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A chemistry degree from Rhodes College means Eric has the molecular-level foundation — organic reactions, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium — that directly underpins AP Bio's most demanding units on cellular energetics and enzyme function. His medical internship experience, from transplant surgery to clinical practice in Tanzania, also gives him real-world context for the physiology and anatomy concepts students need to connect back to cellular mechanisms on free-response questions.

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
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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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