Top HSPT Tutors serving Yonkers
Foster: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...every class... at every hour of the day... in every location on campus. As a result, it's a goal of mine to make learning as engaging and enlightening as possible. I am always interested in finding new ways to approach problems, and I value each student for the unique things that only they can bring to the table.* *I studied for three years at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, earning my B.A. in Theatre. I moved...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Thomas: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...school and university styles of instruction. I've completed both coursework and research/publication on small-group (1:1) instructional methodologies at Duke University as a training course. In the TWP, I consistently applied and formally reviewed the effectiveness of these techniques in blogs and panels. Long-term engagement with evolving philosophies of education helped me establish a conceptual foundation of contemporary ideologies and approaches. This ground-up familiarity with modern tutoring methods/resources enables me to cater my approach for each...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Dylan: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and Economics, which I hope to use to go into finance. I have been working as a tutor since the 10th grade and have since taught a wide array of subjects ranging from middle school English to Mathematics to AP Physics. I have always enjoyed working with students and there are few experiences more rewarding than getting a child over his or her fear of a subject that they find difficult. It was not easy,...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Sherry: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum...
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New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36
Sarah: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...dedicated to ensuring that each of my students leaves our sessions with greater knowledge and a deeper love of learning. I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Jed: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...all high school math levels and specialize in writing/essay editing and SAT/ACT test prep as well. I am a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Rebecca: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching TED talks,...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770
Arun: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...As a teacher, I strive to accurately identify my students weaknesses and strengths before bolstering them with my own knowledge. I want my students to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding....
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
Ming: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Clio: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...currently writing, directing, and editing my own shorts, music videos, and documentaries. Even though I'm out of school for now, I'm eager to help younger students learn and succeed. Even though I'm a humanities gal, I love and miss math. It's so satisfying to determine what 'x' equals instead of arguing endlessly controversial topics; I love doing both. Outside of film and tutoring, I love to dance both ballet, modern, and to whatever songs my...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Film Studies and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Emma: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and other standardized tests, because I believe that with enough practice and some solid test-taking strategies, anyone can master these. As a former Division I runner, I've learned the importance of persistence and hard work, and I love sharing these values with my students and helping them to make significant gains. Outside of tutoring, I work as a scientist at a healthcare startup, and when I'm not at work I'm likely to be found running...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Neurobiology major, Economics minor
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Farah : Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...last three years, I have tutored both large and small groups of students in biology through various different college programs. As a Supplemental Instruction Leader for introductory biology course as well as genetics courses, I have led tutorial sessions amenable to students with various educational backgrounds and skill levels. As an Academic Success and Enrichment Program (ASEP) biology teacher's assistant in the summer and school year, I tutored underprivileged incoming first years by hosting weekly...
Education & Certification
Barnard College of Columbia University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 750
Liz: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and was lucky enough to spend an entire year of my college career studying abroad in London. I studied Shakespeare and the classics and appeared in several productions while in London, all of which have contributed to my love of words. My passion for the arts extends to working with children and young adults. I have been a choreographer for middle school musicals for several years. I love working with kids, and have experience tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Margot: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...Area, where I attended Menlo School, one of the top private high schools in California. Given my educational background, I am no stranger to the pressures facing today's students--from schoolwork to extracurriculars to college applications and test prep, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That's why one of my main goals as a tutor is to ease the stress in students' lives. I'm here to help your workload feel manageable (and hopefully fun!) and to encourage...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710
Allegra: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Lorenzo: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
Hey! I'm Lorenzo, I'm currently an upperclassman at Hunter College. I am pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in philosophy.
Education & Certification
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Science, Immunology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 33
Alana: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...and a minor in Spanish Literature. Since high school, I have tutored various subjects including biology, math, Spanish, and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having taken the MCAT and excelled on the SAT, ACT, as well as multiple SAT subject tests,...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Daniel: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...at my school's tutoring center, teaching assistant in General Chemistry, and Math tutor at the Special Needs Clinic at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center. My motivation for volunteering was kindled by upperclassmen and teacher assistants that helped me when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Eric: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...mathematics and computer science during my undergraduate studies, and have experience working in the Lenovo Artificial Intelligence lab. This summer, I am an actuarial intern at Hartford Financial Services, where I am working in the Credit and Market Risk team to develop and deploy regression models for measuring credit spreads, alongside building tools in R and Python to better allow my team to utilize my code. I have passed five actuarial exams (P, FM, IFM,...
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Pace University-New York - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Amy: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
...tutored elementary through high school students in mathematics and the sciences. In college, I taught a weekly class to local high school students interested in learning about neuroscience. Since college, I have continued tutoring students on a weekly basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical school. I am a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700
Private HSPT Tutoring in Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers HSPT Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test, also called the HSPT, is given to students of private and religious schools, while they are in the eighth grade. The test cover subjects such as math, reading, verbal, and quantitative skills, but it can also include other topics of the school's choosing, such as science and religion. If your child is worried about a subject that will be tested on, or they just naturally have anxiety when it comes to taking tests, having their very own personal tutor could help. Varsity Tutors can assist you and your child in finding an independent, professional HSPT tutor in Yonkers, NY.
Your child's tutor can focus only on what you find crucial. If that means helping them prepare for every subject on the exam, the tutor will ensure equal time is spent on everything covered. If you would rather have your child focus on a weakness, such as their verbal skills, the tutor will make that the focus of their sessions. Tutors can also offer mock exams, in an effort to show your child what the test will look like and help calm their nerves and fears before they go in. Varsity Tutors will find your child an expert tutor in Yonkers, NY, who can create engaging sessions so they enjoy preparing for the HSPT.
Your child's tutor can work with them as much or as little as you would like, whether that is one day a week or five. Tutoring sessions can go on for just a couple of weeks, or even a couple of months. The choice is up to you and what you feel would best suit your child's needs. All of the tutors whom our educational directors can connect you and your child with in Yonkers are skilled in teaching the HSPT. Tutoring sessions can occur at your home, a public library, or online. With our face-to-face online learning platform, your child can enjoy the same live interactive sessions they would have in person with their tutor. Even if they have a sick day or are out of state, as long as your child has an Internet connection, they can stay on top of their studies.
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