
Cody: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...I love tutoring, especially in math and science. I graduated from The Gatton Academy of Math and Science at Western Kentucky University, named the number one public high school in the nation by Newsweek. While there I took extensive college coursework in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and the humanities while also completing my high school education. After graduating I began my undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, recently ranked...
Education & Certification
Massachusettes Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Rebecca: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...and inspired educator. Originally from Sunnyvale, CA, I first discovered tutoring while an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine, helping international students improve their English skills. As I progressed through undergrad and graduate school, I expanded my tutoring repertoire to include French and Japanese, two languages I have studied extensively, while obtaining my teaching credential in Music. After graduate school, I headed to Japan to live and teach ESL for two years, before...
Education & Certification
University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Arts and Humanities

Haley: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
Education & Certification
Murray State College - Associate in Science, Medical Office Assistance

Talia: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...in 2008, double majoring in Psychology and Sociology. In 2011, I received my California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have been working in classrooms, providing academic support, since 2004. I have extensive experience working with individuals with special needs, from moderate to severe, and the gifted population. I am highly adept in tailoring education to fit each learner's needs, while maximizing output, motivation, and self-confidence. I sincerely enjoy working with children, listening to their stories,...
Education & Certification
Williams Collegee - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Rohayah: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...help me succeed in school. Equipped with enthusiasm to learn and succeed in life, I embarked on a journey to reach the goals that I had in mind. As a result of that experience, I can really empathize with students who are struggling in school and do not know whom to turn to for help. My forte has always been mathematics, so I would like to help as many students as possible and let each...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Mathematics

Bryan: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I believe in being a life-long learner. An academic course should be designed to optimize a student's success. My goal is to teach mathematics, along with life skills at all levels, observation, critical thinking, organization, hard work, and reflection.
Education & Certification
California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Mathematics

Julie: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...in Philadelphia with a passion for education. I love working with students of all ages to find their learning style and to meet their personal goals. I also love to laugh and have fun while getting work done! I graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a major in sociology and a double minor in visual arts and philosophy. During my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education

Luke: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...learning, I chose to study philosophy during my time at Colorado College. Philosophy gave me the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in the wide variety of courses that made up my liberal arts education. Upon graduating, I used those skills to further pursue another passion of mine, rock climbing. I worked as a climbing guide, bringing people from all walks of life into my world and out of their comfort zones. I learned how...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy

Joscelyn: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
...with a major in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Music. I taught SAT classes though the university yielding 100+ point improvements in just a few months. I also worked at Kumon, teaching students (~3 to 7 years old) in Math and Reading. Additionally, my teaching experience includes coaching Little League softball to the 10-and-under age group, and I was told that I was able to relate and interact well with the players. I have...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

John: San Mateo HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Mateo, CA
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
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Receive personally tailored HSPT lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.Few tests in 8th grade are as challenging as the High School Placement Test, or HSPT. Private and parochial schools tend to be very competitive and selective. Getting your child into one of these takes effort, including readying them for the HSPT, and ensuring they are up to speed on every subject. Success requires months of preparation and studying for this 2.5-hour, nearly 300-question exam. You want to offer your student encouragement, but you can't expect them to be totally prepared by themselves. Varsity Tutors could help make your child's HSPT study sessions more productive, by finding them a tutor in San Mateo, CA.
The tutor's goal is to focus on any weaknesses, and maximize the chances of scoring as close to an 800 as possible. Also, the instructor can focus on the specific version of the HSPT your child is preparing for. The exam covers language, math, reading, verbal, and quantitative skills. There is a lot to cover. Working with a tutor well in advance of the exam can help address any areas of confusion, so your child can be ready and confident when the time comes.
Not only can an independent tutor immediately find and focus on weaknesses. They can also customize each lesson accordingly, using proven test prep materials that have worked time and again in the past. Alternative teaching methods are available, and the tutor can continuously assess your child's progress through practice tests, assignments, and even homework. In short, Varsity Tutors will match your student with a HSPT tutor in San Mateo, who will motivate them to reach beyond their HSPT goals.
Call our educational directors to find your child an expert HSPT tutor in San Mateo, to strive to ensure they are ready on test day. It's possible to schedule tutoring at the most convenient times. Your child can be prepared through evening or weekend lessons, at their home or other suitable location in your area. Tutors also offer online instruction; meeting face-to-face via a live learning platform is often preferred and productive for many students.
The exam is multiple choice, but grammar, vocabulary, problem solving, algebra, and even simple arithmetic can be topics your student's tutor will need to focus on. We could help your child find a professional tutor in San Mateo, CA, to help them build upon their strengths and potentially eliminate their weaknesses on the HSPT. Whether it's shoring up any trouble spots or offering test-taking advice, the tutor will do all in their power that matches your child's needs
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