Top AP US History Tutors serving San Marcos
 
Olivia: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...and teaching. I have taught English at an elementary school in China and have provided writing and SAT tutoring over Skype for a non-profit. I have also volunteered extensively at a local non-profit that promotes literacy at schools in at-risk areas and have also read aloud to young students. Because of these experiences, I am a strong believer in the importance of education in changing lives and reshaping communities. I have loved to read and...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
 
Grant: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, IDIM: Continental and Post-Structuralist Philosophy
GRE: 330
GRE Verbal: 170
 
Kyle: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...a lifelong San Diegan. I currently attend Denison University in Ohio where I major in Political Science. I've had plenty of experience writing college application essays, as well as helping fellow students with their own essays. In addition, I feel that I can offer much needed clarity and advice about the college admissions process, from crafting your resume to nailing your college interview. Besides tutoring writing, I have a passion for civics and love teaching...
Education & Certification
Denison University - Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
ACT Science: 32
 
Mika: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
Helping you achieve your academic goals is my top priority. I look forward to working together with you.... To make studying fun and not just a task!... Discuss with them about what challenges they feel they are facing in a given subject.... Teach them study skills and help them to develop good study habits so they can succeed.... With lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.... Explain it in another way and provide more examples until they...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelors, History
 
Demmy: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...the job of the teacher to approach the subject in the right way for the student to appreciate the subject. This is not to say, however, that I don't have expectations. In fact, I believe that it is my duty to exploit the intellectual potential of my students. I have a wide variety of non-academic interests; however, the ones that stand out the most are soccer, graphic novels, video games, music, and chess.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History
 
Will: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...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 plan of study and improvement based on the student's strengths and challenges.
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 172
 
Kevin: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...Washington DC. I received my BA in Political Science. Prior to attending college, I graduated from the West Windsor Plainsboro School District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
 
Rebecca: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...Arts in English and Comparative Literature, emphasizing critical theory. My tutoring spans a diverse range of experiences: I tutored math at an inner-city school in Los Angeles, English to students in Hyderabad, India, and reading to rehabilitated refugee children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
 
Akhil: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...towards a Bachelor's degree in both English and Political Science. I've spent much of my life tutoring, and have experience working with students from pre-K all the way up to, and including, college. I am especially proficient at helping with reading comprehension, literary analysis, close reading, and writing essays. I am also an ACT tutor, and focus on an approach that builds confidence towards the exam, not just repetition. I can also teach algebra and...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
 
Diptesh: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since 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...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
 
Rachel: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...in college, I worked for a local high school tutoring groups of students through the AVID system. At the same time, I also tutored an individual who was failing four out of his five core classes. In three classes he had less than a 40%, and was in danger of dropping out of school. After four weeks of tutoring, he was passing all his classes. He graduated on time the following year and now attends...
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James Madison University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 710
 
Ariel: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...of the topic that is tailored to the student's learning style while providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it....
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
 
Alyssa: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...University, pursuing a specialist degree in School 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...
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology
Texas State University-San Marcos - Current Grad Student, School Psychology
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
 
Hallie: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...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 for standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams,...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
 
Shin: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...the City of New York. I am pursuing a degree in Earth and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Sustainability and Energy, and I am minoring in East Asian Studies (specifically, Japanese). After graduation, I plan on working in the renewable energy sector in either the United States or Japan. From September 2014 through July 2015, I worked as a tutoring specialist for a company. I tutored students ranging in age from 13 to 50,...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
 
Samantha: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...I will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
 
Kopal: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...biotech research and clinical practice. I started tutoring statistics at my university as a freshman. I have developed a unique approach for test-taking that has enabled me to achieve 99th+ percentile scores on the MCAT and SAT. I am well-positioned to tutor all sections of the MCAT and believe success on the exam has a lot to do with one's test-taking psychology. As a result, my teaching philosophy is guided less by content knowledge acquisition...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
 
Helen: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...and developed a number of strategies that I enjoy sharing with students studying for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. My favorite subjects to tutor are Spanish, writing, history, and math for all levels. I love helping students see their own potential for success and discover their strengths. Through patience and hard work, they can improve in areas they don't feel as comfortable and eventually gain the confidence to take any test with ease and certainty....
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
 
Jacob: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...who stopped breathing. I have always loved learning formally and informally. New facts and perspectives are food to my soul. I think success and enjoyment in education can play a vital role in making us lifelong learners. Assisting others in finding success is satisfaction. Let me put my education, adult life experience (from an Idaho cattle ranch to the second largest city in the world), and love for learning on your side. I have a BA...
Education & Certification
Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Philosophy
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
GRE Quantitative: 167
 
Nima: San Marcos AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in San Marcos, CA
Hi! My name is Nima, and I am a rising college sophomore who will be attending Duke University on a full merit scholarship in the fall. I love to run cross country and play the viola, as well as tutoring students in a whole variety of subjects! Feel free to message me!... Methodology, Methodology, Methodology! I teach students a process so that they can use their understanding to help them solve any question in the field...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
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