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Certified Tutor
5+ years
Yangbo
Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Economics

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Younes
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...
City Colleges of new york
Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Jacob
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 ...
Vanderbilt University
Bachelors, English Literature

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Chris
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.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Lee
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.
CUNY City College
Master of Arts, Business and Managerial Economics
CUNY City College
Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Chelsea
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...
Hawaii Pacific University
Master of Arts, TESOL
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelors, French

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Trushika
My mission is to teach young minds using creative techniques to make subjects fun to study and easier to understand.
St Xaviers College Ahmedabad
Bachelors, Psychology
New York University
Current Grad Student, Psychology

Certified Tutor
Matt
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...
Harding University
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Elizabeth
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...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Heather
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...
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
6th Grade AP Economics is an advanced course that introduces middle school students to fundamental economic principles like supply and demand, consumer behavior, and market systems. Taking AP Economics early allows motivated students to build strong analytical skills, get ahead in their academic trajectory, and develop critical thinking about real-world financial decisions—skills that serve them well in high school and beyond.
After you reach out, we match you with a tutor who has expertise in 6th Grade AP Economics and understands the Richmond area curriculum. Your tutor will work with you to assess your current understanding, identify specific challenges with economic concepts, and create a personalized learning plan tailored to your pace and goals.
Many students struggle with abstract economic concepts like opportunity cost, elasticity, and market equilibrium—ideas that require strong logical reasoning. Others find it difficult to apply theoretical principles to real-world scenarios or to interpret graphs and data. A tutor can break down these complex ideas into digestible pieces and use concrete examples to make economics feel less abstract and more relevant.
Your first session is about building a foundation for success. Your tutor will ask about your current coursework, review what topics you're studying, and assess which concepts feel strongest and which need more support. You'll also discuss your goals—whether that's improving your grade, preparing for assessments, or building genuine understanding—so your tutor can tailor future sessions accordingly.
Tutors help you develop strategic test-taking approaches, such as how to manage your time on different question types and how to identify what an exam question is really asking. They'll also work through practice problems and past assessments with you, help you recognize patterns in question formats, and build confidence by addressing the specific areas where you tend to lose points.
Absolutely—that's the core of personalized 1-on-1 instruction. Rather than passive memorization, a tutor asks you questions to uncover gaps in your reasoning, works through problems step-by-step with you, and connects new concepts to ideas you already understand. This approach builds deep, lasting comprehension so you can apply economic thinking to new situations, not just recall facts for a test.
Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in economics or business, experience teaching middle school students, and a track record of helping students master challenging abstract concepts. It's also valuable to work with someone who can explain complex ideas clearly, uses real-world examples to make economics relevant, and adapts their teaching style to how you learn best.
Yes. With 8 school districts and 155 schools across Richmond, curriculum can vary slightly, but core AP Economics concepts remain consistent. When you connect with a tutor, share your specific school's syllabus and textbook so your tutor can align sessions with exactly what your teachers expect, ensuring tutoring reinforces and deepens what you're learning in class.
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