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2+ years
Brent Horwart
Hi! I'm Brent, a current graduate student living in Minnesota and a tutor for AP World History, Human Geography and U.S. History.Individuals and small groups are welcome to join me in low-stress sessions where we go chapter by chapter to crack the curriculum. Multiple choice questions, DBQ's and Fre...
American University of Beirut
Master of Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Augsburg University
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Daniel
My name is Daniel Chandler. My passion stems from allowing others to enjoy learning the same way I do. I have a background in history but I also have master level degrees in business and anatomy, I teach most history subjects as well biology, anatomy and related fields. I hope you will allow me the ...
Lincoln Memorial University
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Oakwood University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Yangbo
Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Economics

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Jessica
I have been a tutor for 10 years, with experience tutoring students 7th grade through undergraduate studies as well as medical school students. I have been a tutor for medical school for the last 3 years. I ample experience teaching science and math courses. I help students find their best learning ...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor in Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Howard University
Doctor of Medicine, Biological and Physical Sciences

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Van An
My name is Van An Tran. I graduated from University at Buffalo with a Biomedical Engineering major. During my time in colleges, I worked as a tutor and helped other students in pre-calculus and sciences, especially in physics. I have experience working as a tutor in two different colleges, one at Se...
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Parita
I am a sophomore at Harvard University pursuing a concentration in computer science. I'm also interested in potentially going on to law school after my undergraduate studies. I have a wide range of interests but I spend most of my free time either reading, painting, listening to music or dragging my...
Harvard University
Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Alethea
She is an enthusiastic educator from Massachusetts. She graduated from Smith College in 2009. Since then, She has worked in a variety of positions ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher edu...
Smith College
Bachelors, Psychology and a minor in Child Development and Education
The Graduate School of Education at Harvard University
Current Grad Student, Technology, Innovation, and Education

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Raymond
Animator, Cartoonist, Editor, and 3D Generalist. Graduate with a BFA in Animation from Daemen College and have been working as a freelance animator and cartoonist since 2020. Dedicated to detailed slideshows, guided learning, and providing meaningful critique.
Daemen College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Eunice
I am passionate about teaching because I believe in making learning fun and I believe in motivating students. I am able to tutor Math, English-Reading and Writing, and Korean. I recently graduated with a MAT in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College, so I prefer to work with Elementary students...
CUNY Queens College
Masters, MAT Childhood Education 1-6
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelors, ELA

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Richard
I've been teaching college writing and geography for about ten years. I really enjoy helping students think about the world, decipher texts, and express their ideas. I look forward to helping you develop skills that will be useful through college and beyond.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
PHD, Geography
Syracuse University
Bachelors, Architecture
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I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, with both a BA in English and a MA in Humanities, in the areas of Writing, Literature and History. I've taught at several universities overseas and in the United States. I've primarily taught Composition and Literature at the university level and have also taught English in High Schools and Middle Schools in the US, in Texas. For two years I taught English to Chinese students on an online platform, so I'm used to delivering course work in that format.I enjoy teaching Writing and helping students to prepare for their future academic careers by giving them a tool they can use for future essays, and exams.I've had a number of students return and thank me for helping them to be better prepared for their academic courses, allowing them to make better grades and be more confident in their abilities.Learning is something that never stops, we learn while in school, but we'll continue to learn about people and cultures around us as we interact with the world.
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David
ACT Science Tutor • +19 Subjects
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Jerry
ACT Writing Tutor • +40 Subjects
I graduated from Queens College with a degree in Sociology. I am currently in the process of applying to graduate programs to pursue my own dreams of an MBA. I have been a teacher/tutor for SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, AP US History, and various other subjects for over four years. My favorite subject to teach is AP US History because I have the ability to make the stories of our past fun and interesting. I constantly update my teaching materials and methodology with each passing year to help my students. I enjoy teaching and seeing my students learn new things. When my students are able to earn better scores the moment is very rewarding to me. If there is a problem that you do not understand, I will help you understand it fully. Outside of academic I have a passion for sports, running, and music.
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Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects
I started my engineering degree at a small private university (Western New England University), and I am currently a senior finishing my mechanical engineering degree at University of South Florida Tampa. After completion of this I plan to apply to law school to become a patent attorney.I have previous experience tutoring in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and Pre-calculus and I am currently certified to tutor in a wide variety of math up through Calculus 2. Furthermore I am certified to tutor in and a variety of physics and mechanical engineering classes.Calculus would be my favorite subject to tutor in because this is the core foundation of engineering problem solving. However, I enjoy a wide variety of different disciplines of math and physics.Everyone learns differently and traditional environments are not always ideal for all students. My approach is to identify a students strengths. Furthermore, I like to find out what a students current understanding of a topic is and expand upon the topic from this point.Outside of school I enjoy camping, backpacking, outdoors, concerts, comedy, and when not in Florida and back home, snowboarding.
Yuli
AP Biology Tutor • +19 Subjects
Throughout college and my two years as a math teacher, I found that there isn't one best teaching method. Instead, each student is unique and this reflects in their learning style. A good teacher will be able to change strategies to accommodate for differences in learning styles. I hope to be the best teacher that I can be by listening to my students and adjust my style of teaching to fit the student's needs.
Vanesa
Conversational Spanish Tutor • +6 Subjects
Education is the most important thing; we can loose everything, but nobody can take what we have learned. We can learn from books or from life and all that information will be useful someday. Education is what makes us different from everyone else and takes the veil that covered our eyes and shows us the truth. It can be painful sometimes, but it is better than to live in obscurity.
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College American history demands more than memorizing dates and facts—students must analyze primary sources, construct arguments, and understand complex historical causation. Many students struggle with synthesizing information across different time periods, evaluating conflicting historical interpretations, and writing analytical essays that move beyond summary. Additionally, the sheer volume of material and the expectation to think critically about contentious topics can feel overwhelming. Personalized tutoring helps you develop these analytical skills through focused practice, targeted feedback on your writing, and strategies for managing course material effectively.
College-level courses expect you to move beyond narrative understanding to historical thinking. Rather than learning what happened, you'll explore why it happened, examine multiple perspectives, and evaluate historians' interpretations. College courses emphasize primary source analysis, historiographical debates, and writing that demonstrates original thinking. The pace is faster, reading loads are heavier, and exams often require synthesis across units rather than recall of isolated facts. A tutor experienced in college coursework can help you make this transition by teaching you how to read sources critically, construct evidence-based arguments, and write the analytical essays your professors expect.
The best tutors for college American history combine subject expertise with teaching skill. Look for someone who understands your specific course's focus—whether it's early American history, the Civil War era, 20th-century America, or a thematic approach—and who can help you with both content mastery and academic skills. They should be able to explain why certain historical interpretations matter, help you analyze primary documents, and provide detailed feedback on your essays. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have demonstrated expertise in college-level American history and know how to help students think like historians, not just memorize facts.
College professors expect analytical essays that make an argument supported by evidence, not summaries of historical events. Personalized instruction focuses on your specific weaknesses—whether that's developing a strong thesis, organizing complex ideas, or integrating primary sources effectively. A tutor can review your drafts, show you how to strengthen your arguments with specific evidence, and help you understand what your professor is looking for. With targeted feedback and practice, most students see measurable improvement in their grades and confidence within a few weeks of consistent tutoring.
Preparation time depends on your course format and your starting point, but most students benefit from beginning review 2-3 weeks before an exam. Rather than cramming facts, effective preparation means understanding major themes, being able to connect events across time periods, and practicing with the question formats your professor uses. With personalized tutoring, you can study more strategically—focusing on concepts you find difficult rather than re-learning material you already know. Many students find that 5-10 hours of focused, guided study is more effective than 20+ hours of unfocused reading.
Absolutely. Historical thinking is a skill that improves with guided practice and feedback. Tutors can teach you how to ask analytical questions about sources (Who created this? When? For what audience? What perspective is present or absent?), how to evaluate competing historical interpretations, and how to build arguments that acknowledge complexity rather than oversimplifying. These skills take time to develop, but with personalized instruction focused on your learning style and specific challenges, you'll develop the analytical toolkit historians use. Many students report that working with a tutor transforms their understanding from passive recall to active, critical engagement with the material.
Students typically see improvements in essay grades, exam performance, and overall course understanding. More importantly, many report developing genuine interest in American history as they learn to think analytically about the subject. You can expect to write stronger thesis statements, construct more persuasive arguments, manage reading loads more efficiently, and understand complex historical debates rather than just memorizing one perspective. Results depend on your starting point and effort, but consistent, focused tutoring usually leads to visible improvements within 3-4 weeks and significant grade improvements by midterm or final exams.
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