Top AP US History Tutors serving La Mesa

Mika: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, 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: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...believe that all subjects that I teach can be exciting and fun, and it is 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, History

Olivia: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...areas I am most passionate about. I love seeing my students discover, grow, and succeed. In my tutoring, I strive to get to know each student's individual learning style and then to adapt my lesson plans to the student's needs. I am determined to help each student unlock their potential and find their love of learning through a positive learning environment that is challenging but also supportive. I have also had a lot of experience...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Kyle: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...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 government, especially since I have had real-world experience working on political campaigns. Every AP student I have tutored, in english, history and government, has passed their exams with a three or higher. I am very proud of this...
Education & Certification
Denison University - Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
ACT Science: 32

Grant: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, 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

Will: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...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

Samantha: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...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 and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and Writing portions of Standardized Tests. I love working with students and helping them realize their full academic potential. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling,...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Political Science & Legal Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Ariel: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology consulting and intelligence analysis. I have bachelor and master degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from Washington & Lee University, and am licensed by the bars of Virginia and Maryland. I was raised in Tucson, Arizona and have lived many years on the east and west coasts as well as abroad....
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management

Diptesh: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, 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...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Mihir: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...for standardized tests, including the MCAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT, and have scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor the sciences and can cover all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their specific...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Undergrad, Chemistry - Biochemistry Track
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

John: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750

Rebecca: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...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 own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For...
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163

Shin: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...(specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even by rolling my pencil off of a table, I can easily demonstrate physics concepts to my students. For me, hearing "Oh, that makes so much more sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because...
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

Stacie: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends, family, and...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education

Emerson: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...am familiar with the latest formats, question varieties, and scoring guidelines of these standardized tests, along with the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to go beyond "teaching to the test". Although test-taking skills are crucial for any assessment, I believe the most valuable thing a tutor can do is to enhance and help develop conceptual understanding in our clients. I believe that once a student understands something at the conceptual level, he or she will...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Akhil: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...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 answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves....
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad, English and Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Sophia: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...an undergraduate Biological Engineering student at Utah State University. Over the past 5 years, I've gained experience privately tutoring students from 1st-12th grade in subjects ranging from simple math to AP Chemistry. I am capable of tutoring a variety of subjects including basic and complex math, English, biology, and chemistry. I am most passionate about teaching math, I find it rewarding to the confidence of students to grow as they become better at math. My...
Education & Certification
Utah State University - Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering

William: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Paul: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited about concepts. Also, I use practice problems so that my students can see their own improvement and gain confidence. These strategies help students to become better lifelong learners, and their benefits extend beyond the subjects I am teaching. In addition to teaching and learning, I love to exercise, play...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Double major in biology and public health (pre-med)
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34

Tara: La Mesa AP US History tutor
Certified AP US History Tutor in La Mesa, CA
...If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I'm also a "professional" student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching...
Education & Certification
City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
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