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Michael
I'm now a few years removed from academia, I still consider myself an intellect at heart. Stints at New York University's Stern School of Business and Northwestern University have given me extensive scholastic training, and running my own private tutoring service throughout college as a means of mak...
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Ariel
I am a student at Brown University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology. I employ a student-centered approach to tutoring, grounding the session in the student's knowledge of what topics it would be most beneficial to review. I typically begin a session by asking a student if the...
Brown University
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Jack
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!
Northwestern University
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5+ years
Jennifer
I am thrilled to be a part of this platform where we can work together to further our educational pursuits. Currently, I am a Teacher Resident at the NYU Accelerated MAT program in Secondary English Education. This means that come September, I will be an ELA teacher working at a NY Public School. My...
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Molly
I am a Communications Major with a penchant for reading, writing, some math, and film! (I picked up a Cinema Studies Minor as well) I used to be an editor in a few newspapers, so I love working with others to improve their writing skills. I have tutored many areas in both high school and college and...
University of Pennsylvania
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Margot
I am a student at Boston College studying Economics and English. I have an excellent academic record, haven taken 14 AP courses throughout high school, and have preformed well on many standardized exams. I strive to help other students to do the same! I have three years of experience tutoring peers ...
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Maddy
I'm a recent graduate of Harvard University and a natural teacher, and I'd be thrilled to help you build your skills, gain academic confidence, and get results! My B.A. is in American history and literature with a minor in theater. I spent my college years producing and directing student theater, wr...
Harvard University
B.A. in American History and Literature (minor in Theater)

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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
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9+ years
Merav
I'm Merav! I graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre and a Minor in Psychology.
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
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Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science in Theatre (Minor in Psychology)

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Richard
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Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Government
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I am a recent graduate from The University of Chicago. I graduated with a degree in Political Science with much additional coursework in literature and philosophy. My favorite part about being a tutor is the moment of satisfaction that comes with seeing one of my students greatly improve after a lot of hard work. My favorite things to tutor are the GRE and the SAT, in part because I feel like a high score on these exams should be accessible for anyone if they are given the tools for success. As a former high school and college debater I enjoy having an opportunity to help students talk their way through the various logical challenges within these exams, as well as develop the kind of self-awareness and mental discipline that is essential to persevering and getting those last few questions right.
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I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends. Hobbies: writing, art, books, reading, gardening, music
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Calculus Tutor • +35 Subjects
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Score improvement depends on your starting point and commitment level, but students typically see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of consistent preparation. Many students improve by 1-2 points on the AP scale (1-5), though those starting from a lower baseline often see more dramatic jumps. The key is identifying your specific weak areas—whether that's analyzing rhetoric, managing time on the multiple-choice section, or structuring essays—and targeting those through focused practice and feedback.
Many students focus too heavily on identifying rhetorical devices (like metaphor or anaphora) without explaining how those devices actually work to persuade the audience. AP graders care about analysis, not just identification. The essays that score highest connect specific textual evidence to the author's purpose and effect on readers. Tutors help students move beyond listing techniques to building sophisticated arguments about why an author's choices matter.
The AP Lang multiple-choice section (52 questions in 60 minutes) requires strategic reading. Rather than reading every word, skilled test-takers preview the questions first, then read passages with purpose. Tutors teach you how to identify rhetorical questions (like "What's the author's tone?") versus detail questions, so you know what to hunt for. Practice under timed conditions is essential—most students improve significantly once they practice full sections repeatedly and track which question types slow them down.
Test anxiety often stems from uncertainty about what to expect or feeling unprepared for specific question formats. Personalized tutoring builds confidence through repeated exposure to authentic AP questions and practice tests, so nothing feels surprising on test day. Tutors also teach concrete strategies—like annotation techniques, time-management tactics, and how to approach difficult passages—that give you something concrete to do when anxiety creeps in. Knowing you've practiced similar problems dozens of times is incredibly calming.
AP Lang passages are dense and often abstract—they explore rhetoric, argument, and perspective rather than straightforward narrative. Students often get tripped up because they're reading for content when they should be reading for strategy and purpose. Tutors teach you to identify the rhetorical situation (who's writing, to whom, and why), recognize argument structures, and spot what makes each answer choice correct or wrong. With guided practice, you learn to read these passages more efficiently and answer questions with greater accuracy.
The best tutors understand both the content (rhetoric, argument, composition) and the AP test itself—they know which skills AP graders actually value and can teach you to write essays that score highly. They're also skilled at identifying why you're struggling with specific question types and can adapt their explanations until concepts click. Strong AP Lang tutors stay current with the exam format, provide detailed feedback on your writing, and help you develop a personalized test-taking strategy rather than applying one-size-fits-all advice.
For comprehensive preparation, aim for 2-4 hours per week over 8-12 weeks leading up to the exam. If you're starting later or have significant gaps, you might compress this into more intensive sessions. Most tutoring schedules include a mix of guided instruction (covering rhetorical strategies, essay frameworks, or specific question types) and independent practice between sessions. Consistency matters more than volume—regular practice with targeted feedback will improve your score more than sporadic cramming.
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