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I like helping students. I am very patient. I have experience teaching Calculus classes at the University of Miami. I have done private tutoring for all levels of math up to Calculus, as well as Statistics, Business Math, and Math Finance. I have worked in the actuarial field. I have an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in mathematics from the University of Miami. I worked for The Princeton Review as a tutor for the SAT. I did very well on both the SAT and ACT, and like teaching students how to do better on those. I like history, too, and always find it fun to tutor history.
I am pursuing an accelerated Master's Degree in Economics, and a Bachelor's in Chinese language at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College. I have been pursuing my passion for teaching and tutoring for over four years. I have taught both privately and in group settings on subjects such as Calculus, Economics, SAT, Math, and much more! I am great with any type of standardized testing: specifically, SAT, SAT II on Math 1 and 2, and HSPT. I genuinely love tutoring these subjects as well as math and writing. I believe strongly that my role as a tutor is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just how to make the testing environment one where a student feels both perfectly at ease and well equipped to succeed. I know first hand that testing and learning can be all too ridden with stress and have great techniques to reduce that. My approach to teaching is simple: kindness, calmness, clarity, and fun. I keep my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to see progress!
I am a mathematics instructor at Tarrant County College and I am interested in helping math and engineering students achieve success!
I'm passionate about helping students understand challenging concepts and build confidence in their problem-solving skills. I have over six years of tutoring experience in math, statistics, and programming, working with students at different levels and learning styles. I focus on breaking complex topics into clear, manageable steps and adapting each lesson to the student's needs, goals, and pace. My goal is for students to understand not just the answer, but how to get there independently.
I am currently in the process of applying to Law School. I have tutored middle school and high school students in subjects ranging from 5th grade reading to geometry to the SAT. While I am happy and able to tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about Test Prep because these scores are very important to students, and I enjoy helping them to conquer the test and succeed. My teaching philosophy can be described as a coaching style in which, like athletics, I believe learning the subject matter, good techniques, and constant practice are the best ways to achieving better scores.
Tutoring is about a lot more than studying, tests, and knowledge. I believe the interpersonal relationship involved with teaching greatly benefits both parties. Learning is fundamental to life- and turning otherwise cumbersome and difficult tasks like passing a hard class into a lightbulb moment is where I find my satisfaction. Turning such a familiar struggle into newfound realization and understanding is what I aim for.
I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.
As a student, I know how it can be difficult to study on your own sometimes. You don't really know you what you don't know, so making progress could be hard! I focus on breaking down concepts to foster a deep understanding that allows you to apply it to any possible question. I aim to understand what ways you learn best and guide you to perform well in your studies.
I am well aware of that, and as a tutor, I consider it my job to give my students the confidence to apply the knowledge they have gained. That confidence will serve them well not only now but in future endeavors as well.
During my Bachelor's studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, I was a mathematics and statistics tutor for a year, which I greatly enjoyed. I am currently a fourth-year Ph.D. student studying mathematics at the University of Florida. During my Ph.D. at the University of Florida, I was a teaching assistant for Calculus I, Calculus II, and Precalculus, and I was an instructor for a section of Calculus I. These experiences helped me develop my tutoring skills. Many students see math as a set of formulas that they can apply to the problems on their exams and homework. However, I feel that this way of thinking not only stifles true understanding, but also makes students' lives harder. My teaching philosophy is that if a strong conceptual understanding is built, then students will be well-equipped to answer any question that they can be asked. When I tutor, I make sure that students develop this foundation first and foremost.
I am about to begin graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Hello! My name is Angelika. I am a senior at Fordham University majoring in Biology and minoring is Disability Studies. I expect to graduate Spring 2023. I have tutored since the 7th grade and I love to help people understand concepts that they previously struggled with. I tutor in a variety of subjects but I am most passionate about Algebra, the SAT Grammar section, and the SAT Math Section. I believe that curating a unique approach for each individual is important in their advancement. Everybody is different and therefore their way of learning will be different too! This has helped many of my students raise their grades and confidence when it comes to their studies. In my free time, I enjoy watching cooking videos on YouTube and going to the gym!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized exam used by many Catholic and private schools to assess student readiness for high school and determine course placement. Students in Concord typically take the HSPT in 8th grade if they're applying to private or Catholic high schools in the Bay Area. The test measures verbal skills, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics—core areas that predict success in high school coursework.
The HSPT consists of five sections: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Language Skills. The entire exam takes about 2.5 hours to complete. Each section tests different cognitive abilities, with Quantitative and Mathematics sections often presenting the greatest challenge for students because they require both conceptual understanding and quick problem-solving under time pressure.
Many students struggle with time management, particularly in the Quantitative Skills and Mathematics sections where they need to balance accuracy with speed. Word problems in both sections often trip up students who haven't practiced translating written scenarios into mathematical equations. Reading Comprehension can be challenging because students must understand complex passages quickly, and Verbal Skills requires knowledge of vocabulary and analogies that go beyond typical classroom instruction. Personalized tutoring helps students identify their specific weak areas and build targeted strategies rather than reviewing material everyone already knows.
In a classroom of 20+ students with a 20.9:1 average student-teacher ratio, teachers must move at a pace that works for the whole group—meaning some students fall behind while others get bored. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets tutors focus entirely on your student's specific challenges, whether that's building confidence in quantitative reasoning or mastering reading strategies. Tutors can adapt pacing, choose practice problems that match your student's level, and provide immediate feedback that helps concepts stick faster than group instruction allows.
Most students benefit from 3-4 months of focused preparation, ideally starting in the fall of 8th grade if they're taking the test in the winter or spring. However, the right timeline depends on your student's current skills and target schools. Some students need intensive prep to build foundational math skills, while others might focus on test strategy and practice exams. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can assess your student's starting point and create a personalized study plan that fits your timeline.
HSPT scores range from 200-800, with most students scoring between 400-600. Different schools have different expectations—competitive Catholic and private schools in the Bay Area typically look for scores in the 600+ range, though some schools focus more on potential and growth. Schools use HSPT scores for admission decisions and to place students in appropriate math and English courses. A strong score opens doors to honors and advanced programs, while improving a borderline score can make the difference in acceptance to a student's top-choice school.
Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in standardized test prep, ideally with experience specifically teaching the HSPT. They should understand the test's format, timing constraints, and the specific skills each section measures. Beyond expertise, the best tutors are skilled at identifying why a student is struggling—whether it's a knowledge gap, a strategy issue, or test anxiety—and adjusting their approach accordingly. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you're matched with experienced tutors who have proven success helping students improve their scores.
In the first session, your tutor will typically assess your student's current skills by reviewing previous test scores, classwork, or administering a diagnostic practice test. This helps identify specific strengths and areas for improvement across all five sections. Your tutor will also discuss your student's goals, timeline, and any test anxiety or learning preferences. From there, they'll create a personalized study plan focused on the areas that will have the biggest impact on your student's score.
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