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Ameer
I am a proud graduate of University of California, Los Angeles, where I double majored in Political Science and History. Over my 6 years of tutoring, I have cultivated the strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary to ensure that students succeed. My primary subjects as a tutor incl...
University of California-Los Angeles
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and History (Double Major)
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3+ years
Alexandra
I am a creative teacher with a passion for languages and learning. I always try to find fun and engaging ways to teach even the hardest concepts, and always offer possitive encouragement and challenging practice. I want to see my students grow in thier learning and confidence in their new skills.
West Virginia University
Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
West Virginia University
Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Lauren
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recentl...
University of Connecticut
Bachelors, English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Dhruv
I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering. At university, I taught courses in Robotics and Computing for several semesters, and was consistently named to the list of Teachers Ranked as Ex...
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
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3+ years
Dinesh
I am a current student at the University of Texas at Dallas. I am majoring in Computer Science. In my time in school, I've noticed that subjects that can be captivating and interesting are oftentimes disliked by students because they have had a bad experience with a teacher in that subject. I unders...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Raymond
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Daemen College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Animation and Special Effects
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10+ years
Naushaba
I graduated with my Master's Degree in Public Health last year, and then backpacked around 18 countries in Asia and Europe and am now reconnecting with family and enjoying life. I'm passionate about learning, exploring and teaching, and would love to tutor you. :)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Masters, Epidemiology
Rice University
Bachelors, Chemistry
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Ana
How do you learn? Do you feel like you learn differently than most students? Well, we will be a perfect fit! For more than 20 years, I have worked with students and educators to help them discover how they learn best and build strong learning strategies.You will want to work with me if you want more...
Kennesaw State University
Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English
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6+ years
Janice
I am a medical student excited about teaching. Since high school I have tutored peers and worked at local elementary, middle, and high schools to help students of diverse backgrounds learn Spanish and math. In college, I was a chemistry major and was a chemistry tutor, workshop leader, and lab assis...
University of Portland
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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9+ years
Hi students and parents, I am passionate about teaching and I believe in student specific teaching to compliment their strengths and improve on their weaknesses. I try to use real work examples to make learning fun and engaging.I have a bachelors degree in Physics BA, and a PhD from Dartmouth and pe...
Dartmouth College
PHD, Engineering
Rollins College
Bachelors, Physics
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AP Environmental Science is a rigorous college-level course that explores ecosystems, natural resources, pollution, and human impact on the environment. Many advanced 9th graders take this course to challenge themselves, earn college credit, and develop critical thinking skills about real-world environmental issues. It's particularly valuable for students interested in science, environmental studies, or fields like engineering and public policy.
The course typically covers eight major units: energy flow and photosynthesis, population dynamics, human population growth, species interactions, community ecology, ecosystem services, natural resource management, and pollution and human impacts. Each unit builds on foundational concepts, so understanding early topics like energy flow is critical for success with more complex material later in the year.
Students often struggle with quantitative problem-solving—calculations involving population growth rates, bioaccumulation, and energy efficiency—as well as synthesizing information across multiple environmental systems. Many also find it challenging to connect abstract ecological concepts to real-world applications and to manage the breadth of material, which covers biology, chemistry, geology, and social science all at once.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus on your student's specific weak areas—whether that's data analysis, essay writing, or understanding complex systems like biogeochemical cycles. Tutors can break down challenging concepts into manageable pieces, provide targeted practice with AP-style free response questions, and help students develop study strategies that work with their learning style.
During the initial session, a tutor will assess your student's current understanding of environmental science fundamentals, identify specific areas of difficulty, and learn about their learning preferences and goals. This foundation helps the tutor create a customized plan that targets the concepts your student finds most challenging and builds confidence for the AP exam or course assessments.
Practice tests are essential for AP Environmental Science success—they help students become familiar with the exam format, time management requirements, and question styles while revealing knowledge gaps. Tutors typically recommend taking full-length practice tests periodically, then reviewing them carefully to identify patterns in mistakes, whether they're due to conceptual misunderstandings or careless errors.
Varsity Tutors connects students in Concord with expert tutors who specialize in AP Environmental Science and understand the course rigor. When you get matched with a tutor, you can discuss their experience with the AP curriculum, their approach to teaching quantitative concepts, and how they've helped other students master challenging topics like population ecology and resource management.
Starting tutoring early in the school year—ideally in the first few weeks—gives your student time to build a strong foundation and address misconceptions before they compound. However, tutoring at any point during the year can help; even students who connect with tutors mid-year can make significant progress by focusing on the most challenging upcoming units and preparing strategically for assessments.
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