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Here’s a bit about the course itself:
AP World History is an introductory college-level course that spans from 1200 CE to the present. Divided into nine time periods, it follows six themes: humans and the environment, cultural development and interactions, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. Students analyze primary and secondary sources, put historical developments into contexts, connect them, and craft complex arguments.
Even if you’re not in AP World yet, or taking the introductory ninth grade class, our students appreciate our individualized approach the concepts — we’ll help you put it in context so you can tackle the next step, whether it’s the AP or the final exam.
Will | B.S. Animal Science/Biology, Michigan St. University | Senior Managing Instructor
Take Daniel Kahneman’s understanding of drive and recognizing stereotype threat (it is very real in education) and throw in Alfie Kohn’s understanding of how rewards-based educational instruction is counter-productive and you’ll get Will. With a diverse teaching background ranging from the public school system to center director at a leading education center, Will brings a personalized approach to every session and prides himself on connecting with students of all ages.
Andrew | Ph.D. History, McGill University
Andrew majored in History at Georgetown University before completing a Master's in Comparative Politics of Empire at the London School of Economics. Andrew then earned his PhD in History at Canada's McGill University, where he taught courses on European History and was a teaching assistant for other types of history (Russian, East Asian, International, Diplomatic, etc.). He has twice served as an AP Reader in World History for the College Board and published a book about empires during the Crimean War.
Hadley | B.A. Literary Arts + Comp Lit, Brown University
Hadley is a Brown graduate, where she was the founder, editor-in-chief, and poetry editor of Thin Noon, a literary journal. She has taught at the Polytechnic School in Pasadena, CA, as well as a private tutor. She’s experienced in a wide range of subjects including SAT/ACT and test prep, and covers all English subjects and math through precalculus.
Jon | B.A. History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania
Jon has been pursuing his passion of increasing access to education since high school, when he not only tutored his peers for SAT/ACT preparation but also established an online portal for students to connect with college counselors and study for the SAT/ACT via his own published video series. He’s since expanded his range of offerings after graduating from Penn, and outside of teaching, he’s also a medical Spanish interpreter.
Ben | B.A. History, Princeton University
Ben graduated with highest honors in history at Princeton University, where he also minored in History and the Practice of Diplomacy as well as Medieval Studies. He’s been a tutor for the past eight years, most recently at Princeton Tutoring, and is a Virginia native, growing up in Vienna and attending James Madison High School. He enjoys the social and mentoring aspects of tutoring in particular, and finds helping students work through problems ranging from DBQs for APUSH or difficult grammar questions on the SAT.
Josh | M.S. Philosophy and Public Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science
Josh is a history enthusiast and UVA graduate who also holds two masters degrees, a Master of Science in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Master of Public Policy from George Mason University. In addition to covering all AP history and English content, Josh comes with extensive test prep experience and a passion for sharing knowledge with a global perspective.
