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Younes

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Younes

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Younes's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry

Tutoring helps many students to be successful and improve their academic performance. So as a tutor, my primary purpose is to provide my students with effective teaching skills and techniques that offer them the ability to, confidently and comfortably, approach subjects they have issues with.I usual...

Education

City Colleges of new york

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Jacob

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Jacob

Bachelors, English Literature
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards ...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelors, English Literature

Test Scores
ACT
35
Chris

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Chris

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I have a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I am available to tutor all levels of Spanish. I encourage all students to immerse themselves in the language and take advantage of every opportunity to practice and learn something new.

Education

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Lee

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lee

Master of Arts, Business and Managerial Economics
Lee's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Business
College Economics
Corporate Finance

I am a graduate of City College of New York and University of Houston. I have my undergrad and first graduate degrees in Economics and my MBA from UH. I am excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and bring my passion for teaching to those who may need a little help in understanding the concepts.

Education

CUNY City College

Master of Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

CUNY City College

Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

Chelsea

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Chelsea

Master of Arts, TESOL
Chelsea's other Tutor Subjects
CLEP Prep
CLEP French
CLEP Spanish
College English

My first master's degree is in French language and literature. I spent a large amount of my childhood and youth living in rural southern France and going to school there with typical southern French children, and not only love the language but the culture as well. My second master's degree is in TES...

Education

Hawaii Pacific University

Master of Arts, TESOL

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bachelors, French

Trushika

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Trushika

Current Grad Student, Psychology
Trushika's other Tutor Subjects
Art
CLEP Prep
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology
CLEP Introductory Psychology

My mission is to teach young minds using creative techniques to make subjects fun to study and easier to understand.

Education

St Xaviers College Ahmedabad

Bachelors, Psychology

New York University

Current Grad Student, Psychology

Matt

Certified Tutor

Matt

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Matt's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
C++
Geometry
Math

I am a freshman college mechanical engineering student. I have a great passion for learning math and helping other students understand it as well. It even helps me reinforce my own knowledge when I teach others. I hope to give every student the same understanding and passion that I have and I wish t...

Education

Harding University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelors, English
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
5th-8th Grade Math
American Literature
British Literature
College Essays

I hold a Bachelor's degree in English from Columbia University, where I read and studied a wide variety of literature. As a lifelong theater lover, my primary focus was dramatic literature and theory; my other academic interests include children's books, early American literature, and the history of...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, English

Heather

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Heather

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature

My educational journey includes graduate degrees from Salem State University (ME.d in Education with a concentration in Library Media Studies); Worcester State University (MA in English); University of Rhode Island (MA in English w/ a focus in Creative Writing, specifically Creative Nonfiction). Cur...

Education

New England College

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Salem State University

Masters in Education, Library and Information Science

Regis College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Calculus

I believe that a successful tutor has three key characteristics: 1) teaching/tutoring experience; 2) a passion for and mastery of the subject matter; and 3) empathy for the different kinds of challenges that students face both inside and outside the classroom.First, having actual teaching experience...

Education

UNCC

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

Davidson College

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Frequently Asked Questions

AP Psychology (AP Psych) is a college-level course that explores human behavior, mental processes, and psychological principles. While it's typically taken by high school students, some advanced 6th graders in Springfield pursue it to challenge themselves academically and earn college credit. Taking AP Psychology early demonstrates intellectual curiosity and can strengthen college applications, though it requires strong reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

AP Psychology covers eight major units: scientific foundations, research methods, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, cognition, motivation and emotion, personality theories, and mental health. The course emphasizes understanding psychological concepts through real-world applications and research studies. For 6th graders, tutors often focus on building foundational understanding of these concepts before diving into test preparation strategies.

The main challenge is the reading and vocabulary load—AP Psychology introduces complex psychological terminology and research studies that require mature comprehension skills. Additionally, 6th graders may struggle with abstract thinking needed to apply psychological concepts to real situations. Time management and balancing this rigorous course with other academic responsibilities is another common hurdle for younger students in Springfield schools.

The AP Psychology exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (90 minutes) and two free-response essays (50 minutes). The multiple-choice section tests factual knowledge and application of concepts, while the essays require students to analyze psychological scenarios and demonstrate deeper understanding. The exam is scored on a scale of 1-5, with a 3 or higher typically earning college credit, depending on the institution.

Most students benefit from 3-4 months of focused preparation leading up to the May exam, though 6th graders may need additional time to build foundational understanding of concepts. A typical study schedule includes weekly review of unit material, practice tests starting 6-8 weeks before the exam, and targeted work on weak areas. Personalized tutoring can help identify gaps early and create an efficient study plan tailored to the student's pace and learning style.

Practice tests help students become familiar with the exam format, timing constraints, and question styles—critical for building test confidence and identifying weak content areas. For 6th graders, practice tests also reveal whether they're rushing through questions or misunderstanding key concepts. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions, then reviewing incorrect answers with a tutor, is one of the most effective ways to improve AP Psychology scores.

Strong AP Psychology essays require students to identify relevant psychological concepts, define them accurately, and apply them to the scenario presented. Common mistakes include using vague language, forgetting to define terms, or failing to make clear connections between concepts and the prompt. Tutors help students develop a structured essay approach: identify the key concepts, define each one, and explicitly link each definition to the question for maximum points.

Varsity Tutors connects students in Springfield with expert tutors who specialize in AP Psychology and have experience working with advanced younger students. Tutors can provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction focused on your child's specific needs—whether that's building foundational knowledge, mastering test-taking strategies, or tackling challenging units. The first session is a great opportunity to discuss goals, assess current understanding, and create a customized study plan.

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