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My personal path, unique experience, and my life long passion for growth, learning and youth led me to provide academic coaching, parent support and educational consultation to families throughout Atlanta and around the United States.I have a passion for making learning fun and relevant for my stude...
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science, Community Psychology

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10+ years
I love many things - reading, tea, drumming, my dogs - but I love teaching best. It has been my most rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. As the oldest of 5, helping with homework was a given. When told as a teenager that I'd make a great teacher, I decided being trapped in a room with more kids was no...
UCONN - Storrs
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5+ years
Sean
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
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Temple University
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Christabel
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Barry University
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Kansas Wesleyan University
Bachelors, Biology, General

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5+ years
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Swarthmore College
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6+ years
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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AP Language and Composition is traditionally a high school course (usually 11th grade), so 7th graders taking it are working significantly ahead of grade level. This accelerated path requires strong foundational writing and reading skills. If your 7th grader is ready for this challenge, personalized tutoring can help them master the course's rigorous analytical writing demands and rhetorical analysis skills.
Young students often struggle with synthesizing complex arguments, understanding rhetorical devices in sophisticated texts, and managing timed essay writing—especially the 3-hour AP exam format. Many also find it challenging to develop a mature academic voice and distinguish between different essay types (rhetorical analysis, argument, synthesis). Expert tutors can break down these skills into manageable steps and build confidence through targeted practice.
Score improvement depends on your student's starting point and consistency with practice. Most students who work with tutors see meaningful gains through focused study on weak areas—whether that's mastering rhetorical analysis, improving essay organization, or developing stronger thesis statements. The AP exam is scored 1-5, and many students improve by one full point or more with targeted instruction and regular practice essays.
The first session focuses on assessment and goal-setting. A tutor will review your student's current writing samples, identify specific strengths and areas for growth, and understand their timeline and AP exam date. From there, they'll create a personalized study plan that targets the most impactful skills—whether that's essay structure, rhetorical analysis, or test-taking strategies.
Timed essay practice is critical—the AP exam requires students to write three essays in 3 hours, which demands both speed and quality. Regular practice under timed conditions helps students develop stamina, learn to manage their time across different essay types, and reduce test anxiety. Tutors can provide authentic practice essays, grade them with detailed feedback, and help students refine their approach with each attempt.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have deep knowledge of AP Language curriculum and can work with advanced 7th graders. You can specify your needs—whether you want someone with AP exam grading experience, strong background in rhetoric, or expertise working with accelerated students—and get matched with a tutor who fits your situation.
Frequency depends on your student's current level and exam timeline. Many students benefit from weekly sessions (1-2 hours) combined with independent practice between meetings. If your student is newer to AP-level writing, twice-weekly sessions can accelerate progress. A tutor can recommend the right frequency based on your student's needs and help you create a realistic study schedule leading up to the exam.
Rhetorical analysis—identifying how authors use language to persuade—is a core skill on the AP exam. The key is moving beyond just identifying devices (like metaphor or parallelism) to explaining their effect on the audience and purpose. Tutors help students practice analyzing real passages, develop a strong analytical vocabulary, and learn to write clear, evidence-based explanations of rhetorical choices in timed conditions.
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