Online tutoring · Grades 9–12
Understand more
Build confidence
Think for yourself
Personalized support in history, government, and civics for high school students across the United States.
Rooted in experience · Focused on your future
45 years in secondary education
Individual & small-group tutoring
Online sessions in English
The student comes first
Support that starts with you
Every student brings different strengths, interests, and challenges. My approach begins with understanding yours.
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Understand the material
Make sense of difficult topics and connect ideas.
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Get organized
Break assignments into manageable steps and plan your time.
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Express your thinking
Develop research, essays, and presentations in history and social science.
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Build confidence
Recognize progress and become more comfortable asking questions.
Tutoring is a partnership. The student’s perspective matters, and parents or guardians play an important role in supporting the process.
History · Perspective · A brighter tomorrow
Explore the past
Make sense of the present
History and government become more engaging when students see how they connect to the world around them.
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U.S. History
Understanding American history and the connections between events, ideas, and institutions.
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World & Ancient History
Exploring past societies and developing a clearer understanding of historical context.
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Modern European History
Making sense of the events and developments that shaped modern Europe.
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Government & Civics
Understanding government, civic participation, and how public institutions work.
Meet your tutor
A lifetime of helping students move forward
45 years in secondary education
I’m Cary Hughes, a retired educator and former Dean of Students with 45 years of experience in secondary education.
At High Mowing School, my work included teaching, student support, faculty leadership, and developing the school’s Model United Nations program.
" What continues to draw me to teaching is the moment when a student begins to understand something that once felt out of reach "
What colleagues say
“As a teacher, students often find his classes to be one of the highlights of their high school experience.”
Monica Vegelj
Waldorf Class Teacher and Alexander Technique Teacher
Letter of recommendation, June 2026
“As a mentor, he is patient, insightful, and incredibly generous with his expertise.”
Allison Pelletier
Dean of Students
Letter of recommendation
A thoughtful start
A conversation before a commitment
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Tell me about your needs
Get in touch to begin the parent and student application process.
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Let’s have a conversation
Meet online for a free introductory conversation with the student and parent or guardian.
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Agree on a plan
If we’re a good fit, we’ll confirm the tutoring arrangement, schedule, and next steps.
A thoughtful next step
Let’s find the right support for your next step
Tell me what you’re studying, what feels challenging, and what you hope to achieve.