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Jennifer

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Jennifer

PHD, Natural Resource Economics
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

I am easy-going and will try to make learning as fun and successful as possible for you - I look forward to meeting you!

Education

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

PHD, Natural Resource Economics

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Bachelor of Science, Biology and Spanish

Joseph

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Joseph

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Joseph's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills

"Sometimes the breaking of routine might get you what you really need."

Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Kennedy

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kennedy

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Kennedy's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Physics 2
College Application Essays

I'm currently working towards my undergraduate degree in Mathematics while pursuing the pre-medicine track. After school, I plan to become a practicing physician in a non-surgical specialty--likely anesthesiology or radiology. I've previously worked with students from elementary to high school age o...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1510
David

Certified Tutor

David

Bachelor of Science, Spanish
David's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Intermediate Spanish for Adults
Languages
Spanish

Although I grew up speaking both English and Spanish, I wanted to further my education and learn more. I have taken every level of Spanish including AP Spanish in High School, Kindergarten through 12th grade, and graduated from Houston Baptist University with a Bachelor's in Spanish. I strongly beli...

Education

Houston Baptist University

Bachelor of Science, Spanish

Robert

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Robert

Current Undergrad, B.A. German Language and Philology
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
AP German Language and Culture
CLEP German
College Geography
Conversational German

The German language is a language that is not commonly used in the U.S.A. however, it is good language to have on you when traveling to German speaking nations. The reason for this, is because the more effort you put towards the language and the people who speak it, the better your trip there will b...

Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Current Undergrad, B.A. German Language and Philology

Nayeon

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nayeon

Bachelors, Math and English
Nayeon's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Math
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
Algebra
Algebra 2

I'm pursuing a double major in Mathematics and English at Vanderbilt University. I have been tutoring math since High School and have native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. I am dedicated to helping students explore the study methods that will fit their individual needs.

Education

Vanderbilt

Bachelors, Math and English

Joshua

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Joshua

Master of Arts, Music
Joshua's other Tutor Subjects
Computer Game Design
Guitar
HTML
Music

I am a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, TN, receiving my Master of Music in Composition. During that time, I also spent a lot of time studying audio engineering and computer programming. Over the past decade, I have taught private lessons and college courses in music technology and compu...

Education

Belmont University

Master of Arts, Music

Belmont University

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Xiaoxiao

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Xiaoxiao

Masters in Education, Bilingual Education
Xiaoxiao's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Algebra 2
Conversational Mandarin

I'm a Chinese teacher and graduated from UMass Amherst with Master's degree in Education. I enjoy the communication with students as well as their parents. With my cross-culture and study abroad experiences, I am confident and passionate to treat each student equally and create an outstanding learni...

Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Masters in Education, Bilingual Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Charlene

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Charlene

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Charlene's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
Algebra
Algebra 2

I received my Bachelor's of Science from Arizona State University. I have a true love and devotion for the subject of math, specifically algebra. There is nothing like it out there. I love tutoring this and would like to help you or your child get to the point of love for the subject and if not love...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Zachary

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zachary

Bachelor in Arts, French and Philosophy
Zachary's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
College Essays
College Level American History

I'm enamored with all things French. It's my first love and my gateway to everything from literature to linguistics. I'm a believer that true passion for what you teach is essential to being a great tutor. It's sometimes easy for students to forget what learning means to them in an often stressful a...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, French and Philosophy

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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.

Most students benefit from starting AP Economics exam prep 8–12 weeks before test day, especially if they're reinforcing classroom learning or filling knowledge gaps. With consistent weekly tutoring sessions focused on practice problems, graph interpretation, and free-response essay technique, students typically see measurable score improvement within 4–6 weeks. The timeline depends on your starting point—students who struggled during the semester may need longer preparation, while those with solid classroom foundations can focus more narrowly on exam-specific strategies.

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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