TAG prep from Varsity Tutors can give your child instruction and resources to make the most of their study time. If your student is a candidate for a gifted education program, TAG prep can provide personalized instruction. TAG test prep is flexible and based around your student's particular needs.
The National Association for Gifted Children advises that students be assessed in a variety of subjective and objective ways. Talented and Gifted (TAG) and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) tests are a broad category of exams that feature specific exams such as those listed below:
Tests Used for Identifying TAG Students
- WISC-IV
- Spatial Test Battery
- School and College Ability Test
- Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
- Cognitive Abilities Test
- Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
TAG test prep takes place online. Our Live Learning Platform allows for real-time interactions between your student and the tutor in their TAG course. This makes your student's TAG class more convenient for them and for you. Your student can receive TAG tutoring from anywhere with an internet connection. When you register your student for TAG preparation, we will match them to a tutor who best matches their availability.
TAG test preparation provides personalized learning for your student. TAG courses allow your student to learn the material that is most important for them in ways that are effective for them. There is no assigned syllabus in TAG classes which allows your student and the instructor to spend time based on your student's needs and skills. Whether your student needs to study most topics in a broad fashion, or if they would be better served through diving deeply into one or two topics, TAG tutors can help them with either type of learning. Additionally, TAG prep can be tailored to your student's learning style. Whether your student learns best through reading, watching videos, practice tests, or other ways, TAG test prep can accommodate their particular needs.
In addition to the content learning that takes place in TAG prep, your student can experience the benefits that come from developing study skills. Good study habits can help your student to maximize their time in TAG test prep. By breaking their goals into smaller portions, your student can see progress throughout their time in TAG prep. This can help them to build confidence as they approach the TAG assessment process. Additionally, the study skills and habits that they learn in TAG test prep are tools they can bring to other academic environments.
During their time in TAG prep, your student can also increase their understanding of test-taking strategies. Depending on the types of questions that appear on particular TAG exams, your student and their instructor can devise strategies suited to those types of questions. Test-taking strategies can help your student go into the exam with confidence and work effectively during the exam.
As your student prepares for the rigors of TAG exams, TAG test prep from Varsity Tutors can give them tools and resources for their prep. In an individualized environment, your student can learn key content, study habits, and test-taking strategies. If you would like your student to experience the benefits of TAG test preparation, contact an Educational Consultant online or over the phone. These consultants are able to answer questions you may have and to help you register.

Nicole: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic...
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
- Clarinet
- Geography
- Technology and Coding
- +245 subjects

Andrew: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
I am a former Madison School and Community Recreation Program Leader, AVID Tutor, and I have a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. I also attended UCLA, but withdrew because I was not able to qualify for in-state tuition. I can help with determinants.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Developmental Biology
- World Literature
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning
- +507 subjects

Evan: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...and through Skype. I also have experience tutoring Spanish and the clarinet. I tutor many aspects of English including reading, writing, test prep, literature, grammar, and essay editing. I also tutor any level of Spanish, including test prep for SAT subject tests or Spanish Language AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- 11th Grade Writing
- IB History SL
- IB Language A: Literature SL
- +297 subjects
Education & Certification
- Hacettepe University - Bachelors, Translation
- Indiana University-Bloomington - PHD, Literacy, Culture, and Language Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Test Prep
- Technology and Coding
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +25 subjects

Michelle: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...new technologies and applications that improve the learner experience. Lives by the following personal code: I love learning, I love to teach; and I teach because I love to learn! Currently hold a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree- and always interested in expanding my educational background! Current and previous teaching licenses include: *Education of the Handicapped, (Special Education) K-12 *Intervention Specialist K-12 *Reading Endorsement K-12 *Psychology 7-12 *Sociology 7-12 Specialized experience teaching students at...
Education & Certification
- Capital University - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
- Marygrove College - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- College Application Essays
- Phonics
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +118 subjects

Jonathan: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...a tutor, my strongest subjects are standardized test or competition preparation, as well as anything related to math. I also hold a Bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's degree in business. I have a passion for helping others. I have thought about teaching in a traditional classroom, but I enjoy working one-on-one with students who are motivated to learn, and watching as they make progress. On a personal note, I love traveling, exploring new...
Education & Certification
- Davidson College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Wake Forest University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Finite Mathematics
- ACT English
- GMAT Verbal
- +108 subjects

Annette: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...and public schools. I have taught pre-kinder through 8th grade, in various subject matters such as Spanish, English as a Second Language and I am currently a dual language elementary teacher for all subjects. My other role is as a STARR Test Prep tutor for my school. I am passionate about helping struggling students find their own potential to be successful in learning any subject. My philosophy is to adapt the work at hand into...
Education & Certification
- St. Edwards University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Concordia University-Texas - Master of Arts, Differentiated Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Test Prep
- College English
- Spanish 1
- +20 subjects

Angela: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
All students CAN learn, the trick is finding how they learn best! That is my passion, to empower and motivate all students to embrace learning! I partner with parents to help them bring academic success to their kids. Smile....results are on the way!
Education & Certification
- University of North Florida - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
- University of Nebraska at Omaha - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Florida EOC Assessment
- SSAT
- ISEE-Lower Level Mathematics Achievement
- +34 subjects

Morgan: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...an intense passion for learning, and I enjoy sharing that passion through a wide variety of tutoring subjects. My expertise is primarily in the social sciences, but I'm very good at test taking and US history, and I I have also been involved with theater, public speaking, and creative writing for a large part of my life, and I enjoy sharing the knowledge that I've gained from these experiences as well; in fact, one of...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Psychology, Political Science
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ACT Reading
- Essay Editing
- ACT Writing
- +38 subjects

Samantha: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...to graduate school to gain additional certifications in Literacy for children from birth through 12th grade. I have always loved learning and working with children. I am excited to take on the responsibility of being a tutor and hopefully in the upcoming Fall, being a full-time classroom teacher. If you have any questions or are interested in having me be your tutor, please feel free to message me. I will respond to all messages as...
Education & Certification
- Saint Josephs College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- Hofstra University - Masters in Education, Adult Literacy Instructor
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Middle School Reading
- Study Skills
- ESL/ELL
- +17 subjects

Petra: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...and high school math. My favorite subject to teach is any kind of test prep because its easy to track how quickly a student is learning, and helps me adjust my teaching style to be most effective for each individual student. My teaching philosophy is that every student is completely unique, and it is my job to adapt my teaching to help them learn at their full potential. Seeing a student's eyes light up when...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- CLEP College Composition Modular
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- 2nd Grade
- +182 subjects

Emily: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...coach Augusta University's competitive cheerleading team, whom I helped tutor during my spare time outside of the newsroom. It was then that I realized my passion for teaching and became a middle-school Video Broadcasting Teacher with Fulton County Schools. Here, I developed positive relationships with my students and helped them produce live, daily newscasts broadcasted school-wide and online. As much as I loved being a teacher inside the classroom, I missed the one-on-one experience tutoring...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Spanish 1
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +86 subjects

Hannah: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...written assignments. I met with students on a daily basis to discuss upcoming projects, as well as answering questions that they had for the course. I continue to tutor students that need assistance with English college courses. I have a passion for helping students to thrive in their classes! Although I would like to tutor a wide range of subjects, my skill set thus far is in English, Literature, Essay Editing, and Art History. Currently,...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- Arizona State University - Current Grad Student, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Graduate Test Prep
- College Application Essays
- Languages
- +56 subjects

Heather: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...substitute teacher for Clark County School District, predominately working with grades K-8. I have experience tutoring with two different institutions, as well as on a private basis. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and also received a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have tutored in a wide variety of subjects, though most of my...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension
- 6th Grade Writing
- GED Social Studies
- +177 subjects

Claire: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...I have taught general music in the Lawndale School District and at YOLA (Youth Orchestra L.A.) at HOLA (Heart of LA youth center in the Rampart District). I student-taught in general elementary school classrooms (2nd and 5th grade), and have tutored students at YOLA. No matter what the subject, my focus has always been on finding the unique strengths of each individual student, and building on those strengths to approach areas of struggle. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
- University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching (Multiple Subject)
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- GRE Verbal Reasoning
- SAT Subject Tests
- Reading
- +27 subjects

Kristal: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...my experience in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers provide knowledge and skills used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students' belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.
Education & Certification
- Charleston Southern University - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Linear Algebra
- ISEE-Lower Level Mathematics Achievement
- ACT Math
- +107 subjects

Azalech: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
I recently graduated from Rice University with a double major in Biological Sciences and Sociology. I plan to attend medical school in the fall. I have previously tutored middle and high schoolers in algebra, geometry, algebra 2, chemistry (regular and AP), and biology (regular and AP). I can also help with test prep for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
- Elementary School
- Math
- +56 subjects

Rasheta: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...a Bachelor's degree in Middle School Education and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. I am currently an 8th grade English Language Arts teacher. I've taught Language Arts for 12 years and social studies for three years. I've tutored and assisted children with spelling, reading, and writing in grades K-12. I enjoy reading, writing, and going to the beach for vacation. I have a passion for educating and motivating children so that they can be...
Education & Certification
- Clayton State University - Bachelor of Education, Middle School Teaching
- Central Michigan University - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Middle School
- Geography
- Middle School Writing
- +25 subjects

Sam: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
...humanities, I realized my academic focus was better suited for the study and education associated with math. I've loved math ever since grade school, and I found myself actually looking forward to coming home and doing my math homework! I soon realized that what I was doing was not only fun, but had a purpose. I understood that it defines and shapes the way in which we go about our business navigating through the world....
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, English
- CUNY Queens College - Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- GMAT Quantitative
- PCAT Quantitative Ability
- SAT Reading
- +152 subjects

Jennifer: GATE/ TAG test prep instructor
I hold a BA in Elementary and Middle School Education, and an MEd in International Education, as well as an Iowa State Teaching License, and a TEFL Certification. I have taught overseas in the international school system for ten years, and would love to share my knowledge and expertise with you.
Education & Certification
- University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
- Endicott College - Masters in Education, International and Comparative Education
Subject Expertise
- GATE/ TAG
- Math
- Algebra
- Middle School Writing
- +68 subjects