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Molly
I am an Illinois certified Teacher in grades K-9. I attended Northwestern University and received a Master's of Science in Education. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in elementary Math and Reading intervention. I have several tools and resources from various curricula to work with an...
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor in Arts, History

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I am a current law student at Washington University in St. Louis and also graduated summa cum laude from their undergraduate program in 2014. I have dual citizenship with the US and Chile, and my hispanic roots have always been very important to me. I grew up speaking Spanish but have also dedicated...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor in Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
Juris Doctor, n/a

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10+ years
Caroline
I am currently a fourth year medical student in Chicago. I attended the University of Notre Dame for undergrad, where I was a double major in Chinese and pre-medicine. When I am not studying, I enjoy spending time with family, volunteering, traveling, baking, and being active. I love sharing with ot...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors (double major in Chinese and pre-medicine)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Current Grad Student, Medicine

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Esteban
I am a cultural anthropologist by trade, but have more than five years of experience teaching a wide arrange of topics in the social sciences and language studies. I have taught and tutored students in countries like Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Canada and the United States, but I have been able to tr...
National University of Colombia
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Daria
I am a current undergraduate student at Cornell University studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. I have a strong science and math background having taken many courses in Physics, Computer Programming, and various mathematics subjects ranging from Geometry, to Multivariable Calculus, to Diffe...
Cornell University
Current Undergrad, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Eric
I am a graduate student in the Masters of Interdisciplinary Data Science Program at Duke University. Previously, I worked at Student Support Services in Puerto Rico as a Data Analyst, and, prior to that position, I worked as a Math and English tutor. Throughout my life, I have tutored college kids f...
Duke University
Master's/Graduate, Data Science
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Vivian
I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in violin performance at the Juilliard School. I have tutored privately and through Chegg Tutoring, Varsity Tutors, PrepExpert, and iLearn World throughout high school and college, with most of my experience being in standardized test prep and English. The m...
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Adam
I am a Rice University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Sciences and a minor in Spanish. In the fall, I plan on beginning a master's in Human-Computer Interaction at University College London. I have extensive experience helping students with Math, Writing, Spanish, and the ACT. My prim...
Rice University
Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Sciences (minor in Spanish)

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Rebecca
I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy. At Notre Dame, I worked as a tutor at the University Writing Center, helping both undergraduate and graduate students with their writing. I also tutored local middle school students in reading and wri...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors of Arts in English and Philosophy

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Ryan
I'm particularly interested in politics, history, and religion. I am an avid reader and enjoy discussing literature and popular culture.
Yale University
Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
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I am currently a PhD candidate at Northwestern University, studying microbiology and public health (my two biggest passions). I received my Bachelor of Science with high honors from Emory University in 2011, where I double-majored in Biology and Spanish. During my time at Emory, I studied abroad in Australia working on barrier reef and rainforest ecology, and studied in Spain mastering my Spanish language skills. I can read and write Spanish with high proficiency and have tutored Spanish speakers, and received highest scores on the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I have received perfect scores on a variety of standardized math exams, including SAT I math, SAT II math IIC subject test, BC calculus AP exam, and the GRE quantitative exam. In addition to tutoring mathematics at all levels, I enjoy tutoring grammar and mechanics, and editing essays. I received the Carlos C. Rojas Excellence in Writing Award from Emory University, and have served on the editorial board for Emory University's undergraduate research journal, as well as have authored peer-reviewed manuscripts at Northwestern University. I have lectured to undergraduate students at Northwestern University in cell biology, and have taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in both a classroom setting and one-on-one. I have a very diverse background of knowledge and have worked in a variety of settings, both academic and in industry, and can meet any of your tutoring needs. I am a very patient person with excellent communication and listening skills who will take the time to get to know each of my tutees. After identifying and recognizing a tutee's own strengths and weaknesses, I can tailor a unique tutoring plan to help each student exceed his or her goals. Hobbies: writing, hiking, reading, cooking, traveling, music, art, travel, books
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I am a graduate of the University of Georgia. I received a Bachelor's Degree in both Spanish and Political Science. During my undergraduate career, I spent my junior year as an exchange student at the University of Puerto Rico taking classes in Spanish linguistics, business Spanish, American Foreign Policy, and Constitutional Law. I later studied law for a year and a half and then attended the University of California Los Angeles, where I received a graduate certificate in Spanish Interpretation & Translation.
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and the time you have before the exam. Students working with a tutor typically see gains of 1-2 AP score points over several months of consistent preparation. A student scoring a 2 might reach a 3 or 4, while a 4 student could push toward a 5. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's the speaking section, essay writing, or comprehension—and targeting those systematically. Your tutor will help you understand which sections offer the most opportunity for improvement based on your current performance.
Students typically struggle most with the speaking portion (the interpersonal and presentational components), which requires fluency under pressure, and the essay writing section, which demands both cultural knowledge and grammatical accuracy. The listening comprehension section also trips up many students because it moves at natural speed with unfamiliar accents and regional vocabulary. Additionally, many students underestimate the cultural knowledge required throughout the exam—it's not just about language proficiency. A tutor can help you practice these challenging sections with realistic materials, build confidence in spontaneous speaking, and develop strategies for managing the pacing and time pressure.
Most students benefit from 3-6 months of tutoring before the exam, meeting weekly or bi-weekly for focused preparation. If you're starting from a weaker foundation, beginning 6-9 months out allows time to build conversational fluency and cultural knowledge without rushing. That said, even shorter, intensive preparation (8-12 weeks) can be effective if you're already a strong student looking to refine specific skills. Your tutor will assess your current level and help create a timeline that targets your weak areas while reinforcing what you already know well.
The best tutors have native or near-native Spanish proficiency, ideally with experience living in a Spanish-speaking country. They should understand the specific AP exam format and have access to authentic materials—past exams, cultural texts, and real-world audio—rather than just textbook content. Look for someone who can conduct speaking practice in real-time, provide detailed feedback on essays, and help you understand not just grammar rules but cultural context. They should also be skilled at identifying your specific weak areas through diagnostic assessment and tailoring lessons accordingly, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
The speaking section feels intimidating because it's spontaneous and recorded, but anxiety decreases dramatically with practice. A tutor can simulate the exact exam conditions repeatedly—giving you the same prompts, same time limits, and same recording format—so that by test day, it feels familiar rather than frightening. Regular practice also builds fluency and confidence in your ability to recover from mistakes, which is crucial since perfect Spanish isn't required; natural, sustained communication is. Your tutor can also teach you specific strategies like buying time with phrases ("Bueno, es una buena pregunta..."), how to organize your thoughts quickly, and how to speak even when you're unsure—skills that directly address speaking anxiety.
Strong AP Spanish essays require both grammatical accuracy and cultural insight—it's not enough to write well in Spanish; you need to engage with a cultural or thematic prompt thoughtfully. A tutor will teach you essay structure that earns AP points (clear thesis, developed arguments, proper transitions), guide you through common grammar errors that hurt scores, and help you develop strategies for incorporating cultural references and nuanced vocabulary. Practice with timed writing, detailed feedback on each draft, and exposure to different prompt types will build your confidence. Many students improve significantly just by learning to manage their time during the 40-minute window and understanding exactly what AP graders are looking for.
Official AP practice exams from CollegeBoard are essential—they're the most accurate representation of the real test. Beyond that, authentic materials like Spanish news articles, podcasts, and films help you hear natural speech patterns and cultural references. Your tutor will likely recommend specific resources based on your level and weak areas, and should provide supplemental practice for sections you're struggling with. Many successful students also use spaced repetition tools for vocabulary, practice with language apps for everyday conversation, and read Spanish literature or essays relevant to AP themes. The combination of official practice tests, authentic materials, and targeted tutoring is much more effective than any single resource alone.
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