If you have a student who is preparing to take the ISEE, Varsity Tutors could help them prepare with an Albany ISEE course. If you are looking into sending your student to a private elementary, middle, or high school, then the ISEE is one entrance exam many of these schools use to assess a student for potential admission. An Albany ISEE course is a great option for your student because it can give them a little extra help with reviewing sections of the ISEE. If your student could use extra help preparing for the ISEE, we can enroll you in an Albany ISEE course that offers a comprehensive review of the topics and sections on the exam. It could be just what your student needs for a study boost. No matter where your student is with their studying, we can guide them to extra resources to put their best foot forward.
The ISEE offers four different versions depending on where your student is at in their education. The ISEE could play an important role in your student's admission into a private school. Make sure they are prepared for exam day with an ISEE class.
What will be covered in my student's Albany ISEE class?
There are four versions to the ISEE, which are the Primary Level, Lower Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level. The Primary Level has three versions of its own: Primary two, three, and four. Like stated before, the version your student takes depends on what grade level they will be entering. Students entering 2nd grade take Primary two. Students entering 3rd grade take Primary three. Students entering fourth grade take Primary four. The Lower Level is taken by students entering 5th or 6th grade. Students entering 7th or 8th grade take the Middle Level ISEE. Lastly, the Upper Level is taken by students entering 9th grade and above. All versions have lots of content that is covered, so let's go over them so you and your student can better understand the ISEE.
The first version of the ISEE is the Primary Level. Primary Level two is the only version to have an Auditory Comprehension section. The section has six questions with seven minutes to complete the section. The student will listen to passages and answer questions based on the content of the passages. The passages can be fiction or nonfiction. All levels of Primary have a Reading section, Math section, and an Essay sample. The Reading section has students answer multiple choice questions on reading comprehension and vocabulary. The Math section accesses your student's abilities in math and its operations. Finally, the Writing sample shows the student a picture and they are asked to write a story based off of the picture. This section is not scored, but it is shown to the school your student is applying to for them to see their writing ability and personality.
The next version up in the ISEE is the Lower Level. The ISEE has five sections, which are Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Math Achievement, and an Essay. The concepts for Verbal Reasoning are using context to complete a sentence and common vocabulary for elementary schoolers. This section is 20 minutes long with 40 questions. Topics for Quantitative Reasoning are estimation, comparison, and number logic. Concepts your student should know about are numbers, addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, probability, and geometric objects. Your student will have 35 minutes to complete 37 questions. Some topics covered in Reading Comprehension are Main and Supporting ideas, vocabulary, language, tone, and style. Your student will need to know how to find the main idea of a passage, locate important information, and use information in passages to answer questions. They will have 35 minutes to answer 36 questions. The topics covered in Math Achievement are measurement, probability and analysis, geometry, algebraic concepts, operations, and whole numbers. Your student will need to know about fractions, decimals, estimation, basic 2 and 3-dimensional figures, simple operations, and symmetry. Your student will have 40 minutes to answer 47 questions. The last section is the Essay. Your student will have 30 minutes to answer a prompt. This prompt will be interesting to their specific age group. The Essay will help the school be able to learn more about your student.
The Upper and Middle levels of the ISEE have the same time frames, sections, and questions as the Lower Level ISEE. Topics and concepts are just more complex and tailored to their age groups.
How will my student benefit from an Albany ISEE class?
There are lots of benefits in enrolling your student in an ISEE class. One benefit is that an ISEE class is held in a collaborative, online environment. We know that your student most likely has a very busy schedule. From school, extracurriculars, and family time, your student's life can be very hectic. With an online class, however, your student can enjoy flexible class times with no commute. New classes start weekly. Your student can participate in a class that runs for two weeks or four weeks. You and your student choose what fits their schedule best. You can start your class once you choose your options. A virtual classroom makes classes easy and convenient for both you and your student.
In an ISEE class, your student will emerge into a live, interactive class session. Your student will have an instructor and live classmates to interact with, making the virtual classroom feel like a traditional, in-person classroom. An ISEE class instructor is knowledgeable on the test and can cover topics in depth. If your student is stuck on a math question, for example, they can also reach out to the instructor for extra help outside of class sessions.
How can my student get signed up for an Albany ISEE prep course?
Varsity Tutors can sign your student up for a class in no time. Just reach out to our educational consultants online or on the phone. We look forward to helping your student feel confident for the ISEE!

Jennifer: Albany ISEE course instructor
...students in paper writing and editing, I have much experience helping others further themselves in their education by building confidence, voice and academic empowerment. My primary focus is on student engagement and building a tutor-student relationship based on trust, honesty and open-mindedness. I see student success beyond just comprehension or memorization. I help students to truly synthesize the skills and concepts they need to feel confident in their internalization of the knowledge as they reach...
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelors, Social Sciences and Organizational Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- CLEP
- GED
- ACT
- +147 subjects

Allison: Albany ISEE course instructor
I am a New York State certified teacher. I have my certifications in both Childhood Education and Special Education. I have taught Kindergarten, third, and fifth grade. Currently, I am teaching special education. I have 7 years of tutoring experience.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Oswego - Bachelor of Science, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- The College of Saint Rose - Current Grad Student, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- English
- +19 subjects

Alice: Albany ISEE course instructor
...I have worked as a college admissions essay editor for over a year and edited essays for students who were accepted to top schools like CalTech, Northwestern, and Northeastern. I would be happy to share editing samples upon request. On both the SAT and ACT exams, I scored in the 99th percentile, with a perfect score on my ACT. It would be a rewarding experience for me to play a part in helping you maximize...
Education & Certification
- Union College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +36 subjects

Anne: Albany ISEE course instructor
...SAT and ACT for over ten years. I also tutor GRE for those applying for graduate school. Study with me if you want to feel more confident and capable when taking standardized tests. You can do practice test questions with me. My specialty is working with high school students who need to learn basic grammar and punctuation, and improve their reading comprehension skills. I also tutor Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Regents ELA, vocabulary building,...
Education & Certification
- State University of NY at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, English
- State University of NY at Albany - Master of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- GED
- CogAT
- ACT
- +103 subjects

Christopher: Albany ISEE course instructor
Michael J. Fox has famously taken the words of Ignacio Estrada and made them a personal slogan of sorts "If a child can't learn the way we teach. maybe we should teach the way they learn" This is my personal mission as an educator, to always find the best way to reach students and ensure that they become life long learners. ... My teaching philosophy centers on students doing as opposed to just listening. I utilize various different methods of presentation so that students can get a basic understanding of concepts, and then through actual practice and experience, offer them the teaching to master the concept.
Education & Certification
- Marist College - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of New England - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ISEE-Lower Level Quantitative Reasoning
- Middle School Math
- +39 subjects

Kimberly: Albany ISEE course instructor
...of experience. I enjoy every single day of my job and love the adventures and passion that my students bring to me daily. I teach both regular education and special education students. I obtained my dual Masters Degree from SUNY Albany with certification in both special education and literacy. Also, I am a certified elementary education teacher and received by Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Oneonta. I understand the rigor of standardized test and use...
Education & Certification
- SUNY Oneonta - Bachelors, Childhood Education
- SUNY at Albany - Masters, Literacy and Students with Disabilities
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Elementary School Math
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +16 subjects

Victoria: Albany ISEE course instructor
...in 1994 with a B.Ed in Education and Teaching at elementary level. My main subject is English, reading and writing but I will also tutor math. I believe in making learning fun and always plan activities and games that are of interest to the student and keeps their attention. I have a love of books that I always aim to pass on to the student through reading a variety of different texts. I am cheerful,...
Education & Certification
- South Bank University London UK - Bachelors, Primary School Teaching (Education) B.Ed (Hons)
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Essay Editing
- Math
- +17 subjects

Barry: Albany ISEE course instructor
...about about helping students understand that math is important for understanding the world around them. As a certified math and business teacher, I have worked with students between grades 5 and 12, both in person and online, to fill gaps in understanding previous concepts as well as helping them grasp new ideas that are being introduced to them. I received my undergraduate degree in Natural Science with a concentration in Mathematics from Hofstra University in...
Education & Certification
- Hofstra University - Bachelors, Natural Science (Concentration in Mathematics)
- University of Florida - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- A Level
- Geometry
- Business Calculus
- +56 subjects

Hani: Albany ISEE course instructor
...a student at the University of Aberdeen obtaining my master's in petroleum engineering. I graduated in May, 2020 magna cum laude from Northeastern University with my degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in economics. All of methods and study habits I teach my students are ones I have personally used and found to work, either in test prep or in math, science, and engineering courses. In addition to tutoring, I am always more than...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ACT
- +84 subjects

Meghan: Albany ISEE course instructor
...program I have worked in various DC museums doing public programming. My tutoring ranges from history, both US and world, English, writing, and grammar to elementary and middle school math and Algebra 1 and 2. I love to learn and want to share that with my students. Beyond helping my students better understand subject matter, I want to help my students appreciate how they learn and the ways for them to negotiate challenges. I am...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- George Washington University - Master of Arts, Museum Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- REGENTS
- +87 subjects

Brent: Albany ISEE course instructor
...looked up to and told myself that I wanted to be "that teacher" (a rememberable one/one they look up to). I have parents come up to me asking how I do it and all I say is it takes patience. Every student is different and has their own unique approach to learning. My goal is to have each student become a life-long learner and strive to do better at anything they do.... To promote a want to learn; To conduct positive learning no matter the setting; To lay the foundation for a lifelong learner;
Education & Certification
- The College of Saint Rose - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Univeristy at Albany - Masters, Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- REGENTS
- Study Skills and Organization
- +25 subjects

Paige: Albany ISEE course instructor
...began in high school teaching a dance class to preschoolers on the weekends, I quickly found out this is something that I loved doing so I started teaching an after school Religious Education program. During high school I went to the elementary school to be an aid in a first and second grade classroom. I enrolled in a college program for Early Education and Special Education,during this time in college I was hired at the...
Education & Certification
- Edinboro University - Bachelors, Early Childhood (Prek-4) and Special Education (PreK-8)
- University of Albany - Current Grad Student, Reading and Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Test Prep
- English
- +17 subjects

David: Albany ISEE course instructor
...that feeling that happens when, after struggling with and working through a challenging question together, the student "gets" it. Their eyes light up, they smile, laugh, put their arms up in a "v" and scream "yes!"... or simply says "yay" in subdued, Monty Python kind-of-way. I have an undergraduate degree in computer graphics and interactive media from Pratt Institute (2003) and a master degree in electronic art from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2015). My favorite subjects...
Education & Certification
- Pratt Institute-Main - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Graphics
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Master of Arts, Electronics Technology
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Certificate, Applied Economics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- CLEP
- SAT
- Technology and Coding
- +82 subjects

Samantha: Albany ISEE course instructor
...an educator is it important to get to know each and every student. Creating fun and engaging lesson plans based on their interests, and needs will help students achieve their goals. I believe in modeling and guiding students through their weaknesses will allow students to become more comfortable when working independently. I am currently an elementary teacher, as well as a summer school teacher. I have tutored /taught students from incoming kindergarten to 6th grade.
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Old Westbury - Bachelors, Childhood education 1-6
- St. Johns University - Masters, TESOL and Literacy
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- AIMS
- K-11th Grade Standardized Tests
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +72 subjects

Arielle: Albany ISEE course instructor
...am looking for additional opportunities to work with students beyond my teaching career. I am a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who has experience working at the elementary, middle and high school level. I have taught both English and Remedial Reading classes at these levels, and I have a passion for working with struggling students and helping them succeed. I have a Bachelors Degree in English Education and a Masters in Literacy. I have done extensive...
Education & Certification
- Siena College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- SUNY at Albany - Master of Science, Reading Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- HSPT
- REGENTS
- SAT
- +82 subjects

Kim: Albany ISEE course instructor
...with an Interdisciplinary Studies major and an Astronomy minor. My tutoring experience largely involves mathematics (algebra I and II, trigonometry, calculus I and II, differential equations) and physics (general physics I and II, modern physics, astrophysics), with the subjects I enjoy teaching most being astro-related. The ability to introduce students to the awe of the cosmos and its mechanisms is one of the most valuable fruits I have obtained from this hat. My hobbies include...
Education & Certification
- Siena College - Current Undergrad Student, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- CLEP
- +93 subjects

Fallon: Albany ISEE course instructor
...University in 2018 with a BA in Classics (Latin, Greek, and Classical Civilization) and Education. After graduation from Columbia, I hiked the Appalachian Trail, and then moved to Tampa, FL. In Tampa, I pursued my second bachelor's at the University of Tampa. I received my BS in Biology in May 2021. I am now applying to medical school. As a tutor, it is my goal to make sure that my clients feel comfortable and confident...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
- The University of Tampa - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- REGENTS
- ACCUPLACER
- SSAT
- +79 subjects

Rachel: Albany ISEE course instructor
My name is Rachel and I recently graduated from Columbia University with my MPA in Environmental Science and Policy. Prior to that, I received my B.A.s in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Mills College. I have a passion for science and politics and enjoy helping others in their academic pursuits.
Education & Certification
- Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master in Management, Public Policy Analysis
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- GED
- SAT
- ACT
- +35 subjects

Joseph: Albany ISEE course instructor
I am a friendly, articulate, professional, college educated (graduate level) tutor versed in a variety of disciplines. I am very patient and dedicated to finding innovative and creative ways to educate those I am teaching. Students from ages 7-99 welcome! I am also eager to work with Senior Citizens for I find they make the best students. I have experience and training in teaching individuals with both Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities.
Education & Certification
- Ithaca College - Bachelor of Science, Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
- University of Houston - Master of Arts, General Literature
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SAT
- GED
- +131 subjects

Marc: Albany ISEE course instructor
...has been teaching in the U.S. and Asia (China and South Korea) for the last 12 years. I hold a BFA in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts, a MA in Education from New York University, and TOEFL certification. Understanding and mastery of learning content can be achieved by independent perseverance and attention to detail. Never give up! In my experience those students who put the most effort in and are seriously committed...
Education & Certification
- School of Visual Arts - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual and Performing Arts, General
- New York University - Master of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- TOEFL
- Computer Programming
- Late Elementary Reading Comprehension
- +49 subjects