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John M.

5.0 (1,300 ratings)

3,053 hours tutoring

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Experienced, Friendly, Ivy League Tutor
Experienced, Friendly, Ivy League Tutor
John M.

5.0 (1,300 ratings)

3,053 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (1,300 ratings)

3,053 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About John

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I hold a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have a lot of teaching experience, from lecturing in 300 student classes to one-on-one tutoring. I've taught children with reading problems in Holt Michigan, and taught English as a second language to children in Hong Kong, where I also worked as a private tutor. I have taught archaeology and anthropology classes at Columbia University in New York City and at Community College in Baltimore. In sum, I have taught a variety of subjects...

I hold a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have a lot of teaching experience, from lecturing in 300 student classes to one-on-one tutoring. I've taught children with reading problems in Holt Michigan, and taught English as a second language to children in Hong Kong, where I also worked as a private tutor. I have taught archaeology and anthropology classes at Columbia University in New York City and at Community College in Baltimore. In sum, I have taught a variety of subjects to different age groups and at different educational levels.

Strong test scores contributed to my acceptance to the PhD program at Columbia, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and insights with students who have ambitious goals for their future. Personally, I am a friendly family man with a young son.

I have experience tutoring High School and College-age students. Based largely on my SAT and ACT scores, I was a National Merit Semifinalist in High School, and received a scholarship to Albion College.

I am a published author, with two articles printed in scholarly journals in 2015. I have completed a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University, an Ivy League institution. I scored in the 99th percentile for the Verbal section of the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) and received the highest possible score on the Analytic writing section. I have extensive experience working with university students.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

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Education

Albion College
Anthropology
University of Maryland
Masters
Columbia University
PhD

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Elementary Education

Vocabulary

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, Vocabulary

History

Anthropology,

Anthropology

I currently hold an M.Phil degree in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have worked in the field of archaeology for over a decade. I am in the final stages of completing my Ph.D at Columbia University.
Classics,

Classics

My PhD studies included research in classics, focusing on Ancient Greek and Latin philosophy, literature, poetry, and drama.
Political Science,

Political Science

I took multiple Political Science courses as an undergraduate at Albion College. I have familiarity with Political Science literature including classical authors such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, Marx, and de Tocqueville. I am in the final stages of completing my Ph.D in Anthropology at Columbia University.
Religion,

Religion

My PhD research included comparative studies of indigenous Chinese religion, funerary rituals in Protestant, Catholic, and Chinese contexts, research into the development of Protestantism over the past five centuries. I am also very familiar with the philosophies of Anselm, Aquinas, Augustine, and Berkeley.
Social Studies,

Social Studies

As an historical archaeologist, my specialty is the history of the past five hundred years, focusing on the changes that colonialism, capitalism, and technological society have wrought on the world we live in. I am currently finishing my PhD which focuses on the lives of the Chinese-Americans who built the first transcontinental railroad in the United States during the mid-19th century. Beyond this specialization, I am proficient in teaching a wide range of subject matter covered under 'Social Studies', including US and Comparative Government, Geography, History, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Cultural Studies (particularly East Asia).
Sociology,

Sociology

My PhD research included familiarity with the major theorists within sociology, including Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. I am familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods within sociology, especially the areas of race/ethnicity and class, with a focus on the United States and East Asia.
American History, European History, Geography, Government & Politics, Philosophy, World History

Other

College Counseling,

College Counseling

Provided dozens of students with advice in college and graduate school applications, including personal statements, time management, and extra-curricular choices in my capacity as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Columbia University as well as through wyzant.
Religion,

Religion

My PhD research included comparative studies of indigenous Chinese religion, funerary rituals in Protestant, Catholic, and Chinese contexts, research into the development of Protestantism over the past five centuries. I am also very familiar with the philosophies of Anselm, Aquinas, Augustine, and Berkeley.
Sociology,

Sociology

My PhD research included familiarity with the major theorists within sociology, including Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. I am familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods within sociology, especially the areas of race/ethnicity and class, with a focus on the United States and East Asia.
Geography, Government & Politics, Philosophy

Science

Anthropology,

Anthropology

I currently hold an M.Phil degree in Anthropology from Columbia University. I have worked in the field of archaeology for over a decade. I am in the final stages of completing my Ph.D at Columbia University.
Archaeology,

Archaeology

I am a professional archaeologist, and have worked in the field for over a decade. I have led archaeological projects and published both Cultural Resource Management reports and articles in academic journals, including the Journal of Historical Archaeology, the flagship journal for the sub-discipline of historical archaeology. I have taught archaeology at Columbia University, including the following subjects: Introduction to 21st Century Archaeology, Death and the Body, Origins of Human Society, and Rise of Civilization. I hold a M.Phil in Anthropology (Archaeology track) from Columbia University and am in the final stages of dissertation writing for my Ph.D in the subject.
Sociology,

Sociology

My PhD research included familiarity with the major theorists within sociology, including Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. I am familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods within sociology, especially the areas of race/ethnicity and class, with a focus on the United States and East Asia.
ACT Science, Philosophy

Test Preparation

College Counseling,

College Counseling

Provided dozens of students with advice in college and graduate school applications, including personal statements, time management, and extra-curricular choices in my capacity as Graduate Teaching Assistant at Columbia University as well as through wyzant.
Regents,

Regents

I have guided multiple students through the regents exam, with a specialization on English Language, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Global History and Geography, and US History
ACT English, ACT Reading, ACT Science

Ratings and Reviews

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Super Knowledgeable, Organized

My son has a packed schedule, with a full load during the day and an extra class online--history. We used him after the first month of school when it was clear he was falling behind and that the material was very challenging. John answered our request for help with prompt understanding of what was needed to catch up, all the while making it meaningful and relative to today's current events. John has gone beyond our expectations by bringing books of his own as resources if the curriculum is lacking adequate explanation. He packs a lot into a lesson, still keeping the content manageable. He is such a wealth of knowledge that as a parent, I'm drawn to his lessons and explanations and finding myself saying, "I never knew that." Organized and punctual are easy descriptors for him. We couldn't have asked for a better history tutor.

Lisa, 60 lessons with John

Brilliant writing coach. Knowledgeable, patient, and a lot of fun to work with.

John helped me develop the high-level writing and research skills necessary to finish my master’s thesis. I have adult ADHD, and writing has NEVER been easy for me. However, John helped me systematically break through a lot of the writing barriers faced by those with ADHD. Also, during our sessions, John taught me how to research and think at a much higher and more engaging level than I ever had before. Beyond all that, John is a brilliant teacher who is knowledgeable on a wide variety of subjects, and a lot of fun to work with. I seriously wish I found him years ago.

Matthew, 20 lessons with John

SAT Prep

John has done an amazing job with our son as he starts prep for the upcoming SAT season. John not only teaches curriculum, but the strategy that is involved in taking these tests such as timing, interpretation and deduction.

Jack and Jinger , 12 lessons with John

Very capable!

He provides changes, comments and notes that are extremely helpful. I feel I have learned a lot by going through his notes. And of course, my writings become so much better with his help.

Pondus, 7 lessons with John

knowledgeable, understanding and quick !

Extremely knowledgeable and has a lot to offer . I appreciate his quick and prompt responses ! TAKE THE CLASS! You’ll enjoy it :). Good luck!

Sara, 1 lesson with John

Great Teacher - Awesome ACT Lesson

Learned more in this one session than I learned from 2 months with a different online tutoring company. John is nice too.

Jana, 10 lessons with John

Extremely productive session

My lesson with John was fantastic. He very clearly presented and explained concepts I was struggling with in philosophy and he helped me significantly strengthen the work in my assignment. We finished everything I wanted to go over and were even able to do a more in-depth analysis of it because we had time left over, which I did not expect since I did not think I would be able to understand the concept that quickly and easily, but John made it happen!

Anna, 3 lessons with John

Amazing Writing Coach

John is the epitome of effective feedback and coaching. I was insecure about my writing techniques and John was able to teach an easy formula to apply to my writing and think outside of the box. There is no fluff when it comes to his coaching he gives you the feedback you need to succeed.

Morgan, 6 lessons with John

Tutor with skills to teach everyone of all levels.

John is amazing. Very gifted and reaches beyond to to teach the concepts that each student is struggling with. He has shown he knows how to teach students how to write papers; research and analyze concepts.

Nonie, 2 lessons with John

Great insight and help! Highly Recommend

John has done a wonderful job helping with my grad school statement of purpose essay. He's helpful, insightful, and full of comments which honed my essay into a work of art. His gentle approach but direct feedback ensured I kept moving forward and didn't get bogged down too much. Thank you, John!

Amee, 4 lessons with John
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