
Lee: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
Hello! I am PASSIONATE about education, especially as a means to change the world for the better. I take plenty of care in my teaching methods as to be effective and ENJOYABLE. I am a mother of a 2-yr-old girl who has allowed me to discover the learning process at its purest state. This is what I love to do!
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Jennifer: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...work with my students. My enthusiasm and positive attitude are characteristics consistently mentioned by my administrators as well as peers. My teaching approach is very student centered and hands on. I 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Lesley College - Masters in Education, Masters of Education

Michelle: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...most personally satisfying experiences I have had in my life was passing on my love of reading to my children. Then, not too long ago, I became a professional educator, 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...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelors, Spanish
University of Arizona South - Masters, Secondary Education

Margaret: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...and program director for six years. I love working with all kinds of students, particularly EFL learners and new writers who want to improve on their ability to communicate and 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,...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, English
Indiana University - Masters, English

Paige: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...Applied Physics with an emphasis in Acoustics. I tutor in a variety of subjects including math, physics, coding, and ACT test prep for the math and English sections. I believe that anyone can learn anything with enough hard work, patience, and perseverance. I love to see the light of understanding turn on in students' eyes as they begin to grasp concepts that are difficult for them. I want to help students replace their struggles with...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics

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

Anabel: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...have plenty of experience at teaching and tutoring Math and Science. I work at the University of Arizona, at Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ. I am an energetic and experienced tutor and mathematics lover who makes things look easy. I have a solid background in Math, and a bachelor in Math Education. I don't mind explaining things many times (and in different ways) until you understand. I can also tutor you in Spanish! I also...
Education & Certification
UDELAR - Diploma, Chemistry
IPA - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics

Gregg: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...range of interests, studied linguistics for awhile, and did a summer program in scientific Russian in Novosibirsk in the USSR in 1989. I have certified to 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...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy and Physics (double major)

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

Pedro: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...Pomona, California and a traditional reservist in the Air Force Reserves. I consider myself a self-motivated, proactive individual with vast amount of professional skills and work experiences. Recognized expertise in competitive fields such as: one-on-one, tutoring, instructional aid, time management, organizational, team development, leadership, personal and team development. Proven ability to function and respond at top performances in any work setting. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a diverse workforce in effective...
Education & Certification
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

Julia: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
Life long learning is a hoot! Even with what I have accomplished, I'm not through yet. Curiosity has me constantly looking for things I don't know and mastering them. With 50 years in the classroom - yes this is an old picture - I'm still sticking nose into new things and pushing to learn all I can. If you can express your needs, we will find them together.
Education & Certification
Marshall University - Bachelor of Science, Vocational-Technical Education
Auburn University - Doctor of Education, Vocational-Technical Education

Diptesh: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! 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...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry

Brandon: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...truth has four corners: 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Joscelyn: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...Music. I taught SAT classes though the university, and I have seen significant improvement in just a few months of work. 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...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Jeffrey: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...solutions to help students achieve their goals. Preparing for a standardized test can feel overwhelming. But you really can be prepared. Careful, concept-oriented preparation can help ensure that students don’t run into anything radically new on exam day. My preparation strategy aims to give students the instruction they need to recognize as many problem types as possible. Sitting for a standardized test can be a stressful experience for many people. I try to give students...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Julie: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills. I truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a 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...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education

Kaan: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am in mine. My area of expertise ranges from algebra to physics to test prep and even basic Spanish. Everyone has a different way of learning, and everyone is motivated is different ways. I'm here to help you discover how you like to learn, and use that method...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering

David: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...look at will be more general and designed to see where your strengths and weaknesses are. After that, we'll go over what strategies you can use to best increase your score. For example, if you're struggling with managing your time, we'll go over the best order in which to answer the questions, how to decide whether or not to skip a question, and what shortcuts you can take so you spend less time per question....
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies

David: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...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 voice. Essays succeed when students strip away...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
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Luke: Tucson HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Tucson, AZ
...learned how to gently push people past their fears. I learned how to use a combination of encouragement and technical knowledge to help people reach their goals. I learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
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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.
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