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Ariel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ariel

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Ariel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Nicholas

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nicholas

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.

Education

Middlebury College

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors in Linguistics and Deaf Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
33
Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

PHD, Ethnomusicology
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Oberlin College and Wesleyan University and I am currently a PhD student at Harvard University. I received my BA in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a wr...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Ethnomusicology

Oberlin College

Bachelors, English and Jazz studies

Ben

Certified Tutor

Ben

Bachelor's in English (minor in French)
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I'm Ben, and I graduated from Dartmouth College in 2014 with a major in English and a minor in French. I've been a passionate wordsmith all my life - I'm a thorough reader and an articulate writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tu...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor's in English (minor in French)

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Riley

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Riley

Master of Science
Riley's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame, with a Master's degree in Management. Before Notre Dame, I studied English Writing and French at Saint Mary's College, and French is by far my tutoring passion. My favorite thing about tutoring is just being able to share the subjects I love wi...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Master of Science

Saint Mary's College

Bachelor in Arts, French

Alexandra

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alexandra

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and French
Alexandra's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic

I'm a Math and French major at Brown University, and I've been tutoring for over three years. I have worked with young kids taking elementary-level math, middle school students taking Pre-Algebra and Algebra, high school students taking Pre-Calculus and Calculus, college students taking Calculus I/I...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and French

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Current Undergrad, Biology, French
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am an energetic tutor with an abundance of tutoring experience in a broad range of subjects. As a biology major at Washington University in St. Louis, I am well-versed in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus. I have privately tutored elementary through high school students in these areas of st...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Current Undergrad, Biology, French

Test Scores
ACT
35
Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

PHD, Law, Management
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Elementary Math

I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.

Education

Boston University

PHD, Law, Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature

Crystal

Certified Tutor

Crystal

Bachelor in Arts
Crystal's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a recent Dartmouth College graduate raised in Philadelphia but now living in the great city of Boston. I just came back from a year living in France, where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include ...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Samantha

Certified Tutor

Samantha

Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and French Language; Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Calculus

I am a graduate of Duke University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and French Language, and a Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies. After graduation I moved to New York City to pursue a career in the television and news industry. I grew up volunteering in the public schoo...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and French Language; Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies

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Claire

Calculus Tutor • +23 Subjects

I'm a recent graduate from Brown University where I studied Linguistics and French. I teach French at all levels, including AP and SAT subject test prep. I started learning French when I was 5 and it's been an important part of my life so I hope to help others appreciate the language as much as I do! I studied abroad in Senegal, West Africa where I spoke nothing but French for a semester. In college I was a French TA for several semesters. Hobbies: running, art, books, writing, reading, music

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Margaret

Calculus Tutor • +42 Subjects

I'm currently an MA student in French at Middlebury College, after graduating with my BA from Barnard College at Columbia University in 2014. Overseas, I spent a year at the Sorbonne-Paris. I'm a passionate, patient tutor of both English and French with four years of experience. In both languages, I focus on grammar skills, essay writing, and standardized test preparation, especially the SAT and SAT II. I most often tutor high school and college students, but have found that young children are also some of my favorite to teach! I have additional experience with ESL students and those with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD and cognitive impairments. Language arts are a true passion of mine, both academically and professionally. As a bilingual writer for the State Department and two publishing companies, I've learned effective writing skills I love to share with students. I believe that each individual learns differently, so I tailor my teaching strategies to every student's needs. Seeing students overcome challenges and meet their goals is always the highlight of my day. When I'm not tutoring, I'm an avid film photographer and an enthusiastic yoga amateur.

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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

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Calculus Tutor • +112 Subjects

I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have also taught AP French and college-level French.

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I'm a Chemical Engineering graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (Class of 2021)mand received a full tuition merit scholarship to attend. I have tutored high school and college students in Math, Spanish, French, Chemistry, and Physics. I got my start in tutoring in high school when I would help my friends study for tests. I realized how much I liked it, and I continued tutoring through college. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math, Chemistry, Spanish, and French.

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Michael

Calculus Tutor • +73 Subjects

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Avni

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I'm a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a B.A. in Biology and Cognitive Science, as well as a minor in French. I'm interested in going back to school for either environmental studies or law, but I still have some deciding to do in that regard! My tutoring experience has been varied, from helping peers with homework, assisting my young nephews and nieces with their reading and writing, to mentoring the younger students at the dance studio I used to attend. These are just some of the ways that I've learned to tutor. My favorite things to tutor are writing and algebra. Both are things that can appear complicated and difficult, but often there is only one stumbling block that a student is having a problem with. Once you isolate the issue, everything becomes simple! My tutoring style is to talk and work through a lot of practice problems together. When the student feels comfortable tackling some practice problems on their own, I know they've mastered the concept. I'm also a great listener; if you tell me that you are having a problem in a certain area of a subject, I can very much tailor the lesson and practice problems to the target area. Outside of school, I spend a lot of my time submerged in water! I love windsurfing, scuba diving, and going to the beach. I'm also a huge, huge fan of snow! I ski every chance I get, and lately I've been getting into snowboarding! When I'm just relaxing, I enjoy a good book, a hot mug of tea, and fuzzy blankets.

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Calculus Tutor • +35 Subjects

I'm Erintrude, a recent graduate of Kenyon College and an MFA candidate at NCSU. I have two years of experience tutoring elementary level reading and writing for two different families, and miscellaneous tutoring experience in the fields of French, English and Test Prep (SAT and ACT). As a co-founder and head editor of a publishing press at my college, for a year and a half I have run workshops where I assigned contemporary literature, and taught these pieces to deepen reader's comprehension. Currently I am teaching a class of high schoolers in a summer program offered by the publishing press. I have experience with World Literature and translation studies as well. I'm passionate about language and I'm passionate about understanding. I tailor my teaching to the student, and in that sense we grow together in an environment of patience, support, and love for learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AP French exam has five sections: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing (free response), speaking (interpersonal and presentational). Most students struggle most with the speaking section, particularly the interpersonal conversation task, because it requires real-time language production without preparation time. The reading comprehension section also challenges many students due to the speed required to process complex texts and answer questions within the time limit. A tutor can help you build confidence in both areas through targeted practice with authentic materials and timed simulations.

AP French requires mastery of thematic vocabulary across multiple domains—including social issues, cultural practices, scientific concepts, and historical contexts—rather than just conversational phrases. You'll encounter complex academic French that goes well beyond introductory or intermediate textbooks. Tutors specializing in AP French can help you build this advanced vocabulary systematically through exposure to authentic news articles, podcasts, films, and essays that match the exam's difficulty level, ensuring you recognize and can use these terms in context.

Speaking anxiety in AP French often stems from fear of making mistakes in real-time or not understanding the prompt clearly. Tutors can reduce this anxiety by conducting repeated mock conversations that simulate the exact exam format, providing immediate feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and fluency without judgment. Regular practice with a tutor who creates a low-pressure environment helps you internalize common conversational patterns and builds the confidence that comes from knowing you've successfully navigated similar scenarios before.

The persuasive essay requires you to synthesize information from multiple sources (audio, reading, and research) while maintaining a clear argument in sophisticated French—a significant leap from typical classroom writing. Students often struggle with organizing complex ideas quickly, maintaining proper verb tenses across longer passages, and balancing authentic French expression with grammatical accuracy. A tutor can teach you a strategic essay framework tailored to AP prompts, help you practice synthesizing sources efficiently, and provide detailed feedback on your written work to strengthen both your argument structure and language precision.

AP French listening materials feature authentic speech at natural pace, which is significantly faster than classroom French and often includes regional accents, colloquialisms, and overlapping dialogue. Many students struggle because they try to understand every word rather than catching key ideas. Tutors can train you to identify main ideas and supporting details, teach you to recognize common speech patterns and filler words that you can safely ignore, and provide graduated listening practice starting with slower material and progressively building to authentic exam-level speed.

Cultural context is woven throughout AP French—reading passages reference French and Francophone history, current events, and social issues, while speaking prompts often ask you to compare your culture with French-speaking cultures. You don't need to be a history expert, but understanding key themes like colonialism's impact on Francophone Africa, contemporary French immigration debates, or Quebec's linguistic identity will help you understand source materials and construct more sophisticated responses. A tutor can highlight the cultural themes most relevant to AP exam topics and help you discuss them with appropriate vocabulary and nuance.

The AP French exam allocates roughly 95 minutes for the multiple-choice sections and 55 minutes for the free-response section, but many students underestimate how long it takes to write a quality persuasive essay under pressure. A realistic preparation timeline is 3-4 months of consistent study if you're already at an intermediate level, though students starting from a lower level may need 6+ months. Tutors can help you create a personalized study schedule that builds skills progressively, identifies which sections need the most attention for your level, and teaches pacing strategies so you don't run out of time on the written sections.

Score improvement depends heavily on your starting level and consistency—students who are already at a 3-4 level and work with a tutor 1-2 times weekly often see a 1-2 point improvement over 2-3 months, while students starting at a lower level may need longer to build foundational skills. The most dramatic improvements typically come from targeted work on your specific weak sections (like speaking or listening) rather than general review. A tutor can diagnose exactly which skills are holding back your score, create a focused improvement plan, and track your progress through regular practice tests to ensure you're moving toward your goal.

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