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Melinda

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Melinda

PhD
Melinda's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Reading
ACCUPLACER WritePlacer
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
SAT Verbal

With a Ph.D. in Communications, I have dedicated my career to enhancing students' skills in visual, spoken, and written communication at the University of Maryland and various colleges in Pennsylvania. For over 3 years, I have specialized in online tutoring, focusing on preparing students for the ve...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

PhD

Straley

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Straley

Master's/Graduate
Straley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I hold a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I tutored GED math for 3 years in college, so I have experience breaking down concepts for students with a variety of learning styles. I've also informally tutored oth...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master's/Graduate

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor

Curran

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Curran

AB
Curran's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Algebra

As a professional educator with over a decade of experience, I specialize in delivering personalized, high-impact instruction across the humanities, test preparation, and college readiness. I've taught everything from early literacy and middle school ELA to AP-level history, civics, and economicsand...

Education

University of Notre Dame

AB

Alliyah

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alliyah

BS
Alliyah's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

I'm a Harvard Senior studying computer science and neuroscience. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring and have also worked at top tech and research companies (IBM, SpaceX, Kempner Institute, etc.). I'm really passionate about making learning fun! I hope that sessions with me will make the mat...

Education

Harvard University

BS

Soung

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Soung

DSC
Soung's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I'm a highly skilled, professional tutor with over 20 years experience. I have an exceptional ability to teach math to students with severe learning challenges. I make all levels of math understandable and foster confidence in the student. I'm also expert in SAT/ACT test preparation and high school ...

Education

Northwestern University

DSC

University of Chicago

DSC

Joy

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joy

AB
Joy's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Spanish
1st Grade Math (in Spanish)
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish)
Pre-Algebra

After a decade teaching bilingual elementary students in Ecuador and now running a U.S. middle school science classroom, Joy knows how to prepare younger test takers for high-pressure academic situations — exactly the skill set the HSPT demands of eighth graders. She leverages her dual biology and S...

Education

Boston University

AB

Leah

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Leah

Bachelor
Leah's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Linear Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

The HSPT packs language skills, reading comprehension, and quantitative reasoning into one fast-paced exam, and most students need a tutor who can address all three without bouncing between specialists. Leah covers the full range — from analogies and vocabulary on the Language Skills section to arit...

Education

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor

Maitreyi

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Maitreyi

Bachelor
Maitreyi's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I have been tutoring for seven years and from my experience I have learned that you can truly get students to love subjects if you can break it down and explain it to them simply. My favourite part of tutoring students is when they would come to me after a few weeks of math lessons and would tell me...

Education

Brandeis University

Bachelor

Brandeis University

BS

Ahmad

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ahmad

Bachelor's
Ahmad's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math
Grade 9 Mathematics
Cell Biology

Helping students has always felt deeply personal to me. I know what it's like to struggle with a subject and how much of a difference the right guidance can make. That's what drives me, not just to explain the material, but to meet them where they are, and help them build confidence along the way. M...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Janet

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Janet

MED
Janet's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Algebra

I graduated from Southwestern Illinois University in Edwardsville with a BS in Mathematics Education. My first job was teaching junior high school math in East St. Louis. Some of my students were nearly as old as I. It was quite an experience for a first year teacher. Very challenging. I moved to th...

Education

Northern Illinois University

MED

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Middle School Math Tutor • +102 Subjects

My job as a teacher is to collaborate with a student to overcome a challenge. Do you want to write a term paper? Great! Do you want to learn how to use a semi-colon? Let's do it! I'm on your side. With every lesson, I meet students where they are and together we tailor our lessons to fit their skills, interests, and needs. By approaching lessons collaboratively, we create an environment that emphasizes progress over perfection and uses their existing strengths to build new skills.

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I am a graduate from New York University with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication. I have experience tutoring from elementary level through college level, as well as in SAT prep. I think patience is the key to being an effective teacher, which is something I apply while tutoring students. Furthermore, I think it is important that students never lose the joy that comes with learning.

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects

The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.

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Achyut

Applied Mathematics Tutor • +97 Subjects

I have completed my Bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in both Biology and Business Administration. I currently love to tutor all students in numerous Mathematics and Science subjects as I want to spark that same passion that I have for these subjects. I have significant mastery of mathematics including pre-calculus, algebra 1/2, trigonometry, geometry, statistics, finite math, college level algebra, business math, and quantitative reasoning, etc. I have significant experience in science subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, organic chemistry, and biochemistry as well. I love to help students use their logic and problem-solving skills in order to advance their learning ability to a higher degree more efficiently. While learning how to apply these skills in real life situations using both math and science topics, respectively. I like to tailor lesson plans and study strategies to that particular student (as we are all unique) to ensure each student understands the concepts completely. I love to help any and all students ranging from the inquisitive mind to a struggling student trying to achieve an A+ in class!

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Abhi

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +21 Subjects

Hey, I'm Abhi, and I'm here to help make math and standardized testing a lot less stressful. I tutor across the full math spectrum, from elementary and middle school foundations all the way through Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and beyond, as well as SAT Math and SAT Reading & Writing prep. Whether you're trying to solidify the basics or push your SAT score to the next level, I've got you covered. My approach is simple: figure out where you're getting stuck, break it down in a way that clicks for you, and build from there. No judgment, no rushing, just clear explanations and a focus on real understanding over rote memorization. Every student learns differently, so I adapt my style to fit yours. My goal is for you to walk away from each session feeling more confident, not more confused. If that sounds like what you're looking for, let's get started!

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Byron

Applied Mathematics Tutor • +71 Subjects

I like helping students. I am very patient. I have experience teaching Calculus classes at the University of Miami. I have done private tutoring for all levels of math up to Calculus, as well as Statistics, Business Math, and Math Finance. I have worked in the actuarial field. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in mathematics from the University of Miami. I worked for The Princeton Review as a tutor for the SAT. I did very well on both the SAT and ACT, and like teaching students how to do better on those. I like history, too, and always find it fun to tutor history.

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PSAT Writing Skills Tutor • +40 Subjects

As both a student and an employee, I have been involved in higher education for over twenty years. I earned my bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago (English-Writing), my master's degree from Regis University (Nonprofit Management), and currently hold a college administrative position by day. For a number of years now, I have enjoyed tutoring students in middle school, high school, and college on test preparation (primarily the verbal/reading/writing sections for ACT, SAT, PSAT, HSPT), as well as essay and speech writing. I have a passion for the written word because I feel it is often times the best way to communicate - a way to express our thoughts and feelings in an organized and structured manner, in our own voice and within our control.

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Middle School Math Tutor • +29 Subjects

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AP Calculus BC Tutor • +98 Subjects

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +33 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pacing is one of the biggest challenges on the HSPT since you have limited time per question across all five sections. Tutors work with students to develop section-specific strategies—for example, in Verbal Skills, learning to quickly identify synonyms and analogies without overthinking, while in Math, recognizing which problems to tackle first and which to skip strategically. Practice with timed drills helps build automaticity so you're not spending precious seconds on easier questions, and working through full practice tests under real test conditions reveals exactly where you're losing time.

Reading Comprehension trips up many students because the HSPT's passages are dense and time is tight—you need to extract key information quickly without getting lost in details. Quantitative Skills also challenges students who haven't solidified foundational concepts like ratios, percentages, and word problem setup. Verbal Skills, while testing vocabulary and logic, can feel unfamiliar since it emphasizes synonym and analogy patterns that don't always appear in regular schoolwork. A tutor can identify which section is dragging your score and create targeted practice to address the underlying skill gaps.

The HSPT's Verbal Skills section uses synonym and analogy questions in a format you might not see in regular classes, requiring you to think about word relationships rather than just definitions. Reading Comprehension questions ask for main ideas, inferences, and detail recall under time pressure—different from classroom reading where you can reread. Quantitative questions mix basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry in ways that test problem-solving speed, not just computation. Tutors break down each format, show you the patterns and tricks to recognize, and have you practice until these question types feel natural rather than surprising.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you practice. Students who work with a tutor for 4-8 weeks with regular practice typically see 50-100 point gains, though this varies based on your baseline and the areas you're targeting. The biggest improvements come when you identify specific weak sections—say, Reading Comprehension or Quantitative Skills—and focus there rather than trying to improve everything at once. Consistent practice with timed drills and full-length tests, combined with targeted instruction on question formats and strategy, creates the conditions for meaningful gains.

Test anxiety often stems from unfamiliarity with question formats or uncertainty about timing strategy—both things tutoring directly addresses. When you've practiced the exact types of questions you'll see, worked through pacing strategies under timed conditions, and built confidence in your ability to recognize patterns, anxiety naturally decreases. Tutors also help you develop a realistic sense of which questions to prioritize, when to move on, and how to manage your mental energy across all five sections, so you feel in control rather than overwhelmed on test day.

Practice tests are essential because they reveal your actual pacing, timing, and weak areas under conditions that mirror the real exam. Rather than taking a practice test once and moving on, use them diagnostically: take one untimed to identify content gaps, then take several under timed conditions to work on speed and strategy. Between practice tests, focus on drilling the specific sections where you stumbled—for instance, if Reading Comprehension dragged you down, do targeted passages and timing work. Your tutor can review your practice test results to pinpoint patterns, like whether you're running out of time or making careless errors, and adjust your study plan accordingly.

A strong HSPT tutor understands the test's unique structure—the five sections, their different question formats, and the specific timing constraints—and can teach you strategies tailored to each. They should be able to diagnose exactly where you're losing points, whether it's vocabulary knowledge in Verbal Skills, conceptual gaps in Quantitative, or reading speed in Comprehension. Beyond content, they should be skilled at teaching you to recognize question patterns, manage time strategically, and build the confidence that comes from practicing under realistic test conditions. Look for someone who uses actual HSPT materials, tracks your progress across sections, and adjusts the approach based on what's actually holding back your score.

Most students benefit from 4-8 weeks of focused HSPT prep, though this depends on your starting point and target score. A typical weekly schedule might include 2-3 tutoring sessions focused on strategy and weak areas, plus 3-4 hours of independent practice with drills and timed sections between sessions. Starting with diagnostic practice to identify weak areas, moving into targeted skill-building, and finishing with full-length timed practice tests creates a logical progression. Your tutor can customize the timeline and intensity—if you're starting further behind or aiming for a very competitive score, you might need more time; if you're already strong in most areas, you might focus heavily on one or two sections.

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