"Stop guessing what the College Board wants; as a current AP US History teacher and an Official AP Reader, I know exactly what the graders are looking for because I am one. With over ten years of classroom experience, a Master's of Arts in Teaching Social Science, and bachelor degrees in History and Political science, I have spent the last decade helping hundreds of students navigate the complexities of US History. My experience as a Reader for the College Board gives me a unique "insider" perspective that most tutors cannot offer. I spend my summers grading thousands of student exams, which allows me to instantly identify the common writing mistakes that cost high-achieving students their scores.

My teaching philosophy is built on the belief that most students do not fail because they lack historical knowledge, but because they do not understand the mechanics of the test. In my classroom, my students consistently achieve a pass rate of over 80 percent, significantly outperforming the national average. I specialize in demystifying the Document-Based Question (DBQ) and Long Essay Question (LEQ). I move beyond general homework help to provide a targeted, rubric-focused strategy that teaches students exactly how to structure their arguments to secure points for thesis, contextualization, and complex analysis.

When we work together, I treat our sessions like an athletic coaching session rather than a lecture. We will focus intensely on skills, using real past exams and the actual scoring guidelines I use professionally. Whether your student is struggling to pass or chasing a perfect score for college credit, I provide the specific, actionable feedback on writing and historical thinking that bridges the gap between a 3 and a 5. I look forward to helping you master this course." less...