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6+ years
Ariana
Ariana holds a PreK–12 Health certification and cleared the PRAXIS Health/Physical Education exam herself, giving her direct insight into what the test prioritizes — personal health literacy, community health concepts, growth and development, and how to teach them effectively. She connects the conte...
Kansas State University
Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Kansas State University
Bachelor in Arts, French
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
Matthew
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer i...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Human Biology (concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Journalism
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Health/Physical Education exam (5857) assesses your knowledge of human anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, disease prevention, and teaching strategies for K-12 physical education. It covers content across health education, fitness concepts, movement skills, and classroom management—essentially everything you need to teach health and PE effectively in Sacramento schools.
The passing score for the PRAXIS Health/Physical Education exam is 220 out of 300, though California may have specific requirements for teacher licensure. Since Sacramento has 27 school districts with varying standards, it's worth confirming your target score with your certification program or the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Test-takers often struggle with exercise physiology concepts (VO2 max, metabolic rates, energy systems), detailed anatomy of major muscle groups, and distinguishing between different teaching methodologies. Additionally, questions about health behavior change models and epidemiology can be tricky without targeted review. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak spots and build confidence in these high-difficulty areas.
Most candidates benefit from 6-12 weeks of focused preparation, depending on your background in health sciences and teaching experience. If you have a strong foundation in exercise science or health education, you might need less time; if these topics are newer to you, a longer timeline helps. Working with a tutor can accelerate your progress by targeting your specific knowledge gaps rather than reviewing everything equally.
A tutor creates a customized study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses, rather than having you work through generic prep materials. They can explain complex concepts like cardiorespiratory physiology or motor learning theory in ways that stick, provide targeted practice questions on your weak areas, and give you real-time feedback on practice exams. This focused approach typically leads to faster improvement than self-study alone.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your current knowledge level, an overview of the exam format and content domains, and a discussion of your teaching background and goals. The tutor will then outline a personalized study plan with realistic timelines and strategies tailored to your needs. This foundation helps ensure every subsequent session builds on your progress efficiently.
Look for tutors with a background in exercise science, kinesiology, health education, or a related field—ideally with teaching experience in Sacramento schools. They should be familiar with California's health and PE standards, have passed the PRAXIS exam themselves, and understand both the content and the test format. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who meet these criteria and can explain both the science and the teaching strategies the exam assesses.
Many students see measurable improvement in practice test scores within 3-4 weeks of consistent tutoring, especially when addressing specific weak areas. However, the timeline depends on your starting point and how much time you dedicate to studying between sessions. With a structured plan and regular practice, most candidates are test-ready within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation.
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