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Jessica
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...
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Joelle
As a dedicated tutor with a Bachelor's in progress in Biology and Medical Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I am passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment for my students. With experience in teaching Arabic, and Middle School Science, I employ inte...
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2+ years
Raylynn
As a passionate educator pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University, I have over 4 years of tutoring experience across various subjects, including College English, Creative Writing, science, Psychology. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning ...
Dallas Baptist University
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Jai
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'...
Stanford University
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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...
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Kate
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 ...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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6+ years
Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
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Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
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AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!
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AP Psychology is typically designed for high school students, but advanced 6th graders can succeed with the right preparation and support. The course requires strong reading comprehension, abstract thinking, and the ability to analyze human behavior across multiple perspectives. Before starting, students should be comfortable with scientific vocabulary, capable of memorizing terminology and concepts, and interested in understanding psychology's real-world applications. A tutor can assess readiness and help build foundational skills if needed.
Units 3 (Sensation & Perception) and 6 (Learning) often challenge younger students because they require understanding complex physiological processes and behavioral principles that feel abstract without hands-on experience. Unit 7 (Motivation, Emotion & Personality) and Unit 8 (Clinical Psychology) also demand maturity to engage with mental health topics thoughtfully. Additionally, Unit 9 (Social Psychology) can be cognitively demanding because it requires students to think critically about bias, conformity, and group behavior—concepts that benefit from lived social experience. Tutors can break these units into digestible pieces and use relatable examples to build understanding.
AP Psychology requires mastering 200+ terms across nine units, which can feel overwhelming. Expert tutors use spaced repetition strategies, flashcard systems, and concept mapping to help students organize terms by unit and theme rather than memorizing in isolation. They also teach students to create mnemonics, connect terms to real-world examples (like recognizing cognitive biases in their own lives), and practice retrieving vocabulary through practice questions—which strengthens long-term retention far better than cramming. This approach transforms vocabulary from isolated facts into an interconnected framework.
The AP Psych exam is 70% multiple choice (100 questions in 70 minutes) and 30% free response (two essays in 50 minutes). The biggest challenge for 6th graders is pacing—students must average less than 45 seconds per multiple-choice question while reading carefully and avoiding common distractors. For essays, students need to quickly identify what the question asks, select relevant concepts, and explain them clearly with examples. Tutors help students practice timed sections, teach them to spot answer patterns (like recognizing when a distractor uses real psychology terms but doesn't answer the question), and develop a pre-exam routine that builds confidence.
Research methods (Unit 1) require students to understand experimental design, validity, reliability, and statistical concepts—skills that are new to most 6th graders. Students often confuse correlation with causation, struggle to identify variables in study descriptions, and find terms like "standard deviation" and "confidence interval" intimidating. Tutors break this down by using concrete examples (like a study on social media and sleep), having students design simple experiments themselves, and teaching them to ask systematic questions: "What's being measured? Who's in the study? What could bias the results?" This builds the critical thinking foundation needed for the entire course.
Practice tests should be used strategically, not just for scoring. Start with untimed, section-by-section practice to identify weak units (e.g., "I always miss questions about neurotransmitters"), then use targeted tutoring to fill those gaps. Once foundations are solid, take full-length timed practice tests to build stamina and pacing skills. After each test, review every wrong answer to understand why the correct answer is right—not just that you got it wrong. Tutors help students create a study schedule that spaces practice tests across weeks, preventing burnout and allowing time for review between attempts.
The strongest AP Psychology students understand concepts deeply because they see them in action—recognizing cognitive biases in their own decisions, noticing classical conditioning in their school environment, or analyzing their own attachment styles. Tutors help students make these connections by asking questions like "When have you experienced cognitive dissonance?" or "Can you spot a fixed mindset in how you approach challenges?" This approach deepens understanding, improves retention, and makes studying feel relevant rather than abstract. It's especially valuable for younger students who benefit from concrete examples before mastering abstract theory.
Test anxiety is common for younger students taking advanced material, and it directly impacts performance on a timed, high-stakes exam. Tutors help by building genuine confidence through repeated success on practice problems, teaching time-management strategies that reduce panic, and using low-stakes quizzing during sessions to normalize test-taking. They also help students develop a pre-exam routine (like reviewing key concepts the night before, getting good sleep, and arriving early) and teach breathing or grounding techniques for managing anxiety during the test itself. The goal is helping students feel prepared and capable, which naturally reduces anxiety.
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