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Amanda

History and English Tutor (Official AP History Reader)

History is fun! I didn't think so when I was a kid. But I learned the secret in college and now I'm hooked -- and I promise, you will be too. After receiving a BA, MA and doing work towards a Phd in history at UCLA, I started writing history books (the "Nutshell Notes" series), taught American history in Lithuania and tutored learning disabled students. I now teach Western Civilization and Middle East History at Santa Monica College, conduct professional development classes for Soci...

American history


art history


European history


government & politics


grammar


Microsoft PowerPoint


Microsoft Word


proofreading


SAT reading


SAT writing


social studies


vocabulary


world history


writing


Susane G. from Los Angeles, CA

We "hired" Amanda 3 days before my son's history final. Amanda dove right in and somehow managed to review the entire semester's highlights within 4 hours. Great tutor!


Lilan H. from Los Angeles, CA

Amanda is a great history tutor. My daughter said Amanda definitely knows history, she knows how to tie important points together so you can get the bigger picture as well as the details. Amanda is also very enthusiastic when explaining which shows she really enjoys the subject. So glad we found her.


Ryan D. from Los Angeles, CA

Amanda was excellent! Was willing to meet me on my schedule, stayed late to help me, very patient, very clear, actually made material fun! Better than my famous College Professor!


Jane H. from Los Angeles, CA

Amanda has been working with my AP Euro history student for several weeks and has done a great job in covering an immense amount of material and putting it into an understandable format. My student has much more confidence in her ability to retain and understand the subject matter. Amanda has lots of experience with the AP exam and material. Amanda is professional, great personality, always on time and easily accessible. We highly recommend her!!


Shelly N. from Santa Monica, CA

Amanda is tutoring our 10th grader in AP World History. Amanda is very patient and kind. Amanda comes thoroughly prepared with and uses all time productively! We are very pleased with her help and mentoring.


Marcie S. from Pacific Palisades, CA

Amanda has been amazing in just the few sessions my daughter has had for her AP History class. She has patience and really wants to help her understand and will give her as much time as she needs without rushing her. She is sweet and very accommodating. I can't say enough good things about her. My daughter's confidence has really shot up since she has been working with Amanda.


Janice T. from Torrance, CA

Thank you, Miss Amanda! My student had an enjoyable time during her first session. You were prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and you listened to her understanding of the material and then worked on the areas she was not clear on. She said you were like Miss Honey in the musical Matilda, very sweet yet challenging her to the next level. Looking forward to learning about more World History! Update: Thank you Amanda! I cannot tell you what an excellent teacher you are. My daughter has been struggling all year, met with you a handful of times, took her first exam last week and today she is on top of the world. She got an A! You are a miracle worker. I only wish I found you before last semester. Thank you Amanda R.!


Melissa B. from Santa Monica, CA

Taught me more than I learned in class, amazing :) she really will help you to the best of her ability.


Belgin A. from Los Angeles, CA

Amanda is a great person! I am very satisfied working with her! Had my first and not the last one! Thank you for the afternoon. I feel much better now about my essay :)


Monna M. from Los Angeles, CA

Amanda is really patient and diligent. She seems to really love what she does. Super knowledgeable and has a very nice easy manner.


Katie P. from Tarzana, CA

Amanda saved my daughter she is a tutor angel. My daughter takes a very difficult English/History combination class. It was the weekend before finals and my daughter was in tears. Amanda came to our home two days in a row and helped my daughter learn a semester's worth of material. Thanks Amanda!


Marjorie T. from Torrance, CA

Amanda and I went over the DBQ aspect of my upcoming AP European final, focusing more in depth on the information pertaining to the dates on the documents. Prior to the meeting, she provided plenty of information that would help and throughout the meeting showed her expertise of European history. Very professional and helpful!


Kristen S. from Ashburn, VA

Amanda has done an amazing job helping our daughter in her AP World History class. She helps her recognize and understand themes and synthesize tons of information into manageable concepts. We highly recommend her!!!


Sam S. from Culver City, CA

Amanda has found a way to "turn the light on" for our daughter when it comes to AP US History. The skills our daughter's learned have helped her focus and identify what the important themes are, while also teaching her to understand what specifics she needs to understand as well. We're very pleased.


Jodi S. from Land O Lakes, FL

Amanda did a wonderful job helping me get ready for my AP World History Exam and I am looking forward to our next lesson.


Afshan A. from Springfield, OH

Amanda is helpful and focused. She is very knowledgeable with World History but more importantly can teach it. She is always prompt and makes good use of the time while tutoring.