Top HSPT Tutors serving Manhattan
Amy: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...school. I am a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am prepared to meet the student's needs. I am exceptionally patient and excellent at developing creative ways for learning when I see a student needs a new approach. Further, from years of experience taking standardized tests (including the SAT and MCAT), AP classes, college courses, and pre-medical prerequisites, I have a thorough understanding of the level of work that is required for success.
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700
Erin: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...learning is understanding. Using my experiences as both a tutor and as a student, I work with students to help them reach a high understanding of the subject material. Instead of giving a student the answer outright, I will talk the problem out with them and help them to reach the answer themselves. I know that everyone has a unique way of thinking, and for this reason I show students several ways to approach a...
Education & Certification
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Ming: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Foster: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, earning my B.A. in Theatre. I moved to New York City right after graduation, and right at the same time as the COVID pandemic began. What can I say? I'm a lucky guy! To cope with the postponement of my theatre graduate program (and with an eye on my future financial situation), I decided to take a swing at the LSAT. I studied hard over a two-month period, and I...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Dylan: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...of a subject that they find difficult. It was not easy, but I have even managed to convince people that math is not some bizarre form of torture. It can even be fun. I promise! As a tutor my primary goal is not to teach towards specific problems. Rather, it is to establish strong foundations and to teach methods to figure out how to apply those fundamentals to any problem the student might encounter. I...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Hasan: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...to get to where I'm at now. I started out taking basic classes and constantly going to the tutoring center as well as my professors' office hours. Building a solid base in these lower level courses helped me understand more difficult material in higher level classes to come. Once I started to take higher level science classes I was towards the top of the class in subjects like chemistry and physics (classes have 100-200 +...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-Newark - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Matthew: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Columbia university graduate and doctoral student in mathematics education. I have three years teaching experience and six year tutoring experience. Below are the courses that I have taught: University: Finite Mathematics, Mathematics for life, Algebra, fundamental of Mathematics. Community College: Introduction to Statistics, Algebra and trigonometry, Algebra, Pre-Algebra. Test Prep: GED, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, Math Regents NYC High school: Algebra, Trigonometry and geometry. Middle school: Algebra
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Amy: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...do well suddenly excel 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...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Spanish
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Funmi: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...NYU, I tutored high school students in history, reading comprehension, and writing 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...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Anthropology
Alyssa: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...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 substitute teacher and certified teacher assistant. My goal is to help students to achieve their goals in the most fun...
Education & Certification
SUNY New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, English
Stony Brook University - Current Grad Student, Language Arts Teacher Education
Amina: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...my studies, I am very passionate towards helping others in school in any way I can. I am here to help you. I will do my utmost best guiding you to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language. Something interesting about me...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Stacy: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...is to see students progress, not only academically, but be strengthened with skills that will help them in the future. Having met children from around the world through humanitarian work, what is consistent is that we all have a dream and a unique story. If you need help, I'd like to help you tell yours. I have had mentors help me in my schooling and career and likewise want to offer the same. On a...
Education & Certification
Emerson College - Bachelors, Mass Communications
Pace University-New York - Masters, Publishing
Rob: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
My teaching interests include reading comprehension, social studies, science. I have created some great test taking strategies for students of all ages and abilities. As a Special Education Teacher I understand the many challenges that a student will face when having difficulty with a particular skill or a subject that they are learning for the first time. I really enjoy seeing my students reach their potential both in and out of the classroom environment.
Education & Certification
Adelphi University - Bachelor of Science, Sports and Fitness Administration
CUNY City College - Masters in Education, Special Education
Lauren: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...love being able to connect the unique interests of my students to their learning. I love working with students of all abilities, and I am Special Education certified. I have been teaching for 5 years, and I am loving every minute of it. Some of my special interests include incorporating movement and yoga into the classroom environment and taking care of my pet turtle Ice Cream. As a tutor, I strive to build the confidence...
Education & Certification
College of Saint Elizabeth - Bachelors, Double major in Elementary Education and Sociology with a concentration in Speical Education
Derek: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...their problem areas and even learning something new from them sometimes. I have an intensive love of all disciplines within mathematics and statistics and hope that through hard work and dedication that I can make a difference in many students' lives. I am currently working towards a Master's Degree in Applied Statistics at RIT. After I received my Bachelor's in Applied mathematics and statistics from Stony Brook University, I began teaching at Mathnasium in addition...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1390
Amara: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...Scholar, a National Merit Semi-finalist, and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars honor society among academic recognition I have earned. I was accepted to multiple "T-14" (top fourteen) law schools, including Georgetown Law, which, among other schools, offered me an academic scholarship based on my personal, academic, and professional achievements. Among my tutoring specialties is the SAT on which I scored in the 99th percentile, including perfect scores on the verbal section....
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelors, Sociology (Pre-medicine completed)
Georgetown University Law Center Offer of Admission - PHD, Law/Juris Doctorate Degree
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Audrey: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...want to share this love with you. I am a lifelong learner and I speak three languages, so I know perfectly how to teach you a new one, or help you improve your reading, understanding and writing skills. I graduated as a french teacher with Alliance Francaise. For fun, for culture, to improve your grades at school, to find a new job, I will be here to help you to achieve whichever is your goal.
Education & Certification
PARIS XIII - Bachelors, Communication
Alliance Francaise - Current Grad Student, Teaching French as A Foreign Language
Nathan: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...currently an Attorney-in-waiting to be called to the Jamaican Bar. I am passionate about helping students to ensure they are not left behind along with the satisfaction of ensuring they achieve their academic goals. This passion was exemplified when I was tutoring 11 and 12 graders and they achieved top 10 national rankings . These subjects include history and social studies. I also help and maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE...
Education & Certification
University of the West Indies - Bachelor of Laws, Prelaw Studies
Shanese: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...first. My didactic background, coupled with my experiential background, enables me to teach and differentiate instruction for students with a wide spectrum of abilities. My experiences have allowed me to work with multiple groups of students with diverse learning styles across several grade levels. As a result, I have experience with a wide range of curricula. It is both my honor and my duty to make education accessible and enjoyable for all students. I am...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Metropolitan College of New York - Masters in Education, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Jeremy: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...art history and Critical Theory, the History of Philosophy, and Buddhist Studies. I tutor literature, grammar, phonetics, essay writing, philosophy, art history, Spanish, and public speaking. I believe that education should foster the mutual development of student and teacher and that the best tools to cultivate such radical, coterminous growth are patience, attention to difference, and respect for detail. Since graduating, when I am not tutoring I am working on experimental audio-visual collage and playing...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
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Manhattan HSPT Tutoring FAQ
Students aiming for private school do not avoid the academic challenges their public counterparts face. Your child could have to score well on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) for consideration by administrators. While there's no nationally standardized scoring, the exam tests your 8th grader's language, math quantitative, reading, and verbal skills. Those taking the test aim to get as close to an 800 as they can, but understanding all the content and the format of the exam is tough. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors could help your child connect with an independent tutor in Manhattan, NY, who can assist you in understanding the HSPT.
Preparing for private or parochial school can take up a lot of time. A tutor who has taken the HSPT before, and is an expert at teaching it, can both save time and work around your child's schedule. They can meet after school and when no activities are in the way, at your student's home, library, park, or other convenient location. Tutors are also open to face-to-face meetings on the web, using a live learning platform that is designed to optimize HSPT instruction and preparation.
Are prep classes not doing the job? Let us help your student find HSPT tutoring in Manhattan, to help them prepare for the test. A tutor can immediately identify your student's strengths and weaknesses. Any areas of confusion will be targeted during personalized lessons. A custom study plan will include relevant materials that pertain to your child's needs. Also, different teaching methods can be used to build their understanding of tough concepts.
The HSPT includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and other subjects that your student may struggle with. It may be specific topics or broader subject areas, but the tutor can work with your child no matter what the issue is. An effective way to prepare for the exam may be all that's needed. Your child may just need a confidence boost, knowing what to expect. A tutor can provide as many practice tests as needed. To get started, contact one of our educational directors to connect your student with HSPT tutors in Manhattan.
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