Top HSPT Tutors serving Manhattan

Lorenzo: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Hey! I'm Lorenzo, I'm currently an upperclassman at Hunter College. I am pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in philosophy.
Education & Certification
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Science, Immunology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Abigail: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Current Undergrad Student, Slavic Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Leslie: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...have been teaching and tutoring college and high school students for several years and would love to work with you on topics such as politics, government, American history, legal studies, critical thinking skills, and writing academic papers and personal statements. I have also tutored students learning English as a second language. We can work out a way to learn that is comfortable for you. Learn new ways of thinking, improve your analytic abilities and master...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of California-Berkeley - Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science and Government

Daniel: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...College at Hunter College pursuing a degree in Statistics with minors in Creative Writing and Computer Science. I believe that numbers and mathematics are all around us and a strong understanding of basic applications is an essential part of every student's education. I strive to create a friendly and light-hearted working environment where students are comfortable asking questions because, from my experience, it is more conducive to learning. I tutor a host of Mathematical subjects...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics

Sherry: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...where she majored in Biochemistry and Art History in 2015, and a current graduate student at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Alicia: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...St. Louis, and graduate student in Writing at Columbia University. In May of 2011 I received my Bachelor's in Comparative Arts, a unique interdisciplinary program offered through the WashU's Department of Comparative Literature - essentially a hybrid of Literature and Art History. I also completed minors in both Photography and Writing, two of my greatest passions. In the fall of 2012 I began my MFA in Writing with a concentration in non-fiction at Columbia. My...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 730

Mariam: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, 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

Vivian: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...College pursuing a degree in History with the goal of becoming a practicing physician after I graduate. I love to read, write, and learn something new every day, and I hope I can inspire a love of learning in each of my students. This is practical. Finding the beauty in a particular concept, realizing its elegance, makes understanding difficult material not only enjoyable but also a little easier. In each session, I encourage open communication...
Education & Certification
Dartmouth College - Current Undergrad Student, History
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 800

Shanese: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...and a passionate teacher who affects positive change by putting the needs of my students 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...
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

Rohan: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...life, I have been a witness to the learning capacity of young people: as a high school student in Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students with the Common Core; as a full-time instructor, I managed classes for SHSAT...
Education & Certification
St Johns University - Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Tajrin: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...firmly believe that education is the key to unlocking opportunities and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Growing up as a Bangladeshi American, I experienced firsthand how access to quality education can shape a person's future. I'm driven by the desire to provide students with the support and encouragement they need to overcome challenges and succeed academically. My experience working with students spans several years, beginning as an Algebra Tutor with CUNY Tutor Corps,...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Genco: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...i was 17. i tutored from sentence structure to algebra to pre-calculus. From a early age, i realized i had a ease when i talked about the things that interested me and what i found interesting then was math. When i enrolled in college i had to idea that i was going to major in English and Philosophy. I honestly though i was gonna be a mathematician or some sort of engineer. I was interestingly please...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition

Matthew: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
Hello! I am a sophomore at the United States Military Academy and am looking forward to helping students on Varsity Tutors. I attribute much of my previous academic success to the tutoring I received from others, so I'm excited to pay it forward by helping other aspiring students achieve their goals.
Education & Certification
United States Military Academy at West Point - Bachelor of Science, U.S. History
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Robert: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
I'm here to provide assistance to students, professionals, as well as hobbyists who need extra help! I specialize in coding using C, C++, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java and more. I am also a Math tutor and I can help you with Elementary Mathematics, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus 1, and others. Additionally, I also have experience with the Linux command line, Networking with TCP/IP, and many other technologies.
Education & Certification
CUNY Medgar Evers College - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Constantine: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, 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

Neehad: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...between student and tutor that aims to not only relay information but also helps in building free-flowing and independent learning skills in the student. In my eight years or so of tutoring, I have seen that even a tutor can grow with the student in the process. This is because relaying information is, of course, a two way street and in that process the student learns the information that he/she wants to and the tutor...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Building Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Kelliann: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...and I have been teaching 11th grade English for 5 years now. I specialize in teaching students who are in danger of failing the state mandated test, the HSPA. I have yet to have one of my students fail this test! I am a very motivated, upbeat, effervescent person who is passionate about teaching. It is rewarding to help determined students become successful. As for tutoring, I can help your son or daughter improve their...
Education & Certification
Montclair State University - Bachelor in Arts, English and Education
State Certified Teacher

Michelle: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
To help students gain a proper understanding of the subject material and gain confidence in their abilities.
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

Alana: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...MD in NYC. I graduated from Haverford College with a Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Biology and a minor in Spanish Literature. Since high school, I have tutored various subjects including biology, math, Spanish, and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Yingying: Manhattan HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Manhattan, NY
...University with a specialty in Piano Performance. I love to work with students whose age range and background are divergently wide and different. I have been involved in teaching in the academic environment for professional music major students within fundamental and advanced keyboard skills, such as harmonization, improvisation, score reading, chord progressions, sight-singing, scales in 24 major and minor key system, and transposition. I also instruct younger non-professional piano learners from age 4 to 18...
Education & Certification
Cleveland Institute of Music - Bachelor in Arts, Music
University of Florida - Master of Arts, Music
Florida State University - Doctor of Education, Music Performance
Private HSPT Tutoring in Manhattan, NY
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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.
Independent tutors are skilled in every part of the HSPT. The Varsity Tutors educational directors can find your child an expert HSPT tutor in Manhattan, NY, to cater to your student's specific needs. They will formulate a study plan that both saves time and focuses on how your child can do their best.
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