About Your Expertise and Approach:
"What are your qualifications for tutoring AP History?"
CollegeBoard sends thousands of teachers to grading sites around the United States for one to two weeks in June every year. I have graded these Advanced Placement tests every summer beginning in 2017. Many of my students have passed their AP exams, with many earning a '5'.
"How long have you been teaching/tutoring AP History?"
I have taught Advanced Placement courses in high schools since 2020. I taught at the college level from 2013 through 2021.
"How do you incorporate your College Board grading experience into your tutoring?"
As a grader at the summer reading sessions I have unique insights to the exact language that graders look for in essays. We readers are trained to look for specific things in every essay and I apply that.
"Can you help me with specific areas I'm struggling with, like essay writing or document analysis?"
Yes! Whether you struggle to start an essay or you don't know the exact language to use in your body paragraphs, I can tailor to your needs.
"Your degrees are in American history, can you help with other world and European history as well?"
Of course I can! My "area of expertise" is in American history but I have taught world history and graded AP World exams for years. Like many historians from my generation, I grew up watching Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan so I have always had an interest in European and world history as well.
"Do you provide practice materials or resources?"
Definitely! I will provide you with my detailed rubrics and specific course content notes as needed.
"How do you track student progress?"
As part of your session I will ask you to do some writing homework, depending on where your needs are, and I will grade it and provide detailed feedback.
About the Tutoring Sessions Themselves:
"How long are the tutoring sessions?"
Two options are a 1 hour or a 2 hour session.
"Where do the tutoring sessions take place?"
Wherever it is convenient for you. At your house, in a public space, or online.
"What are your available days and times?"
Weeknights from 5:00 to 8:00 and weekends from 8:00am to 8:00pm
"What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?"
Things happen. Let's reschedule.
"Do you offer group tutoring or only individual sessions?"
Both! The more the merrier. I am happy to work with you one-on-one at your kitchen table or with a whole group at a coffee shop.
"What do I need to bring to the tutoring sessions?"
Bring a pen or pencil at a minimum. Your laptop would be helpful but is not necessary. I will provide you with the documents and papers that you need.
"How often should I schedule tutoring sessions?"
This depends on how much help you think you need. Bear in mind though that we will not be able to cover every thing that you need to know in one session. For example, if you have no idea what a DBQ is, we will spend our first session going over the rubric and requirements of the DBQ before we can even look at a prompt.
About Costs and Logistics:
"What are your rates?"
$50 Per student for a one hour session. $90 per student for a two hour session. Group rate is available for 3 or more students in a session of $40 per student per hour.
"How do I pay for the tutoring sessions?"
Cash, Check, Cashapp, Venmo.
"Do you offer any discounts?"
Group rates for 3 or more students are $40 per student per hour. If you gather a group of 10 friends a 1 hour session will be $35 per person.
Refer a friend for 1 free 1 hour session.
"Do you offer a free consultation?"
Don't hesitate to reach out to me on email if you want to know how exactly I can help you. I am also willing to speak with you or your parents before a session to talk about anything you need.
"Can my mom or dad come to our session?"
Yes! Parents can come for free! I encourage mom or dad to be present for at least the first session. If we are meeting at your home or my home I will need to speak to your parent or guardian ahead of time by text or phone and I am sure they would like to speak with me first too.