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Jane

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jane

Current Undergrad Student, English
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a current student at Princeton University, obtaining a major in English with minors in Environmental Studies and Musical Theater. I graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2016 as a member of the Cum Laude Society with highest honors for all semesters. I am an AP Scholar with Honors, an Academic Al...

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Princeton University

Current Undergrad Student, English

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
34
Anna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Anna

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
ACCUPLACER Language Use

With each of my experiences working with children my passion for education has grown. I first came to Austin to work with a Spanish literacy intervention program through Americorps called A Community for Education (ACE). After my service with ACE I taught at a dual language (Spanish-English) school ...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelors, Comparative American Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Master of Arts, English
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACT Writing
Business
Business Writing

My MA in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition, together with my MA in Adult Education and Continuing Education, qualified me to have a stellar forty-three-year career as a full-time college professor predominately in the University System of Georgia. I have successfully instructe...

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Georgia State University

Master of Arts, English

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Master of Arts, Adult and Continuing Education

University of Georgia

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Geometry
Math

Hi. I love math and I love teaching math. I am a state certified high school math teacher. I have 31 years of classroom experience. I currently teach Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics.

Education

Clark Atlanta University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Katherine

Certified Tutor

Katherine

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy
AP Computer Science Principles

Hi, my name is Katherine and I've been tutoring in various capacities since 2012. Although I'm currently studying Computer Science at Swarthmore College, I have expertise in a number of subject areas and I'd love to help you out.

Education

Swarthmore College

Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Samantha

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Samantha

Juris Doctor, International Law
Samantha's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
1st-8th Grade Math
3rd-5th Grade Science

I believe every student has a unique learning skill set and every teacher continues to learn from her students. To ensure every student receives the best tutoring, I strive to offer excellent communication and a diverse set of teaching skills.I obtained my Bachelor in Business Administration from th...

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelor in Business Administration, International Business/French

Vermont Law School

Juris Doctor, International Law

Christopher

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Christopher

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Math
Middle School Math

I am a current student at Rutgers University on track to major in Electrical Engineering. I tutor a wide range of math from elementary level up to high school and college. This range includes algebra, trigonometry, pre-calc and calculus. I have had many experiences through my high school and outside...

Education

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Jerry

Certified Tutor

Jerry

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Jerry's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Writing
SAT Mathematics
Test Prep

Hey, I enjoy teaching math, computer science, and the SAT! Contact me if you are interested in these.

Education

The Texas A&M University System Office

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Amy

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amy

Bachelor in Arts, French
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational Italian

I have a B.A. in French and a diploma in Business French from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris. I also speak Greek, Italian, and Spanish.I have worked as a private tutor in the area of foreign languages, essay writing, and a variety of other subjects for more than a decade. In that time...

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Hofstra

Bachelor in Arts, French

Gabrielle

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Gabrielle

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Gabrielle's other Tutor Subjects
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP European History
Biology

I am recent graduate of Binghamton University, with a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology. I am deeply committed to the value of education, and believe that learning is a gift and an opportunity for growth that should be available to everyone. For this reason, I am passionate about tutoring and helping ...

Education

SUNY at Binghamton

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550

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Languages Tutor • +4 Subjects

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Anna

ACT Writing Tutor • +27 Subjects

I honestly love tutoring. While working in finance and publishing over the past decade, I have independently tutored students from many premiere NY and NJ high schools and universities. I continued tutoring even after joining a major private equity firm because of how much I enjoy working one-on-one with students. Breaking down seemingly complex subjects is one of my favorite pastimes--it's part of the reason I also enjoy writing about arcane financial topics like quanto spreads on sovereign CDS. I've also developed a newfound respect for the challenges students face when undergoing years of testing after developing my own study plan to pass the first two CFA exams (I'm taking the third exam in June). This experience has shaped how I work with students to tackle test-taking anxiety and master difficult material quickly.I have both a BA and MA in English from New York University.

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Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects

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Elementary School Math Tutor • +20 Subjects

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Chester

Creative Writing Tutor • +18 Subjects

I love English, and good writing. Since I like working one-or-one or with a small group, tutoring is a great way for me to help young people communicate more effectively in writing. As a social scientist, I also like to talking about statistics and social science. I like to teach by example and ask lots of questions so students can discover answers themselves. When not working, I like to watch movies, exercise, and write science fiction.

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ACT Prep Tutor • +15 Subjects

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ACT Prep Tutor • +25 Subjects

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Conversational Mandarin Tutor • +14 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

AP English Language focuses on rhetoric and argumentation rather than literature analysis, which surprises many 7th graders expecting a traditional English class. Students typically struggle most with identifying rhetorical devices in unfamiliar texts, understanding how authors build arguments across multiple paragraphs, and recognizing the difference between what a text says versus how it persuades. The fast-paced reading and dense non-fiction passages also challenge students accustomed to shorter texts with more obvious themes.

Strong tutoring breaks rhetorical analysis into a clear framework: identifying the author's purpose, recognizing the intended audience, and understanding how specific choices (word choice, sentence structure, evidence selection) work together to achieve that purpose. Rather than memorizing device names, tutors help you trace how a single rhetorical choice affects the reader's perception, which is what AP graders actually reward. Practice with varied texts—speeches, advertisements, opinion pieces—builds pattern recognition so you can quickly analyze unfamiliar passages on timed sections.

The synthesis essay's challenge is balancing source comprehension with argument development, especially when you're reading 6-8 unfamiliar texts under time pressure. Effective tutoring teaches you to skim strategically for author stance and key evidence rather than reading every word, then practice organizing your argument before writing so you're not revising mid-essay. Timed practice sessions with real AP sources help you build speed while maintaining the clear, evidence-driven writing AP readers expect—typically 3-4 well-explained sources beat attempting to use all six sources superficially.

Naming a device ("this is a metaphor") is just the first step; AP Language demands you explain its effect and purpose. The real skill is connecting the device to the author's argument—for example, understanding that parallel structure in a speech doesn't just sound good, it emphasizes equal importance of ideas and builds momentum toward the main claim. Tutors help you move from "I see anaphora" to "The repeated phrase reinforces the speaker's urgency and makes the audience feel the weight of each point," which is the analytical thinking AP graders reward.

The argument essay requires a different strategy than typical school essays: spend 5-7 minutes planning your thesis and evidence, 25-30 minutes writing clearly with specific examples, and 5 minutes reviewing for clarity rather than perfection. Tutors help you develop a formula for strong arguments—clear claim, 2-3 well-explained pieces of evidence, and acknowledgment of a counterargument—that you can execute consistently under time pressure. Practice timed writes with real AP prompts reveals where you lose time (usually over-explaining evidence or revising mid-draft) so you can build efficiency without sacrificing the logical reasoning AP readers expect.

Many 7th graders read every word carefully, which works for literature but kills your timing on AP Language's dense, argument-focused passages. Effective tutoring teaches you to read for the author's main claim and supporting logic first, then reread specific lines only when answering questions—this targeted approach cuts reading time significantly while improving accuracy. Understanding common question types ("the author mentions X to...", "the passage suggests that...") helps you know what to look for on first read, and practicing with real AP passages builds the pattern recognition that lets you move quickly without guessing.

Argument relies on logic, evidence, and reasoning to convince a thoughtful audience, while persuasion uses emotion, appeals, and sometimes manipulation to move any audience. AP Language emphasizes argument because it's more rigorous and teaches critical thinking—you need to evaluate whether evidence actually supports a claim, not just whether something sounds convincing. Tutoring helps you recognize this distinction in texts you analyze and apply it to your own writing: your argument essay should convince through clear reasoning and specific evidence, not emotional language or appeals to authority, which is what separates strong AP responses from weaker ones.

Taking full practice tests matters, but scoring improvement comes from analyzing what you missed: Did you misread the question? Miss the author's purpose? Struggle with a specific rhetorical device? Tutors help you categorize your errors to identify patterns—maybe you consistently miss inference questions or struggle with tone—then target those weaknesses with focused practice before attempting another full test. Spacing out practice tests over weeks rather than cramming them builds retention, and reviewing your argument and synthesis essays with detailed feedback on evidence selection and organization typically yields faster score gains than taking more tests without analysis.

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