If you are a recent college graduate who is looking to enter the professional teaching field, you may be gearing up to take one or more of the Praxis exams, and Varsity Tutors is here to offer multiple approaches to New York City Praxis preparation that can help improve your confidence and skills as exam day nears. There are a number of different Praxis exams, including some that are focused on core academic skills and others that cover specific subjects that individuals are looking to teach. Whether you obtained your degree locally, somewhere like New York University or Columbia University, or elsewhere around the country, you may be looking to take a Praxis exam to boost your knowledge as you head into the profession. One of the best ways to fully prepare for these exams outside of your formal education time is by receiving additional instruction from an expert instructor who can address your personal needs.
What are the subject areas and skills that are covered by New York City Praxis prep?
The various Praxis exams cover a wide range of academic topics and are designed to evaluate both your knowledge of the material you will be teaching, as well as your skills as an instructor. When you take part in one of the preparatory methods provided by Varsity Tutors, you can receive instruction from an experienced educator in whichever subject areas are required for the specific exams you are heading towards.
In addition to drilling you on the content of the exam, prep services allow you to learn what to expect in terms of format and rules you need to be aware of. When you take a standardized exam, it can be very helpful to know strategies that you can use to leverage the exam against itself when you encounter difficult questions that you are unsure of. Expert instructors can share these types of tips with you to ensure that you are prepared for anything including scenarios where you encounter material that you haven't fully mastered.
What are the benefits to each of the approaches to New York City Praxis prep?
There are two major types of services that you can take part in. The first is an online New York City Praxis prep course, and the second is private instruction, both of which can also be conducted entirely over a virtual platform. You have the ability to decide between these two options or even combine them for the best of both worlds.
An online class might be best for you if you enjoy working as part of a class and are looking for a more traditional learning environment. When you participate in a New York City Prax prep class, you will be part of group discussions and activities with your instructor and classmates that can provide you with various perspectives on the relevant material, as well as the exam itself. You can access your online class sessions from anywhere that you find a reliable internet connection. In addition, you will have the opportunity to request some one-on-one time with your class instructor.
If that is the type of focused, personal guidance that helps you learn best, you could be better off choosing to work with a New York City Praxis tutor. These private instructors can conduct sessions with you over our online Live Learning Platform, where you will have access to a virtual whiteboard and video chat capabilities. Or you can work together to schedule face-to-face sessions. Either way, you will receive instruction that has been customized to your specific strengths and weaknesses with the material and with the exam itself. This approach ensures you are working at a pace that is comfortable for you, where you can voice personal concerns and receive detailed feedback.
How do I begin the process of getting signed up for New York City Praxis prep?
When you are preparing to face the challenges that come with entry into your chosen career field, you will want to do everything in your power to make sure you are fully prepared. If teaching is your field, Praxis exams can be one of those challenges, and you may want to seek out the assistance you need to reach for your goals. If either of the New York City Praxis prep options that are provided by Varsity Tutors sound like they could help you as you get closer to exam day, contact one of our educational consultants to get started. You can reach them online or by phone to get answers to your questions about our services and sign up for the option that is best for you.

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Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Speech Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- SSAT- Upper Level
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- Essay Editing
- +41 subjects

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Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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- Latin
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Science
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- +73 subjects

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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Math
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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- GRE Subject Tests
- +41 subjects

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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- IB Music
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- GED Social Studies
- +331 subjects

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Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Global Learning Teaching - Certificate, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- ISEE-Lower Level Writing
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- ACT Math
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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- +18 subjects

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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- European History
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- Writing
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Elementary School Writing
- College Chemistry
- Statistics
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- Algebra
- High School Writing
- Writing
- +17 subjects
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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- Middle School Writing
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- +20 subjects

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Education & Certification
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- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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- +18 subjects

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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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- +54 subjects

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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
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- GMAT
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Education & Certification
- Drew University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Drew University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Reading
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Education & Certification
- College of Engineering Egypt - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
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Subject Expertise
- PRAXIS
- College Chemistry
- GRE Subject Tests
- Middle School Math
- +66 subjects