If you are considering having your student undergo testing to participate in a gifted education program, a TAG course from Varsity Tutors can work with your student to maximize their study time. A TAG course can offer your student resources and instruction to help them prepare effectively. A TAG class works according to your student's needs and abilities.
There are a variety of assessments that assess a student's fitness to participate in gifted education programs. The National Association for Gifted Children advises that several objective and subjective assessments be made. A TAG class can help your student prepare for exams such as those listed below:
Exams to Identify TAG Students
- OLSAT
- NNAT
- SAGES
- CogAT
- Henmon-Nelson
- Raven's Progressive Matrices
- Matrix Analogies Test
A TAG class can work with your student on the sorts of skills and competencies that gifted education exams assess. Below is a list of competencies that your student and the instructor for TAG courses can study together:
Recommended Skills for Gifted and Talented Tests
- Expansive vocabulary for the age group
- Strong reading skills
- Advanced math skills
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
TAG classes take place online via our Live Learning Platform. This feature makes your student's TAG prep course easier to attend and more convenient for you. As you seek to give your student effective resources, they can attend their TAG prep class from anywhere with an internet connection. By meeting online, your student can still receive live instruction and interaction in TAG prep courses.
TAG prep classes are centered around one-on-one learning. The instructor for your student's TAG course can tailor the instructional time to your student's particular needs and abilities. Because there is not assigned syllabus for TAG prep classes, the instructor can work with your student on the areas of study that are most relevant to your student's goals and skills. Additionally, the instructor for your student's TAG prep course can pay special attention to your student's learning style. Every student learns in different ways, and through their time together your student's instructor can provide your student with resources that will help your student process the information effectively. For example, if your student needs to improve their reading skills, the instructor for their TAG class can help them learn reading strategies in ways that are suited to their learning style. Additionally, throughout their TAG course sessions, your student can receive live feedback. This feedback can help your student develop effective habits and increase their confidence.
As your student prepares through a TAG prep class, they can also develop their study skills. Being able to make a study plan and execute that plan can help your student maximize their time during their TAG course. In addition to the benefits that good study skills can have on TAG exams, the study habits your student learns in TAG prep courses can positively affect their whole academic career. As there will be many more exams and opportunities for intensive studying in your student's academic future, the ability to make a study plan can help them to pursue future academic goals as well.
As your student prepares for TAG exams, Varsity Tutors offer TAG prep classes to work alongside them. The one-on-one instruction your student receives can help them prepare effectively for TAG exams and future exams as well. If you want your child to experience the flexibility, private tutoring, and content in a TAG course, contact an Educational Consultant over the phone or online today.

Iffy: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...make it fun" and "always engage the student." I have undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Computer Engineering and an MBA too. If you are struggling with a particular concept or idea - my end goal is to provide clarity. Tutoring times are flexible and done online (privacy of your home). I do have experience with...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, General
- University of Maryland-College Park - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- TOPS
- +221 subjects

Bowen: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...grade English teacher by day, graduate school student by night, and helping you reach your goals in between. I received my B.A. in Political Science and decided I wanted to give back to my community by teaching. I received my teaching certification just after undergrad and began my first year of teaching in a Special...
Education & Certification
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- UK A Level
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- CLEP
- +50 subjects

Destiny: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...their educational goals! Education propels us forward in a positive and prolific direction. I have been tutoring and teaching music since January 2007, and I have enjoyed it since day one! Currently I am: 1. A product manager 2. A published author 3. A personal fitness and nutrition trainer 4. A seasoned tutor since 2007...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelors, 1. Public Administration, Policy, & Management 2. Psychology 3. Gender & Women's Studies
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ASVAB
- WPPSI
- ISAT
- +578 subjects

Alexandra: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...professional, journalist, teacher, actor, stage director and non-profit manager in both Texas and California. She has lectured in theatre criticism at the University of North Texas and is an award-winning short story non-fiction author. As a teacher she created a nationally-recognized arts leadership camp in the Sierras, taught creative expression and drama to grade through...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- CLEP
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +171 subjects

Clari Trevino: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...students strengths, interests, and talents in my teaching methods to maintain full engagement throughout the lesson. I believe discipline and connections to the subject, beyond the classroom, are keys to increase productivity and achieve results. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, hitting the gym, and attending various cultural events with internationally minded expats. I...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ACT
- SAT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +232 subjects

Amelia: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...with experience teaching math ranging from middle school through college-level, including geometry, algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, and calculus. Although most of my tutoring and teaching experience is in math, I have undergraduate degrees in both mathematics and psychology (and briefly attend graduate school for psychology), so I would love to help out with either subject. I...
Education & Certification
- Austin College - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Master of Science, Applied Psychology
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- COMPASS
- ACCUPLACER
- ACT and SAT All-In-One Classes
- +186 subjects

Paul: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...fort Worth area with online contact further afield, both within the U.S. and in Europe. I offer a high level of flexibility across the topics that I tutor. In the morning I could be tutoring STAAR/SSAT/SAT/ISEE Level Math, while later that day, I will be working with students across a variety of English components, spanning...
Education & Certification
- Queens University Belfast - Bachelors, International Economics
- Open University - Masters, Strategic Management
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- TEAS
- PSAT
- HSPT
- +165 subjects

Richard: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
I have taught students in a classroom setting for 5 years and in corporate settings for more than 25 years. I thoroughly enjoy interaction with students at all levels and watching them find their own path to subject mastery through skillful mentoring.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
- Texas AM University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ASVAB
- ECAA
- CogAT
- +213 subjects

Patrick Joshua: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...to think on my feet and really listen to what my students were telling me: they were scared, and if put to a vote, they'd collectively abandon the project I'd set out before them and not think twice about throwing in the towel and moving on to something else. Pivoting and drawing on a translation...
Education & Certification
- California State University-Sacramento - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
- American University of Paris - Master of Arts, Language Interpretation and Translation
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- STAAR
- ACT
- TOEFL
- +71 subjects

Nicole: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...the best way possible for their individual needs. I adapt my tutoring sessions to fit the unique learning style of each student. I have been tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon...
Education & Certification
- Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
- Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- HSPT
- GED
- SAT
- +245 subjects

Joshua: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...three children, I understand what is needed to get children and students to engage. It's the thrill of seeing a child "buy in" to learning that drives me and makes me stand apart from others. My goal is to help others find a way to achieve their goals. I have a rich background in education...
Education & Certification
- SUNY Farmingdale - Bachelors, Industrial Technology
- Dowling College - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- CLEP
- REGENTS
- UK A Level
- +139 subjects

Brandi: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...over nine years, I understand the challenges students face during the writing process. Because objectivity can be difficult when it comes to our own writing, we often need someone to proofread our work and provide constructive feedback. That's where I come in! I can help you identify your areas of weakness and guide you through...
Education & Certification
- Valdosta State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- CLEP
- REGENTS
- SAT Subject Tests
- +59 subjects

Susan: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...have a BA in French, an MA in Teaching of Writing, and a PhD in Rhetoric. I have been teaching and tutoring writing for 24 years. I am an expert on grammar and mechanics. I can help you develop your thesis, your argument, your paragraphs, your introduction, and your conclusion. I am incredibly good at...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, French
- Carnegie Mellon University - PHD, Rhetoric
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- PARCC
- GED
- CSAP/ TCAP
- +242 subjects
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Brockport - Associate in Science, Elementary School Teaching
- University of Phoenix-Birmingham Campus - Masters in Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- GED
- PARCC
- SSAT
- +37 subjects

Leah: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...goals into reality. I can think of no greater accomplishment as a teacher than to see my kids matriculate to success, whatever that may mean to them. My purpose in life is to teach. I have known this my entire life and have not deviated from it. Each morning as I rise to begin preparing for...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ACT
- CogAT
- PSAT
- +26 subjects

Abraham: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...approach ACT questions? Are you trying to get ahead in your summer courses so that you have more time to enjoy the warm weather? If these, or any other scenario in which you feel like you might need some 1-on-1 tutoring in math, physics, or test prep, I'm your guy! As a recent graduate with...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- REGENTS
- UK GCSE
- ACT
- +133 subjects

Vishnu Priya: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...allows me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student,...
Education & Certification
- University of New Haven - Master of Science, Business, General
- ZeroTo Mastery - Doctor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- AIMS
- UK GCSE
- PAX - Nursing Pre-admission Examination
- +725 subjects

Elly: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...experience, I specialize in helping students excel in subjects such as math, science, computer science, and English. I hold a master's degree in education and a background in computer science, which allows me to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. My goal is to empower students by building confidence and improving academic performance. Whether you need...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- SHSAT
- PAX - Nursing Pre-admission Examination
- HESI - Health Education Systems Incorporated
- +387 subjects

Kara: North Richland Hills GATE/ TAG course instructor
...use a child-led, teacher-guided, hands-on, centers and manipulatives, Montessori, Nature-schooling, un-schooling, experience-based, independence encouraged and play-based approach to teaching. I have student taught/taught stateside (USA), internationally (in Germany and South Korea) and online/virtually. I have also worked with many students from China, South Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Sweden, Germany, Canada, India etc. My classroom experience includes...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Science Teacher Education
- University of Central Missouri - Certificate, Language Arts Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- UK A Level
- GED
- UK GCSE
- +315 subjects
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Administration and Management
- California University - Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Leadership
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ACT
- CLEP
- K-11th Grade Standardized Tests
- +222 subjects