Top HSPT Tutors serving Overland Park

Anna: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...environmental studies. While I am fascinated by the natural world, I also have interests in other fields, such as literature, philosophy, and foreign languages. One of the reasons I like tutoring is because it allows me to use what I have learned in such fields to help others gain confidence in and become excited about a subject. I especially love to tutor in French, which I studied at the Universit du Havre and minored in...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Megan: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...BS in Education and MS in Curriculum and Instruction. My area of specialization is the sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational spanish is a skill that I acquired while traveling. I love spending time with my...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
University of Missouri - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Justin: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...University of Missouri-Kansas City . I will finish with my Associate of Arts degree and plan on majoring in Political Science and History. I grew up in a household with 3 younger brothers who I've spent many nights staying up late working on homework with them. I was also a volunteer for the A+ program here in Missouri where I spent time tutoring students at local elementary schools on various subjects. As a student who...
Education & Certification
Longview Community College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/History

Joe: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...in accounting and finance and also hold a master's degree in computational finance from American University. After finishing my education, I spent 5 years in the Navy on active duty. Always a lifelong learner, I am presently working on a certificate in computer science and a Master's in Data Science/Business Analytics. With over 9 years of tutoring experience, I am passionate about working with all students, especially those needing assistance in finance, accounting, mathematics, and...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
American University - Master of Science, Finance

Olivia: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...University of Missouri-Kansas City. Prior to this, I spent two years at William Jewell College studying elementary education with a concentrated area of study in English. I have worked as an assistant teacher in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms, as well as in homeschool settings. I have also worked as a tutor for children ages 5-15 with learning disabilities: I taught phonemic awareness as a means to increase fluency and accuracy in reading and...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

David: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I enjoy helping students reach their highest potential. My philosophy is that all people can learn and finding their intelligence is my goal in tutoring.
Education & Certification
College of the Ozarks - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity, Education

Amber: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...that confuses them may become clearer through more examples of it, or from a different concept allowing the difficult to manage concept to "click". Focusing on one issue a student isn't grasping causes more harm than good when it causes the child to become so frustrated that they simply shut down and stop trying to learn at all. Assessing learning styles after repeated issues with problems is necessary. If a student needs to sing, they...
Education & Certification
University of Central Arkansas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

David: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
David believes that language supports all other academic studies. He has pursued language study through both a BFA and an MFA in Writing. He is qualified to teach writing of all kinds, English structure and history, and literature of every era. David's passion is language; his vision is to share and help grow that passion in others.
Education & Certification
Belhaven University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Meaghan: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...is Meaghan and I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. I love teaching all ages, but will most likely be teaching middle school or high school choir. I am a certified K-12 substitute teacher, and upon completing my student teaching in 2017, will be a licensed K-12 educator in both MO and KS. I am here to help, please feel free to contact me!
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Undergrad Student, Music Teacher Education
ACT English: 32

Colin: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
As a tutor, I would like to foster not only mastery of individual subjects, but a strengthened approach to academia in general. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing and writing music on the guitar, watching movies, playing basketball with my friends, and hanging out with my animals.
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Current Undergrad Student, Behavioral Sciences
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 31

Laura: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...a past tutor with an After School Program, I know what it takes to motivate and encourage students of any age. I am a very patient and kind teacher, but I also enjoy a few quips to keep things light throughout the learning process. I think a sense of humor is sometimes necessary in order to get through complicated lessons! I connect well with kids, teens, and adults, and would love to be of help...
Education & Certification
Texas Christian University - Bachelors, Theatre major/Spanish and Anthropology minors
ACT English: 34

Ashley: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...Cellular, and Developmental Biology and a Spanish minor in Spring of 2022. I plan to attend graduate school to study immunology in a few years, but for now I'm focused on getting more research (and life) experience. I came onto the teaching scene in a bit of an unconventional way. Throughout high school, I was involved in an organization called The Faraday Society (named in honor of scientist Michael Faraday). We performed awesome chemistry demonstrations...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33

Christopher: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...different styles of learning make me see new perspectives. I mainly teach foreign languages, English, and verbal sections of standardized tests because I am most interested in language and its logic. I have a long background in the arts and literature. I completed a BFA in Painting at the University of Iowa, a JD at the University of Tulsa and an MA in Classics at the University of Kansas. After law school, I practiced law...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Classics
LSAT: 168

Melony: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Minor in Spanish. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). I have 9 years of teaching experience as a Preschool, Elementary & College level instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading,...
Education & Certification
University of Central Missouri - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri - Masters, Teaching English as a Second Language

Ron: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...a happily married father of 4 and Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. I started tutoring math in high school, and continued through college. I have always enjoyed helping others to understand, and I find great satisfaction and joy in serving others in this area of their education. When I am not at work as an estimator for the energy industry, I enjoy reading and outdoor activities with my wife and kids.
Education & Certification
Milwaukee School of Engineering - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Paul: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I am a special education teacher at Center High School, which is in the Center School District in Kansas City, Missouri. I taught at F. L. Schlagle High School in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools from 2016-2017, and I was a teacher assistant (paraprofessional) at Park Hill High School,...
Education & Certification
University of Maine at Farmington - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education - Social Science
Northwest Missouri State University - Master of Science, Reading Education

James: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...ended up focusing on art and ancient cultures. I have a Bachelor of Arts in art history and am a PhD candidate at Yale University, where I am completing an iconographic and photogrammetric survey of ancient Maya architecture on the Yucatan Peninsula. Along the way I have travelled in Africa and Latin America, lived in Mexico--where I studied as a Fulbright Scholar--and in Canada, where I taught at McGill University. I started teaching test-prep classes...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
Yale University - Master of Arts, History of Art

Chris: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) where I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 2013. I worked for Procter and Gamble for about five years as a process engineer and project manager. Recently, I obtained my teaching certification which qualifies me to teach math at both the middle and high school levels. I have a strong passion for both math and science, particularly algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, general chemistry and organic chemistry.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Math: 32

Abba: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
Teaching mathematics is the best hobby .
Education & Certification
Gaziantep University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Kansas - Doctor of Science, Mathematics

Erica: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...with a B.A. in Mathematics & Statistics, an M.A. in Teaching, and ongoing graduate work in math, I've spent over 20 years in the classroom and more than 30 years tutoring learners from sixth grade through AP Statistics. I quickly pinpoint skill gaps, then use patient, real-world explanations and step-by-step reasoning to rebuild foundations so every new concept clicks. My goal is to replace math anxiety with the satisfying moment of "I get it!"
Education & Certification
Johnson County Community College - Associate in Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
University of Central Missouri - Master of Science, Education
Emporia State University - Master of Science, Statistics
State Certified Teacher
Private HSPT Tutoring in Overland Park, KS
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Overland Park HSPT Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is administered by private and parochial high schools and is given to students in eighth grade. The exam is used as part of the admission process into private and parochial high schools. The HSPT takes two-and-a-half hours to complete and consists of 300 questions.
The standard HSPT is made up of five sections. These include language, math, quantitative skills, reading, and verbal skills. The language section is made up of questions concerning grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. The math section consists of geometry, arithmetic, and geometry questions. The quantitative section is similar to the math section, but it does not cover algebra. It also extends beyond traditional geometry by adding geometric and non-geometric comparisons. The reading sections focuses on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Finally, the verbal skills section consists of questions on synonyms, antonyms, analogies, logic, and verbal classification.
It is also possible that the test your child takes will have additional sections. These may include sections on science, mechanical aptitude, and Catholic religion. If your child's test does have these additional sections, they will have more time to complete the exam. Your child will be required to know material in a variety of different areas. If you want to try to make sure that your child performs well on the HSPT so that they can get into the private or parochial school of their choice, it may be a good decision to contact a private tutor. Varsity Tutors can find your child a tutor in Overland Park who is as adept at the material on the HSPT as they are at teaching the HSPT.
A skilled HSPT tutor in Overland Park, KS, can assess your child's abilities to try to help them perform their best on the HSPT. Your child's tutor is able to identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop a study plan that could help your child get the most out of their study sessions.
The tutors that our educational directors can help you and your child find in Overland Park, KS, are experienced professionals who are skilled in working to help students try to understand the intricacies of the HSPT. Your child's tutor can assist them by giving them insight into what types of questions they are likely to face on the exam. Their tutor can also help them develop effective study and test-taking skills.
Your child's tutor can meet them face-to-face online or in person. Their tutor will meet them at any time and location that works best for you and your child. So if your child prefers studying at home, at Cross Creek Park, at Homer's Coffee House, or at the Johnson County Library, their tutor can meet them there. Call the Varsity Tutors educational directors in Overland Park to find an expert HSPT tutor today.
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