Personalized AP Social Studies Tutoring for College Board
This is a 1:1 personalized AP preparatory tutoring course that will help develop students test-taking skills for a variety of College Board AP Exams.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. This is something that may be asked to be completed by the student if it cannot be completed by the end of the tutoring session.Progress Report
Parents will be sent a progress report of their learner's goals at the end of each tutoring session. Goals will be identified and used as a guide for each learner starting at the first session.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
Class Experience: AP Social Studies Test Prep This personalized tutoring session is designed to help learners excel in AP Social Studies subjects, including AP US History, AP World History, AP Government, and AP Economics. Whether your learner needs help mastering specific topics, sharpening their essay-writing skills, or building test confidence, each session is customized to meet their needs. What Will Be Taught? Each session focuses on the learner’s goals. This could include: -Mastering key content from the AP curriculum -Developing analytical skills for source-based questions -Crafting strong essays for free-response (FRQ's and SAQ's), Long Essay Questions (LEQ's), and document-based questions (DBQs) -Practicing multiple-choice strategies and time management for the exam What Topics Will You Cover? Topics vary based on the specific AP course but may include: -AP US History: Major events like the Civil War, the New Deal, and the Cold War -AP World History: Global developments from the ancient world to the present -AP Government: The Constitution, political institutions, and civil rights -AP Economics: Microeconomics and macroeconomics principles Sessions can also emphasize cross-disciplinary skills such as critical thinking, essay organization, and connecting themes across time and regions. How is the Class Structured? Each session is tailored to your learner’s specific needs and goals. A typical session includes: -Warm-up Review: Quick recap or skill-focused activity -Content Focus: Deep dive into selected topics or themes -Practice & Application: Engaging with sample questions or documents -Feedback & Next Steps: Individualized guidance and action plans How Will You Teach? I use a variety of tools and strategies to keep sessions interactive and effective: -Personalized assignments to develop skill growth -Slides and visual aids to simplify complex concepts -Primary and secondary sources for source analysis and critical thinking -Interactive discussion and Q&A to address specific challenges -Practice questions and exercises to enhance exam readiness -Multimedia resources like videos and maps to provide context What's Your Teaching Style? I take a student-centered, adaptive approach, ensuring sessions are engaging and approachable. My goal is to build confidence and critical thinking while making Social Studies relevant and exciting. I strive to balance structure and flexibility to meet each learner where they are. How Much Will Learners Get to Interact with You? These one-on-one sessions offer extensive interaction, including: -Real-time discussions and personalized questions -Active engagement with exercises and assignments -Detailed feedback to guide improvement This AP Social Studies Test Prep is designed to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to excel. Together, we’ll make history, and other social studies subjects, a success!
Learning Goals
To improve writing skills for AP College Board Exams.To build testing confidence for learners.
Other Details
Learning Needs
All materials in this class can be modified to include any ADA identified ability, including but not limited to: ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.
Parental Guidance
This course, depending on the AP Course being taken, may touch on sensitive themes of colonization, slavery, racial tension, and armed conflict. Please be aware that some primary sources required by College Board address these topics, and that your learner may have to revisit them for tutoring purposes.
Pre-Requisites
As this is tutoring for AP Testing, student must either have taken an AP Course for Social Studies or must be currently enrolled in a AP Course.
Supply List
Learner does not need any supplies aside from their current materials (if enrolled in a current AP Course) or a list of goals to be accomplished during tutoring sessions. The following corresponding AP course AMSCO books or 5 Steps to a 5 review books are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but by all means not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will refer to a variety of College Board approved sources for tutoring, as well as several primary and secondary source documents as needed.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Saluations! My name is Mr. Budd and I have been teaching Social Studies for 5 years, and I am beyond excited to work with your learner. I have experience with every age group from 7th-12th grade, and have taught all seven subjects within Social Studies, including the following AP Courses: AP US History, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP American and Comparative Government.
Let's get to work to get you a solid 5 on that AP Exam!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$50
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
