
Margaret: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...express their ideas. I also worked on a minor in Spanish during my undergrad. When I was 17, I graduated early from high school and spent two months in Guatemala at a Spanish language school. In college, I participated in a Spanish language drama club, and I directed a play in Spanish, produced at a local theater. Last spring, I traveled to South America and spent four months in Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, backpacking, camping,...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, English
Indiana University - Masters, English

Violet: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...find a love for any subject! My tutoring style adjusts depending on my client's needs. My goal with everything I do is to be kind and help others. It is important to be compassionate and direct in my approach so you can get the assistance you need. Outside of academia, I have a wide variety of interests. Prior to pursuing a career in the museum profession, I was a professional ballet dancer. I am currently...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Theresa: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...school and post-secondary level, I teach reading comprehension, writing skills, and literary analysis, as well as academic classes in English Literature, World Literature, American Literature, and Composition. Humanities classes I teach include History, Social Studies, Theology, Introductory Japanese Language, Japanese Culture, and Teacher Education. I focus on grounding literature in social and historical context. I have experience teaching summer school programs for enrichment and remediation. This summer, I am teaching a blended American Literature and...
Education & Certification
Clemson University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Citadel Military College of South Carolina - Master of Arts, Education

Jennifer: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...am a confident communicator and value the opportunity to work closely with the family as well as the classroom teacher if applicable. When I am not working as an educator I am usually involved with family. My four children, all in college or graduated, accompanied us during our years overseas and they are a fine testimony for our family values and love of education. They know to find me outdoors exercising, in a bookstore or...
Education & Certification
University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Lesley College - Masters in Education, Masters of Education

Gregg: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...teach high school level math and the first year courses in earth science and biology. I have since had years of tutoring at the University of Arizona, the University of Texas. My first secret for tutoring is that usually, especially with math, the thing a student is facing at the moment, be it a homework set or an exam, is not the real trouble, but some other difficulty from before, maybe even from a course...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy and Physics (double major)

Michelle: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...and this, too, has been a gratifying experience. It is my pleasure to pass on the love of reading and the love of learning to the younger generation. Out of my love of reading, I have come to see myself as a life-long learner, and it is my hope to spark the interest of others to continue in the pursuit of learning for its own sake, even as much as for career and college readiness.
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Spanish
University of Arizona South - Masters, Secondary Education

Anwyn: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
I am currently student teaching 7th grade English in Tucson. My educational journey at Northern Arizona University to become a certified teacher with a degree in psychology is nearly complete. I have experience tutoring students with various abilities and interests for differing lengths of time. I look forward to meeting you!
Education & Certification
Northern Arizona University - Current Undergrad, Secondary Education English and Psychology

Cameron: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...level writer to a B+/A- level writer and the IB program only made me better. I love tutoring writing skills because I want to help others as much as that class helped me. The SAT is a stressful experience for a lot of kids, but it doesn't need to be. Knowing and practicing the material is important, but there are many other things students can do to prepare as well. In my spare time, I...
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University of Arizona - Current Undergrad Student, Spanish

Dawn: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
Hello! I am Dawn. I love tutoring, especially in one on one situations, because I love to watch the light in someone's eyes when they "get it." I can and will use various methods from visual to lecture to help you or your child learn the subject. I have worked with students who just needed help studying and ones who had extreme test anxiety. I am willing to help you with what YOU need.... When teaching...
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Pima Community College - Current Undergrad, AS for Transfer

Sophia: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
I have two master's degrees in geography, and an undergraduate degree in history. I specialize in research and organizational skills for older students, and confidence-building for younger students.
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, History
University of Kentucky - Master of Arts, Geography

Luke: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through all of my experiences, I have continued to pursue my passion for learning, and I hope to cultivate a similar passion...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy

Kaan: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...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 belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering

Julie: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...positive way. I know certain books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education

Diptesh: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam 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...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry

Joscelyn: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...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 mostly tutored math (including a focus in SAT Math), but I am always happy to...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Moriah: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized tests but have at times assisted students in the math and science portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their own style of learning and must learn at their own pace. Although, sometimes giving them too much leeway may not always be...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Music

Sheena: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...approach. I know just how to make the testing environment one where a student feels both perfectly at ease and well equipped to succeed. I know first hand that testing and learning can be all too ridden with stress and have great techniques to reduce that. My approach to teaching is simple: kindness, calmness, clarity, and fun. I keep my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese

Daniel: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...attend University of Dallas, where I am studying for a math/science degree. I tutor for all middle and high school math, as well as for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. I am very patient, and I enjoy working with students. When I tutor a student, I try to discover the root of the problem, usually a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I can explain it as clearly...
Education & Certification
University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science

Brandon: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service of a...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Sean: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...and a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
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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.The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is required for admittance into many private schools. The HSPT consists of about 300 questions and your child could be given about two and a half hours to complete the entire test. It is administered exclusively by private schools twice a year to 8th-grade students, once in the fall and again in the spring. This is an important test that can be the determining factor in whether or not your child is accepted into a desired private school. An expert HSPT tutor in Tucson, AZ, may help your child potentially meet their studying goals.
There are several versions of the HSPT that your child could be given, but they all comprise the same subjects and types of questions. The five main test categories for the HSPT are language, math, quantitative skills, reading, and verbal skills. If your child is struggling with one or more of these topics, let Varsity Tutors help you connect with a talented HSPT tutor in Tucson who is truly excited about the HSPT and teaching it to others.
An experienced tutor will take the time to discover your child's specific strengths and weaknesses. This allows the tutor to design a custom learning plan to quickly and effectively target your child's individualized learning goals. One of the main benefits of working with a private tutor is the freedom it gives the instructor to teach using a variety of methods based on the learning style of your child. In addition to covering the subject area content your child may be struggling with, tutors are also able to provide test-taking strategies to help try to improve overall performance in the testing environment. Many children find the process of completing a timed exam to be more intimidating and challenging than the actual content of the test. Varsity Tutors' educational directors are experienced at helping students in Tucson find independent HSPT tutors to make the process less intimidating.
Tutors work with families to allow scheduling flexibility. They are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings during the week and on weekends. They can meet with your child in a public setting such as a coffee shop, school campus, or library, or they can make the appointment in the family home. If finding the time to meet in person is challenging, tutors are also available for interactive face-to-face online sessions. An expert HSPT tutor in Tucson, AZ, could help your child potentially reach their best.
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