Top HSPT Tutors serving Syracuse

Joseph: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...University of Missouri in St. Louis. I also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Truman State University (Kirksville, Missouri). I am currently an Assistant Professor of political science at State University of New York (SUNY) in Cortland. I tutor students in a range of subjects, though I am most excited to work with students in the subjects of writing, English, social studies/civics, American history and government. I am also good at helping...
Education & Certification
Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Missouri-St Louis - Doctor of Science, Political Science and Government

Crystal: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...University. After doing an internship at NASA I discovered that I wanted to impact lives more personally and so decided to follow another life-long passion of mine - teaching math. I earned my NJ teacher's license in Mathematics and stepped into the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me to not only work with students but also...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Harsimranjit: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
I have helped several college students through challenging chemistry, physics, and biology courses. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I have been spending most of my time doing research. My research projects have ranged from molecular biology, biochemistry, and computational biology to applied chemistry, nanomaterials, and algorithm development. I think that I have received enough experience not only to be an expert in these fields, but also confidently share my knowledge with my students.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Biochemistry

Michael: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...degree in Music Education and a master's degree in ESL: Curriculum and Instruction. I have six years of teaching experience in America and eight years in China. Over the course of my career, I have taught many subjects, including music theory, concert band, English literature, TOEFL, and IELTS. Additionally, I have experience teaching both native English speakers and ELL students. My lessons are student-centered and careful attention is given to each student so that their...
Education & Certification
Five Towns College - Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education
Arizona State University - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

Susan: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
I have taught grades K - 12, as well as online college courses and in-class courses. I am very eager to help students succeed in their educational pursuits because an education is very personal - it's all yours - nobody can take it away from you. Knowledge is very powerful. Let's learn and grow together!
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Oswego - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
SUNY College at Oswego - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Madeline: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
I love working with every type of student to help them reach their goals. As an English Ph.D. student, literature remains at the center of my educational journey. Reading and the skills that come with it--comprehension, analysis, critical thinking, empathy--are of utmost importance. I work hard to balance between challenging and encouraging my students. My excitable disposition and energy help to motivate learning and reinforce confidence in their own minds.
Education & Certification
College of Saint Benedict - Bachelor in Arts, English
Syracuse University - Current Grad Student, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Science: 35

Kaleigh: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...a recent engineering graduate interested in helping students with challenging topics in their coursework and subjects. I have a strong background in math subjects including statistics. Additionally, I have a passion for learning and speaking the Spanish language. I feel confident in my ability to explain various grammar concepts taught in the beginning and intermediate levels of the language. For fun I enjoy learning about different cultures, golfing, skiing, and travelling when I have the...
Education & Certification
Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology - Master of Engineering, Engineering and Industrial Management

Rachel: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...of experience. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology at Miami University and my master's degree at Indiana University, where I studied the neuroscience of learning and memory, and mentored undergraduate students in the biological sciences. I enjoy working with students on written assignments, college application essays, science concepts, and statistics. While working with me, you will receive quality instruction, support, and guidance as you improve your subject knowledge as well as your study habits,...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Experimental Psychology
Indiana University-Bloomington - Master of Arts, Neuroscience
GRE Verbal: 164

Rebecca: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...the potential to achieve greatness. I make sure that students know that these tests are important for college, but that the numbers should not define them. Though I always see great progress on the college prep (ACT and SAT), I really enjoy working with students on their college essays. I find that students really share their passion when they write these-but it takes some coaxing to have their unique personalities shine. To prepare each student...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Marketing

Brad: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
In my experience, no two students are alike. First, I like to get to know the student. We discuss where we are having successes and where we are having frustrations. From there, it is imperative to get organized and develop a success plan. Every child can and will succeed!
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Oneonta - Bachelor of Science, Education
SUNY College at Cortland - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction

Yongmao: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...by drawing connections between chemistry in class and life/movies/news, etc. I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them. Whenever my students are struggling, I would make them think of a solution not just tell them the answer. This ensures that my students learn the material. Feedback on assignments as well as learning materials is available to increase understanding and help my students make continuous improvement.
Education & Certification
Nankai University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry

David: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700

Jonathan: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...(Australian School of Business MBA 2010) who has worked as an international management consultant in Singapore, South Africa, Australia and the United States, I am happy to tutor on any range of subjects in higher education, including all assessment tests and most business school and MBA subjects. As Managing Partner of NashwellCo.work and Managing Director of Linebrand.us, my active roles as a business leader and entrepreneur in the communities of Lubbock, Texas, Durham, NC, and...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Design and Visual Communications
Australian School of Business - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Texas Tech University - Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration and Management

Peter: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...a doctorate from Yale University and am an active musician, teacher, and writer. My professional experience includes: private tuition, tutoring, schoolteaching, and university lectures. I believe teaching can be both creative and effective, which I achieve by applying personally tailored lessons, varied approaches, and professional methods. My teaching aims to meet the individual needs of each student through carefully structured lessons that establish strong foundations and encourages a dialogue of mutual engagement and continued understanding.

Julie: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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 as high...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700

Luke: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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 to gently...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Kaan: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. I interned at GE Energy Management during the Fall of 2014 and the Summer of 2015, which provided me with excellent communication, organiztion, and team-working skills. I was a peer tutor back in high school helping kids with any problem related to Math and science. After focusing on my own academic career in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Diptesh: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing in my spare time.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Jennifer: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...grad school professor, author (4 books, 40+ articles) and professional speaker (60+ keynotes and speeches since 2010). I have a doctoral degree in Higher Education from Benedictine University, Master of Science degrees from Johns Hopkins University (Applied Behavioral Science) and Air University (Military Operational Art and Science), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Penn State University. I've also served as a fellow at Harvard and George Washington University. While I tutor a...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Geography
Johns Hopkins University - Master's/Graduate, Applied Behavioral Science
Air University - Master's/Graduate, Military Operational Art and Science
Benedictine University - Doctorate (PhD), Higher Education

Connor: Syracuse HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...of academic tutoring is born out of my endless pursuit of knowledge, as well as my strong interpersonal communication skills. With proper guidance, every student possesses the ability to grasp even the most complex of topics, and I have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school...
Education & Certification
Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
GRE Verbal: 165
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Syracuse HSPT Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test, also known as the HSPT, is required by many private and parochial high schools. It is often used for admissions, curriculum placement, and scholarship selection. It is around two and a half hours long, with several sections and optional sections that can be added. The exam is very important to get your child into the right high school for your family. Luckily, Varsity Tutors' skilled educational directors are happy to help students in Syracuse, NY, connect with an experienced HSPT tutor.
Tutoring fits well around your schedule; tutors work most times of the day, and are able to meet with you almost anywhere. Your student can meet with their tutor after school in the library, or late in the evening in the privacy of your own home. They can also meet with their tutor online at any time of the day, through the Varsity Tutors face-to-face live learning platform. If your child needs an extra session or two immediately before the exam to go over any remaining questions or problems, a tutor will be happy to fit it into their schedule.
A professional HSPT tutor in Syracuse can potentially help your student achieve their goals by creating an individualized learning plan to help them on the exam. Because tutoring sessions focus on your child's needs and theirs alone, your student could spend the time studying topics that they need to focus on, with no time wasted on topics they already know or won't need to. The sessions will be centered around your student's learning style, making the information easy to understand and remember.
Private HSPT tutoring in Syracuse may encourage your student to work smarter and potentially achieve their goals in a shorter period of time. Because tutoring sessions are free of distractions, it might be easier to focus than in the typical classroom. The environment will be comfortable, encouraging your child to ask questions about confusing points until they thoroughly understand the problem topics. When all of the preceding factors are combined, you may find your student studying half as long with double the results!
Tutoring could help your child get an edge on other students and get into the school that works best for your family. With a personal tutor, your child might excel on the HSPT exam! Let Varsity Tutors find you an expert HSPT tutor in Syracuse, NY, who can create personalized study sessions designed to meet your student's specific goals today!
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