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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
5+ years
Bethany
I have an M.F.A in Creative Writing from Adelphi University and a B.S. in English Education from NYU. While attending school, I worked with graduate and undergraduate students on their college writing assignments. Prior to this, I was a 7th grade English teacher working with younger pupils on gramma...
Adelphi University
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing State Certified Teacher
New York University
Bachelor of Science, English Education grades 7-12

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5+ years
Sumaiya
I am currently a graduate student at the CUNY Graduate Center - Brooklyn College where I am studying for my Masters in Business degree. I completed my undergraduate studies from Brooklyn College and received my Bachelor's in Business Administration while completing my premedical requisites. I plan t...
CUNY Brooklyn College
Master of Science, Business, General
CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelors, Business for Health Professions

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Trevor
I am a passionate programmer studying cybersecurity at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. Programming and Math are and will continue to be essential to the future of technology. I believe that anybody regardless of age or background has the ability to learn and master both field...
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

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8+ years
Karen
Do you need to rise above other college candidates? I can help. I have a Ph.D. in English and taught writing in a major US university. I have extensive experience in creating personal statements for Ivy League universities and Oxford. If you need an objective, experienced, and reliable reader who ca...
University of Massachusetts Amherst
PHD, English
Smith College
Bachelor in Arts, English

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3+ years
Jenna
I have taught math and science at a charter school for the last four years. I graduated from Arizona State University Cum Laude in 2015.My favorite subject to tutor is algebra, mainly in the 7th-8th grade range - I love showing ways to check your work and get satisfaction from success! I absolutely ...
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

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Rema
I have been an Elementary Education teacher for the past 10 years, and have worked with students of varying abilities. Teaching is my passion, and making sure that every child receives a strong education is my goal. Every child learns differently and needs time, attention, patience, and a motivation...
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors, Computer Information Systems

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9+ years
I have been teaching for 14 years at various levels of education. I began my teaching career in elementary education and slowly worked my way through middle school and high school. My main focus in teaching has always been math and science though I have taught all subjects. I am currently a 9th grad...
Emmanuel College
Masters, Education
UMass Lowell
Bachelors, Criminal Justice

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Keith
Everyone learns in different ways and that's the key point in teaching students. Conventional ways may work for some but not all students. Being able to deliver material in relatable ways is what I'm all about. Sometimes all students need is a simple explanation, that's not straight out of a text bo...
CUNY Brooklyn College
Current Undergrad, Computer Science

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4+ years
I was born in the USA and spent over 20 years in the US Navy so I have lived in a few other locations outside of the country (Puerto Rico, Guam, Japan, and Indonesia). With degrees in Computer Science and an MBA, I am well versed in technical and business topics and language expressions but also I a...
University of Southern New Hampshire
Masters, MBA
Morehouse College
Bachelors, Computer Science
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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.
With an average student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 in Denver schools, many economics students don't get enough individualized feedback to catch misconceptions early. Personalized tutoring allows tutors to diagnose exactly where your understanding breaks down—whether it's graphing, mathematical application, or conceptual reasoning—and target practice accordingly. Research on 1-on-1 instruction shows significant gains when tutoring focuses on the specific skills holding you back, which translates directly to higher performance on AP Economics exams, final exams, and standardized assessments.
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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