Top HSPT Tutors serving Long Island

Melinka: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...have been in the teaching field for the past 8 years, working mostly with grades 5-12. My passion is teaching everything about the Spanish Language; not only the language itself, but also about the customs and traditions in different Spanish-speaking countries, as they play a big role into the culture of each country. My goal is to help students communicate in the Spanish language, so they can expand their options and opportunities in every possible...
Education & Certification

Sima: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the Mount Sinai Medical Center. As a student I was never been able to decide on a favorite subject because I felt anything I studied in school could be fun and much easier if approached with the right attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative approaches to study subjects that can otherwise be very frustrating. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence and...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Pre-med
University of Massachusetts - Master of Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 750

Kaitlyn: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Currently, I am working as a high school English Teacher in a Blue Ribbon school district in New Jersey. Prior to this position, I worked as a preschool teacher, teacher assistant for special needs students, swim instructor, camp counselor, nanny, and had a practicum and student teaching experience at the middle school and high school level. Beyond my love for the learning process, I genuinely enjoy working with children and young adults. I enjoy working...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelors, English
William Paterson University of New Jersey - Masters, Masters in Education

Catherine: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...years of professional tutoring experience in standardized tests, mathematics of all levels, physics, and more. I strive to make learning fun, comprehensive, and engaging. My method is to ensure that students understand the fundamentals and gradually progress to more challenging problems to provide students with a complete grasp of the subject and empower them for future study. My greatest strengths are my patience and thoroughness while tutoring. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, reading,...
Education & Certification
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art - Building Engineer, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 740

Dustin: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...tutoring both adults and gifted adolescents; while I am capable of tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, History, and Literature. I believe in the intellectual potential of every student, and have observed that a great many obstacles in a student's educational journey can be overcome through a personal and case-by-case approach on the part of the teacher or tutor. I also believe that early educational success is the...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilization, Honors
CUNY Queens College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing - Fiction
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35

Jeffrey: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...goal is to ace an exam, setting up a career plan, or having a social connection - I am here to guide you through that process! Most students typically come to me with science and math help, but I can help with college applications, personal statements, and test preparation. I have had over two years of tutoring and education consulting experience while being on the west coast after receiving my bachelor's degree. I enjoy playing...
Education & Certification
University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
State Certified Teacher

Shana: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...number sense to logarithms. My success is not based on the curriculum knowledge but rather on the ability to: - Identify the root cause and need of the student. (For example, I've tutored many students that claim to need help with algebra, when in fact their misconceptions lie in basic four operations from the 3rd and 4th grades) - Instill the ability to self-learn. Students will not do the majority of their study with a...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Sociology
Pace University-New York - Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)

Lauren: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...been fortunate to be teaching grades 7-12 for the past 10 years. As a teacher I am very passionate in my career. I cater to the needs of my students when I am teaching. Everyone is a different learner and has different learning styles, and I pride myself in being able to teach to all levels and engage students in the learning process. I want students to have fun with learning mathematics so I hope...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Molloy College - Master of Arts, Special Education

Kathy: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...I have held various teaching and tutoring positions these last few years and have taken courses and seminars at the Warner Graduate School of Education. I have taught English and Social Studies to K-9 students throughout New York City and prepared high school students for college applications and essay writing. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, and foreign languages (Mandarin and Japanese). In my experience,...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, East Asian Studies

Thomas: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...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 to a new demographic (public/charter students in an under-performing district). While work with the TWP necessitated self- and program-wide evaluation, Breakthrough instituted an especially strong culture of administrative and intra-departmental evaluation. The ability to...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Margot: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...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 best, what approaches work well for you, and ultimately, how we can achieve your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs a patient and a new way of explaining concepts, or a star...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710

Mariam: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
I believe everyone can learn and persever, math can be fun to learn If you met the right tutor. I am a caring, patient, knowledgeable, experienced teacher/tutor , different levels of math. An expert in NYS math certification tests.
Education & Certification
Yarmouk University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Touro College - Master of Science, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Amy: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...once they learn just a handful of strategies. The SAT has the same tricks every time, just in a different form. I try to get students to think like the test maker so they can anticipate these tricks. What concept are they trying to test you on with this question? What's important about this concept? What might they want to make sure you know? I also love tutoring Spanish. I lived in Madrid for 9...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Spanish
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780

Lauren: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...the past three months. My other related experiences range from being a summer camp counselor for over 6 years, past phonemic and reading tutor, and a Resident Assistant for high school students at a summer boarding school. I am an extremely positive, energetic, friendly, and encouraging teacher to my students, and seek to share these attributes with other students through tutoring. I have a particular interest in teaching Phonics, Reading, Reading Comprehension, and Science. In...
Education & Certification
SUNY Geneseo - Unknown, Early Childhood/ Childhood Education

Gisela: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
I have been teaching for over 3 years. That is something I love to do and it is what I see myself doing for the rest of my life.
Education & Certification
Berkeley College-Woodland Park - Bachelors, International Business
Berkeley College-Woodland Park - Masters, Business management

Cassandra: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Master's Degree from Monmouth University in Educational Leadership/Principal/Supervisor. For the past 23 years I have been teaching various elementary grade levels. I love the students. My greatest joy is watching the lightbulb go off, and the excitement of understanding. I believe all can learn, and I try every day to impart my love of lifelong learning and adventure on my students. In my spare time I spend time with my husband and two children (and...
Education & Certification
Alfred University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Temple University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Constantine: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.... My goal is to empower the student to leverage their strengths and support the student in mastering new learning skills and problem-solving strategies... Get a sense of the student's personality, learning style, and comfort zone, while assessing the student's short- and long-term priorities. Then, we...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, French
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Russian
University of Flordia - Masters in Business Administration, MBA Marketing
University of Indiana - Master of Social Work, Social Work
GMAT: 750

Jed: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My other position was as an education consultant for university applications where I taught advanced writing workshops to working professionals. Through my editing and consulting services, I have helped my clients gain entrance to elite US institutions such as Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, and others. Outside...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Stacey: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...kindergarten through fifth grade, and held several long term posts. While enrolled as a doctoral student, I taught various courses at different universities in Southern California, and was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District (6th through 12th grade). Since residing in New York State, I have primarily taught test preparation courses, but I am qualified to teach Social Science courses as I have a PhD in Social Sciences, M.A. in Behavioral Science,...
Education & Certification
California State University-Dominguez Hills - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Social Sciences

Sofia: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
My name is Sofia. Writing and researching is my thing. I am a social scientist with a media studies MA and 5 years of experience writing professionally anything from TV scrips to anthropological research reports. What do I teach? The foundations of sociology and linguistics: writing, research, social studies and history. I love long walks on the beach (it's actually nice) and horror movies.
Education & Certification
Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
The New School - Master of Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
Private HSPT Tutoring in Long Island, NY
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Long Island HSPT Tutoring FAQ
Sending your child to a private or parochial high school is a proactive way to try to make sure that education becomes and remains a priority. The best private schools and Catholic schools will use the High School Placement Test (HSPT) to make admissions decisions. Your son or daughter's test grades will also be a factor in any school funding or scholarship decisions. A tutor can try to help you and your student feel a lot better about the test, and more confident about the results. A professional HSPT tutor in Long Island, New York, is an excellent way to try to help your student prepare for the exam.
A tutor can try to help your youngster prepare for the test by reviewing the subject areas and administering practice exams. Our educational directors can help you locate an independent tutor in Long Island who is skilled at helping students get prepared for the HSPT. The test is divided into five sections, and your child's tutor can give equal awareness of all of the content areas, or give attention to a specific area of concern, such as language skills or math. Your eighth grader must be willing to answer nearly 300 questions, and all of those are multiple choice. An excellent tutor will teach your student strategies for time management, studying, and feeling prepared on the day of the exam.
Most students only take this test once, so it's difficult to know very well what to expect. When your child works with a tutor, they could do a comprehensive overview of the test's subject matter, or focus on the areas that would be the most challenging. Your child's tutor can come prepared with study strategies and practice questions. We could help you see an expert HSPT tutor in Long Island who can try to design a study plan suited to your student's individual needs.
There are optional sections incorporated into the HSPT, such as Catholic religion, science, and mechanical aptitude. Some Catholic schools also include custom testing areas for students who are applying to their programs. Your kid's tutor will be prepared and able to address any subject area. What's more, your child's tutor will meet any time or place of your choosing, including face-to-face online sessions. You can get connected with a skilled HSPT tutor in Long Island, NY, by contacting Varsity Tutors. Get in touch today, and start preparing your child for admission to his or her first-choice school.
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