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Joshua

Certified Tutor

Joshua

Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Reading
ACT Science
College English
English

My name is Joshua and I'm a senior at New Mexico Tech graduating in May with a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Materials Engineering. I've always had a strong love of learning, especially in the fields of science and literature. Since childhood, I've been a voracious reader. These habit...

Education

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Test Scores
GRE
304
Sophie

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sophie

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Economics
Sophie's other Tutor Subjects
English
ESL/ELL
Korean
Languages

I'm a native Korean speaker from Busan, South Korea. I came to the U.S. when I was 17 as a high school student. After high school, I studied Economics and Business Management at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I spent a couple years in the corporate world as a business consultant in Minnea...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor in Arts, Applied Economics

Karen

Certified Tutor

Karen

Secondary Education
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
British Literature
College English
College Essays

I have been working with kids from ages 6-20 since I was in high school. I have worked as a tutor and mentor for college athletes, dance instructor, reading tutor, camp counselor, high school teacher (English and History), and now, curriculum director. I enjoy helping kids who struggle so that they ...

Education

Central Michigan University - Bachelors, English

Secondary Education

Walden University - Masters, MS in Education

Curriculum and Instructional Technology

Samantha

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Samantha

Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science

I received my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from The Ohio State University. Additionally, I am licensed to teach PreK through third grade.I have had the wonderful opportunity of teaching in a wide variety of classroom settings. No matter where I am teaching, I am passionate about ...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education

Michelle

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Michelle

Bachelors, Anthropology
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

Hi,My name is Michelle and I am a private math, french and test prep instructor based out of South Jersey. I tutor students throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey and Wilmington DE. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude in May of 2014 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
31
Muktasid

Certified Tutor

Muktasid

PHD, Pharmacy
Muktasid's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Geometry

I am currently a fourth year student at St. John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes...

Education

St. John's University

PHD, Pharmacy

Test Scores
ACT
33
Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
Chemistry
Conversational Spanish
Grade 12 Chemistry
Languages

Howdy! I am an aggie graduate of the class of 2022 whoop! I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Environmental Science and a minor in Rangeland Management. I obtained quite the experience over the years from studying abroad in China to interning in my professor's lab. Tutoring is my next...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Justin

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Justin

Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Philosophy

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Test Scores
ACT
34
Luisa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Luisa

Bachelors, Theater Performance
Luisa's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational German
English
German

I am a professional actor, singer, vocal coach, and teacher. I am a bilingual native German speaker and am happy and excited to help you with your German and/or public speaking. I have a lot of experience in teaching people of any age and level, so everyone is welcome to contact me.

Education

Concordia University (Montreal, Canada)

Bachelors, Theater Performance

Letizia

Certified Tutor

Letizia

PHD, Italian Language and Literature
Letizia's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Italian
Conversational Spanish
Italian
Languages

I got my first degree, BS in Education from a State College in Italy. I have a BA in Italian and Spanish from Montclair State University. I am PhD candidate, in Italian Language and Literature, at Rutgers State University. I have been working with students for more than thirty years at all levels. I...

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

PHD, Italian Language and Literature

Montclair State University

Bachelors, Italian/Spanish

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Sebele

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +7 Subjects

Hello and welcome!If you are in need of help with anything related to Biology, you are at the right place. I have my B.S in Cell and Developmental biology from the University of Rochester and MS in Applied Anatomy from Case Western Reserve University. I am an incoming M1 at Western Michigan Homer Stryker M.D School of Medicine. Demystifying science, biology, in particular, is one of my favorite activities. Anything can be learned and mastered, all you need is time and dedication. I hope you will reach out and trust me with your journey to better yourself or your child.

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Jeremy

Accounting Tutor • +6 Subjects

I am a young professional currently employed as a staff accountant with Caesar's Entertainment in Las Vegas. I have recently completed my Master's in Accounting and am preparing to take the CPA exam. I am also working on my MBA as well as my Master's in Finance. I have extensive experience in a wide array of accounting, business, marketing, law, finance and management classes. I hope that I can help you better understand whatever it is you are having difficulty with.

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Samantha

Algebra Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am a professional musician with a passion for teaching music and math. My favorite part of tutoring is getting to know students and watching them achieve more than they thought was possible. I like to take the fear out of math and try to convince everyone that math is very fun and engaging.

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Marc Darlene

Conversational French Tutor • +12 Subjects

I earned my Bachelors Degree from Florida International University, and I am currently working on my Masters Degree at Davenport University. I feel that my experiences of temporary teaching and tutoring have been both personally satisfying and beneficial to the children I worked with. I have enjoyed three periods of teaching.My first opportunity to teach was provided by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which was one of the necessary ways to get the best experience by teaching language arts, writing, reading comprehension, mathematics, science, geography, social studies or history. Moreover, I was able to work with various levels and a diversity of students. I enjoyed working with students from pre-K to fifth grades there and was interested in the teachers technique of teaching young children.I had the opportunity at my second position at One on One Learning, to instruct my own group of pupils based on their weak subjects in the comfort of their homes. I was allowed to devise my own teaching methods and I received great satisfaction when the children showed understanding and progress.My third experience was provided by Sylvan Learning Center when I worked as a tutor by focusing on standard core subjects such as mathematics and reading. I enjoyed the opportunity to teach older children as the lessons were more tightly structured so that a better understanding could be attained.I am now certain that it is the education of the elementary age group that I would like to specialize in as at this level I would be able to teach mathematics to the depth at which it becomes the most interesting and enlightening. I would hope to give my students a good foundation since I feel that nearly every profession uses some form of mathematics.

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Becky

AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am a substitute teacher for Clark County School District living in Las Vegas, NV. I graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Art in Photography in Summer 2013. I will be attending UNLV for a Masters in Business starting in Spring 2015.I have taught at all grade levels K-12 and am also competent in working with special needs students. I am a people person who works well with many personality types, as well as a patient teacher. I have open availability to tutor students either in person or online.I am passionate about education and familiar with many types of learners. I am well equipped to tutor in English (Literature, reading, writing, etc) and in Art (History, photography, painting, etc).Other interests of mine include reading, puzzles (jigsaw, crossword, etc) and knitting. I also enjoy bicycling and recreational hiking.

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Natalie

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +34 Subjects

I am a lifelong learner and a teacher who really enjoys teaching, students and education. I like to impart this enthusiasm for learning to my students through positive interactions, questioning and investigating, and applying skills as they are learned. I enjoy online teaching and learning, and find this a viable and fun way of teaching. I teach with goals that are attainable and curriculum based, while offering strategies that are effective and relevant. I make learning accessible, explicit, engaging, relevant, level-appropriate and fun.

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Jared

Algorithms Tutor • +25 Subjects

Part mad scientist, part caring teacher and tech evangelist, this "Near Wizard" spreads the magic of code and automation wherever he goes.I specialize in Computer Science, Programming, and Mathematics including Calculus I, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, SAT Math, and GRE Quantitative and Verbal.I am a software engineer and educator with an interest in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Artificial Intelligence applications.Outside of school I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking.I'm excited to work with you!

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Adriana

3rd Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +65 Subjects

I am a retired educator with almost 30 years of experience in the classroom and library. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian,I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and achieved his/her goals.

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Zach

ACT Math Tutor • +16 Subjects

I'm Zach, a sophomore at Northwestern University, and I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I love math and science, and enjoy the satisfaction of fostering love for such subjects in the students I tutor.In my free time, I enjoy watching the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing ice hockey, reading about the latest scientific developments, and taking walks with my family's yellow lab, Elle.

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Taylor

College English Tutor • +34 Subjects

I just finished up a graduate program and moved to Boston, where I am currently interning and pondering the next step in my career. I am a self-proclaimed "audio nerd" and do freelance work within sound design and audio production. I really enjoy the intricacies of language and would be very interested in delving into a graduate/doctorate program in German Studies eventually, as I have a BA in German from Bates College. Right now, I am studying for the GRE and applying to other grad programs in that area.I have enjoyed working with and mentoring children and young adults all of my life. Throughout high school and college I spent my summers working at summer camps, with children aged 6-16. Most recently I worked at AYF Merrowvista in the summer of 2014, where I led teenagers on adventure trips throughout New England. I particularly enjoy mentoring and watching children grow into their identities as they grow up and would really relish the opportunity to help your child not only develop their skills as a student but grow into a personable and confident young adult.

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Frequently Asked Questions

AP English (typically AP Language and Composition in 11th grade) focuses on rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis essays, plus multiple-choice reading comprehension. The course emphasizes understanding how authors use language strategically to persuade and communicate.

A tutor can help you break down complex texts, identify rhetorical devices and appeals, and develop a consistent writing process for timed essays. They'll also guide you through the specific question formats on the exam, so you're not learning them for the first time on test day.

Score improvement depends on where you're starting and how consistently you work with a tutor. Students who receive personalized instruction often see gains of 1–2 score points on the 1–5 AP scale, though your specific improvement will depend on your baseline knowledge, the frequency of tutoring, and how actively you engage with feedback between sessions.

The most effective approach combines regular tutoring sessions with consistent practice on released exam materials. A tutor can identify exactly where you're losing points—whether it's on close reading, thesis development, or time management—and create a targeted plan to address those gaps.

Time management on AP English is critical: you have 3 hours for three essays (Rhetorical Analysis, Argument, and Synthesis), plus 45 minutes of reading and multiple-choice questions. A tutor can teach you a strategic approach—like spending 2–3 minutes planning each essay, 25–30 minutes writing, and 2–3 minutes reviewing.

Practice with actual AP timing during tutoring sessions builds automaticity, so you're not overthinking structure or pacing during the real exam. Your tutor can also help you identify which essay type feels most natural to you, so you can tackle it first and build momentum.

Under timed conditions, a strong process beats perfectionism. A tutor can teach you to: quickly identify the prompt's core demand, jot a thesis and main points (2–3 minutes), write continuously without stopping to edit, and reserve the last few minutes for checking grammar and clarity.

The key is practicing this process repeatedly with real AP prompts so it becomes automatic. Many students struggle because they're trying to perfect sentences while writing, which eats up time. A tutor helps you internalize a faster, more efficient rhythm.

Rhetorical analysis requires you to identify what an author is doing (not just what they're saying) and explain why their choices matter. Common struggles include vague observations, listing devices without explaining their effect, or losing sight of the overall argument.

A tutor teaches you to: read the passage twice (once for meaning, once for strategy), annotate for rhetorical choices and their effects, and build paragraphs around why each choice strengthens the author's message. With guided practice on sample passages, you'll develop the analytical eye that earns high scores.

Test anxiety often stems from feeling unprepared for the specific format or pacing. Regular tutoring sessions that simulate exam conditions—full essays under time pressure, feedback on your work, and strategy refinement—build genuine confidence because you've practiced the real thing.

A tutor can also teach you grounding techniques specific to essay writing, like taking three deep breaths before you write, or reminding yourself that AP graders are looking for clarity and evidence, not perfection. Many students find their anxiety drops significantly once they've written practice essays under exam conditions and seen they can succeed.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors experienced in AP English curriculum and exam patterns. You'll typically focus on analyzing sample texts, writing essays with feedback, and refining your approach based on your specific weak areas—whether that's thesis development, evidence selection, or argument clarity.

Effective tutoring is collaborative: your tutor diagnoses what's holding back your score, teaches you strategies to address it, and assigns practice between sessions so you internalize the skills. The best results come from consistent work over 4–8 weeks leading up to the exam, combined with your own independent practice.

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