Dr. Urban's Bookshelf

Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War
A Confederacy of Dunces
The Liars' Club
Understanding David Foster Wallace
Purity
The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2018
Both Flesh and Not: Essays
We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy
Alexander Hamilton
Basic Fishing: A Beginner's Guide
The Wind Through the Keyhole: A Dark Tower Novel
The Road to the Dark Tower: Exploring Stephen King's Magnum Opus
The Show That Never Ends: The Rise and Fall of Prog Rock
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
The Year of Magical Thinking
The Broom of the System
March
Girl with Curious Hair
Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men


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Dennis Urban, Ph.D.

Social Studies Teacher
2018 New York History Teacher of the Year
John F. Kennedy High School
3000 Bellmore Avenue
Bellmore, New York 11710
(516) 992-1400
durban@bmchsd.org

Education
Ph.D., Columbia University
M.Phil., Columbia University
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A., Salisbury University

Teaching Experience
  • John F. Kennedy High School (2003-Present) - Social Studies Teacher. Courses: AP US History, Regents US History, Collaborative/Inclusive US History, Historical Research, Sociology, Participation in Government, Writing Applications.
  • Touro College, Graduate School of Education (2014-Present) - Adjunct Professor. Courses: History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education, Teaching Social Studies and the Arts in General and Special Education.
  • Teachers College, Columbia University (2009-2010) - Adjunct Instructor. Course: Student Teacher Seminar in Social Studies.

For more information about my professional experience and educational background, please visit my LinkedIn profile.

For a list of my publications, visit Research Gate or Google Scholar.

JFK Extra Help Schedule
Mondays, 2:15-2:50
&
Thursdays, 2:15-2:50
I encourage all students to see me during Extra Help Office Hours. I can answer content questions, help students prepare for upcoming exams, work on homework problems, or simply discuss what they like or dislike about the course--I'm always open to feedback!

Private Tutoring
I am available for private social studies tutoring in Regents United States History, AP U.S. History, Regents Global History and Geography, historical research and writing (e.g., National History Day, history essay assignments, etc.), and College Essay consulting for personal statements and supplements. Please contact me via email for more information. I am also author of AP U.S. History Review: Practice Questions and Answer Explanations. (Note: For ethical reasons, I cannot, do not, and will not tutor my own students. All of my materials are available freely to students taking my classes).​
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