
Zachary: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...Economics. I'm also pre-med and hope to be an orthopedic surgeon someday. While I originally hail from Cape Cod, MA, I will be spending most of my summer in Boston taking Organic Chemistry at Harvard. Outside of the classroom, I'm a part of Georgetown's club rugby team and also participate in GUMSHOE, a club that teaches math and science to inner city students. I also enjoy going for runs to the monuments in DC and...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Christopher: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...shown them, or a presentation I have given, I feel that I have done some small part to form a new connection between them and the greater fabric of humanity, both past and present. I thus seek to teach in a way that creates not only understanding, but excitement, fostering a connection between student and subject that goes well beyond rote memorization or cursory engagement. Through this perspective, I aim to bring students closer to...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Truman State University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education: Social Studies

Jamila: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...administrators in grades K-12th. While in the classroom the state of Texas implemented a new and more rigorous test called the STAAR. In regards to the reading assessment, I have a success rate of 100 of my students meeting the Approaches Grade Level (passing), 97 met the Meets Grade Level (passing), and 62 were Masters Grade Level (passing). When there was a writing assessment in place, 100 of my students achieved the minimum score, 100...
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Huston Tillotson University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Concordia University-Ann Arbor - Masters in Education, Educational Administration
State Certified Teacher

Joseph: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...degree programs, I began tutoring my own classmates, younger students, and even adult neighbors using a similar delivery style as my own teachers, albeit tailored to each student's individual struggles. My clients all showed a drastic improvement in their respective classroom performances. In graduate school, I had the opportunity to teach a semester of College Algebra, again peppering my lectures with idiosyncratic memory triggers. My students all left the class with well-earned grades showing their...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Mathematics, Theatre
State Certified Teacher

Nico: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...in Philosophy. I had my first teaching experience as a one-on-one reading teacher during a break from college. Upon graduation, I learned to teach the verbal section of the MCAT to prospective medical students in my home state of Virginia, after which I moved to New Orleans to teach Middle School Math and Science in low-income communities as an AmeriCorps member. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels,...
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New York University - Bachelors, Philosophy

Hayley: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...tailored for each of my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have a career...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology

Rob: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...of my former students did exceptionally well on standardized tests. Aside from writing, a major passion of mine is public speaking. I competed in Speech and Debate on the state and national level while in high school, and absolutely enjoy coaching students in becoming powerful public speakers! Naturally, this ties in with my interest in political science. Please let me know if you have any questions for me. I look forward to meeting you and...
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University of Puget Sound - Bachelors, English Literature and American Politics

Bethany: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
I am a teacher by trade. I love to teach students of all ages. I am also a learner by default as I love to learn new things all the time!
Education & Certification
Heidelberg University - Bachelors, Education

Brad: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
I received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Computer Science and Engineering

Kereana: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...Science. Previously, I earned my bachelor's degree from UMSL in history. Throughout my life, I have had a strong passion for education and learning. I have coached, tutored and worked in a library system where I was able to create programs and create learning solutions for students struggling in different areas of academics. My strongest subjects would be reading, writing, social studies, history, essay writing and overall test prep. I love all subjects and I...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, History

Lakeshia: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
I am a Full time Paraprofessional in the area school district. I love what i do. I have tutoring experience with grades K-12 on each subject area. Currently I work with grades 4th and 5th. I am a single parent of 2 boys ages 3 and my nephew is 7. I am excited about tutoring. Education is everything to me and I am the type of teacher who thinks that learning should come natural!
Education & Certification
Wright State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Criminal Justice

Nyra: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
A globally-minded educator that has worked with an array of learners all over the world. I bring an innate ability to motivate students academically and personally. With extremely high research-based techniques in catapulting your life's goals into high gear.
Education & Certification
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

Joe: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...students in finance, accounting, mathematics, economics, and philosophy courses because these subjects present so many challenges that require intricate attention to detail and a broader view of what is taking place. That said, I am qualified and willing to help you reach success in all the subjects in which I am approved to tutor. Often times, students get bogged down in the numbers of heavily quantitative subjects without seeing the bigger picture, which is a...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
American University - Master of Science, Finance

Meagan: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...Reading and decided to continue my love of teaching into higher level courses. I currently tutor in the above topics, with a specific passion for Biology, Chemistry, and test preparation. As a tutor, I strive to challenge students beyond fundamentals, while focusing on and accommodating individual needs and individual learning styles. As an sewing and crafting enthusiast, I understand that with practice, tenacity, and perseverance comes success, a lesson I apply to my life and...
Education & Certification
Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Joslyn: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...After receiving my B.S. in Psychology at Truman State University, I completed student teaching in Germany and went on to receive a Masters degree in Elementary Education. After working with special needs students in Hazelwood School District, I pursued my heart's desire and taught in the inner city of St. Louis for two years at North Side Community School. Missing the life of being an overseas educator, I secured a position in Seoul, South Korea...
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Truman State University - Bachelors, Psychology
Truman State University - Masters, Elementary Education

Lyndsey: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...interested in me tutoring you and or your child. I have many years experience in the education field, with my schooling and teaching experiences I feel I have many ways to help you. I am not only an educator, I am a mother and wife as well which gives me many opportunities in other situations which helps become a more rounded individual. Please feel free to contact me about tutoring. You will get the help...
Education & Certification
Carthage College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Concordia University-Seward - Masters in Education, Educational Administration

Jill: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
My name is Jill Hamrick and I am a graduate of Gardner-Webb University and UNC-Charlotte, where I completed my elementary education certification. I live in North Carolina with my husband, daughter and son. I have 13 years of experience teaching kindergarten, as well as one year in first grade and several years in preschool. My passion is to help young students become lifetime learners!
Education & Certification
Gardner-Webb University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Non Degree Master, Elementary School Teaching

Samantha: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 2012 with a double major in Elementary Education and Special Education. I love to travel. I have been to about 20 different states and over 15 different countries. I love being able to bring the world to life for my I have a crazy one year old puppy that I tend to tell lots of stories about.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Grant: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
...working on obtaining my mechanical engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology. During my time in high school I was in many academic clubs including robotics and science olympiad. During this time I also mentored a younger robotics team. My engineering track gives me a lot of experience working in both math and science courses, and since I am actively working in this area I have constant practice with the fundamentals of math and physics.
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Jennifer: MAP tutor
Certified MAP Tutor
Experienced Elementary/Middle School Teacher with genuine passion for teaching.
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Gwynedd Mercy College - Master of Science, Education
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The Measure of Academic Progress (or MAP) exams are adaptive assessments designed to measure a K-12 student's achievement and growth in reading, language usage, mathematics, and science. The whole point is to identify a student's areas of opportunity, so you don't want your student to get tripped up by the exam's formatting and test below their actual proficiency.
A private MAP tutor can administer practice assessments to help your student feel more comfortable with the interface they will be working with. They can also review mindfulness strategies so they don't get too worked up over the adaptive nature of the test. Adaptive exams serve easier test items when a student answers incorrectly, potentially affecting self-confidence.
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If you asked your student to study on their own, they may become so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material that they make no progress. A MAP tutor can break complex ideas into more digestible bits so test prep feels less overwhelming.
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Working with a private tutor may help the student in your life develop academic skills they can use for the rest of their student careers. For instance, writing down what you're reading as you go can be a great way to internalize the information.
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The MAP Growth series of exams are intended to measure where a student is relative to where they should be considering their grade level. They are designed by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) as a measuring tool to make a student's academic growth as easily measurable as their height on a growth chart. If you would like your student to perform better on their next exam, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a MAP test tutor to help them reach their academic potential.
MAP test tutoring sessions are currently available for the following content areas:
- Math
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- Language Usage (grammar)
- Science
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These tests have no time limit, but are designed to last approximately 45 minutes per subject. They are also administered on a computer using special adaptive testing technology, meaning that the system selects the next question from a pool based on a student's previous responses. For example, the third-grade math test begins with third-grade mathematics questions but will shift to fourth, fifth, etc. if a student continues to get them right. Likewise, incorrect responses will bring about second or first grade-level questions until a student starts getting some correct. The test ends when a student has answered roughly half of all questions asked correctly, regardless of grade level.
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