States History tutor
Certified AP United States History Tutor
...offers free SAT-prep for underserved youth. I love to tutor in social studies, humanities, and life sciences, and have a lot of experience in tutoring for AP and SAT tests. My basic outlook on education is that 1. Everyone is intelligent and capable of learning 2. People have diverse interests and passions 3. Everyone learns in a unique way. If we spend our time following our passions and figuring out what learning style works best...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Private AP United States History Tutoring
Receive personally tailored AP United States History lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Advanced Placement United States History, commonly called APUSH, is an introductory college-level course that high school students can take to earn college credit while still in high school. It's also beneficial to have on your transcript for college applications, as admissions teams look favorably on students who have taken AP classes. Varsity Tutors can help you find AP United States history tutoring to help you through this class, as well as help you prepare for the exam at the end of the school year.
The following are skills that you will be expected to develop during the year in this course:
- Analyze historical evidence
- Develop arguments
- Contextualize historical information
- Compare and contrast historical developments
- Describe cause and effect relationships between events
- Recognize continuity and change over time
With AP United States history tutoring, you will have a knowledgeable individual to work with in a one-on-one setting who can answer your questions immediately as they arise. Your tutor can get to know you as an individual, so they can help you use your strengths to develop areas where you face challenges. Your AP United States history tutor can help you recognize primary and secondary sources, and then learn the thought process necessary to analyze them for relevance, point of view, and historical impact.
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