Top HSPT Tutors serving Denver
Keith: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 life. I...
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Jim: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...my approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun. Throughout my career, I have had the benefit of great mentor/tutors and have always tried to do the same for others. Formally, I have taught students at the high school and college level in math and history (Rutgers University - PhD,...
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Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History
Elijah: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...confident with their abilities, without the feeling of needing to rely on others for answers. This is done through discussing global issues around fulling understanding a subject and writing, and not through fast rule-based corrections. I am here to offer my students the tools they will craft 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...
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University of California-Davis - Current Undergrad, Cognitive Science
Steph: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...I am currently a PhD student 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...
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Stanford University - Bachelor of Engineering, Geology
University of Washington-Bothell Campus - Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Western Washington University - Masters in Education, Mathematics
Melissa: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...abroad, and have developed my own independent program to teach elementary school children. I have tutored in all levels of algebra as well as geometry. I have 4 years of experience teaching biology, from AP/Honors level biology to 3rd grade level "Making Neuroscience Fun" programs. When students are struggling, the issue is more than simply getting better grades. Many students feel angry, hopeless, and uninterested in school when they are having trouble. With the right...
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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
...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 encourage parents...
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King's College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Naama: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Kaan: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 different ways. I'm here to help you discover how you like to learn, and use that method...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Connor: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165
Luke: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Julie: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...sociology and a double minor in visual arts and philosophy. During my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills. I truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
John: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Cynthia: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 be willing...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Amanda: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...and hope to apply my analytical and communication skills to a career in law or public policy. While attending university, I spent my free time finding ways to positively impact and further educate my community through my involvement as a campus tour guide, writing tutor, sexual assault counselor, and Greek life leader. I love traveling and have visited over 25 different countries and am particularly interested in the ways that writing and culture have symbiotically...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
Ben : Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...My approach to tutoring is to identify a students strengths and build upon them through frequent quizzes and reflective analysis. Additionally, having just gone through the college admissions process, I am privy to its length and complexity so can lend advice on anything, namely essays. I have plenty of experience writing and have been published in a local newspaper. While I think math is the easiest subject for me to teach, writing and writing skills...
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Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790
Arun: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
Thomas: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...the effectiveness of these techniques in blogs and panels. Long-term engagement with evolving philosophies of education helped me establish a conceptual foundation of contemporary ideologies and approaches. This ground-up familiarity with modern tutoring methods/resources enables me to cater my approach for each session, especially in the small-group instructional environment. As a counterpoint, my work with Breakthrough gave me the opportunity to scale my mentorship skills to a larger audience, as well as adapt my approaches...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Janet: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
As an educator for 20 years in both the US and Canada, I enjoying working with students of all ages. With a background in Special Education and tutoring for test prep (GED, ACT, SAT), I have a heart for those who find it difficult to succeed in the classroom. It is my passion to encourage students and help them learn strategies to succeed in their education and in life. ... All students have the ability to...
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Moody Bible Institue - Bachelors, International Mnistries
Lamar University - Masters, School Counseling
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31
Anna: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and evaluations to track student progress. During college, I helped my peers learn French both individually and in small groups; and most recently, I worked as an English language teacher in France, helping small groups of middle- and high-schoolers put their language...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Margot: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...college applications and test prep, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That's why one of my main goals as a tutor is to ease the stress in students' lives. I'm here to help your workload feel manageable (and hopefully fun!) and to encourage you to do your best work. I take this attitude and my teaching style and adapt it to the needs of each individual student. We'll work together to figure out how YOU learn...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710
Private HSPT Tutoring in Denver, CO
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Denver HSPT Tutoring FAQ
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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