Top HSPT Tutors serving Somerville
Allan: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in a visual, easy-to-understand manner. I look forward to being your tutor and helping you reach your academic goals. :)
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780
Sean: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...magna cum laude from Cornell 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....
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
Charlotte: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...of Western Europe while living in France. While there, I was an English Teaching Assistant in Tours, located along the banks of the Loire river. I taught at a school of predominately underprivileged students of North African descent and was lucky enough to learn about their traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and French
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700
Kahlie: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...endoscopy nurse per diem. As a nursing tutor, I will incorporate features such as clinical assessments, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation from past experiences to help my students find success and gratification as well empowering learners to develop their own strengths, beliefs, and personal attributes to become a well rounded professional nurse. I love to teach and come up with new strategies and materials to help students learn the best they possibly can. I understand...
Education & Certification
Mount Wachusett Community College - Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN)
Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
John: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...school students since 2010 with many math courses and topics. Additionally, I have successfully tutored and prepared student for the SAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT. I have a proven track history of higher scores on practice tests and topic mastery. I don't just tutor the subject, I show your student how to maximize time, spot traps and find the right answer quickly. I look forward to work with your student/s to help them achieve any...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Northeastern University - Masters, Chemistry
Tony: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
I'm a great tutor because I'm enthusiastic, organized, and knowledgeable. Before I attended law school, I coached tennis for six years and have experience teaching and coaching students from ages seven to seventeen. I recently moved to Boston where I'm working on setting up my own legal practice.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
The University of Chicago Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 710
LSAT: 171
Ari: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and I hope to use my knowledge of the subject for conflict resolution and de-radicalization programs. I have been working for over 8 years in education, most recently as a Teaching Assistant in a psychology/neurology class of 140+ freshmen. I have worked at school and camp programs with children of all ages. I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me into the upperclassmen's Western...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 700
GRE Verbal: 165
Varun: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
My name is Varun, and I'm a Biochemistry and Neuroscience graduate from UMass Amherst! I love tutoring and helping spread my love for all subjects, especially science!
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Sarah: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Celia: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...I am majoring in Sociology and Creative Writing with minors in Psychology and Social Justice, aiming at a PhD in Education Policy. In high school, I attended a college preparatory school where I took all AP and Honors curriculum, so I have experience in most AP and Honors coursework in the social sciences. My experience is primarily one-on-one with middle and high school students, but I can also work with younger individuals in a wider...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Marion: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...have been working as a tutor and teacher for almost 10 years, and my experience has ranged from working one-on-one with students on SAT and GRE test preparation, to teaching a summer course in Philosophy at Oxford University, to volunteering as an assistant teacher at Carrboro Middle School in North Carolina. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am especially enjoy working with students on Math, English, and Writing. I always work on...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science and Philosophy
University of Cambridge - Unknown, History and Philosophy of Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 720
Anna: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...and therefore am well versed in the college application admissions process. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Government, and college prep. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and feel that good learning only happens through a solid foundation of understanding if you don't understand Algebra 2, then you can't learn Calculus. Similarly, if you never learned about the Revolutionary War and the creation of the Constitution, then...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Social Studies Education
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Francis: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
As a graduate student at Boston College, I believe that education can open new opportunities throughout life. With two years of volunteer tutoring experience, with both 4th and 8th graders, I believe in making learning fun, relevant and interactive. Every single student learns differently and it is vital to learn how each student learns in order to aid them in succeeding.
Education & Certification
John Carroll University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
John Carroll University - Master of Arts, Theology
Jessica: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...my passion and knowledge with others. As I progressed through math levels, more often, my classmates would ask what math was useful for outside of school. At the time, I did not know how to respond, but I knew the question came from the frustration caused by trying to comprehend the material. What I now have to say is that solving challenging math problems results in more than an "irrelevant" solution. In the process of...
Education & Certification
Wentworth Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad, Civil Engineering
April: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...120 hour TEFL certificate. I have 14 years of experience teaching English and Reading. I love working with people one on one rather than in a classroom. I have three children of my own ages 3, 5, and 7. I live in Boston. I love to laugh and play while learning. I have spent the last seven years tutoring for the writing and reading portions of the SAT and ACT, as well as helping to...
Education & Certification
Framingham State University - Bachelor in Arts, European History
Suffolk University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Conor: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...helping students achieve their goals and maximize their potential through practice and hard work. I'm a firm believer that the best way to improve in any area of academics is through practice. Once you become accustomed to the style of question, you will begin to realize why you are making mistakes and how to avoid making them in the future. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid sports fan and video game enthusiast.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Rachel: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...an enthusiastic, creative, and resourceful teacher recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with honors and a Pennsylvania certification to teach social studies in grades 4 to 8. My teaching is centered around creating connections between content and themes, as well as connections to the students' personal lives, current events, and other content knowledge or media. Learning, especially learning social studies, is most accessible to the student when it becomes relevant. I will work with you to...
Education & Certification
Muhlenberg College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Emily: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...teaching English to children ages 3 to 12 at an after school immersion program. Once I returned home to Massachusetts, I worked at a public elementary school as the 4th grade ESL teacher. Working with kids has always been a lot of fun, and I find it easy to relate to them and see their individual personalities shine. I'm interested in tutoring a variety of English subjects, but I'm most eager to tutor creative writing...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Gayle: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
...district for nearly twenty-five years now. I like to focus on the writing process, reading comprehension and math skills. I have also worked extensively with students regarding task management, study techniques and organizational strategies. I have two children, one who is completing a program to become a Physician Assistant, and the other who is a college Sophomore studying to become a middle school science teacher. I spend my spare time reading and enjoying the company...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Salem State University - Master of Science, Special Education
Julian: Somerville HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Somerville, MA
I believe that every student is capable of learning any subject as long as they have the right teacher. I was fortunate enough to grow up in an environment that constantly challenged me and helped me achieve a better education. I hope to be able to pass my knowledge to any child who has the fervor to learn more.
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
Private HSPT Tutoring in Somerville, MA
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Somerville HSPT Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test, or HSPT, is an exam your child could have to understand if they are to get into the private school of their choice. This two-and-a-half hour, nearly 300-question exam is a test of knowledge and endurance. Your student's language, math, reading, verbal, and quantitative skills will be tested. Competitive private and parochial schools may be looking for specific proficiency levels. Studying for the HSPT, therefore, can be quite challenging and time consuming. try to help your child to make the best use of their study time by using an expert HSPT tutor in Somerville, MA.
The educational directors at Varsity Tutors are happy to try to help your child find an independent, professional HSPT tutor in Somerville. An instructor will be found based on your student's abilities, learning style, and their goals and personality. The idea is to find a tutor who could provide the exact means of targeted instruction and topic coverage that works for your student. The tutor can customize each lesson to get your student caught up and ready for the exam. It may take a little time, but working well in advance of the exam could enable your child to benefit from their tutor's patience and flexibility.
Private HSPT tutoring in Somerville will encourage your child to work smarter and achieve their goals in a shorter period of time. Plus, the tutor can meet whenever your child's availability allows. They can meet at school, at a local library, or in the comfort of your own home. Even face-to-face online lessons, managed through a live learning platform, can be arranged as well.
The HSPT has no nationally standardized scoring, but your student has two times each year to ace the exam - in the spring and fall. They can score as high as an 800. Attaining a high score requires being on an 8th grade level in terms of vocabulary, reading comprehension, geometry, algebra, and spelling. Optional sections may also be included, such as science or mechanical aptitude. Some schools include their own custom sections. It is therefore imperative that you find your child a tutor who knows the test and the school in order to adequately prepare them for the content and the format. That way, your student could know what to expect when they walk into the test rooms. Surprises on test day can really do a number on confidence. Make the effort to see that your child is prepared; contact Varsity Tutors to get connected with HSPT tutors in Somerville, MA.
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