...Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. I interned at GE Energy Management 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...
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...and graduate of Brandeis University, where I earned both my masters and bachelors in biochemistry. I'm passionate about science, discovery, and teaching, which is why I am pursuing both research and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior high to collegiate level and would love to use my experience and expertise to help students master new concepts and skills....
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...and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I am working as an Assistant 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...
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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!
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...degree in Mathematics at The University of Tennessee. I am very passionate about the subjects that I tutor, which include mathematics, standardized testing preparation, reading, English, writing, and basic French, and I firmly believe that anyone can master these topics with the proper guidance. I incorporate various methods of tutoring, including showing many examples, giving thorough explanations, and prompting students with questions to help facilitate the correct thought process. I love helping students and seeing...
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...for 15 years, mostly at the middle school level. My BA is in English and I am an avid reader, racing through audio books in particular, since I am a master multi-tasker. I enjoy doing some freelancing editing work on the side as well. I have a special talent for teaching in in multiple modalities and from a variety of perspectives, a skill that most likely comes from my own experience with dyslexia. I love...
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...University with a BS in engineering physics, 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...
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...at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
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...writing at CWRU. I taught English, algebra, and ESL for 4 years at the Andrews School private day and boarding school. I taught English at Webb School of Knoxville with an emphasis on writing and grammar. My experiences with ESL, as well as graduate level linguistic courses and the particular attention I paid to the writing process, give me the grammatical knowledge most English majors never get. My work with students on not only the...
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...NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student's love for literacy at the same time as their skill, no matter what age they are. When I'm...
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...situation. I began working as a tutor and teacher in high school, and have loved working with students of all ages ever since. I've worked with students from Pre-K through high school and college, teaching and tutoring a wide range of levels and subjects from basic reading and math skills to AP essay writing and college test prep. While I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, some of my favorites include various levels of...
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...is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited for their learning needs. There is nothing more joyful than when a student finally understands the material in a...
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...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 in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable...
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...their lives, and to give them guidance for future success. My biggest joy in tutoring comes from working with students to figure out what works best for them and building relationships with them. Tutoring to me isn't just about giving information for them to recycle for a test, but rather giving students longstanding skills for problem-solving, exam preparation, and navigating high school and college. In addition to working with students on content for exams, I...
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...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 a rigorous and research based intervention for students of all ages. I am excited to work with students on everything from fundamental phonics to critical...
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...Her published credits include short stories, poetry, several journal articles, her doctoral dissertation, and her award-winning book Strength of Spirit. She currently has SIX degrees, so there is a major passion for learning. Who knows what adventures may be down the road. Her current degrees are: Surgical Technology, BA in English, M.Ed. in English Education, Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership, Masters Certificate in Media Specialist, and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). She believe that...
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...Relations as an undergrad at Connecticut College, and I am currently working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching to be a high school social studies teacher. I tutored peers in college in subjects like US History and political science, and I have worked with basic reading and math skills with New American elementary students in Vermont. During my junior year of college, I spent several months in Cuba, where I tutored both elementary school...
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...with students on Math, English, and Writing. I always work on first ensuring that students understand the underlying fundamental concepts before tackling more complex problems. I love to use real-world, relevant examples to make concepts come to life, and I always try to instill a love and excitement for the subject by making my sessions as animated and exciting as possible. In my spare time, I love to read, do yoga, and go running in...
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...tutoring classmates informally while in college and accepted several teaching assistant positions that enabled me to clearly explain course concepts to students with various backgrounds. Instead of lecturing students, I subscribe to a learn by doing method that enables students to articulate core concepts in their own words after hearing an explanation and always provide guidance that aid in understanding. Each of us has a different way of absorbing new ideas and frameworks, and to...
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...standardized reading assessments. I also love teaching fundamental reading (alphabetic principle, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary),English literature, writing, communication, and public speaking. I am a graduate of multiple colleges including the University of West Florida and Barry University. I received my Master of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in rhetoric of the South, have a Masters in Library and Information Science and Specialist degree in Reading Education.I have been teaching public school and college...
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HSPT Verbal Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) Verbal section can be particularly challenging for students. Not only does it evaluate your child's ability to navigate analogies, antonyms, logic problems, synonyms, and verbal classifications, but it asks the student to do so at breakneck speed, with a whopping 60 questions given over just 16 minutes. With such intense demands, your student may feel overwhelmed by this imposing section of the test. HSPT Verbal tutoring can help by using customized teaching methods designed to work for your child, as well as teach them proven test-taking strategies. With a tutor, your student can boost his or her performance on this important exam.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a qualified, experienced HSPT Verbal tutor dedicated to helping your child improve on this section of the exam. Your student's tutor can analyze his or her current performance on the various types of questions found on the HSPT Verbal section and pinpoint the areas in which extra studying can most benefit your student. Does your child find it difficult to recognize synonyms, or need assistance with diagramming logic problems? Your student's tutor can help to identify where and why your student is struggling with these types of questions, and can devise an individualized teaching plan for your student. It can be hard to identify the most effective way for your child to study. The individualized approach to tutoring can be very beneficial in this sense because your child's tutor can help your child determine how they should be studying based on their preferred learning style.
This targeted approach is designed to strengthen your child's weakest academic areas, thus preparing him or her to tackle the HSPT Verbal section with greater confidence and an arsenal of strategies. In addition to helping your student develop and hone the academic skills necessary to succeed on the Verbal section of the HSPT, your tutor can also help your child learn test-taking skills specifically aimed at the kinds of questions asked in the HSPT Verbal section. Since the HSPT Verbal portion can be tricky, test-taking strategies can help your child simplify questions quickly, allowing him or her to answer more questions on the test with greater accuracy. By combining improved academic skills with these test-taking techniques, your child can navigate through the HSPT Verbal section with greater ease and confidence.
Because your child will not have a lot of time to complete the HSPT, it is imperative that they understand how to make the most of the time. An experienced tutor can assist with this by providing your child with tips that can improve their time management skills. This will help ensure that your child will at least have the opportunity to answer every question on the exam. This is an area that shouldn't be neglected when preparing, because it doesn't matter how well your child knows the material if they never have the chance to answer the questions.
Tutors understand that scheduling HSPT Verbal tutoring can be difficult with all of the other commitments in your life. Instructors have flexible schedules, so they can work to accommodate your student's tutoring sessions where and when it works best for you. If you can't meet in person, Varsity Tutors' live learning platform enables you and your child to meet their private tutor for a face-to-face online session. This gives you the flexibility to pick a time and place to meet your child's tutor that's convenient. These instructors are dedicated to making HSPT Verbal tutoring as efficient as possible for you and your student. If you would like to learn more connecting with an HSPT Verbal tutor, contact our educational directors today!
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Recent HSPT Verbal Tutoring Session Notes
Today we went over the reading section she did on her own. I asked that she do it just with a clock running instead of a timer countdown to see how long it would take her. She did quite well with the content, so we can just focus on strategy and timesaving devices from here on out. We also worked through some more difficult math areas, such as trig and log properties.
The student and I had our last session over the mathematics section tonight, covering matrix math, rational exponents and denominators, and arithmetic/geometric series.
The student completed the reading section for homework and did great! She is also doing well on the English and science sections; moreover, she is constantly improving as she becomes familiar with the test. Math is generally her lowest score, but she even finds this section quite manageable. My primary focus will be to review geometry with her and to have her ready to answer 60 questions in one hour.
The student and I focused on geometry. We covered supplementary and complementary angles, parallel lines cut by a transversal, interior angles of regular polygons, and special right triangles. We also started practicing geometry word problems with perimeter and area. Lastly, we touched on problems involving distance, time, and rates.
We worked through three more practice tests (one in math, one in writing, one in critical reading) to get a feel for what specific areas to target in each part of the test. The student is doing well with a lot of the math problems, but it will help to go over questions that deal with systems of equations in two variables, percentages, and basic number theory. On the writing side we should do some more work with subject/verb agreement and parallelism.
The student and I spent the first hour working on reading comprehension. I had her practice two long passages. First, I reminded her of the question-labeling and keyword strategy, and then I had her reword the questions and come up with her own answer before choosing an answer choice. In the second hour, we reviewed basic grammar concepts to watch for in the multiple choice writing. We practiced 8 questions of each type of writing questions and did writing exercises in conciseness, parallelism, and modifier placement.
