Top HSPT Tutors serving Nassau County

Janet: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
I love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.
Education & Certification
Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelors, English Education
The New School - Master of Arts, Humanities

Abrar: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.... It's okay...
Education & Certification
Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Paula L: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
Loving math and helping others go hand in hand for tutoring. I like the accomplishments when students achieve what they need mathematically and succeed in their courses or with standardized tests as a result.
Education & Certification
St Peters College - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Montclair State University - non degree, Mathematics

Lauren: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...as well as Honors Algebra. I graduated my undergrad at the College of New Jersey and obtained my masters in Special Education at Molloy College in NY. I have 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...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
Molloy College - Master of Arts, Special Education

Naftali: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...am getting a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies. I have tutored and taught for Kaplan Test Prep in the past. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should be taught in...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Math: 740

Matthew: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...successful academically as well as socially. I have taught in classrooms as well as facilitated academic based programs. I find the best way to work with a student is to figure out how they learn and help them to understand the material a way that makes sense to them. I have a very kind, easy going, funny personality but most of all I am dedicated and no matter what happens I tell my students that...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelors, Child and Family Studies

Patricia: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this way.
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Dance Therapy

Sam: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...Cum Laude in May, 2013.I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a minor in Philosophy. Since graduation, I have been coaching wrestling at a nearby high school, as well as serving at a local restaurant. I have been tutoring students since I was in high school, in subjects ranging from simple arithmetic to advanced calculus to SAT preparation. I have even tutored middle school and high school Spanish! My clients have ranged from...
Education & Certification
State University of New York at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 760

Megha: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...about myself. I recently graduated from Columbia University, where I earned a Master's degree on a full-tuition merit scholarship. Before that, I completed my undergraduate education at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. I love writing, reading, and argumentation, and I love teaching my students the techniques and strategies to master these arts. I truly believe that every student has the potential to succeed and tackle any assignment or test. With the right guidance, tools,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, South Asian Studies
LSAT: 163

Bill: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...years. I have worked with all sorts of students, from first graders to adults. My students have ranged from gifted to LD to ADHD to perfectly average. Academically, I have expertise in learning, memory, emotional processes, and behavioral neuroscience, so I am well-trained in understanding the processes that can block learning. I also have a good sense of humor, and tutoring has always been a pleasant experience for both the student and for me. Just...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Neuropsychology

Daniel: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...Communications and a focus in Journalism. Since graduation, I have worked as a writer and editor for several start up 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...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 720

Wendy: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...After working in standardized test preparation design for several years, I earned my PhD in Psychology and World Religion in San Diego, California. I tutor most subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Hannah: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...decade, with experiences spanning New York, Memphis, Santa Fe and Baltimore. I received my BA in Urban Studies from New York University in 2009 and obtained my Master's of Science in Public Health Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. I am also a Registered & Licensed Nutritionist currently based in Memphis, TN. My joy in tutoring comes from helping children and young adults evolve as learners. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Public Health Nutrition

Rachel: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...college English professor at Suffolk County Community College , and have been tutoring students of all ages in English, math, and history for ten years. I experience joy every time I can help a struggling student understand, or even enjoy a subject. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet an individual's needs, so no matter what your issue is, we can figure out how to solve it together! I look forward to talking...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English
Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
GRE Verbal: 165

Rithi: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train in martial arts and I enjoy learning languages in my free time. I have volunteered...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Biotechnology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Stesha : Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...of Science in Chemistry. Following graduation, I obtained my Masters in Chemistry at Seton Hall University. I am currently a 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...
Education & Certification
Utica College of Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Seton Hall University - Master of Science, Biochemistry

Elizabeth: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...also have experience with standardized test preparation for elementary and middle school students, study skills, organization, and working with students who have special needs. I am an undergraduate student at Long Island University- C.W. Post where I study elementary education and well as political science. Ever since I have been a sophomore at Post, I have been affiliated with the America Reads Program. This work-study program has trained me in effective tutoring strategies that I...
Education & Certification
Long Island University - C.W. Post - Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education

Moriel: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...(a few of my favorite things!). In Seattle, I attended a very challenging high school called Lakeside. Lakeside taught me to be the hard-working, ambitious, academically-oriented person I am today. This drive definitely made the transition with me into my time at NYU, where I majored in drama with a concentration in musical theatre. Being an actor always made sense with my warm, outgoing, fun personality, and also with my love of kids. I have...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Drama

Ben: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...a part time poet with works published both in online and print magazines, as well as a full time recruiter in the fields of Finance and Business Strategy. I have a large range of tutoring and teaching experience in subjects ranging from Calculus, English, Economics, Test Prep, and Writing. I also have classroom experience as a substitute teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, and experience teaching children from ages 4 to 18 as a...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics and Creative Writing

Michael: Nassau County HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...college students of all ages and backgrounds raise grades/overcome writing struggles. My specialties include preparation for the SAT and GRE. Having taken the GRE myself in recent years, I have acquired insight into the traps these exams lay for the unsuspecting student. Doing well on the SAT and the GRE calls not only for an ability to work very quickly under pressure but also to arrive at the answer via the shortest possible path -...
Education & Certification
University of Toronto and Ontario Teacher Education College - Bachelors, English and K-13 Education (B.Ed and Ontario Teachers Certificate)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Masters, Communication and Information Studies
Private HSPT Tutoring in Nassau County, NY
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Nassau County HSPT Tutoring FAQ
Private and parochial high school applications must take into account High School Placement Test (HSPT) scores. The HSPT could make or break your child's odds of being accepted into the school of preference and could have implications down the road in college. A personal HSPT tutor in Nassau County, NY, will be in a position to cater sessions to your child's preferences, in a way that they will not get in a traditional classroom setting. A tutor is going to offer an alternative to the "one-size fits all" approach. Every topic your student is challenged by can be covered, so they are ready to answer the nearly 300 questions on the 2.5-hour HSPT.
The exam is administered by every individual private school. As there's no nationally standardized format or scoring, you'll have to find a tutor who is familiar with the details of the particular school and version. We are able to accomplish that, and then a skilled HSPT tutor in Nassau County can assess your student's abilities, to help them perform their best on the HSPT. Their tutor will assess your child's strengths and weaknesses. Each study session will then be customized to their needs, targeting the greatest topics of confusion. The tutor will provide practice tests that are presented in the same format, and this can be used to gauge your child's proficiency and growth in any subject on the test.
Instilling a positive attitude can also be essential for preparation. Call our directors to find your student an HSPT tutor in Nassau County, who could help them work to try to work to try to attain more confidence on the HSPT. The tutor can cover grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other language skills; math; quantitative skills such as geometry; reading comprehension; and verbal skills covered on the test. Try to help your child make the best usage of their study time by letting us match them with an expert HSPT tutor.
Is your child seeking to develop grammar skills, excel in geometry, or maximize their reading comprehension? Varsity Tutors will find your son or daughter a tutor who will take all their HSPT goals into consideration to develop an individualized study plan. Optional sections such as science, Catholic religion, or mechanical aptitude may be covered as well. The best part is the tutor can meet when and where is most convenient for you, even in the home. Lessons can be held during the evening or weekend, or they can take place face-to-face online using a live learning platform. Whatever their needs, let Varsity Tutors find your student an expert HSPT tutor in Nassau County, NY, who can develop an individualized study plan and strive to ensure they have adequate preparation for the exam.
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