Sam M.
Sam is a dedicated history scholar and experienced tutor with a BA in History and minors in Italian and Anthropology. With strong academic credentials—including a 1410 SAT (770 Reading & Writing) and top scores across AP U.S. History, World History, and Government—Sam combines subject mastery with a student-centered teaching style. Drawing on experience tutoring through the National Honor Society, Sam emphasizes guiding students to make their own connections, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging independent reasoning. His background in Model United Nations and recognition at NYUMUNC highlight his strengths in analysis, communication, and global perspective. Sam teaches AP U.S. History, World History, Literature, Political Science, Italian, and English with a passion for helping students develop both academic excellence and long-term learning skills.
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Academic Qualifications
BA in History with minors in Italian and Anthropology
Experience
Subject Scores:
SAT: 1410 (Reading & Writing: 770, Math: 640)
AP's:
Government: 4
APUSH: 5
AP World: 5
AP Lit: 4
Teaching Style
* Emphasize guiding students to make their own connections rather than giving direct answers.
* Present key pieces of information in a structured way while encouraging students to connect the dots themselves.
* Foster critical thinking, deeper understanding, and the ability to support conclusions with evidence.
* Facilitate discovery rather than supplying solutions to help students build analytical skills.
* Promote independent reasoning and long-term learning.
Teaching Experience:
* Did in person tutoring at National Honors Society all of high school
Extracurriculars:
* Model United Nations Freshman year of high school
* NYUMUNC 2024 & 2025 Honorable Mention
Teaching Subjects
AP's: US History (5), World History (5), Literature (4); Italian Language, English Language, Political Science
