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...tutoring foreign languages, since a foreign language is a process that doubles one's ability to communicate with others without the need for a translator or dictionary. However, I'd say test prep is my favorite subject to tutor, as the progress has tangible results: a few points more on a standardized test that translates into more scholarships and better chances for admission into more schools. Tutoring for me is a transfer of knowledge that the typical... Read more
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...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, and thinking skills. However, when they are approached question by question and broken down into series of basic tasks, they become much more manageable. In... Read more
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...to know my students personally so that I can best match my teaching style to the type of person and learner they are. I have a B.A. in History from Brown University and a Masters of Science in Environmental Education, plus over 7 years of teaching experience. I don't give my students the answers; I give them the tools to be successful in whatever they pursue, and I do my best to ensure that we... Read more
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...high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those... Read more
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...meet and form a core source of critical thinking skills that fuel inquiry and success in both higher education and life. In addition to teaching at Binghamton and taking on a number of private clients, I designed and taught college-level courses to high school students as part of MIT's Educational Studies Program. This program places undergraduate and post-college instructors with small classes of highly motivated students to tackle advanced subject matter. This gave me excellent... Read more
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...Houston and graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University. Let me help you ace the verbal section of your standardized test. Critical reading sections can be tough if you aren't prepared for them! I scored in the top 98% on the verbal section of the GRE, and want to share my expertise with you. Don't be intimidated by the vocab and critical reading sections of standardized tests. With my techniques, anyone can confidently get... Read more
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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. Read more
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...and Composition, English Literature, and Computer Science). In high school, I was president of the debate team and on student council all 4 years. Currently, I am working toward an MD at Stanford University. I am happy to help with MCAT, SAT, SAT subject, AP test prep, and general academic subjects. Throughout my 8 years of experiencing tutoring middle school and high school students, I aim to help students raise their test scores through targeting... Read more
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Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students! Read more
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...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 my primary focus was on the math section). In my spare time, when I am not rooting for the Mets, I love watching all sports... Read more
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...2017 with Honors in Political Science and a double minor in Statistics and Economics. Tutoring has been a large part of my academic career. I started in high school and found it to be a meaningful way to reinforce academic concepts, while also gaining strong communication and teaching skills. Aside from tutoring, I am an avid fan of rap music, politics, music production, philosophy, and basketball. Feel free to talk to me about anything!... I believe... Read more
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...make my extensive knowledge of the LSAT and test taking strategies work for you. As your tutor, I will not just help you perform better on tests or more fully understand target materials, but will work hard to maximize your opportunities to reach your goals. I am also happy to help with undergraduate and law school admission prep and application review. In high school I was accepted to several top schools including Harvard, and have... Read more
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...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 student. Despite having a fierce passion for debating, I am known by my peers as always being calm, cool, and collected. I have witnessed these... Read more
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...amounts of time preparing for the SAT and many AP exams: I know the tests well and am excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered a particular concept, I often try to imagine how I... Read more
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...in Nashville, TN. My intended majors are Medicine, Health, and Society and Russian Studies, but I love learning all types of subject matter! I have extensive and recent experience with tutoring, whether for the ACT or for Algebra I. During my senior year of high school, I worked at Mathnasium, tutoring children of all ages in mathematical topics ranging from counting to calculus. Furthermore, I currently volunteer weekly in "Latino Achievers", a group that allows... Read more
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...States History. I am also available to work on college admittance essays and with public speaking. I teach much the way I was taught: learning to recognize my own mistakes. I will never give a student the answer, but I will help them realize where they went wrong so they can focus on their mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the... Read more
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...College admissions exams and essay editing are also areas I can help a lot in. I also love working with grade school children, from volunteering in a third grade class, a children's library, and as a child advocate in court. Especially as their educational foundation is forming, it is so important that they understand the rationale in all types of school work. To confess, math was my weakest subject until the middle of high school,... Read more
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...Bachelor of Arts in Theater modified with Leadership. Valedictorian of my high school in New Mexico, I attended Dartmouth with the aspiration of becoming a mathematician before finding my passion in the theater. I'm now living in New York City pursuing a career in casting and producing theater. Although I have found my passion in the arts, I find great fulfillment tutoring math and science, because I think it's important for students to know they... Read more
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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:
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