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Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing
NYITCOM
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Valerie
I am most passionate about math though, because it can be related to any subject, and because the skills that are developed through mathematical thinking can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. O...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Math

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10+ years
Nikki
I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat!
Eastern Michigan University
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

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Andrea
I am a graduate of James Madison University. I double majored in English Literature and Arabic. In college, I started tutoring students of all ages. I assisted them in various areas of study, including essay and Arabic grammar. After college, I worked at a refugee center with children of immigrants....
James Madison University
Bachelors, Arabic and English Literature

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Parker
I am now pursuing a B.S. in computer science as well as a B.A. in studio art, with minors in mathematics and public health. I feel that my artistic practice has shaped my teaching, pushing me to take a creative, non-rigid approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to crea...
University of Miami
Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art

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I am a college professor with over 10 years experience teaching in higher education (and have loved every minute of it). I am an artist, having received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, ...
Northwestern College
Bachelors, Art

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6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.

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5+ years
I am an aspiring character artist for games and currently work as a prop artist. I received my studio art bachelors in 2018 and a 3D modeling diploma in 2020. I tutor for drawing, digital painting, digital sculpting, 3D modeling and texturing for games. I believe in student-centered learning and pri...
Carleton College
Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts

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Martha
I am a PhD student at the University of Michigan, studying social psychology. Before this, I was at Duke University completing a BS in psychology as well as a MS in global health. My research combines the fields of global health and psychology by examining the effects of culture on self-related psyc...
Duke University
Bachelors, Psychology
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Global Health
Duke University
BS in psychology
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I am good at test taking, is my ability to organize information. It's a skill I use both in my academic life, as well as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. Hobbies: art, books, photography, reading, music, writing
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I am a graduate of Brown University, where I earned my B.A. in Literary Arts and Visual Arts, taking courses in a wide array of subjects ranging from contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teaching a series of literature courses at a local community center. There are few experiences I find more enriching than facilitating a meaningful dialogue centered around great works of literature and art. While literature and art are my passion, I also tutor in variety of other subjects, including math, science, and test preparation. I currently work as a lead teacher in the after-school program at Archway Classical Academy in Phoenix.
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I'm an undergraduate at Brown University with a planned concentration in Health and Human Biology and Visual Art. I have had extensive experience working as a summer camp counselor, teaching at a Mandarin School, working as an SAT Tutor, and tutoring Physics, Biology, and Math at a local high school. I am more than happy to offer college advice and SAT II and AP prep given my experience with the application process!
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I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art. Hobbies: photography, writing, books, music, painting, art, travel, reading
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I am comfortable tutoring in a variety of subjects, particularly at the elementary and middle school level. I am most excited about US history, English, writing, and public speaking. I am deeply passionate about educational equity, and firmly believe that every child has a right to an excellent education. As a tutor and teacher, I work to ensure that my students demonstrate growth in a subject area, in general academic skills, and in character.
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I am incredibly excited to dedicate myself to helping students amidst one of the greatest public health crises of our time. I have worked with students at both ends of the academic spectrum on not only traditional classroom subjects but also in a 'future preparation and planning' context. I am passionate about finding the best way for a student to learn and often times that encourages me to get outside of my comfort zone and re-imagine the problems in a way my student can best understand them. I am patient, outgoing, a fast learner and am excited to be a resource for you and/or your student! Hobbies: hiking, outdoors, reading, cooking, music, swimming, writing, art, books
Linda
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I'm currently a fourth year medical student. I graduated from UCSD with B.S. degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a minor in Visual Art. I'm very interested in math and science, as can seen with my educational background. Since I'm currently a student myself, I understand the frustration one can experience when faced with some academic challenges. I'm here to help and hopefully find a better way to overcome these challenges.
Evan
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I'm a rising senior at Duke University. At Duke, I designed my own major called "Documenting Justice: The Role of Photographic Narratives in Activism." I'm passionate about documentary photography and social movements, and my degree program gives me the wonderful opportunity to study both! Although my course of studies is pretty social sciences/humanities based, I absolutely LOVE math! I was a huge math geek in high school and I love any opportunity I get to spread that enthusiasm for math to other students. Hobbies: photography, reading, music, writing, art, books
Iris
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I'm a recent graduate from the University of Chicago with BAs in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and giving content and structure feedback on student's writing. I would love to work with you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most common struggle is developing a cohesive body of work that demonstrates sustained inquiry across the 15-piece portfolio requirement. Students often create isolated pieces without a clear conceptual thread, which weakens their scores on the "Inquiry" section. Other frequent challenges include managing time across the three portfolio components (Sustained Inquiry, Skillful Practice, and Personal Choice), struggling with documentation and artist statements that clearly articulate their process and decision-making, and balancing technical execution with conceptual depth—many students excel at one but not both.
An effective AP Studio Art tutor should have working knowledge of the College Board's scoring rubrics and portfolio requirements, including how the three sections are weighted and evaluated. They should be able to provide constructive feedback on composition, technique, and conceptual development, help students articulate their artistic vision through strong artist statements, and guide the documentation process (photos, process work, written reflections). Experience with diverse media and the ability to help students refine their personal artistic voice while meeting AP standards is essential.
A tutor can help you identify a meaningful artistic question or theme that genuinely interests you, then guide you through iterative exploration and refinement across multiple pieces. They'll help you document how your work evolves in response to that inquiry—showing experimentation, problem-solving, and deepening understanding rather than just creating 5 similar pieces. Strong tutoring also ensures your process documentation (sketches, notes, photographs) clearly shows this progression, which is what evaluators are looking for in the Inquiry section.
Artist statements are critical because they show evaluators your intentionality and conceptual thinking—not just your technical skill. Weak statements are vague ("I wanted to explore color") while strong ones explain *why* you made specific choices and *what* you discovered through the process. A tutor can teach you how to write statements that connect your formal choices (composition, color, materials) to your larger artistic inquiry, use appropriate art vocabulary, and demonstrate reflective thinking about your work and growth.
Many students focus heavily on one at the expense of the other—creating technically impressive but conceptually shallow work, or having strong ideas but weak execution. A tutor can help you understand that the AP rubric values both equally and show you how to strengthen whichever area is weaker. For example, if your concepts are strong but technique needs work, they can help you practice specific skills (drawing, color theory, material handling) while maintaining your artistic vision. If you're technically skilled but conceptually unclear, they can help you develop more intentional, idea-driven work.
Poor photography is surprisingly common—blurry images, bad lighting, or inconsistent framing make it hard for evaluators to assess your work fairly. Students also often skip documenting their process work (sketches, drafts, experiments), which is crucial for showing inquiry and growth. Another frequent mistake is providing incomplete artist statements or written reflections that don't clearly explain your artistic decisions and what you learned. A tutor can help you develop a documentation system that captures high-quality images, organizes process work effectively, and writes reflections that strengthen your portfolio narrative.
The Personal Choice section (5 pieces) is your opportunity to showcase your strongest, most resolved work—pieces that best represent your artistic voice and demonstrate mastery. This isn't the place to experiment; instead, select works that show technical skill, clear conceptual intent, and alignment with your overall portfolio inquiry. A tutor can help you curate which pieces to include, ensure they're properly documented and supported by strong artist statements, and verify that together they create a compelling final impression of your abilities.
Score improvement depends heavily on where you're starting and how much time you invest before the portfolio deadline. Students who work with a tutor early in the year and implement consistent feedback typically see meaningful gains—often moving from a 2-3 to a 3-4 or 4-5 range. The biggest improvements come when tutoring helps you strengthen your weakest area (whether that's conceptual clarity, technical execution, or documentation) while maintaining your strengths. Starting tutoring in the fall rather than spring gives you the most time to develop a cohesive, well-documented portfolio.
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