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9+ years
Sumathy
I recently graduated from New York University after studying politics, American history and social justice. While at school, I refined my writing and vocabulary skills and deepened my knowledge of American history. I would love to help current students improve in those subjects in any way I can. I h...
New York University
Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics

Certified Tutor
14+ years
Swati
I have a bachelor's degree in Engineering from University of Houston-Downtown. I was always interested in Math and science since childhood. I was a good student with great academic record. I used to help my friends and other student with math and science in school and I always loved explaining the c...
University of Houston-Downtown
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology

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Delia
Having tutored, coached, and taught in both a middle and high school, my goal is to help students achieve at all levels. I have a strong understanding of how to work with students of all ages, and I enjoy making connections with young people. I believe my education and experiences boosted my skills ...
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Bachelors, Engineering Science

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Laurie
With all of the experience that I have acquired over the years, I have become very good at individualizing lessons based on a student's personal needs. Not every student learns in the same way, and for that reason a tutor must always try to discern which methods work best with any given student, in ...
SUNY College at Potsdam
Masters, Literacy Specialist (b-6)
SUNY College at Oswego
Bachelors, T.E.S.O.L; Linguistics

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sarah
I am a recent graduate from Connecticut College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a minor in Chinese. I am currently working as a lab technician at Dana- Farber Cancer Institute. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about encouraging the next generation of scientis...
Connecticut College
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Phyllis
My goal as a tutor is to build students' skills and confidence at the same time, to deescalate the vulnerabilities of the learning process, and to promote sincere curiosity and joy in learning!
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am a recent Master's Grad in Chemistry from Princeton University. My main teaching experience comes from lots of tutoring in high-school and working as a TA at Princeton this past year (my kids even won me a teaching award for their good reviews!). Before that I got my B.A. in Chemistry from North...
Princeton University
Masters, Chemistry
Northwestern University
Bachelors, Chemistry

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Reflecting upon my past educational experiences, I have always appreciated instructors who have taken a personal and individualistic approach. Life is about more than immediate education, and an instructor who could encourage and motivate me to work hard on my own accord were the ones I remembered t...
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelors, Marketing

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jessy
I'm a sophomore at Rice University majoring in Biosciences and on the premed track. I've had experience tutoring students, ages ranging from kindergarten through high school. I've helped a lot of my peers with AP courses and classes in high school as a peer tutor. I also have experience helping stud...
Rice University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Allison
With a B.S. in Developmental Psychology and preschool education training from Cornell University and a M.Ed in International Education from Harvard University, I became an elementary school teacher at the United Nations International School in New York City. I loved teaching here because of the mult...
CUNY Lehman College
Master of Arts Teaching, Reading Teacher Education
Harvard University
Master of Arts Teaching, International and Comparative Education
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
AP Environmental Science is an advanced high school course that's sometimes offered to exceptional 8th graders in Des Moines. It covers Earth systems, ecology, energy resources, and environmental issues at a college-prep level. Students who take this course early demonstrate strong science fundamentals and readiness for accelerated coursework, and many go on to take the official AP exam in 9th grade or use the knowledge as a foundation for future science classes.
The course typically covers eight major units: Earth systems and resources, the living world (ecology and biodiversity), populations, Earth systems interactions, land and water use, energy resources and consumption, atmospheric systems, and global change. Each unit builds on foundational science knowledge, so students need strong understanding of chemistry, biology, and physics concepts to succeed.
The main challenges include mastering quantitative skills like calculating population growth rates and energy conversions, integrating knowledge across multiple science disciplines, and understanding complex systems thinking required for environmental problems. Many 8th graders also struggle with the pace of the course and the depth of analysis expected compared to standard middle school science classes.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify specific weak areas—whether that's ecology concepts, data interpretation, or essay writing—and target practice accordingly. Tutors can also help students develop study strategies for managing the breadth of content, practice with released exam questions, and build confidence before assessments or the official AP exam.
In the first session, a tutor will assess your current understanding of key environmental science concepts, identify which topics feel most challenging, and learn about your learning style and goals. They'll then create a personalized plan that might include targeted content review, practice problem sets, or exam strategy work depending on your needs and timeline.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with tutoring, but students typically see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of regular sessions. For 8th graders taking this course early, tutoring often helps solidify foundational concepts and build test-taking confidence, which translates to better performance on unit tests and the AP exam when they take it.
Tutors who work with Varsity Tutors for AP Environmental Science have strong backgrounds in environmental science, earth science, or related fields, and many have experience teaching or tutoring the AP course. They understand both the content depth and the test format, and can help 8th graders navigate accelerated coursework successfully.
Varsity Tutors connects Des Moines students with expert tutors who specialize in AP Environmental Science and understand the needs of advanced 8th graders. Simply let us know your goals, availability, and specific areas where you need support, and we'll match you with a tutor who's a great fit for your learning style and schedule.
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