Top HSPT Tutors serving Denver

Steph: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...in Applied Math at CU Boulder. Before that I was a calculus teacher at Western Washington University. I am here to help you achieve your math goals. I am patient, experienced, and have a gift for explaining tricky mathematical concepts. I am pretty well-versed in all things math up through college level. Calculus, Precalculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, GRE, SAT Please contact me so we can get the ball rolling towards greater understanding and better performance...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Engineering, Geology
University of Washington-Bothell Campus - Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Western Washington University - Masters in Education, Mathematics

Elijah: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...themselves with my guidance as a coach, leaving with newfound knowledge, personal development, and academic success. Many of the skills that I teach translate to many other areas of life as well. The only prerequisite would be for my students to be willing to allow me to help them help themselves; this requires a strong commitment for personal growth. I offer a focused environment for engagement of strategizing, idea flow, and conceptualization.... To help people help...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Current Undergrad, Cognitive Science

Keith: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...Computer Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. My passion for learning continues as I am currently pursuing a PhD in Systems and Engineering Management. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics, Computers, Business, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. In my experience, helping share my knowledge with others has been very rewarding. I am a firm believer in self-improvement, with education leading to an improved quality of...
Education & Certification

Jim: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...the high school and college level in math and history (Rutgers University - PhD, 1988) and advised many others informally as a banking and investment professional (Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), since 1994). Recently, I have become a math tutor, mentor and substitute teacher in the Denver Public School system and an historical adviser for a national high school competition focused on the U.S. Constitution. Since my approach to studying the past has been very comprehensive,...
Education & Certification
Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History

Jim: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...after my first year of teaching that most students in Chicago Public Schools were reading at least two grades below grade level. Thats when I decided to pursue a Masters in Reading to address the problem. I tutored K12 (all subjects) for three years to master the methodology I gleaned from professors before returning to the classroom. Since teaching is an art, I consider my instructional philosophy to be versatility in motion because learning styles...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelors, English
Illinois State University - Masters, Education

Melissa: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...angry, hopeless, and uninterested in school when they are having trouble. With the right help and time, problem areas can feel less overwhelming and even fun. My method is to first understand my student's specific issue, and work to address him or her as an individual. I help them develop strategies so when they are alone and facing a difficult problem, they have the foundation and confidence to work through it by themselves. Most importantly...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700

Kathy: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...teach with passion and incorporate lesson plans that challenge students, mixed with some light-hearted fun and creativity. I create an environment where students can grow at their own pace and flourish. It is here that students have ample opportunities to work hard, express themselves, share their work and celebrate their successes, both big and small. Acknowledging the it takes a village to make strides in a student's learning, teamwork is essential. Therefore, I welcome and...
Education & Certification
King's College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Yongmao: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...college chemistry lectures, recitations and laboratories. Always, I try my best to get the point of each class across, properly explain the course materials and highlight crucial factors. Chemistry is not easy, therefore, I stimulate great interest that definitely makes the class more fun and more attractive. furthermore, I make a great effort to get the students involved and interested by drawing connections between chemistry in class and life/movies/news, etc. I am ready to help...
Education & Certification
Nankai University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry

Wendy: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature and travel. My teaching style reflects the needs of the learner and I assess and develop a plan that matches the speed...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Sita: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...Mathematics. My position included both teaching and research responsibilities. I was teaching all levels of mathematics, including single- and multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, advanced undergraduate analysis as well as graduate courses. While I love math and teaching, I found that working working full-time at a university is not for me. The heavy teaching loads and constant pressure to publish research results left me run down and exhausted, and that's not how I want...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Cynthia: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Jennifer: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...their families to graduate from college, so I understand that education is a powerful game changer. I am also a proud mama. Our daughter is 24 and just started a PhD program; her focus is gender equality. I love adventure travel! I've visited over 60 countries, climbed a few big mountains and stood at both the North and South Poles. I am also an analog astronaut. An analog astronaut participates in human spaceflight training and...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Geography
Johns Hopkins University - Master's/Graduate, Applied Behavioral Science
Air University - Master's/Graduate, Military Operational Art and Science
Benedictine University - Doctorate (PhD), Higher Education

Kaan: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...on my own academic career in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test prep and even basic Spanish. Everyone has a different way of learning, and everyone is motivated is...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Luke: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my students into developing their own critical thinking skills. I also encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet up a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Diptesh: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Peter: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...have a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued...

Julie: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous and research based intervention for students...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700

Daniel: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...students. When I tutor a student, I try to discover the root of the problem, usually a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I can explain it as clearly and as simply as possible. If the student doesn't "get" the explanation the first time, I am willing to spend as much time on the concept as the student needs. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano, making and...
Education & Certification
University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Soung: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 admission tests. I have a BA in Chemistry from The University of Chicago and a PhD from Northwestern University. I'm a former research scientist. I enjoy tutoring and have the gift of teaching.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Northwestern University - Doctor of Science, Molecular Pharmacology

Paige: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...Tennessee. I am very passionate about the subjects that I tutor, which include mathematics, standardized testing preparation, reading, English, writing, and basic French, and I firmly believe that anyone can master these topics with the proper guidance. I incorporate various methods of tutoring, including showing many examples, giving thorough explanations, and prompting students with questions to help facilitate the correct thought process. I love helping students and seeing their knowledge and understanding grow as we...
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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Varsity Tutors could help you and your child connect with a professional HSPT (High School Placement Test) tutor in Denver, CO. Your child may be able to work with a tutor in an environment that is conducive to their learning needs. If they would rather learn at home, tutors can meet them there, as well as other convenient locations, including libraries and schools, and even the local park! Does your child prefer to do their work online? Tutors can also work with students through our new, unique face-to-face online learning platform! You can decide how often your child needs sessions, and what times will work best for them. A skilled professional HSPT tutor in Denver can give your child much-needed one-on-one attention.
The High School Placement Test is given twice a year, consists of 300 multiple choice questions, and lasts about two and half hours. Students are tested on many different areas including math, reading, language, verbal skills, and quantitative skills. Optional sections, such as mechanics or religion, may also be part of the test as well. Each question is worth one point, and while there are no penalties for incorrect answers, it is one of the first of many standardized tests students take, so it is worth their time to help try to improve their study skills with the assistance of a dedicated tutor.
The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can connect you and your child with HSPT tutoring in Denver. They will discuss with you and your child any goals you are looking to accomplish, as well as identify weak areas that require extra assistance. They will then create a learning plan with those goals and obstacles in mind, as well as utilize mock tests, test prep review, and anything else your child may require. Your child's tutor can work with them to try to improve their math skills, to feel less nervous and better prepared to take a test, and review any elective material that may be included, such as science or religion.
Work to get ahead of the game, and start preparing for the HSPT now! By studying for this test, your child could also be setting themselves up for success for their scholastic career, such as gaining good test taking habits for the SAT or ACT when they are getting ready for college. If you're looking for HSPT tutors for your child in Denver, CO, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors will be happy to help.
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