
Erin: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...students to help them reach a high understanding of the subject material. Instead of giving a student the answer outright, I will talk the problem out with them and help them to reach the answer themselves. I know that everyone has a unique way of thinking, and for this reason I show students several ways to approach a problem so they can chose which method is best for them. My strongest subject is math, and...
Education & Certification
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture

Julie: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...English teacher 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...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education

Nicole : Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...working as an itinerant teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing from grades 1 up to 12. Working with this demographic has allowed me to focus on literacy development regardless of hearing status as I work to accommodate students within the Common Core. My strongest skill set lies in literacy and I enjoy teaching history (especially American!). While I am new to PA/NJ, I am familiarizing myself with the local Standardized Tests and have...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters in Education, Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
State Certified Teacher

Alysia: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...such as softball and volleyball. I believe that sports and physical activity are necessary for children to build leadership skills and learn how to cooperate with others and have helped coach an intramural children's baseball team for low-income students. I also have a love for music and visual art and frequently attend concerts, art exhibits, and poetry readings. I have a passion for life and enjoy sharing that passion with my students and others, helping...
Education & Certification
Thomas Edison State University - Bachelors, English

Roshan: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...Year Medical Program. I have prior experience in tutoring from helping previous clients within SAT Math. I am also available to tutor in SAT Prep and writing. I am very passionate about helping students of all backgrounds realize their dreams and become more passionate and confident about their academics. I provide focused, targeted lessons and often rely on analogies as well as visual teaching aids within my lessons. Feel free to reach out with any...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Megan: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...University majoring in Speech Language Pathology. I enjoy working with individuals to build upon their strengths and give them the tools they need to succeed. I have good study and organizational skills, and I have many tips and tricks to help individuals improve test scores. I really enjoy helping people to reach their full potential in each subject area, and I will do my best to explain concepts in a manner best suited to each...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Speech Language Pathology

Rory: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football...
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management

Rithi: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...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 as a Spanish medical interpreter at local clinics. Feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions. I look forward to working...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - Masters, Biotechnology

Brian: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
My interest in tutoring stems from my love of learning and passion in sharing the learning process with others. I have roughly two years of experience tutoring one-on-one and at learning centers in both high school and college. My hobbies and interested include Jogging, hiking, yoga, reading, language learning, traveling, video gaming and comic books. ... Besides imparting knowledge, one of the most important lessons a teacher can teach a student is "how to learn" and...
Education & Certification
Rutgers Business School - Bachelors, Accounting

Jeanne: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...Salle - College of St. Benilde and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a Major in Computer Applications. After graduation, I worked as a Pre-school teacher handling classes for 3-4 year old students covering all subject matters. As I fell in love with the teaching career, I decided to take a second course on education to hone me further on teaching. I attained this from St. Theresa's College and now hold a Diploma...
Education & Certification
De La Salle College of Saint Benilde - Bachelors, Business Administration Major in Computer Application
St Theresa's College - Diploma, Professional Education

Sarah Brooke: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...New York University with a B.F.A. in Drama. While at NYU, I took a variety of classes to satisfy my degree, from Astronomy to Greek Mythology, because I love learning. By extension, I love teaching because I enjoy helping others become passionate about knowledge. I have been a gymnastics coach, a camp counselor, and a tutor, teaching sports, arts and crafts, and school subjects to children of all ages. My favorite subjects to tutor are...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama

Dehlly: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
I am here to assist you in any way I can to learn mathematics. I would like to call my sessions "Mathematics Without Tears"!
Education & Certification
Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Bachelor in Business Administration, Mathematics and Statistics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Gae: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...can better equip our students for their journey. I am a Certified NYC English Educator (gr.7-12). I graduated from Brooklyn College with a BA in English Education and Philosophy. I have been studying for standardized tests and SATs since 3rd grade. I have taught various grades ranging from 2nd grade to 12th grade in Math and English (Reading and Writing ). I have done private in-home tutoring for about 4-5 years and in a group...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, English Education

Victoria: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...not have good experiences with the content. But, together, we can overcome all that! I believe, and know, that each child is able to learn and be good at math! We need to build their skills and confidence. A patient teacher is needed, as well as a creative approach to teaching the concepts. The teacher should not be a lecturer but a coach that helps the child discover the path to the answer. I look...
Education & Certification
Rowan University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Wilmington University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Anna Nicole: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...Lee and I am ready to help you succeed! If you're trying to achieve your goals, I totally understand your desire to learn and the need to have someone there to help you out. I couldn't keep up with the class as a kid. After a few years, I had developed the ability to focus and organize myself so that I would be able to succeed in the classroom in college. Lifelong learning is a...
Education & Certification
The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Bachelor in Arts, Photographic, Film, and Video Technology

Johnathan: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...early Calculus, Statistics, and Geometry. I think my favorite/best subject to tutor is Algebra. It's the subject I am most familiar with, but I am able to do quick arithmetic. My tutoring technique involves explaining a problem thoroughly and why exactly the steps we take make sense. I also realize most math problems have several ways and methods to solve them. If one way is too confusing, I will switch methods to adapt to the...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Carrley: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...find the material interesting and highly learnable. I balance friendly encouragement with a rigorous approach, and strive to help students develop confidence and a sense of mastery. I believe the best way to improve on the LSAT is by working with real test questions through a mix of untimed sections and timed practice tests. We can work together to set up a study plan so that you can get the most out of your study...
Education & Certification
Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Stacie: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
I have been teaching for over 17 years. My biggest joy in teaching is helping students achieve what I call the "A HA" moment- that moment when they finally understand a concept or solve a complex problem. Let me help your child achieve their "A HA" moment.... My goal as a teacher is to help every student reach their fullest potential. I will work one-on-one with your student to help them work hard and achieve their...
Education & Certification
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Human Resources
Temple University - Masters, Secondary Education, Mathematics

Christina: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
...and I am currently a full-time graduate student at Arcadia University. As an individual who is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education for Early Elementary Education, I am devoted in helping children learn and grow as students. As I am pursuing a career in education, I am highly interested in all aspects of academically and socially nurturing for children of all ages. I have had several teaching experiences throughout high school and college, which includes...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Film&Media Studies
Arcadia University - Masters in Education, Early Childhood//Special Education

Geoffrey: Trenton HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Trenton, NJ
My name is Geoffrey, I am a 5th year special education teacher originally from CT. I have taught elementary to high school students but have mainly focused on high school students recently.
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Private HSPT Tutoring in Trenton, NJ
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Students aiming for private school do not avoid the academic challenges their public counterparts face. Your son or daughter will 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 near 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 can help your child connect with a private tutor in Trenton, NJ, who could help them in understanding the HSPT.
Another challenge of the HSPT is that it is 2.5 hours. Any unfamiliarity with the material or the format can cause anxieties to take control. That is an extended time to be rattled in anxiety, but a whole meltdown can be avoided with one-on-one preparation well in advance. The tutor can identify your student's strengths and weaknesses. Targeted study plans may be developed that apply the most relevant material and teaching style, based on how your son or daughter learns. The instructor can monitor their progress with assignments, homework, and practice tests. Repeating the most confusing topics will strive to ensure they have the most solid knowledge for the HSPT, so get your student prepared for their exam with a professional HSPT tutor in Trenton.
Varsity Tutors can help you find a professional HSPT tutor in Trenton who is able to offer your student engaging study sessions and potentially make the most use of their time. This independent instructor has taught, or even taken, the HSPT before. They will craft a custom study plan and track their progress to make sure your student could be ready come test day. The tutor will also be flexible and can schedule sessions at a time and location that works best for you, even online.
The HSPT does not have any nationally standardized scoring, but your student has two times each year to do well with the exam - in the spring and fall. They can score as high as an 800. Attaining a top score requires being on an 8th grade level with regards to vocabulary, reading comprehension, geometry, algebra, and spelling. Optional sections are often included, such as science or mechanical aptitude. Some schools include their very own custom sections. It is imperative that you find your child a tutor who knows the test and the school in order to adequately prepare them for the content and the format. That way, your student will understand what to anticipate when they head into the test. Surprises on test day can really wreak havoc on confidence. Strive to ensure your child is prepared; contact Varsity Tutors to get connected with HSPT tutors in Trenton, NJ.
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