Top HSPT Tutors serving San Marcos
Kevin: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...(language arts), and I am currently an active teacher at a charter school where I teach elementary classes as well as middle and high school social studies. Teaching is more than just instruction. It is about being passionate towards education and the future of our students. Fundamentally, all students are teachable. It is my responsibility to find what motivates each student and use that, along with respect, care, and concern for each individual, to engage...
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Wilmington University - Bachelor of Science, General Studies
Wilmington University - Master of Arts, Education
Chi-Sun: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...math, and not just learn how to apply formulas and do well on tests. Although they may get good grades, this will be useless later in life. In my teaching experience, when students actually learn the concepts and logic, not only does their math vastly improve, but they also learn to enjoy math, which is the ultimate goal. My qualifications include excelling at all high school math competitions including finishing second at the 1989 Colorado...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Hugo: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
I am a Structural Engineering graduate from UCSD. I specialize in tutoring Math, Science, and test prep (SAT, AP, etc.), though I feel confident tutoring in a wide-range of subject areas. Some of my hobbies include sports (football and soccer) and video games. I look forward to working with you!
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Structural Engineering
Alex: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...school through college students in Math and Science. My tutoring philosophy is not only to help students solve a problem but also to help them understand the thought process of how a certain method is chosen to solve a problem. Higher levels of math and science are built based on their fundamental concepts. Therefore, a solid understanding of these basic concepts is very important as students move forward into more advanced courses. Showing students steps...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
Colin: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...Education. I am certified to teach grades pre-K - 5th in both New Jersey as well as California. While studying in college, I also worked as a Site Director at a before and after school care program. The program consisted of over 60 students in the AM and over 100 students in the afternoon. During my seven years spent with the company I tutored children extensively as it coincided with information I was learning in...
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William Paterson University of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
State Certified Teacher
Paul: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...in Math. I am a retired math teacher from San Diego Unified School District where I taught primarily 6th grade through 8th grade math. I tutor lower level math to Algebra. My favorite subject to teach/tutor is Pre-Algebra since it is the gateway to the upper level math classes. I try to show the students that there is math all around them and show them how it can relate to their daily lives. When I...
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National University - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Alyson: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...her homework. This sparked my passion for teaching, as well as developed patience and understanding that everyone learns in different ways and at different speeds. I went on to graduate from high school, gain a double degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Finance and Communication, and earn my Masters from National University for Teaching. My experiences range from tutoring kids in their homes and at school, to teaching in an orphanage in...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Finance and Communication
National University - Masters, Elementary Special Education Teaching Mild to Moderate Disabilities
State Certified Teacher
Ali: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
Motivated electrical and computer engineering scientist with an academic background in engineering and Statistics/Mathematics principles.
Education & Certification
K N T University of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering
Naama: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and pretty much every state in this country. You only live once, and I really do learn something new every day. Of all the jobs I've had while pursuing music and art, I've found that teaching is the one in which I have the most to offer and that gives me...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 730
Brandon: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the service...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Julie: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...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 know certain books have changed my...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Kaan: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...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 under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn....
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Luke: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my students into developing their own critical thinking skills....
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Diptesh: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
David: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Shira: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...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. I would characterize my tutoring style as positive and persistent, but above...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Erin: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...the College of Architecture and Design and the Albert Dorman Honors College. Previously, I attended Communications High School, an all honors high school in New Jersey. During high school, I was a peer tutor in physics, math, and spanish. Outside of school I tutored several local students in middle school math. I also taught a class of first graders in my parish. I feel that the most important part of learning is understanding. Using my...
Education & Certification
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
James: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...their potential and achieve their goals. I received my bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. I am currently studying to become an actuary, having passed the first two exams. I am working toward the third exam, studying advanced calculus and probability theory. I began tutoring in 2013 while working on my bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Dev: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...commitment, whether it was helping younger students prepare for standardized tests or TA'ing for college courses. I can tutor very effectively across a variety of math, computer science, and statistics subjects, but am most passionate and have the most 1-on-1 experience in probability and statistics and test prep. I believe that anyone with a good amount of motivation can learn what they desire to a high level with the correct help, and I find the...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Emmelina: San Marcos HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in San Marcos, CA
...a relaxing but productive space where they shouldn't be afraid to ask questions and tell me what keeps tripping them up. As someone who has taken many of these tests and succeeded, I know the small things to practice and hone as well as the appropriate work schedule to help students not only understand the material or tests, but be able to noticeably improve their scores and cognitive skills. In high school I tutored students...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
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San Marcos HSPT Tutoring FAQ
If your child is in the process of applying to enroll in a private or religious school, they will likely need to take the High School Placement Test, also known as the HSPT. This test is given to students to measure their academic abilities. It is given twice a year in the fall and spring, and students are tested in language, math, verbal, quantitative, and reading skills. If your child finds one of these subjects challenging, there are ways to help that are much more personalized than studying from a test prep book. Varsity Tutors can connect you and your child with tutors in San Marcos who are skilled at helping students prepare for the HSPT.
Your child's tutor can create a study plan that focuses on your student's individual needs and goals. If your child learns best by having visual aids, the tutor can use that to their advantage as they break down the difference between synonyms and antonyms for the verbal portion of the test. If your child gets nervous just thinking about being tested on their abilities, the tutor can administer practice tests and tell your child what to expect when they go in for the exam. If you're seeking HSPT tutoring for your child in San Marcos, CA, you can get assistance in locating an independent tutor from Varsity Tutors. Having a personal tutor could give your child the chance to ask questions, as well as get the one-on-one help that they wouldn't find in a typical class setting.
Your child's tutor can meet as often as you would like, from one day a week to several. If you would like to have tutoring sessions continue for two weeks or even several months, that is not a problem. Tutors are here to serve your child and cater to their needs. Try to assure that your child is ready for the HSPT by contacting our educational directors in San Marcos, CA, to get the help they need today. Your child's tutor can meet at your home, in a public setting such as a library, or even online. Our live interactive learn platform allows your child to have face-to-face online sessions with their tutors no matter where they are, even if your family is out of town.
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