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Nathan
I am currently a student at Rice University studying both History and Neuroscience. Being the oldest of five kids, working with younger students has always been a part of my life. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I specialize in writing, public speaking, and test taking. My goal for every...
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Brian
I'm a recent graduate of the California Institute of Technology in Economics and Computer Science. I was also accepted at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. I have a broad range of interests spanning science, math, engineering, social science, the humanities, the arts, and athletics (I also play...
University of California-Santa Cruz
PHD, Technology & Information Mgmt (Indef. deferred)
California Institute of Technology
Bachelors in Economics and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Lila
I am currently a rising Senior at Rice University from Alexandria, Virginia. I'm studying Political Science and Latin American Studies with a minor in Politics, Law and Social Thought. After I graduate I hope to go to law school to become an immigration lawyer.
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

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Peter
I'm looking forward to helping your student find personal success in their academic lives!
Ohio State
Masters in Education, English Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

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4+ years
I am currently an English, Social Studies, and Spanish I Instructor at a 1:1 school for middle school and high school students with learning differences. I was previously a college advisor for a nonprofit organization that assists college students from low-income backgrounds. I've been tutoring writ...
University of Chicago
Master of Arts
Augustana University
Bachelor in Arts, English

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6+ years
George
I am an upcoming Sophomore studying Finance with a pre-med interest within the Wisconsin School of Business. Please feel comfortable contacting me with any types of questions! I am extremely passionate about using my own personal experience and style to help any type of student excel in a variety of...
University of Wisconsin Madison
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

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9+ years
Alexander
I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive pedagogical approach to everything; I really do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little experience become a contest with myself to master solely for the sake of helping a student. I...
Stony Brook University
Master of Arts, Philosophy
Long Island University-C W Post Campus
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

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7+ years
Satvik
I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for t...
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Undergrad Student, Aerospace Engineering

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Theresa
I am a sophomore at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, majoring in music and computational biology. I have always had a passion for teaching, and have experience tutoring students in a wide range of grade levels and subjects throughout my years in middle school, high school, and my freshman ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computational Biology

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6+ years
Christopher
I'm a current student at Johns Hopkins University pursuing a bachelor's in both Neuroscience and Molecular & Cellular Biology. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology, chemistry, psychology, art history, and environmental science on both a high school and Advanced Placement level. Alongside those ...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Maxwell
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +33 Subjects
I am an undergraduate student at Yale University. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology along with a certificate of advanced language in Spanish. I currently do research studying changes in stem cells and gene expression during different planarian physiological processes. I am extremely interested in biochemical and biophysical processes, closely tied to my interest in STEM courses and education. I have the most experience tutoring math, science, and Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing tutors in all subjects during set hours of the week. I work hard to create a comfortable environment to reduce the stresses and pressures of tutoring, not only allowing me to enhance my student's education but do so in a way that is most suited to their learning styles. I have gone through the college application process recently and would love to share my knowledge of standardized testing (study tips, general questions, and subject-specific tutoring), college preparation, and the application process. Outside of the classroom, I dance for Sabrosura (Yale's Premier Latin Dance team), explore what borders campus on walks and hikes, and love trying new foods and experiences.
Rithi
AP Statistics Tutor • +158 Subjects
I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Santiago
Geometry Tutor • +26 Subjects
I am a rising senior at Duke University majoring in Psychology and minoring in English. I first started tutoring when I was 10; I'd explain new words in books to my little sister and help her with cursive, work on times tables with my older brother, and teach the little bit of English I knew to my immigrant parents. I tutored students in my middle school through a counseling program, helped deaf and disabled students develop social and creative skills, and freelance tutored throughout high school, and have tutored Spanish-speaking immigrant families (ages 6-12) in Durham, NC since October 2018. Other teaching experiences include training my dog to go down a slide on command and teaching my 10th-grade precalculus teacher how to hand whistle. Though I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. I believe reading and writing are not only complex forms of thinking, but avenues for understanding someone else's unique perspective and ways of being in life. I have the most fun helping my students dissect arguments and meaning from texts, especially when it's in Spanish, my native language. When I'm not tutoring, I most likely am listening to music, playing board games with my family, or looking at cat videos online.
Meghna
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +40 Subjects
I am a current sophomore at Barnard College studying Biochemistry with a minor in Dance. I have previous tutoring experience in AP Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, for both high school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in the best way for them. Outside of school, I am on the dance team, I pursue neural engineering research, and I am the Assistant VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in my sorority.
Arianna
12th Grade math Tutor • +277 Subjects
I am a Dartmouth graduate. I am currently working on my med and business endeavors. I have not only an interest, but a motivation to help others. I have helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to fruition is the other half! Hobbies: reading, music, writing, painting, art, books, photography
Rinky
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects
I am a current student at the Georgia Tech Scheller Business School. In the last 5 years, I have mainly worked with students in elementary and middle school to find engaging ways in delivering productive tutoring sessions. While I am able to tutor in a broad range of subjects, Math, English, and test preparation are my strong points. I am a stern proponent of finding unique ways to match the interest level of students. In my past experience tutoring, I have always prioritized meeting a students particular needs and learning style to produce the best results possible. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, swimming, and playing basketball. Hobbies: swimming, writing, reading, music, art, travel, nature, books
Tolu
Calculus Tutor • +41 Subjects
I am a concentrator in the History of Science which involves the study of the development of knowledge. It is amazing to see how systems and thought evolve. History of Science has been amazing in changing my consideration of what is science and who gets a chance to live in our world which inspired my change to the non-medical path of history of science towards public health.
Alex
Calculus Tutor • +61 Subjects
I am also a certified secondary English teacher in Florida through the online TeacherReady program. I have 5 years experience teaching ESL, entry exams (including GMAT and ACT), and humanities (history, philosophy, literature, and creative writing) at the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, brain-storming, and critical thinking. In the future, I hope to expand my skill-set to include STEM based subjects like math or computer science.
Anna
AP Calculus BC Tutor • +36 Subjects
I am qualified to tutor many subjects, my favorite subject by far is math, specifically calculus. Math is a subject almost universally hated, and I believe that is mainly due to the narrow way in which it is taught. I have ADHD, and I often don't understand things the first time they are explained to me, meaning over the years I have had to figure out different ways of looking at information. Oftentimes, all a student needs is for something to be explained in a different way, and I love watching people finally understand a concept. Everyone learns differently, but everyone can learn.
Connor
Pre-Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects
I am a sophomore at Columbia University, studying political science and philosophy. I often like to joke that teaching runs in my blood I come from a family of teachers who instilled in me the passion to help others learn. Since I could grasp concepts I learned in school, I've always gone out of my way to help my fellow classmate. As I got older, that became formalized tutoring through school organizations and I eventually worked for the New York City Department of Education. There, I helped students with their standardized testing for the state assessments and the SAT. I love teaching math because I feel it's the subject where I can gauge the strength of my students best. Math is such a versatile (though widely-hated) subject, where every unique learning style can always result in the same answer. I also get the most freedom when it comes to designing questions to help students grow and practicing alongside them easily the most fun part of a tutoring session with me. I'm never shy when it comes to tutoring anything else, though, whether it be any sort of history, literature, or government-related topic. My goal as a tutor is not all about teaching anything new to my students, but instead drawing out the skills they already have. Hobbies: art, travel, sports, books, writing, reading, music
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Frequently Asked Questions
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring. Students who work with tutors on targeted practice with the four AP Seminar written and oral components—question and exploration, understanding and analyzing, evaluating multiple perspectives, and teaming, collaboration, and ethics—typically see meaningful gains in specific weak areas. Many students improve their argumentation skills, evidence evaluation, and time management across all sections. Realistic expectations: if you're scoring a 2-3, reaching a 4 is achievable with focused work; if you're at a 4, a 5 requires deep mastery of the synthesis and evaluation tasks that challenge most test-takers.
AP Seminar is unique because it emphasizes collaborative skills, source evaluation, and constructing evidence-based arguments rather than content memorization. Rather than drilling facts, tutoring focuses on developing your ability to analyze sources critically, understand multiple perspectives fairly, and present coherent arguments under time constraints. Tutors help you understand the specific rubrics used by graders, practice the real question formats (including team presentations), and develop strategies for managing the course's project-based components alongside the exam preparation.
AP Seminar students typically struggle with three key areas: First, synthesizing multiple sources into a cohesive argument—it's easy to summarize sources but harder to integrate them purposefully. Second, evaluating sources with appropriate skepticism while remaining fair to different viewpoints; students often either accept all sources uncritically or dismiss them too quickly. Third, time management during the exam and projects, since the course demands both careful research and efficient execution. Working with a tutor on authentic practice tasks and real essay/presentation deadlines helps build confidence in these areas.
Start by taking a full-length practice exam under timed conditions to see which of the four question types trips you up most—many students find the "evaluating multiple perspectives" section particularly challenging. Review the official AP scoring rubrics (available on the College Board website) and score your own work against them; this reveals whether your issue is argumentation clarity, evidence selection, or audience awareness. Work with a tutor to practice the specific weak area repeatedly—whether that's crafting stronger claims, finding better evidence, or presenting opposing viewpoints fairly—then retake practice exams to track improvement in that section specifically.
AP Seminar requires ongoing practice throughout the school year rather than cramming, since the course is heavily project-based. If you're preparing for the May exam, aim for 5-7 hours per week of focused study in the final 2-3 months, with the bulk spent on practicing question types and timed essay writing. Many students benefit from weekly tutoring sessions (1-2 hours) during this period to get immediate feedback on their arguments and source evaluation. If you're starting prep earlier, 2-3 hours per week is sufficient for gradual skill-building and practicing the team presentation component.
The best AP Seminar tutors understand both the exam rubrics and the critical thinking skills underlying them. Look for someone who has experience with the course's collaborative components (team presentations, peer evaluation) and can provide detailed feedback on your arguments—not just corrections, but explanations of why certain evidence is stronger or how to address counterarguments more fairly. They should be comfortable working with the source materials you're analyzing and help you develop a repeatable process for reading, evaluating, and synthesizing sources under time pressure. Experience with the actual exam format and score distributions is also valuable.
Key strategies include: First, read all source materials and questions before writing—understand what perspective you need to argue for and what evidence strengthens your case. Second, allocate time intentionally; the written exam questions have different time demands, so practice pacing with a timer. Third, distinguish between fair evaluation (acknowledging a source's merit even if you disagree) and bias assessment (identifying actual weaknesses in reasoning or evidence). Fourth, outline your argument before writing to avoid rambling or weak evidence placement. Work with a tutor on mock exams using these strategies to build automaticity—you'll execute them confidently on test day rather than scrambling to remember them.
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