Finding the right San Antonio ISEE prep solution for your child doesn't have to be stressful or time consuming with the help of the experts at Varsity Tutors. We know how busy modern-day families are and how important it is to you for your child to receive the best education possible. Doing well on an ISEE exam is the first step towards gaining entry to one of the top magnet schools or independent schools in the area.
Most of these schools rely on ISEE exam scores as part of their application process. The exam's results have repeatedly been shown to be good indicators of a child's grade level competency in the core subject areas of math, reading, and writing. If your child will be taking one of the Primary or Lower Level exams or if you have a student who will be taking the Middle or Upper levels of the ISEE, it's crucial they have the resources to maximize their preparation time. Continue reading to learn more about what is covered on the different levels of the ISEE and how Varsity Tutors can help you find and get started with a San Antonio ISEE prep solution that's perfect for your child's learning needs.
What can San Antonio ISEE prep cover?
The Middle, Upper, and Lower levels of the ISEE all contain Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Math Achievement, and Essay Sections. The Primary levels evaluate similar grade level appropriate content, but the Primary Level 2 also has a component for auditory comprehension. None of the levels of the ISEE score the Essay component of the exam, but it is sent to any school to which your child applies. Because of this, writing skills may need to be included in your child's ISEE prep.
Some of the specific skills, concepts, and topics ISEE prep can help your child review include vocabulary, spelling, sentence structure, parts of speech, synonyms, prefixes and suffixes, reading comprehension, working with variables and exponents, solving equations, measuring objects, finding author's intent, identifying main ideas, inferring information, comparing and contrasting, solving equations, solving word problems, using coordinate grids, finding the area and perimeter of geometric shapes, and fractions.
Professional ISEE prep can help your child work on improving their skill in any of these areas as well as all other areas measured on any level of the ISEE.
How can a San Antonio ISEE prep class help my child prepare?
A prep class can help your child prepare by providing them with a structured and comprehensive review of the subject area content found on their level of the ISEE. While the classroom is on a secure online platform rather than a physical location, the structure is essentially the same. Your child will quickly become familiar with the routine of showing up for class and being greeted by a teacher who then provides group instruction on the current lesson. The teacher may then facilitate peer discussion or assign projects designed to further student understanding of the material. Just as in a traditional classroom, if your child has questions about the content they will have the opportunity to ask an instructor.
Another way a prep class can help your child prepare is by providing the right duration of preparation for them. We know that children do not all learn in the same way or at the same rate. That's why our classes have a couple of ways built into them to provide a degree of customization. You can choose between a two week or a four-week session for your child. Two week sessions are great for a high-intensity review that is over quickly while the four-week option gives the student a little more time to review a greater number of topics or to review specific topics in more depth.
Each of the classes is divided into sections, and we begin new sections every week. This modular design allows you to begin whenever is most convenient for you and your child.
How is working with a San Antonio ISEE tutor different from taking a course?
Personalized instruction is easier to provide in one-on-one instructional settings like the one your child will have if you have them work with a private tutor. When working with only one child, it is possible to discover the child's learning style, academic needs, and ISEE scoring goals. The information can then be used to create a customized learning plan that specifically targets your child's learning needs. This type of instruction is only minimally available in a course setting because courses are not designed with this in mind. They are designed to provide comprehensive overviews to a group with short periods of personalized instruction when children have specific questions about the content.
Another difference between the two learning formats is in how they're scheduled. Private sessions can be scheduled around your family's availability. You can schedule tutoring sessions throughout the week and on weekends during the morning, afternoon, or evening. Courses are designed to provide structure and stability to a group of learners. They are offered at designated times so parents and children can plan their other obligations around the schedule. One way is not better than the other; they are simply designed to do different things.
Private sessions may be ideal for your child if you know they learn more efficiently when they work individually with an instructor. They can also be great for busy families who would otherwise not be able to fit any type of professional ISEE prep into a packed schedule.
How can I get my child started with San Antonio ISEE prep?
Whether you want to enroll your child in a San Antonio ISEE prep course or you want to be connected to a skilled ISEE private tutor, Varsity Tutors can help make the process quick and easy. You know your child best, and we want to support you in giving them every advantage as they prepare for this high stakes test. Contact Varsity Tutors today to give your child a San Antonio ISEE preparation strategy that will help them work towards their scoring goals.

Sarah: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
Hello! My name is Sarah Clausen and I am a former elementary educator in the San Antonio area. I taught 1st grade for two years, have had experience tutoring and homeschooling kids grades K-6. My passion and experience is teaching emergent readers and writers (K-2) but I have really enjoyed working with older elementary on study skills, history, writing, and reading.
Education & Certification
- Trinity University - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
- Trinity University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- Elementary School Writing
- Spelling Bee
- +20 subjects

Sarah: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
I have several years of tutoring experience as well as 30+ hours of education classes at the college level. I am very creative and love to be outside with my dogs and family. I believe that education is the way to achieve all of your goals in life and want to spend my life providing opportunities for other people. ... Learning should never be boring. Having a lesson that is fun and unique to the student's learning style is the key to success.
Education & Certification
- Colorado Christian University - Bachelors, Youth Ministry
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- High School English
- Other
- Public Speaking
- +18 subjects

David: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...tutor is someone who can listen to, interact well, and understand the needs of the student. This is so important because it establishes an environment where both the student and the tutor feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings about the material. In a tutoring session, a student should feel open to ask questions and express concerns. Outside of academics, I enjoy sports, specifically triathlon. I competed on UT's club triathlon team for four years,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Exercise Science
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT Science
- ISEE-Middle Level Writing
- GRE
- +89 subjects

MK: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
My name is MK. I am currently a high school special education teacher working specifically in the math and science classrooms. I have been teaching for 9 years and have loved every part of it. I am passionate about helping students determine their highest potential by highlighting their strengths as learners! Everybody can learn, it is just a matter of determining which pathway is best suited by your learning style! ... My goal is to help students develop a learning technique that is modified to their specific needs. In doing so, helping students reach their highest potential drives the passion behind what I do! Hard work, determination, and confidence combined can create a successful outcome.
Education & Certification
- St Marys University - Bachelors, Exercise and Sport Science
- Capella University - Current Grad Student, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Homework Support
- Trigonometry
- Math
- +18 subjects

Hope: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English from Lamar University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from University of Texas at San Antonio. I also hold a Texas Educator Certificate in English, Language Arts and Reading/ESL(grades 4-8). My teaching experience has been throughout the Texas regions of San Antonio, Dallas and South Africa. Currently, I am English teacher at a Christian Therapeutic Boarding School in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
Education & Certification
- Lamar University - Bachelors, English
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - Masters, Counseling
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Phonics
- ISEE-Middle Level Writing
- ISEE-Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
- +12 subjects

Margaret: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...a face to face setting. I am committed to helping students succeed and grow in confidence and ability. I believe Mathematics is a language we use to understand order in our universe. An understanding of mathematics helps to develop critical thinking and logic. Many of us learn in different ways, and sometimes explaining this language in a way students can understand, based on their experience and learning style, can make all the difference in helping...
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering Management - Master of Science, Logistics and Materials Management
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Middle School Math
- SSAT
- HSPT Math
- +84 subjects
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- Texas AM University-kingsville - Master of Science, Counseling Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- GED Social Studies
- +28 subjects

Sara: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
I am committed to helping my students excel and achieve their individual goals. I recognize that students learn in different ways and believe in using a variety of methods and materials to help each student succeed.
Education & Certification
- Martin Luther College - Bachelor of Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School Reading
- Math
- ISEE-Lower Level Mathematics Achievement
- +27 subjects

Robin: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...tutoring philosophy is based on empowerment. I try to help my students feel in control of their learning so that they can enjoy the process instead of dread it. I'm a compassionate, competent, and confident tutor in a variety of topics; I studied environmental biology and religion & politics, but have also cultivated skills in reading and writing. I'm a lover of nature, cities, and people and an avid reader of literature (Woolf, Borges, Calvino...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Pre-Algebra
- Science
- 3rd Grade Reading
- +64 subjects

Haley: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...My past SAT clients have consistently reached their target score (including improving their score by over 200 points). I love literature and have professional experience editing writing. I am also highly numerate, having earned a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. I took 12 AP classes in high school, receiving 9 5s on AP exams, and I would love to share my studying strategies! In my spare time I enjoy reading literary fiction, hiking,...
Education & Certification
- University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- AP Macroeconomics
- Adult Literacy
- CLEP Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
- +75 subjects

Rosie: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...were raised poor, my mother always found a way to pay for all 8 children to have 8 years of private school,Catholic schools. School was very important. By the time I was 5 I knew I was going to be a teacher. When I went to kindergarten I came home and taught my younger sister everything I learned. I became an aunt when I was 7 and always played school with my nephews and nieces....
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelors, Mathematics
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Macroeconomics
- English
- Other
- +116 subjects

Soisouda: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...worked at a local private university planning campus wide programs. I helped student grow in the areas of leadership, group dynamics, event planning, time management, and budgeting. I also taught community service course to Upward Bound high school students. While I have a wide range of experiences, I am most excited to tutor young students in the areas of math and english. Math was my favorite subject in school and I cannot wait to dive...
Education & Certification
- University of Arkansas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Florida State University - Master of Science, Higher Education Administration
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE- Middle Level
- C++
- Pre-Algebra
- +13 subjects

Valentine: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...but also due to his/her hard work. I have tutored high school, university and non-traditional students in the following courses: Algebra I &II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics. I have taught at the high school level for three years, and have two years of experience working as an adjunct instructor at the community college level. I received my BS in Mathematics with a Physics minor from St. Mary's University in San Antonio and my...
Education & Certification
- St Marys Univeristy - Bachelors, Mathematics
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - Masters, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Newtonian Mechanics
- Statistics
- Biostatistics
- +62 subjects
Education & Certification
- Sul Ross State University - Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
- Tarleton State University - Master of Science, Animal Nutrition
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE-Upper Level Reading Comprehension
- Spelling Bee
- Writing
- +23 subjects

Beth Flournoy: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...strong desire to help the students who feel like failures because they did not learn something at the expected time or in the expected way. I try to stay flexible so that I can find what works for each student. I love to watch a child learn. I particularly enjoy the excitement when child learns to read, and to enjoy reading enough to discover the world of books on his own. I also tutor a...
Education & Certification
- The College of Saint Rose - Bachelors, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- High School Level American Literature
- Hebrew
- Science
- +48 subjects

Leslie: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...Arts in Teaching, also from Trinity University. I am certified in Elementary Education, Special Education, and ESL. When I teach, I believe that it is essential for the student and the teacher to be comfortable with each other. We won't be able to learn together if we don't know each other on a personal basis. When I start tutoring sessions, I make sure that I get to know my students first. That way we are...
Education & Certification
- Trinity University - Bachelors, Humanities
- Trinity University - Masters, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- 5th Grade Science
- SSAT
- English
- +26 subjects

Richard: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
I am a Master's graduate of a top engineering university. I enjoy tutoring and teaching math, sciences and various subjects from elementary through college. I basically love sharing my knowledge about anything i love. I believe in incorporating real world examples to help students understand the application of math and science in the real world.
Education & Certification
- Landmark University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
- Texas A M University-Kingsville - Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Graduate Test Prep
- GRE Quantitative
- CLEP
- +72 subjects

Shamila: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...I have taught both Financial and Managerial Accounting at UTSA, St. Mary's University and Trinity University. My style of teaching encompasses power points which outline the succinct concepts, followed by plenty of worksheets, problem sets and discussions. I find that relating real-world problems to the text keeps students focused. As an instructor, my role is to create and manage a comfortable environment so that every student feels at ease to voice their thoughts and ask...
Education & Certification
- London School of Economics - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- McGill University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- CPA
- CPA BEC - CPA Business Environment and Concepts
- Test Prep
- +11 subjects

Katherine: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...to law school, I was a four-year Clemson student-athlete. I am excited to share my passion for writing with those trying to sharpen their skills. I have spent countless hours over the course of months and years in meetings with mentors, professors, and colleagues to discuss and develop writing strategy and I am here to share my knowledge with you! As a former college athlete and a recent law school graduate, I can also share...
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
- Texas Tech University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School Writing
- Elementary School
- Family Law
- +17 subjects

Bethany: San Antonio ISEE test prep instructor
...have a passion for the written word and I want to help you in your endeavors to become a better wordsmith. To give you some background, I have a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Houston (Go Cougars!) and a Master of Arts in Administration-Communication Arts from the University of the Incarnate Word (Go Cardinals!) Also, I am a proud Marine Corps veteran. Now, I am reporting for duty as your writing tutor. Let's...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelor in Arts, Public Relations
- University of the Incarnate Word - Master of Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Public Speaking
- Other
- High School Writing
- +20 subjects