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Kate

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Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Annie

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Annie

Current Grad Student, MD
Annie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Bachelors, Physiological Sciences

Drexel University College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, MD

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Matthew

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Felix

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Felix

Associate in Science
Felix's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors because I enjoy teaching and getting to share some of my academic experience. I have done a little tutoring, but most of my teaching experience is in the university setting as a TA. I'm particularly excited about biology and psychology, where I have the...

Education

University of Chicago

Associate in Science

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Michael

Certified Tutor

Michael

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Chemistry

I am currently a fourth year medical student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Yeshiva College with a BA in Biology and Music. As a Writing Center tutor, I worked with undergraduate and graduate students looking to improve their writing, and have also tuto...

Education

Yeshiva University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Test Scores
ACT
34
Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Bachelors, Economics
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math

I am a good "fit" for that student, so that we are able to work together to reach the student's goal.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Daniel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Daniel

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

I'm currently majoring in bioengineering/pre-med at Rice University. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class. My interests include biology, math, and violin performance. I've done neuroscience research at the Jungers Center for Neuroscience Reseach and the Oregon National Primate Re...

Education

Rice University

Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Lauren

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Neuroscience

I am a student at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with Chemistry and German minors. On campus I am involved in the Bilbo lab, which focuses on neuroimmune interactions in abnormal brain development. I am very passionate about helping others enjoy and learn about variou...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
35
Ethan

Certified Tutor

Ethan

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra

I am not teaching or grading papers, I can usually be found playing some brass instrument or another, umpiring baseball, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or spending far too much time on Netflix.

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1510
ACT
36

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +84 Subjects

I'm currently a fourth year medical student at a private medical school in Texas. I've been involved with tutoring since middle school continuing all the way through medical school. There are so many different ways to teach based on how students learn best and I am passionate about meeting the individual needs of students so they can succeed. I took unconventional approaches to learning as instilled by mentors throughout my life that greatly increased my ability to learn and comprehend material . I've worked with tutoring students in ACT prep, SAT prep, MCAT prep, IB and AP courses, as well as STEM subjects from elementary school through to college. Recently, I've also tutored for USMLE Step 1 & 2. I also edit and work with students who need tutors for writing and reading comprehension. I have extensive experience in both college and medical school admissions and work yearly with students on essays and applications. I went to high school at the Downingtown STEM Academy and graduated May 2018 from the University of Alabama with a 4.2. I have a BS in Biology with minors in Social Work and Social Welfare. I will be graduating with an MD and MPH in May 2022. I tutor english, math, geometry, algebra, SAT, ACT, MCAT, USMLE chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and writing along with other subjects. I've worked with rural students in Alabama, students in the Greater Philadelphia area, and students in urban areas. I believe education should be personalized and while schools can't provide this due to lack of resources, tutors are a great substitute for that. Education is the gateway to social mobility and happiness and I seek to prepare my student to meet their individual goals. I work to create an environment where the student can focus on understanding the material for their own understanding and not for others which significantly increases the students confidence in the subject matter and their desire to learn more.

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Connor

Calculus Tutor • +32 Subjects

I am taking time to explore my lifelong interest in teaching. I began tutoring at the University of Notre Dame, where I worked for three years as a teaching assistant in a Cell Biology laboratory course. There, I enjoyed helping my peers understand the larger picture developing through our weekly experiments. At Loyola University Chicago, I continued to tutor a variety of subjects while earning a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences.

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Matthew

Calculus Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am a rising fourth-year medical student at Perelman SOM at the University of Pennsylvania currently taking time off from school. I am a Yale 2014 graduate (B.S. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry). I spent my gap year doing wet lab research in a biochemistry lab at the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, My parents are both university math professors with a natural gift for teaching that I believe they passed on to me. I hope to apply for residency in Internal Medicine or Psychiatry and down the line in my career to teach medical students while practicing in and academic or private-practice setting. I specialize in MCAT testing but am hoping to tutor for the SAT as well, and possibly AP exams. In my free time I enjoy rock climbing, running, working out, playing video games, and dabbling in random hobbies (most recently crochet!).

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Timothy

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects

I am one of many Varsity Tutors. I attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school.

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Kathleen

Calculus Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am a high school science teacher with certifications in secondary Biology and Chemistry. I teach 10th grade Biochemistry and 12th grade Chemistry at a high performing magnet school in the School District of Philadelphia. I hold a M.S.Ed in Secondary Science Education from the University of Pennsylvania. I believe all students have the ability to be self-motivated towards success, and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

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Dennis

AP Statistics Tutor • +50 Subjects

I'm Dennis. I study physics, math, and computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses.

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Eshita

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +35 Subjects

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AP Statistics Tutor • +66 Subjects

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Michelle

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects

I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Jake

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +49 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but students typically see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of consistent tutoring. If you're scoring in the 2-3 range, reaching a 4 or 5 is very achievable with focused preparation on weak concept areas. Students who combine personalized tutoring with regular practice tests and active review tend to see the most significant improvements.

The key is identifying exactly where you're losing points—whether it's in free response question structure, data analysis, or foundational concept gaps—and targeting those specific areas rather than reviewing everything broadly.

Most AP Biology students struggle with three main areas: (1) integrating multiple concepts within single questions, since the exam tests cumulative understanding rather than isolated facts; (2) interpreting experimental data and graphs under time pressure; and (3) structuring coherent free response answers that demonstrate deeper reasoning, not just listing facts.

Many students also underestimate the reading load—the exam contains dense passages that require careful interpretation. Working with a tutor to practice untangling complex multi-part questions and developing efficient reading strategies makes a significant difference in test performance.

Starting tutoring 3-4 months before the May exam gives you solid time to address content gaps and build test-taking skills without rushing. However, if you're struggling during the school year, starting as soon as you identify weak areas—even mid-year—helps prevent falling further behind.

Some students benefit from tutoring throughout the AP Biology course to reinforce concepts as they're taught in class, while others focus intensive preparation in the final 8-12 weeks. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can assess your current level and recommend a study schedule tailored to your goals and timeline.

Free response questions reward clear organization and specific evidence. Start by outlining your answer before writing—identify which concepts apply, what data or examples support your response, and how they connect. The rubric values concise, accurate explanations over lengthy rambling, so practice being precise.

A strong approach: (1) read the question carefully to identify what's actually being asked; (2) think about relevant concepts and examples; (3) write with clear topic sentences; (4) support claims with specific details from the course. Many students improve dramatically by reviewing sample responses and practicing timed free response sections weekly leading up to the exam.

Data interpretation speed improves with deliberate practice. Start by working through graphs slowly to understand what you're looking at, then gradually increase your pace. Develop a system: identify the axes and variables, note the trend or pattern, consider what biological principle explains it, and answer the specific question being asked.

Practice with real AP exam questions and past free response prompts that include data. A tutor can help you identify patterns in the types of graphs you struggle with and teach strategies specific to those formats—whether it's enzyme kinetics curves, population graphs, or experimental data tables.

AP Biology tests your ability to see how photosynthesis connects to cellular respiration, how genetics relates to evolution, or how enzyme structure affects function. The best way to build these connections is through "big idea" review—organizing concepts around overarching themes like energy flow, information transfer, and regulation rather than memorizing isolated topics.

Work with practice questions that span multiple units, and ask yourself: "Where else have I seen this concept?" or "How does this principle apply in different systems?" Tutors can guide you through concept mapping exercises and help you practice applying knowledge across different biological contexts, which is exactly what the exam tests.

Familiarity reduces anxiety significantly. Taking full-length practice tests under real time conditions trains both your mind and your test-taking pace. You'll learn how long to spend on multiple choice versus free response, when to skip and return to questions, and what your actual time constraints feel like.

Develop a test-day strategy with your tutor: allocate roughly 50 minutes to 60 multiple choice questions and 80 minutes to 6 free response questions, but practice adjusting based on your speed. Breathing techniques and positive self-talk help, but they work best paired with genuine confidence from knowing the material and having practiced the exam format multiple times.

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