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Ariel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ariel

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Ariel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am a student at Brown University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology. I employ a student-centered approach to tutoring, grounding the session in the student's knowledge of what topics it would be most beneficial to review. I typically begin a session by asking a student if the...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Nicholas

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nicholas

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.

Education

Middlebury College

Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors in Linguistics and Deaf Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
33
Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

PHD, Ethnomusicology
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
9th-12th Grade Reading
Calculus
Algebra

I am a graduate of Oberlin College and Wesleyan University and I am currently a PhD student at Harvard University. I received my BA in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a wr...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Ethnomusicology

Oberlin College

Bachelors, English and Jazz studies

Ben

Certified Tutor

Ben

Bachelor's in English (minor in French)
Ben's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in Literature
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I'm Ben, and I graduated from Dartmouth College in 2014 with a major in English and a minor in French. I've been a passionate wordsmith all my life - I'm a thorough reader and an articulate writer and I'm excited to help you develop in these areas. I am also a fluent French speaker; I worked as a tu...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor's in English (minor in French)

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Riley

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Riley

Master of Science
Riley's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a recent graduate of the University of Notre Dame, with a Master's degree in Management. Before Notre Dame, I studied English Writing and French at Saint Mary's College, and French is by far my tutoring passion. My favorite thing about tutoring is just being able to share the subjects I love wi...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Master of Science

Saint Mary's College

Bachelor in Arts, French

Alexandra

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Alexandra

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and French
Alexandra's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic

I'm a Math and French major at Brown University, and I've been tutoring for over three years. I have worked with young kids taking elementary-level math, middle school students taking Pre-Algebra and Algebra, high school students taking Pre-Calculus and Calculus, college students taking Calculus I/I...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad, Mathematics and French

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Crystal

Certified Tutor

Crystal

Bachelor in Arts
Crystal's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Middle School Math
Calculus

I am a recent Dartmouth College graduate raised in Philadelphia but now living in the great city of Boston. I just came back from a year living in France, where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include ...

Education

Dartmouth College

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Andrew

Certified Tutor

Andrew

PHD, Law, Management
Andrew's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Elementary Math

I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.

Education

Boston University

PHD, Law, Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature

Laura

Certified Tutor

Laura

Current Undergrad, Biology, French
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4

I am an energetic tutor with an abundance of tutoring experience in a broad range of subjects. As a biology major at Washington University in St. Louis, I am well-versed in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus. I have privately tutored elementary through high school students in these areas of st...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Current Undergrad, Biology, French

Test Scores
ACT
35
Claire

Certified Tutor

Claire

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and French
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
SAT Subject Test in French

I'm a recent graduate from Brown University where I studied Linguistics and French. I teach French at all levels, including AP and SAT subject test prep. I started learning French when I was 5 and it's been an important part of my life so I hope to help others appreciate the language as much as I do...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and French

Test Scores
SAT
1590

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AP French focuses on proficiency across five key areas: interpersonal communication (conversations and exchanges), interpretive communication (reading and listening comprehension), presentational communication (speaking and writing), cultural understanding, and language structures. The exam tests these skills through multiple-choice sections, free-response writing, and speaking components. Tutors help students develop fluency in all modes of communication while mastering the specific vocabulary and grammar patterns the AP exam emphasizes.

The AP French exam is divided into two sections: the multiple-choice section (which includes reading and listening comprehension) and the free-response section (which includes writing and speaking tasks). The exam tests your ability to understand authentic French materials, respond appropriately in different contexts, and express yourself clearly in both written and spoken French. Personalized tutoring helps you practice each section's specific format, manage timing effectively, and build confidence with the types of questions you'll encounter.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with tutoring and practice. Students who work with tutors typically see meaningful gains by focusing on their specific weak areas—whether that's listening comprehension, writing accuracy, or speaking fluency. Most students benefit from starting tutoring several months before the exam, allowing time for targeted skill-building and practice test review. Tutors can help you identify which sections offer the most improvement potential for your learning style.

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