"Hello! My name is Travis. I have a B.A. in History with a minor in Political Science. For four years, I taught social studies (grades 6–8) just north of Boston. As a teacher, my instruction was focused on ancient history, civics/government, and academic writing. However, many of my students faced a common challenge: they could remember specific details from a unit but struggled to create a coherent timeline, explain the reasons behind events, or transform sources into a clear written response.

My approach centers on helping students “think like historians” in a practical manner: organizing the narrative, understanding cause and effect, and supporting arguments with evidence. Additionally, I offer English instruction to enhance reading comprehension and academic writing. I have extensive experience teaching grade-level subject matter to English language learners, and language support is available as needed.

If you’re looking for a tutor who can help you make sense of history and social studies while improving your writing skills at the same time, please reach out and share what you’re working on. I’m happy to answer any questions you might have." less...