Education
University of Delaware ·
Ph.D. ·
History ·
2004 to 2008
University of Delaware ·
MA ·
History ·
2001 to 2004
University of Pittsburgh ·
B.Ph. Honors Degree ·
History/History of Art and Architecture ·
1997 to 2001
Experience
n/a · 8 Years
Revolution Prep · 3 Months
Huntington · 1 Year · 6 Months
Huntington · 1 Year · 6 Months
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Benjamin S.
Dumfries, VA
Subjects
| History | US History , European History |
| Miscellaneous | Study Skills |
| Reading/Writing | Literature , Creative Writing , Reading Comprehension , Essay Writing |
| Test Prep | GRE |
Preferred Grade Levels
- None
Personal Statement
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest before attending college at the University of Pittsburgh. I graduated with honors in 2001. I decided to pursue graduate degrees in history at the University of Delaware and I completed my Ph.D. in the fall of 2008. I am drawn to teaching because I like to help students achieve their full academic potential. One of my major teaching goals is to help students realize that history does not have to be a dull subject.
Tutoring Approach/Experience
I like to assess a tutoring student's needs before I begin any tutoring program. I look at past homework and tests to see where a student may be falling short in class. Next, I begin with a general overview of the subject matter and encourage the student to engage with the material by making it fun and interesting. Finally, I focus on specific areas for improvement, or specific subjects that require additional instruction. I wrap up my tutoring work by reassessing the student's performance and looking for signs of improvement.
