
Taylor: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...work best for each individual student. Some of my most rewarding teaching experiences have been young students learning to read, but also love to see a student who goes from struggling to success on their standardized tests. I believe that an education is one of the most influential things a person can possess, and am passionate about helping students succeed academically and helping them overcome frustration they may feel to begin to enjoy their education,...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French

Armando: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...Master's degree in the Fall. I have been in the classroom for almost four years teaching social studies, religion, and English to grades 5 - 12. I have experience at both the high school and middle school levels. I also was previously a coach for the Catholic School's Junior High Academic Decathlon for multiple subjects. I regularly hold tutoring for my students have much experience tutoring a variety of subjects at the middle school level....
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Regional Studies
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Lindsy : Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...I have experience working with students in a classroom as well as a private setting. I have tutored and assisted elementary and middle school students with class assignments, projects, and daily homework in all subjects. I also specialize in developing study and organization skills. I believe encouraging good study habits and a solid academic foundation while young is beneficial for a lifetime of academic success. My subjects include elementary and middle school math, reading, writing,...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Master's in Public Health - Master in Public Health, George Washington University

Aline: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...range of texts, from Euclid's Elements to Pascal's Penses, I developed close reading skills and a love for all things literary. I then passed on those skills and that passion when I began teaching at Landmark School in Massachusetts. At Landmark, a school for students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have continued to develop...
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St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion

Ada: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...the understanding of children, creativity, enthusiasm and patience. My promise is to present subject material in logical steps promoting Common Core curriculum through motivation and a variety of teaching strategies. My personal interests include movies and television shows. I like to play online games such as Disney Tsum-Tsum or group games such as Pictionary, Uno, Clue, and Speed. I like to watch funny You Tube videos such as Sad Cat Diary. My nephew and nieces...
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University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education

Patrick: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...a teacher in the LAUSD at a high school in the Harbor area. I teach Algebra I and a creative writing/journalism course. While my original degree is in math, I feel comfortable tutoring history, sciences, and helping edit English papers. I tutored math throughout high school and college as a side job. As a teacher, I'm choosing to tutor because I feel that I have energy enough to make a difference. Motivating young people to...
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California Polytechnic State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Mark: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...and did cyptopgraphy for a few years. Now I'm back on (the education) track. I've been teaching math and statistics at ITT-Tech for a few years and, so far, I've taught two sections of college algebra at El Camino Community College. I've also been tutoring math since high school. When I attended Central Virginia Community College, I worked in the math lab, administering tests and tutoring fellow students. I prefer to tutor algebra, statistics, or...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Math / Education
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Master of Science, Math / Statistics

Ferid: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
I am a very dedicated and responsible person. I hope to only help students feel comfortable asking me anything they need help with. I have a great deal of patience and determination to help students fully understand topics they need help with. I have had immense tutoring experience, tutoring for the past 6 years. I look forward to tutoring students and helping them succeed in their future endeavors. ... Making sure the student fully understands the...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, Biology, General

Layan: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in New York public schools as well as outdoor summer schools. I speak both French and Arabic and am learning Spanish, and in my...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development

Simon: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...as a Nursing Assistant. When I'm not working or studying, I'm usually running, practicing guitar, or cooking with my fiance. I love to teach as much as I love to learn. I have experience tutoring in math but would be more than welcome to help out in other subjects as well. I like to keep the atmosphere fun and engaging. If you would like to know anything else about me, feel free to contact me!
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Sociology

Joscelyn: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...always happy to help someone in any subject than I can. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and I want to see every one of them succeed! I generally ask students or parents to send me homework/class work problems they want to go over together, or topics they would like to cover so I can come prepared with examples. The students who usually benefit the most from working with me are those who...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Kaan: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...tutor back in high school helping kids with any problem related to Math and science. After focusing 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...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering

Julie: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 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...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education

Luke: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...use a combination of encouragement and technical knowledge to help people reach their goals. I learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy

Abrar: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
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.... It's okay...
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Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General

Reshad: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
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CUNY Queens College - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies

Sarah: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance

Paige: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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...
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The University of Tennessee - Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Varun: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed as well!
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies

Alexandra: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...taken on the role of mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers,...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
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Receive personally tailored HSPT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
If you are busy looking into those local private high schools trying to determine which your child could thrive in, then be sure to find out what type of entrance exam the high school requires your child to take before Your child could be accepted. Many private high schools (especially Catholic ones) require new applicants to take an HSPT, or High School Placement Test, and you should have your child begin preparing for it as soon as possible, so the have time to build up their potential test weaknesses to earn a great score on it. Preparing for a test like the HSPT requires following a well-designed study plan, and an expert HSPT tutor in Irvine, CA, could help your child develop an efficient study plan that makes good use of their likely limited free time in their busy schedule.
Studying for the HSPT is important, whether your child is currently a straight-A student or struggles in some or many classes. Even if your child typically gets great grades in their classes, their middle school curriculum may not have included study of geometry, so your child may have to be taught some basic geometry concepts to score well on the quantitative skills and math sections of the test. You can easily connect with a qualified HSPT tutor in Irvine who could teach them all of the skills they need to perform well on the HSPT by contacting one of our educational directors.
Also, the basic HSPT take a full 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and contains about 300 questions, which is quite lengthy for an eighth-grader who may not have ever taken exam of that length. However, in addition to the standard exam sections (quantitative skills, math, language, reading, and verbal skills), all schools have the option to add additional sections that cover science, mechanical aptitude, and Catholic religion. If your child's school adds these sections, the test can be even longer. An expert HSPT tutor in Irvine could help your child learn how to take such a lengthy test without become so exhausted near the end that they start guessing answers or even skipping them.
Your child and you both likely have busy schedules, so contact Varsity Tutors for help finding HSPT tutors in Irvine, CA, who have flexible schedules and can work with your child during any time you have free in your schedules, even if your child only has time to spare late in the evening after soccer practice or early in the morning before school. Your child's tutor can meet your child at any place that works best for your family, whether that is in your home, at the soccer field after practice, or at a library. Alternatively, you can opt to have your child work with their tutor completely online using the Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform, which allows for face-to-face and verbal interaction as they prepare your child to understand their HSPT.
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