I have spent many years tutoring and always strive to make sure my students understand everything that they need to in order to succeed in their field. I am available at almost any time to answer emergency questions, and strive to have everyone I teach succeed. ... Ensuring that students have solid fundamentals helps them understand future concepts better. If time allows, it is always better to go back and make sure something is understood fully...
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...I majored in Human Biology. I was on a research team for CRISPR-Cas9 working on mapping neural crest cell migration pathways. I was a Teaching Assistant for Embryology as well as upper division Physiology. I have been studying recently to take the MCAT and will be taking that exam in the fall. The classes that I am most passionate about are the biology courses. I love learning and have a passion for helping others learn.
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...subjects to tutor are English and Spanish, because I love helping people to express themselves. Reading and Writing are such important tools to have in life, so I take my job as an English tutor very seriously. My goal is to not only help a student acquire the necessary skills needed to succeed, but to enjoy doing so. This is also why I tutor children of all ages in standardized test preparation. I know tests...
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i am here to boost your scores in math exams and standardized tests such as SAT, ACT and GRE. ... Interactive teaching is more effective than lecture style teaching.... Chat with the student to understand what he/she likes and doesn't like.... By helping them practice learning, like people do in machine learning.
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Math has always been my passion - from earning 1st place nationally in Calculus to competing on the AMC and AIME exams. At Princeton, I tutored peers in Multivariable Calculus, and since then I've worked with middle school through college students in Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, and SAT/GRE quantitative prep. I'm dedicated to simplifying complex ideas and helping students build confidence in their own problem-solving skills!
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...of the Columbia University in New York. I graduated with a master's degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on Robotics and Digital Control Systems. I am very passionate about teaching, particularly math from elementary through high school, Competition math, and standardized tests (both math and reading/writing sections). I believe that a good education shapes a student's life, and I try to impart discipline and motivation to study in all my students.
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...experiences were varied. I team taught in a school with no walls. We had students working independently with no direct instruction. Each student was given independent tutoring and allowed to progress at their own pace. I also taught computer intro courses. I moved to Chicago in 1989. I taught high school algebra, geometry, and algebra 2 until I retired in 2016. I also tutored students who were prepping for the high stakes standardized tests they...
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...their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun. Throughout my career, I have had the benefit of great mentor/tutors and have always tried to do the same for others. Formally, I have taught students at the high school and college level in math and history (Rutgers University - PhD, 1988) and advised many others informally as a banking and investment professional (Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), since 1994). Recently,...
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...college I took my concurrent classes through in High School. Right after that, I transferred to the University of Utah where I completed my B.S. Applied Mathematics. Now, I am working on a Ph.D. Mathematics while I travel around Europe with my family. I am in love with the beauty of mathematics, and being able to help other people understand it! Being able to use programming to solve math problems is really cool, and being...
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...day, educator by night. Have a burning passion for education that's hotter than the sun, which is over 27 million degrees Farenheit (F). Been teaching for 3 years across 2 different universities, 2 states, 100+ students, 10+ majors and 500+ subjects. I am most passionate about the subjects of Science, Math and Business. My goal is to inspire and educate the next generation of students who will be tomorrow's future leaders. Help me to reach...
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...enjoyed the opportunity to teach a diverse group of children, including those with mild to severe learning disabilities, autism, non-compliant behaviors, and physical challenges. These experiences have helped me blossom into a compassionate teacher. I strive on taking each student's unique goals, needs, and interests into account and create effective lesson plans to accommodate them. My greatest capability is facilitating all styles of learners. I develop multi-sensory and leveled lesson plans to meet the needs...
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...Education Teacher in the Bronx, NY. Brendan has also taught and tutored high school aged students in test prep at Lehman College of the City University of New York. I graduated from Hofstra University in 2007 with a master's degree in Physical Education and earned a B.S. in Sociology from St. John's University in 1996. Brendan has a very relaxed, patient demeanor while at the same time keeping the bar set high for his students...
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...as an educator. After many years of academia, including University and Medical School I've come to love and feel fulfilled helping others. I love to teach and help people when I can. I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching people both one on one and classes of up to about 40 students and lectures with well over 100. I specialize in almost all things science and math. Throughout my many years of helping...
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...University with a bachelor's in Neuroscience, and have just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master's in Biotechnology. I have worked as a research technologist at 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....
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...I am looking for the opportunity to tutor others. I have taken pretty advanced level of college courses. I am pretty good at math and science. I have an artistic talent. If you need help with drawing, I can do that with no problem. I can draw very realistically. I am a fluent French speaker. If anyone needs help with French subject, count me in. I can speak and understand Spanish but, I am not...
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...the last four years. I graduated from Arizona State University Cum Laude in 2015. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra, mainly in the 7th-8th grade range - I love showing ways to check your work and get satisfaction from success! I absolutely believe that mathematics can be fun, but that it may take some time before every person can see it. When I teach, I like to make multiple examples with my student to...
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...in December of 2019, and by that time the following year I was already teaching high school English. Even though English is my degree, I also teach and tutor high school math and science, after spending time pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. I believe strongly in the relation between the disciplines and something that I like to do is to bring in other subjects besides the primary one I find myself working with students on.
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I believe that all students can learn the math that they are presented with at school. Often the concepts will appear confusing and hard to understand without some extra help. Using my 38 years of experience teaching Math, I can help those students identify and overcome the problems they are encountering. My favorite memories are when the student "gets it", and their smile shows their confidence has returned!... I believe that all students can increase their...
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...who just has too much time on her hands!!! I have a studied Mathematics and Computer Science, and have many years of experience in teaching math and statistics college students. The subjects that I usually teach are covering a broad spectrum of mathematics, CS, and finance Courses, at graduate and undergraduate level. I enjoy the same the complexity of doctoral level theoretical or hands on courses to introductory college algebra and statistics classes. Yes, you...
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...nun. Although I have been away from teaching for several years, I'm excited to be tutoring again. My favorite teachers were the ones who loved their subject and inspired that love in their students. That is how I hope to be inspiring my own students. I strive to be available and attentive to the specific needs of each of my students.--to give them more time and explanations in their areas of difficulty and to move...
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Oxford HSPT Math Tutoring FAQ
The HSPT Math section is a challenging forty-five minute, sixty-four question assessment given to students looking to apply to private Catholic high schools, and is meant to evaluate the mathematical skills and capabilities they have gained up to this point in their educations. This section of the High School Placement Test covers a great range of topics and many families place high stakes on the outcome of the entire assessment, which can lead to stress and anxiety for students. If your child is taking the HSPT and is unsure of their mathematical abilities, HSPT Math tutoring can help ready them for this test.
From reinforcing the academic skills necessary for success to teaching standardized test-taking strategies to help with difficult questions, a tutor can work to help your child feel confident and prepared on test day. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a one-on-one HSPT Math tutor who will help your child. Is your child struggling with basic geometry? Do they have trouble identifying what mathematical operation is necessary to solve a certain kind of word problem? HSPT Math tutors can provide assistance with whichever subjects your child finds challenging, helping them to sharpen their academic skills in a targeted manner. Such custom-tailored assistance can help your child gain a solid mathematical foundation upon which they can rely during the HSPT Math section.
The first step to success on the HSPT Math section is having strong academic skills. Your child's tutor can help them better understand each and every subject area tested on the HSPT Math section. By customizing your child's instruction to focus direct attention on those topics that cause them the most anxiety and frustration, your child's tutor can make study time more effective than any classroom review. Even for academically gifted students, the HSPT can pose a set of unique challenges that can mask your child's true intellectual abilities. Almost inevitably, your child will run into a problem that gives them particular difficulty even if their math skills are sharp.
HSPT Math tutoring can help your child acquire useful test-taking strategies that can be used to approach difficult questions on the HSPT Math test. Combining a strong mathematical repertoire with the ability to implement strategies that can clarify problems and reduce the time spent on questions can help boost your child's performance. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a tutor who is dedicated to providing convenient, individualized HSPT Math tutoring. Your child's tutor will be devoted to devising learning plans that specifically address their objectives and needs. Lessons are never standardized, but rather molded to fit your child's strengths, weaknesses, and concerns.
When your child and their private tutor first meet, a thorough assessment will be conducted to see exactly where they stand in the subject. The tutor will then craft a plan to strengthen your child's mathematical skills. Quizzes and homework assignments will provide ample practice and enable the instructor to gauge your student's progress. Any trouble areas will be patiently addressed, rather than rushed through or skipped to accommodate an entire class. Better yet, their flexibility enables your tutor to meet at a time that is most convenient for you and your child. A full schedule of classes and extracurricular activities does not have to hinder your child's performance in mathematics. Meet in person at home or another comfortable location or face-to-face online so your student's math proficiency can be maximized in time for the exam.
If your child is preparing to take the HSPT and needs additional assistance on the Math section, call Varsity Tutors to find out how we can help you connect with an HSPT Math tutor, who can assist them in preparing for this important test.
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Recent Oxford HSPT Math Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I have needed to focus more on math lately. We reviewed her homework problems, and pinpointed some skills that needed practice. To break things up, she worked on a scrambled paragraph and started a logical reasoning section. I created a math worksheet for homework to practice some mental math (multiplication, division) and very basic algebra.
We first went over homework that I had assigned to the student. He got about two-thirds correct and is showing definite improvement in all areas of the test. This includes in the writing section where his most recent essay was a solid four out of six. We also did some practice sections, in which I gave him a little extra time to keep him relaxed. I also went over the students new calculator with him. I showed him how to graph with the calculator and how the calculator can make the test much easier and faster.
In our first session, the student worked through a Science section so we could analyze the results (she scored a 19) and talk about how to do better next time. Then she worked through an English section.
The student is just in need of some strategy, and I think we covered quite a bit of that today. She's actually got excellent critical thinking skills and logic. Time is also an issue with science and reading, but that should improve with some more practice. From what I can tell with those two subjects, she's pretty good at understanding the content and simply needs to gain confidence through some strategy tweaking and practice.
Today we went over the math section, covering strategies like plugging in and going over more general strategies and pacing. We followed the same (successful) format as the last session, going over the basic strategies, transitioning into a practice section, and then using the results of that section as a way to go in depth on specific topics. Another great session!
We began with the writing section and covered sentence correction and paragraph correction. The student is still nervous about answering questions but is gaining confidence in being able to eliminate incorrect answers. We discussed strategy for not wasting time and did some practice on rewriting sentences to be able to correct errors. We also covered a few grammar rules and talked about how to look for them. Overall, it seems like she is finding ways to recognize patterns and common mistakes.
