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I am a highly-motivated recent graduate from Rhodes College with internship experience at the Acupuncture and Wellness Center, Methodist Transplant Institute, and Tanzania Medical Experience. Currently, I am pursuing a career in the medical profession as a medical doctor, having obtained a Bachelor ...
Rhodes College
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
7+ years
Therrin
I am originally from Memphis, TN. I graduated my high school at the top of my class while taking AP and dual enrollment courses. I attended the University of Tennessee from 2015-2019 and received my Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am currently a mentor to underprivileg...
The University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ryan
As a tutoring expert in Spanish, English, music, and test prep, my teaching journey spans the majority of my life. I worked as a junior golf camp instructor for eight summers during high school and college. During the summer before my junior year of college, I served as a peer mentor to high school ...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Katelyn
I am a certified high school English teacher with three years of experience teaching and designing curricula for 9th, 10th, and 10th Honors English for the KIPP charter network. My love of English literature, language, and writing formed the basis of my college career; I graduated summa cum laude fr...
University of Houston
Bachelors, English
Certified Tutor
14+ years
Lindsay
I am a graduate of James Madison University. I received a Master of Teaching in Elementary Education PK-6 and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Minor in Education and concentration in Math, Science and Technology. I am extremely excited to continue my passion for teaching c...
James Madison University
Master of Arts Teaching, Masters in Teaching
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Casey
I have over 20 years teaching experience in a public school classroom. I have also spent time tutoring students after school and on weekends. I have a BS Degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Education. I have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL endor...
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Arts, Education
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jeffrey
I am a graduate of Santa Clara University, which is a prestigious university with high academic standards. My major was Business and I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.I am passionate regarding two subjects, and both involve numbers (Algebra and Accounting).My philosophy in learning is to...
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Katherine
I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am I doing well? And how can I keep doing that? I believe a strengths-based approach is best for learning. I am a board certified art and early childhood-6th grad...
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelors, BS Education, BA Russian
Certified Tutor
3+ years
Oghenetega
As a recent graduate in Languages and Political Science from Ball State University, I am excited to start this journey as your language instructor. I am passionate about the power of language and its ability to bridge cultures and connect individuals. I grew up in Italy and I was immersed in the cul...
Ball State University
Bachelor, Political Science and Spanish
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Kirenia
I am here to help my students be a better version of themselves. But that is, my main objective is to help those who struggle in a specific area, such as Math or ESL, Geometry, or Spanish, be successful.I obtained my MBA from Grand Canyon University in 2021, have a post-graduate certification in Ind...
Grand Canyon University
Masters in Business Administration, Project Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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AP Biology is organized around four big ideas: evolution, cellular processes, genetics and information transfer, and interactions in biological systems. The course requires you to master both content knowledge and scientific practices like designing experiments, analyzing data, and making evidence-based arguments. Tutors can help you understand these interconnected topics and develop the analytical skills the AP exam emphasizes.
The impact depends on where you're starting and how consistently you engage with tutoring. Students who work with a tutor typically see improvement by clarifying misconceptions, mastering difficult concepts like photosynthesis or evolution, and developing strong test-taking strategies. Most students benefit from starting tutoring several months before the exam to build a solid foundation and practice under timed conditions.
Students in Memphis often struggle with cellular respiration and photosynthesis (the energy pathways are complex and easy to confuse), evolution and natural selection (requires thinking in population-level terms), and genetics (especially pedigree analysis and probability). Tutors can break these topics into manageable pieces, use visual models and analogies, and give you targeted practice until the concepts click.
The exam has two sections: a 90-minute multiple-choice section (60 questions) and a 90-minute free-response section (6 questions including short answers and long essays). Success requires both content mastery and the ability to apply concepts to new scenarios. Tutors can help you practice with real AP questions, develop time-management strategies, and learn how to structure evidence-based responses that earn full credit.
Practice tests are essential—they show you exactly what the exam format feels like, reveal your weak areas, and build test-taking stamina. Ideally, you should take full-length practice tests under timed conditions starting 2-3 months before the exam. A tutor can review your practice test results with you, identify patterns in your mistakes, and focus your studying on the concepts and question types where you need the most help.
Test anxiety is common, especially for a rigorous exam like AP Biology. Tutors can help you build confidence through repeated exposure to real questions, develop a pre-exam routine that calms your nerves, and teach you strategies like reading questions carefully before diving into answers. Knowing you've practiced thoroughly and understand the material is one of the best antidotes to anxiety.
Look for tutors with strong science backgrounds—ideally a degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field—and direct experience teaching or tutoring AP Biology. They should be familiar with current AP exam formats and scoring rubrics, and able to explain complex concepts clearly. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Memphis who have the subject knowledge and teaching skills to help you succeed.
Ideally, you should plan for several months of preparation, with tutoring ramping up as the exam approaches. Starting in January or February gives you time to learn content deeply and practice extensively before the May exam. If you're starting later, a tutor can help you prioritize the highest-yield topics and create an accelerated study plan tailored to your current understanding and target score.
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