...retired public-school teacher and university professor I have many years of teaching a variety of students. I know how to motivate learners to do their best. During my public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults...
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...true to my word and being reliable is what I tend to strive for. Most of all, I want to be inspiring. I want to change people, I want to help them unlock their potential for success, I want people to respect themselves, their family, friends, all of society. I hope to do whatever I can to make society a better place, to improve our understanding of the Universe, and hopefully ourselves. (= Have fun...
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...imbibed in me the deepest respect for the act of helping students learn something new. Over a tutoring experience of almost 4 years(offline and online included) I have worked with a diverse group of students with a spectrum of varying background and have helped them excel their congnitive or creative blockages in Mathematics. Though Mathematics is my top tutoring subject, I also enjoy teaching secondary physical science and English literature. I boast an international award...
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...I teach, it's difficult to select my favorite. I have a bias towards math since my family comes from a heavy math background. However, I enjoy editing papers as I'm a detail oriented person and enjoy reading arguments. I also studied pre-medicine with the intention of attending medical school, so my passion lies with the physical sciences. In fact, most of my book collection comprises of works from my favorite scientists ranging from neuroscience to...
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...to be open minded and willing to learn. My previous tutoring experience includes working with students from China who were taking the TOEFL exam. I like to teach by first letting the student try the problem on their own. Then, I like to go through each step of the problem with the student until they understand. Finally, I let the student try a similar problem on their own to test their understanding. I think it...
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...with Varsity Tutors. I love teaching English and Literature because I have a passion for storytelling, and I enjoy teaching Math and Grammar because of their rational nature and the enjoyment that comes from solving logic puzzles. When I am not teaching, I enjoy going to the movies, spending time with my five younger brothers and sisters, and volunteering within MENSA. I believe that learning can always be made fun and is extremely rewarding when...
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...been a bedside nurse on medical-surgical units, labor and delivery, ante-partum, post-partum, newborn nursery, GYN and pediatrics. I have also been a travel nurse, telephone triage nurse and a nursing educator. I've also tutored and assisted other nurses with classes to advance their education. I have tutored in statistics, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology. I have also assisted students with test taking strategies to assist with testing skills and test anxiety. I'm passionate about...
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...requirement to graduate. After I finished my master's degree I moved to Finland to do a Ph.D. in mathematics. I was always fascinated with Scandinavia and Nordic culture, so I decided to go there to study. I lived in Finland for 5 years and completed my doctorate in a field called Geometric Function Theory. Although it wasn't required for my studies, I learned the Finnish language while I was there. Finland is a wonderful country,...
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...providing free education to under-privileged students; I started to teach during pandemic to the students from different countries online who were facing problems with their lessons. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, zoology, botany, Mathematics, Physics and chemistry. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the solving complex problems and concepts....
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...so I had to start tutoring Mathematics when my body lets me. That is why I tutor at my home office. I can rest or take extra medication before the students arrive. I cannot tutor more than 2 hours back to back. I have to stand up, stretch, exercise, or even take a nap before I can continue. Sometimes the student's needs do push me into doing more than I should and then I have...
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...Varsity Tutors in the summer 2017. Helping you gives me the freedom to pursue an adventurous lifestyle. I believe everyone is welcome which means I build a safe environment for my students to share, learn, and thrive. I operate under the teaching philosophy that mistakes are how we learn. I like to have an open discussion about the four main types of mistakes to build knowledge and fortitude in my students. No matter what our...
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...and am very patient and enjoy helping others to learn. My students have fun while they study and are always proud of their progress. I try to encourage a genuine interest in any subject studied. I enjoy engaging my students with fun and challenging math problems and want to make sure that my students grasp the concept completely, rather than partially. Many students have asked me, "What's the point of this? How would I use...
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...have extensive experience preparing students to pass their state teacher certification/ PRAXIS exams. Check out my reviews, with nearly 100% success ! I earned my PhD in Education at the Universiy of Rhode Island and worked at the senior leadership and curriculum levels. My undergraduate degree is in Accounting with an MBA in Management and used that knowledge working in corporate banking. When I had children of my own I realized how precious their development...
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...past few years so that I am efficient in handling the online platform easily.I have been able to help students develop their skills and knowledge, enabling them to reach their desired academic goals. My experience includes tutoring students in Math, English, Science, and other core subjects. My extensive knowledge in these fields enables me to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the material, as well as strategies to help them excel. In addition to...
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...in Marriage and Family Therapy. While in school, I'm also serving my local school district as a substitute teacher. My specialty is Math 4-8th grade but I can also support in other subjects. I also have a bachelor's in Advertising from the University of North Florida, and professional experience in creating and implementing training systems and processes within hospital systems and increasing patient satisfaction scores. If either one of us feels like I'm not the...
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...big city, and now live in a medium-sized Rust Belt city. I enjoy learning and teaching, playing music, and casual bike riding, among other things. I hold a bachelor's degree in Politics with a minor in History from New York University. While I enjoy discussing a variety of subjects, tutoring math, history, and political science are perhaps most appealing to me. I find that the act of explaining something to someone else helps me to...
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...Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Mathematics with a focus on Sociology. After Graduation, i have done Masters in Mathematics, English and Sociology. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life,...
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Tutoring is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.
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...taught Course1, 2, 3, Algebra-1, Algebra-2, Pre-Cal, Calculus, SAT and ACT to the different 6th-12th-grade-level of students. I also have been a private tutor for over 10 years. I was the Math Department Head for 3 years and in 2016 I became the Math Instructional Coach. I am good at teaching math by using visualized teaching style with real life examples patiently. So students can comprehend the meaning of the topics and when they solve...
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Receive personally tailored HSPT Math lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Vancouver HSPT Math Tutoring FAQ
The HSPT Math section is a challenging forty-five minute, sixty-four question assessment given to students looking to apply to private Catholic high schools, and is meant to evaluate the mathematical skills and capabilities they have gained up to this point in their educations. This section of the High School Placement Test covers a great range of topics and many families place high stakes on the outcome of the entire assessment, which can lead to stress and anxiety for students. If your child is taking the HSPT and is unsure of their mathematical abilities, HSPT Math tutoring can help ready them for this test.
From reinforcing the academic skills necessary for success to teaching standardized test-taking strategies to help with difficult questions, a tutor can work to help your child feel confident and prepared on test day. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a one-on-one HSPT Math tutor who will help your child. Is your child struggling with basic geometry? Do they have trouble identifying what mathematical operation is necessary to solve a certain kind of word problem? HSPT Math tutors can provide assistance with whichever subjects your child finds challenging, helping them to sharpen their academic skills in a targeted manner. Such custom-tailored assistance can help your child gain a solid mathematical foundation upon which they can rely during the HSPT Math section.
The first step to success on the HSPT Math section is having strong academic skills. Your child's tutor can help them better understand each and every subject area tested on the HSPT Math section. By customizing your child's instruction to focus direct attention on those topics that cause them the most anxiety and frustration, your child's tutor can make study time more effective than any classroom review. Even for academically gifted students, the HSPT can pose a set of unique challenges that can mask your child's true intellectual abilities. Almost inevitably, your child will run into a problem that gives them particular difficulty even if their math skills are sharp.
HSPT Math tutoring can help your child acquire useful test-taking strategies that can be used to approach difficult questions on the HSPT Math test. Combining a strong mathematical repertoire with the ability to implement strategies that can clarify problems and reduce the time spent on questions can help boost your child's performance. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a tutor who is dedicated to providing convenient, individualized HSPT Math tutoring. Your child's tutor will be devoted to devising learning plans that specifically address their objectives and needs. Lessons are never standardized, but rather molded to fit your child's strengths, weaknesses, and concerns.
When your child and their private tutor first meet, a thorough assessment will be conducted to see exactly where they stand in the subject. The tutor will then craft a plan to strengthen your child's mathematical skills. Quizzes and homework assignments will provide ample practice and enable the instructor to gauge your student's progress. Any trouble areas will be patiently addressed, rather than rushed through or skipped to accommodate an entire class. Better yet, their flexibility enables your tutor to meet at a time that is most convenient for you and your child. A full schedule of classes and extracurricular activities does not have to hinder your child's performance in mathematics. Meet in person at home or another comfortable location or face-to-face online so your student's math proficiency can be maximized in time for the exam.
If your child is preparing to take the HSPT and needs additional assistance on the Math section, call Varsity Tutors to find out how we can help you connect with an HSPT Math tutor, who can assist them in preparing for this important test.
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Recent Vancouver HSPT Math Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I have needed to focus more on math lately. We reviewed her homework problems, and pinpointed some skills that needed practice. To break things up, she worked on a scrambled paragraph and started a logical reasoning section. I created a math worksheet for homework to practice some mental math (multiplication, division) and very basic algebra.
We first went over homework that I had assigned to the student. He got about two-thirds correct and is showing definite improvement in all areas of the test. This includes in the writing section where his most recent essay was a solid four out of six. We also did some practice sections, in which I gave him a little extra time to keep him relaxed. I also went over the students new calculator with him. I showed him how to graph with the calculator and how the calculator can make the test much easier and faster.
In our first session, the student worked through a Science section so we could analyze the results (she scored a 19) and talk about how to do better next time. Then she worked through an English section.
The student is just in need of some strategy, and I think we covered quite a bit of that today. She's actually got excellent critical thinking skills and logic. Time is also an issue with science and reading, but that should improve with some more practice. From what I can tell with those two subjects, she's pretty good at understanding the content and simply needs to gain confidence through some strategy tweaking and practice.
Today we went over the math section, covering strategies like plugging in and going over more general strategies and pacing. We followed the same (successful) format as the last session, going over the basic strategies, transitioning into a practice section, and then using the results of that section as a way to go in depth on specific topics. Another great session!
We began with the writing section and covered sentence correction and paragraph correction. The student is still nervous about answering questions but is gaining confidence in being able to eliminate incorrect answers. We discussed strategy for not wasting time and did some practice on rewriting sentences to be able to correct errors. We also covered a few grammar rules and talked about how to look for them. Overall, it seems like she is finding ways to recognize patterns and common mistakes.
