Top HSPT Tutors serving Long Island

Lesley: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.
Education & Certification
Manhattan College - Bachelors, Electrical Engineer
Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters, Masters in Business Administration

Mikhail: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...love to teach and help people when I can. I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching people both one on one and classes of up to about 40 students and lectures with well over 100. I specialize in almost all things science and math. Throughout my many years of helping people achieve their academic goals, I have adapted a style which focuses on removing the doubt and worry from those whom I teach,...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Premedicine
SAT Math: 790

Bilal: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...to high school, and non-traditional students. I began tutoring by helping students after school in my high school classes, and am now looking to help others outside of the classroom. I have 4 years experience with high and middle school students, and am very patient and enjoy helping others to learn. My students have fun while they study and are always proud of their progress. I try to encourage a genuine interest in any subject...
Education & Certification
Azerbaijan Pedagogical University - Bachelors, Math Education

Hidefusa: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...language. I was born in New York, NY, and grew up in northern New Jersey attending the local public school system and the Japanese Weekend School of New Jersey. After completing two high school diplomas, I pursued a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology at New York University and worked in New York, NY for six years in private industry. I returned to higher education, moving to Boston where I conducted research, taught, and studied...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

Kevin: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's Degree in English. I am passionate about teaching writing, reading and literature, as well as business writing and academic writing. I also have a strong record in teaching students to pass the Regents English examination. I write for many organizations, including Weill Cornell Medical College, Ameriprise Financial, Rutgers University and Demand Media. I have taught in the New York City public school system, and I have extensive...
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English
City College of New York - Master of Arts, Education

Hugues: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...corpore sano is a Latin phrase, usually translated as "a healthy mind in a healthy body". The phrase is widely used in sporting and educational contexts to express the theory that physical exercise is an important or essential part of mental and psychological well-being. Wikipedia All this to say my picture reflects my newly rediscovered health kick to go with my love of teaching and learning. I've been told I'm a natural student. I hope...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Education, French Teacher Education
New York University - Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Sandra: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in Mathematics. Mathematics is a language; I would like to teach you how to speak it. If you are interested in learning about strategies for standardized testing, let's connect. Standard testing is about developing a new skill and mindset (I know, my GRE verbal score was in the 99 percentile and I used to teach at Kaplan). Learning should be fun, so I hope that our sessions are light-hearted, insightful, and comfortable for you.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Princeton University - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Marie: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...students to take GMAT and GRE exams for over 4 years. I work best with students who are looking for intense preparation and can commit to at least 2 hours a day of work. I create a structured curriculum tailored to each individual student. I've always enjoyed coaching students to take tests, because I can help them realize how to find patterns, crack codes and see the whole structure behind the puzzle. Getting better at...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, English Literature
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Math Education

Alyssa: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...a graduate student at Stony Brook University. I am working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching English, as well as a Master of Arts in English. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I have a great love of books and writing--my favorite literary era is the Victorian period which I have studied extensively. I have experience teaching almost every grade level and subject as a...
Education & Certification
SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, English
Stony Brook University - Current Grad Student, Language Arts Teacher Education

Kaynat: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...high school I have been tutoring students in various subjects as well as helping students improve their english. Another thing about me is that I am also proficient at tutoring students online because of my previous experience of teaching an online Arabic class. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate in the subjects of English/Literature, History, and Biology. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests. I believe that...
Education & Certification
Touro College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 34

Jeremy: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...time. Process is extremely important and I encourage curiosity, thoughtful questions, and an overall understanding of the WHY behind the HOW. By making it a point to truly grasp a concept or theory, instead of just memorizing it, they set themselves up to truly internalize the knowledge and be able to easily apply it moving forward. I encourage my students to think, question, and dive deep. Through time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Musical Theatre

Gabrielle: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...at the James Madison University Writing Center as a Peer Writing Consultant. I stayed at the UWC until my graduation in May 2020, upon which I returned home and continued working with the youth at Huntington Learning Centers in Morristown,NJ; in October of 2020, I was recognized as Teacher of the Month. While I am interested in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English (reading and writing) and History. With certifications...
Education & Certification
James Madison University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Rahel: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
I'm a former elementary school teacher with over 10 years of tutoring experience in English, reading, writing, math, science, and programming. I now specialize in teaching mainly English and Coding, blending my strong teaching background with a passion for coding. My sessions are tailored, engaging, and focused on building real confidence through hands on learning.
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

Erik: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...Park, and as an Environmental Health volunteer in Panama. I am multicultural, bilingual, accommodating and kind. Years of teaching experience, miles of travel, and countless volunteer hours are certain to inspire students. I have a gift for kindling intellect, for harnessing the spark of genius and turning it into real achievement. Sometimes it's little things: I have discovered that eating a piece of fruit right before a big test can raise scores upwards of ten...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Environmental Biology
San Francisco State University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Daniel: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...magazines, an English and Math tutor for students from pre-K through 12th grade, and a nationally touring stand up comedian. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but I am most passionate about reading, writing and public speaking. I believe in making learning fun, and showing students how the subject is relevant to their life in a very practical way. I'm also a big believer in self learning; whenever possible I try to guide the...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 720

Stesha : Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...PhD candidate in my final year at Seton Hall University with a focus in Biochemistry. I tutor both children and adults in the areas of Chemistry and Math. I enjoy helping students understand and like subjects that they often struggled with in the past. I always say, "There are many ways to explain the same point, you just have to find the one that you understand." I believe that it is our responsibility to pass...
Education & Certification
Utica College of Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Seton Hall University - Master of Science, Biochemistry

Ronald: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...of knowledge for my peers and have taken a genuine interest in their success. I like to tutor because I get a great sense of achievement in knowing that I am helping a student get a better understanding of difficult material. I can teach courses in business, such as accounting, finance, production management, etc., but I mostly enjoy teaching courses in economics, statistics, and math, because they are at the core of many business programs,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-Newark - Bachelors, Economics & Accounting

Funmi: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...composition at a community center in downtown Manhattan called the Door. I have a passion for studying people and cultures and have found great success teaching my students to both understand and appreciate the power of a good narrative both in history and literature. People often think of history as a series of facts or see a reading assignment as an exercise in memorizing plot points. Through an understanding of narrative my students and I...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Anthropology

Kelly: Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
...in Germany the summer of my sophomore year. I was raised bilingual in Spanish and English. These days I've expanded my horizons to the French and German languages. In high school, I tutored students in Algebra at risk of failing the year. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Algebra, Critical Reading and Writing for Standardized Tests. I care about my students' success. I love learning and have a...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Juan C : Long Island HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Long Island, NY
My goal is to show students that they can learn, improve and achieve in different subject areas. Adaptation to different student learning styles and getting to know the students are critical in achieving success and all students are capable of reaching a high level of achievement through hard work and dedication.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, History
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Arts, Human Resources Management
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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