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Alexa

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alexa

AB
Alexa's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade AP English
8th-12th Grade English
8th-12th Grade AP English Literature
9th-12th Grade AP English Language

I'm a professional writer, editor, and graduate-level researcher with 10+ years of experience helping students strengthen clarity, flow, argument structure, and self-confidence. I can support your studies as a writing coach, college essay specialist, humanities tutor, ACT, AP, and IB test prep (Hist...

Education

Wake Forest University

AB

Rachelle

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rachelle

Master's/Graduate
Rachelle's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade AP English
K-12th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English Literature
6th-12th Grade AP English Language

I am a graduate of The University of South Carolina School of Music where I received a Master of Music in Composition. Since graduation, I have composed and recorded works for multiple ensembles, but my true passion is music education. I enjoy seeing people gain confidence with learning. Celebratin...

Education

University of South Carolina-Union

Master's/Graduate

Full Sail University

Bachelor

Jessica

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Jessica

BS
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade AP English
1st-12th Grade English
6th-12th Grade AP English Literature
6th-12th Grade AP English Language

I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Southern Nevada, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2015. I also earned a minor in Mathematics, which gave me a great foundation in both math and science. I am passionate about helping students understand math and scien...

Education

College of Southern Nevada

BS

Apurva

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Apurva

Bachelor's
Apurva's other Tutor Subjects
9th Grade AP English
1st-6th Grade English
9th-10th Grade AP English Literature
9th-10th Grade AP English Language

I obtained my education from Rutgers University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and I also obtained my Masters from Rutgers University in Biomedical Sciences. I'm passionate about helping students because I believe in their potential and the transformative power of...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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Frequently Asked Questions

9th Grade AP English (typically AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature) is an accelerated course designed for high-achieving students who are ready for college-level reading and writing. Unlike standard English classes, AP courses emphasize critical analysis, sophisticated writing techniques, and preparation for the AP exam in May. The curriculum moves faster and covers more complex texts, requiring students to develop advanced skills in argumentation, rhetorical analysis, and literary interpretation.

AP courses are increasingly popular among motivated 9th graders in Reno's 102 schools across the two school districts. While not every school offers AP English at the 9th grade level, many advanced students in the Reno area take accelerated English courses to build college-ready skills early. If your student is interested in AP English but it's not available at their school, personalized tutoring can help them prepare for the course or supplement their current coursework.

Common struggles include managing heavy reading loads (often 100+ pages per week), understanding complex literary devices and rhetorical strategies, and writing analytical essays under time pressure. Many 9th graders also find the transition from standard English to AP-level writing intimidating—they're expected to develop arguments with sophisticated evidence and maintain academic voice throughout. Additionally, balancing AP English with other demanding courses can create time management challenges for younger students.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus on your student's specific writing weaknesses—whether that's thesis development, evidence integration, essay organization, or maintaining analytical tone. Tutors can provide targeted feedback on practice essays, teach revision strategies, and help students understand the rubric expectations for AP exams. Regular practice with expert feedback accelerates improvement far more effectively than general classroom instruction alone.

Effective strategies include active reading techniques (annotating, margin notes, identifying key passages), previewing texts before deep reading, and using reading guides to track themes and character development. Tutors can teach students how to read efficiently without sacrificing comprehension, how to identify what's most important in dense texts, and how to connect readings to essay prompts. Breaking large reading assignments into manageable chunks and setting a consistent reading schedule also helps prevent overwhelm.

The first session is typically an assessment and planning meeting. Tutors will review your student's current coursework, recent essays or assignments, and specific areas where they need support—whether that's reading comprehension, essay writing, test-taking strategies, or exam preparation. Together, they'll identify goals and create a personalized plan that fits your student's schedule and learning style. This foundation helps ensure that subsequent sessions are focused and productive.

This depends on your student's current performance and goals. Students working to catch up or build foundational skills often benefit from weekly sessions, while those looking to refine advanced skills might do well with bi-weekly meetings. During heavy essay-writing periods or before major exams, some students increase frequency to twice weekly. A tutor can recommend the right frequency based on your student's needs and can adjust the schedule as their confidence grows.

Yes. Tutors help students understand the specific format and expectations of the AP exam, teach time-management strategies for the timed writing sections, and provide practice with released exam questions and essays. They can identify which sections (multiple-choice reading, free-response essays) need the most work and create a targeted study plan. Regular practice essays graded against actual AP rubrics help students internalize what scorers are looking for and build exam confidence.

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