Top AP US History Tutors serving Silicon Valley
Simon: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...from the University of California, Santa Barbara, I am passionate about education, personal growth, and lofty goals. My BA in History has left me well-versed in the topics of European and United States history, with a special fondness for the British Empire, World War I and II, and the Cold War. My rigorous studies also ensured that I became confident and well studied in geography, essay and research writing, and analysis of primary and secondary...
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University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Writing: 700
Arianna: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...of Arts in Anthropology from Pitzer College, with an emphasis in Indigenous Studies. After graduating, I moved to Peru where I conducted a micro finance feasibility study in a rural indigenous community in the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are...
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Pitzer College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Reid : Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...and I am excited to be able to help students in any of the subject areas I can. I am a recent graduate of Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon. I graduated with a Degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. I was also a tutor at my school's Writing Center. My main areas of strength in terms of tutoring are English, American Literature, World and American History, and American and Comparative Government....
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Southern Oregon University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Michael: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...B.A. in Political Economy and History from the College of William & Mary, a Presidential Fellowship with the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress in D.C., and work experience at a think tank in Rome, Italy. I have a broad liberal arts background, but I am especially good at helping students understand coursework in Politics/Government, World History, or International Affairs. I take a patient and nonjudgmental approach; no one is good at everything,...
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The College of William & Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy, History
SAT Verbal: 770
Diptesh: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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 "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Molly: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but to help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Hallie: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going...
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Skidmore College - Bachelors, theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750
Kevin: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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 my spare time I enjoy reading, particularly nonfiction books on the areas I tutor in such as history and politics.
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Adam: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to tutor is Chemistry, followed closely by Physics. I feel that anyone can learn anything as long as it is explained in a way that is conducive to them, and I aim to achieve that in my teaching. Outside of...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Sophia: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...improve their learning experience is an absolute priority for me. In remembering my own experience throughout elementary, middle, and high school, I can recognize gaps in my understanding of certain subjects and where my strengths lie. I believe that from this experience I can fill in the gaps for younger students, building partially from my own academic experience and partially from my knowledge in specific areas, and then tailoring that experience to the needs of...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
Katie: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...in the biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the confidence and skills...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 730
Katharine: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...high school, the best way to study was with friends. This evolved into more of a natural tutoring situation, and I continued to help out younger students as time went on. I took a lot of Advanced Placement tests, double digits in fact. Several courses were solely online or independent study, so I understand how to get fully prepared for an exam if you have a unique situation or simply don't click with a teacher....
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University of Florida - Current Undergrad, Marketing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Ainsley: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...of Rice University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy, and a minor in Neuroscience. My previous tutoring experiences have primarily focused on college level physics, math, and chemistry; AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry; the ACT and SAT college entrance exams; general mathematics at the high school level; and middle school level math and english for state standardized testing. Additionally, I have experience working with students with...
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Rice University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Chris: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...for evaluating students, standardized testing has its share of flaws. But the tests aren't unfair or unbeatable; they challenge you to learn a specific language. I don't mean the fancy vocabulary you'll want in a verbal section, but the forms and patterns of the questions themselves. With thoughtful effort, any student can learn to understand the language of test-taking. As someone lucky enough to be fluent, I hope to share with others what I have...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Greg: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...years in the New York City Department of Education, and over those two years I helped my students attain an average reading growth of 1.5 years/year for each student, and an average math level proficiency growth of 1.3 years/year per student. I have experience teaching students with a wide array of learning needs, and have experience motivating students to enjoy learning and feel inspired to achieve their goals. I look forward to supporting student learning...
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Emory University - Bachelors, Political Science/History
Fordham University - Masters, Masters of Science in Teaching
William: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...perfect, I will work as hard as my students do to ensure that they have a successful learning experience. Ultimately, it is my goal to not only teach students the material, but teach them a process for thinking and problem solving that will help them in all disciplines in school and life. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I particularly enjoy test prep and math because I think those are the subjects where I can...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Kathryn: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...English major with a Chemistry minor at the University of Miami. I have been working as a tutor for the past three years in math and science subjects. I believe that its important to make sure my students are learning the information and I'm not completing their homework for them, so when I tutor I generally work step by step through practice problems and then have them try it on their own. I have experience...
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University of Miami - Current Undergrad, English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Kathryn: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...of Wesleyan University, where I received my B.A. in African Studies with concentrations in History and Religion. I have two years of professional experience as a math tutor in Richmond, Virginia. I also spent a summer in Nairobi, Kenya, teaching at an all-girls school. I greatly enjoy tutoring both history (and related social studies) and mathematics because I see them as two different ways of telling stories about the world in which we live. Tutoring...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 169
Allegra: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
...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 skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to make your college essay the best it can be? I'm here to help.... My role as a...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Nora: Silicon Valley AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in Silicon Valley, CA
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
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 800
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