
Margot: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...at Dartmouth, I performed in theater and opera productions, sang in several choirs, took ballet and yoga classes, worked as a teaching assistant and stage manager in the Theater Department, and volunteered as an arts teacher in under-served local public elementary schools. Dartmouth expanded my passion for learning and taught me the value and impact of teachers who really support their students and value their student-teacher relationships. That's why, in my own work with students,...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater

Lucy: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...to explain difficult concepts through examples, illustrations, and analogies. Through my great amount of teaching experience, I have worked with a diverse array of students and enjoy supporting all types of individuals with their many learning needs. Since graduating from NYU, I have spent three months in Uganda conducting public health outreach in rural villages and am now interviewing for medical schools. Outside of my professional aspirations, I also enjoy competitive weightlifting, hip-hop dance, traveling,...
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New York University - Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science

Sheena: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...taught both privately and in group settings on subjects such as Calculus, Economics, SAT, Math, and much more! I am great with any type of standardized testing: specifically, SAT, SAT II on Math 1 and 2, and HSPT. I genuinely love tutoring these subjects as well as math and writing. I believe strongly that my role as a tutor is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese

Varun: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed as well!
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies

Ben : HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...and build upon them through frequent quizzes and reflective analysis. Additionally, having just gone through the college admissions process, I am privy to its length and complexity so can lend advice on anything, namely essays. I have plenty of experience writing and have been published in a local newspaper. While I think math is the easiest subject for me to teach, writing and writing skills are my favorite to teach because to see a writers...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Kaan: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...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 to teach you what you need to know.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering

Thomas: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...of an ideal instructional mode. Using an awareness of physicality, I've adopted a dynamic interpersonal and intellectual relationship with both tutees (in my Thompson Writing Program work) and larger groups (12) of students (in Breakthrough Collaborative). My vocabulary of narrative techniques has been consistently applicable: I use a range of media styles to instruct and engage an audience. And an intimate understanding of narrative structures allows me to deconstruct the "arc" of and "tell the...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Daniel: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...area, I can explain it as clearly and as simply as possible. If the student doesn't "get" the explanation the first time, I am willing to spend as much time on the concept as the student needs. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano, making and playing video games, and spending time with my friends (often to discuss geeky subjects). If I sound like a good fit for you, or if you want to...
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University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science

Alexandra: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...students need flexibility and patience in order to grasp a foreign concept. I am a firm believer in the power of education and I hope to share my love of learning with all of my students. After graduation I plan on returning to Houston to obtain my Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing anything from poetry to screenplays. I have also been involved in...
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University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Tally: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in science, math, and especially history. I'm very comfortable with all elementary subjects, from phonics to algebraic reasoning. My English degree came with a fair bit of writing, so I am also very comfortable tutoring both literature...
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University of Mary Washington - Bachelors, English
University of Mary Washington - Masters, Elementary Education

Jing: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics

Julie: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...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 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...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education

Susan: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...work with students, their learning styles and needs for engagement are at the forefront. Daily, I educate students who learn differently, and success has come to my students when I scaffold to make the abstract more concrete. I have incorporated tactile boards, sky writing, active movement, as well as many anchoring visuals. Such student success has also come through a gradual release method that I use as a framework for my lessons. This includes modeling,...
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Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Saint Xavier University - Master of Science, Teaching and Leadership

Alysia: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...fitness and enjoy lifting weights, running, yoga, hiking, and participating in recreational team sports 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...
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Thomas Edison State University - Bachelors, English

Taylor: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...find methods that work best for each individual student. Some of my most rewarding teaching experiences have been young students learning to read, but also love to see a student who goes from struggling to success on their standardized tests. I believe that an education is one of the most influential things a person can possess, and am passionate about helping students succeed academically and helping them overcome frustration they may feel to begin to...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, French

Mykaela: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...variety of courses. Whether I was helping my fellow classmates and friends in math class or seeking edits on my paper from a professor, I know what it is like to give and receive help. I challenge my students to not only find the answer but understand the process behind it (while still empathizing with the challenges that he/she/they may face). Furthermore, I know that not everyone learns in the same way, so I will...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health

Laurie : HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...at. Most importantly, learning should be fun and I love to use music and art as tools to make any lesson more engaging. I am patient and understanding and will always make sure to listen to every question asked. My goal is to ensure that you feel confident and comfortable with the material at hand and will not continue on with any instruction until we are on the same page. I truly believe that all...
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New York University - Bachelors, Social Work
CUNY City College - Masters, Special Education

Linda: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
As an English teacher, creating a sense of excitement in reading and writing is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them and encourage them to continue learning forever.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, English
Old Dominion University - Master of Arts, English

Karen: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...that academic skills and weaknesses should be assessed and targeted for the best results. I also hope that it can be a FUN learning experience! I love it when students develop a passion for a subject like Biology, or develop an understanding and/or respect for Algebra, Geometry, etc. Most important to me is that the student ultimately feels successful, and sees improvement. Learning is a lifelong skill, and the desire to become better academically or...
Education & Certification
Misericordia University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Masters in Education, Biology Teacher Education

Elizabeth: HSPT Reading tutor
Certified HSPT Reading Tutor
...I developed my own reading program as well as mastered the Kumon mathematics learning system. I have a BA and formerly was a credentialed teacher. I taught special education as a school resource teacher and worked with students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. I also worked as a substitute teacher which exposed me to many different types of assignments from diverse teachers at diverse schools. I am extremely adept at teaching using state standards and...
Education & Certification
California State University-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Liberal studies
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The High School Placement Test's reading section contains 62 multiple-choice questions given over a short 25 minutes. The test provides passages that students must read before answering groups of questions related to each passage. These questions examine whether or not students have mastered a wide variety of academic skills and language arts concepts, from identifying the central theme of the passage and making inferences to picking up on key details, imagery, and aspects of authorial style. Because of the broad range of skills required for success on the HSPT reading section, some test-takers may have trouble demonstrating their full academic potential on this portion of the test. The vast amount of material that must be reviewed and question styles that must be practiced can leave students feeling lost and bewildered before ever entering the testing room, even if their grades have been high in academic coursework.
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