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Jennifer
I am easy-going and will try to make learning as fun and successful as possible for you - I look forward to meeting you!
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
PHD, Natural Resource Economics
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Spanish

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Scott
I am a lifelong learner, with 10+ years of experience teaching college level reading and writing courses. I am obtaining my PhD in Literature studies, and have interest in teaching 18th / 19th century British Literature at the college level. Additionally, I enjoy reading and teaching contemporary Am...
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Master of Arts, General Literature
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Donna Jean
I am a teacher, a parent and a grandparent and I enjoy working with students. I look forward to working with students to help them become successful in their goals. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education in Special Education. As an educator I have been in the...
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science, Special Education
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Nichole
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Houston-Downtown. My long term ambition is to help my community. I had the great opportunity of volunteering in the Microbiology lab at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. This gave me the opportunity of working ...
University of Houston-Downtown
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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10+ years
I have a strong background in English. My years of travel experience have helped me develop excellent cultural sensitivity and awareness, and I work well with people from all backgrounds. I am especially familiar with critical analysis of film and theater, but have studied a variety of literary trad...
James Madison University
Bachelors, English

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3+ years
Renata
I recently graduated with a doctorate in occupational therapy from Marquette University. I grew up in the Chicagoland area and graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor of psychology and a minor in art. My love for learning and teaching started at a young age because both ...
Marquette University
Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), Occupational Therapy

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10+ years
Kristen
Hello, my name is Kristen! I am a current doctoral candidate in the Spalding University Psychology program. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Education from Centre College. My experience includes elementary, middle, high school, and college level tutoring. I love working with peop...
Centre College
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Spalding University
Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology

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3+ years
Jeri
I believe all students in the arts have potential and it is my job as the tutor to help the student unlock all aspects of their potential!
Ball State University
Master of Fine Arts, Music Performance
The Texas A&M University System Office
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Performance

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ryan
Hi! My name is Ryan; I am a recently graduated Mechanical Engineering major from Carnegie Mellon University. I tutored for three years before starting with Varsity, and I can't wait to help you!
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

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9+ years
I come from a multi-ethnic family who immigrated to Latin America from the Middle East during the early 1900s with hopes for a better and more comfortable life. They embraced Latino culture, attained fluency in Spanish, and successfully ran their own clothing business. In the mid-1960s, my grandpare...
The College of New Rochelle
Masters, TESOL
Umm Al-Uura University
Bachelors, Arabic
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Bachelors, CIS
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Denver students often find microeconomics concepts like supply and demand curves, elasticity, and consumer behavior challenging to visualize and apply. Many also struggle with macroeconomics topics such as inflation, GDP calculations, and monetary policy—partly because these require connecting abstract economic principles to real-world events. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps students work through these concepts at their own pace, using examples relevant to their interests and learning style, rather than moving at a classroom pace that may leave gaps in understanding.
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AP Microeconomics focuses on individual consumers, businesses, and markets—covering topics like supply, demand, production costs, and market structures. AP Macroeconomics takes a broader view, examining national economies, inflation, unemployment, GDP, and government policy. Many Denver students take both exams (offered separately), while others choose one based on their interests and college requirements. A tutor can help you decide which exam aligns with your goals and develop strategies for each test's unique question types and time management demands.
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Yes. Economics requires learning a new vocabulary and way of thinking about decision-making, incentives, and resource allocation—concepts that don't always click in a lecture setting. Personalized tutoring introduces these foundational ideas step-by-step, using real examples from your daily life (like job choices, pricing decisions, or budget trade-offs) to build intuition before moving to graphs and formal models. Starting with a tutor early in the course prevents confusion from piling up and makes later, more complex topics like market failure and policy analysis much easier to grasp.
Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in both economic theory and practical application—someone who can explain *why* concepts matter, not just how to solve problems. Ideally, they have experience teaching the specific course or exam you're taking (AP, IB, honors, or introductory college economics) and can diagnose whether your struggles are conceptual or technical. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors in the Denver area who match your subject needs and learning style, so you're working with someone qualified to address your specific challenges.
With nine school districts across Denver serving over 116,000 students, curriculum pacing and expectations vary. A tutor familiar with your specific school's approach can reinforce what you're learning in class, preview upcoming units, and target the problem areas your teacher has identified. Personalized instruction also fills gaps if you've missed concepts due to absences or didn't fully grasp something the first time around, ensuring you stay on track with your classmates while building a stronger foundation than classroom time alone typically provides.
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