Top HSPT Tutors serving Irvine

Varun: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...others reach 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!
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800

Aline: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...with a 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...
Education & Certification
St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion

Layan: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 free time I love to cook, read, and...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740

Armando: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...because it is a constantly changing field where one can always work on improving one's teaching. I enjoy the challenges of teaching and tutoring because it means that no two days are ever the same. In addition, I enjoy using research based methods in education. I also believe in empowering students to reach their goals. I enjoy cooking on my free time, researching topics in Junior High Academic Decathlon, and keeping up with my friends.
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Regional Studies
Loyola Marymount University - Master of Arts, Secondary Education

Lindsy : Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...Washington, DC. 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,...
Education & Certification
University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Master's in Public Health - Master in Public Health, George Washington University

Taylor: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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, too. Beyond academics, I passionately love to read,...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Mark: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 calculus, but any level of math is fine...
Education & Certification
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...
Education & Certification
University of Southern California - Bachelors, Biology, General

Patrick: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 learn is a difficult task that I embrace...
Education & Certification
California Polytechnic State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Ada: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 keep me updated on the latest Duck Song...
Education & Certification
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education

Simon: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...from UC Berkeley and currently pursuing a second degree in Nursing. I work as an Emergency Medical Technician and 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...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Sociology

Kaan: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...a peer 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Connor: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 of theory through practice problems (the best way to master any pure science). I frequently employ the use of problem sets...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165

Luke: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through all of my experiences, I have continued to pursue my passion for...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Julie: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...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 of all ages. I am excited to work with students on everything from fundamental phonics to critical reading!... Teaching needs to...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700

Dylan: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...questions that they haven't seen before, and leave them with broadly applicable skills that will help them long after their class is finished. I am involved in multiple finance clubs at Cornell and I usually spend my free time there practicing my moves with the Thai Boxing Club and going to see movies with friends. At home, if I'm not working, odds are that I'm cooking, playing chess, or spending a day at the beach.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Sean: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...from Cornell University with a BS in engineering physics, and a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730

Allan: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780

Jing: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Thomas: Irvine HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Irvine, CA
...both heavily developed and poorer, migrant worker regions of the city. The educational norms and approaches are in many ways in sharp contrast to American tactics of education. But parents and students in both countries share similar anxieties about getting a high-value education. I was happy to find that many of the student engagement strategies I've acquired in the U.S. were just as effective at creating a positive learning environment. Adapting to these new cultural...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700
Private HSPT Tutoring in Irvine, CA
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Irvine HSPT Tutoring FAQ
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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