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Award-Winning 8th Grade AP Environmental Science Tutors serving Des Moines, IA

Sumathy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sumathy

Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics
Sumathy's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English
Elementary School Writing

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...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Swati

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Swati

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology
Swati's other Tutor Subjects
College Math
Computer Networks
Electrical Engineering
Electronics

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...

Education

University of Houston-Downtown

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology

Delia

Certified Tutor

Delia

Bachelors, Engineering Science
Delia's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
Geometry

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 ...

Education

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Bachelors, Engineering Science

Laurie

Certified Tutor

Laurie

Masters, Literacy Specialist (b-6)
Laurie's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Level American History
English
ESL/ELL

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 ...

Education

SUNY College at Potsdam

Masters, Literacy Specialist (b-6)

SUNY College at Oswego

Bachelors, T.E.S.O.L; Linguistics

Sarah

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sarah

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Chemistry
Chemistry

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...

Education

Connecticut College

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Phyllis

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Phyllis

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Phyllis's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
College Algebra

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!

Education

Princeton University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Jon

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jon

Masters, Chemistry
Jon's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2

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...

Education

Princeton University

Masters, Chemistry

Northwestern University

Bachelors, Chemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
33
GRE
168
Lilian

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lilian

Bachelors, Marketing
Lilian's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Algebra
AP World History

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...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

Bachelors, Marketing

Jessy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jessy

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Biology, General
Jessy's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

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...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
34
Allison

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Allison

Master of Arts Teaching, Reading Teacher Education
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
A Beginner's Guide: Excel
Adult ESL/ELL
Business
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class

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...

Education

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

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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