Grade Levels
Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, EL (English Learners), Gifted/Advanced population, Learning Disabilities
Bio
Matt brings over two decades of experience teaching and tutoring middle and high school social studies to students of all learning styles and ability levels. Whether working with struggling learners who need foundational support or advanced students chasing top scores, he meets every student where they are and builds from there. His educational philosophy stresses learning to think like a historian by questioning sources, weighing evidence, and understanding that history is written by people with diverse perspectives. The past and present are connected, and in sessions, we will constantly ask: why does this matter now? Matt meets the learner where they are at and helps them along their journey. Please come with goals in mind, either specific or general. In sessions, we will formulate a plan and focus on the skills to get you there!
Teacher Specialization
Matt has taught for 26 years, with six in virtual instruction. He is certified to teach and has experience from grades 4 to 12 with two Master's Degrees in Education. A specialist in U.S. and world history, geography, and civics, Matt has a proven track record of helping students not just pass — but genuinely understand — the material. His expertise extends to the AP level, where he serves as an official grader for the AP U.S. History exam. Matt has also taught survey-level dual credit courses for college level US History.
Courses
5th Grade Social Studies, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Contemporary World Issues, Geography, Global Studies, High School US History, High School World History, Social Studies 7, Social Studies 8, US Government and Politics, World Geography
