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5+ years
Samantha
My goal when tutoring is to not only help students learn how to get the right answer but help them understand why that answer is correct. I've found that one of the main reasons students struggle is due to a lack of interest in the material and that this can be solved by making the learning process ...
Middle Georgia State University
Associate in Arts, Political Science and Government

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Mitchell
I am an undergraduate at Marquette University. I am in the College of Engineering studying Computer Engineering and I hope to minor in Computer Software. I am from Rancho Palos Verdes, California (a suburb south of Los Angeles) where I would tutor high school and middle school students both privatel...
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

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5+ years
James
Hi. I'm James and I've been living in Brooklyn and working as a tutor for the past 4 years. I love to teach one-on-one because progress happens quickly and I get to share my passions for the subjects that I teach. I like to have sessions that are not pressured or intense, but I do like to cover as m...
SUNY Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Kelsie
I first became interested in teaching and tutoring when I was a high school student taking an abundance of AP courses. Though these courses successfully prepared me for my college education, I felt that I could have benefited from tutoring myself. When I entered college, I initially enrolled hoping ...
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts, Museum Studies
Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Narsay
I now live in Gilbert, Arizona. Previously, I was a government contractor and have a long background in education. I have an MA in French and international relations from Middlebury Institute of International Studies. My BA was from Emory University in International Studies plus linguistics. I speak...
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Masters, Nonproliferation and French
Emory University
Bachelors, International Studies, linguistics

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9+ years
Elizabeth
I am a first-year medical student at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY. I received my Bachelor or Science in Biopsychology from Tufts in 2022. I have focused on teaching and tutoring throughout middle school, high school, and college, and have worked with students of all ages. I believe deeply i...
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Hatsuki
I am a Japanese native who now resides in the Midwest with my daughter and grandkids. I have over 50 years of experience speaking, reading and writing in Japanese.
Asia University
Bachelor of Economics, Development Economics and International Development

Certified Tutor
15+ years
Daria
I graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 2010 with a BA in French Language and Literature and a minor in Russian language and literature. About a year after I graduated, I was accepted to a program, run by the French government, to teach English in France. I spent a year in...
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature

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5+ years
Erica
I am passionate about helping students learn, reach their goals, and have some fun in the process. I am a speech-language pathologist by training with five years of prior research experience studying language recovery after stroke. I received my Bachelor's degree from Rice University and my Master's...
Georgia State University
Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

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6+ years
Alex
I am a junior at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC) in Honors' Carolina--double majoring in Communications/New Media and Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science. I love making connections with other students and building a safe environment to foster growth and encouragement.Whil...
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
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AP Language and Composition is traditionally a junior-level course, but some advanced 8th graders take it early to challenge themselves or accelerate their coursework. If your student is considering this path in Raleigh, personalized tutoring can help ensure they have the foundational writing and analytical skills needed to succeed at the AP level.
The AP Language exam focuses on three key areas: analyzing rhetoric and persuasive techniques in written passages, writing argumentative essays, and understanding how authors construct arguments. For 8th graders, mastering rhetorical analysis—identifying how authors use tone, diction, and syntax to persuade—is often the biggest hurdle, along with writing timed essays under pressure.
The most common struggles include understanding complex rhetorical concepts like ethos, pathos, and logos; analyzing sophisticated texts quickly; and writing persuasive essays within strict time limits. Many younger students also find the exam's multiple-choice section challenging because it requires close reading and inference skills. A tutor can break down these concepts and build test-taking stamina through targeted practice.
Most students benefit from starting exam prep 8-12 weeks before the test, with 5-7 hours of focused study per week. For 8th graders new to AP-level work, starting earlier—even in the fall—allows time to build foundational skills in rhetoric and essay writing before intensive test prep begins. Personalized tutoring can help create a realistic study schedule based on your student's current level.
Practice tests are essential—they help students understand the exam format, identify weak areas, and build confidence under timed conditions. For 8th graders, taking full practice exams every 2-3 weeks allows them to track progress and adjust their study strategy. A tutor can review practice test results to pinpoint specific skills to focus on, whether that's rhetorical analysis, essay structure, or pacing.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Raleigh who specialize in AP Language and Composition, including those experienced with younger, accelerated students. You can share your student's current level and goals, and get matched with a tutor who understands both the AP curriculum and how to teach rhetoric and essay writing effectively to 8th graders.
Strong AP Language essays require clear thesis statements, specific evidence from the text, and sophisticated analysis of rhetorical techniques. The key is practicing the three essay types (synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argument) repeatedly and getting feedback on structure and evidence use. A tutor can provide detailed feedback on each essay, helping your student move from identifying rhetoric to analyzing its effect on the reader.
In a first session, a tutor will typically assess your student's current writing level, understanding of rhetorical concepts, and test-taking skills through a diagnostic essay or practice passage. They'll identify specific strengths and gaps, then work with you to create a personalized plan focused on your student's biggest challenges—whether that's essay writing, rhetorical analysis, or time management on the exam.
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