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Mona
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Mona
MS Alexandria university • BA Alexandria university
4+ Years Tutoring

Mona's own academic path — a pharmacy degree followed by a master's in epidemiology — means she's deeply familiar with the content knowledge tested across Praxis subtests in math, science, and reading. She breaks down each section's question style so candidates know exactly what the scoring rubrics reward, not just what the right answer is.

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Blair
MS Johns Hopkins University • BA Gerogetown University
8+ Years Tutoring

Blair earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins and has spent years in the classroom teaching high school ELA and AP US History — exactly the kind of real-world experience that makes Praxis content and pedagogy questions feel familiar rather than abstract. She walks test-takers through the reading, writing, and social studies sections with concrete strategies drawn from her own successful path through licensure.

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Jennifer
BA University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
10+ Years Tutoring

Jennifer's social sciences degree and broad teaching range across reading, writing, math, and elementary content give her solid coverage of the Praxis Core Academic Skills domains — particularly the reading comprehension and essay sections where candidates often underestimate the scoring rubric. She walks test-takers through ETS's specific expectations for constructed responses and teaches them to budget time across question types so nothing gets rushed at the end. Rated 4.9 by students.

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Michelle
BA Clemson University
9+ Years Tutoring

As a certified social studies teacher who passed her own Praxis exams, Michelle knows firsthand what the test demands — from content-area knowledge to the constructed-response questions that catch many candidates off guard. She walks test-takers through targeted review strategies and practice question analysis tailored to their specific Praxis subject area.

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Jennifer
MS Texas A & M University-Commerce • BA Tulane University of Louisiana
9+ Years Tutoring

Jennifer's master's in Curriculum and Instruction makes her a natural fit for PRAXIS prep, since the exam tests exactly the kind of pedagogical knowledge and content literacy she studied in graduate school. She zeroes in on the reading, writing, and content-area subtests, breaking down question patterns and building familiarity with the specific way PRAXIS frames its prompts. Her 4.9 rating speaks to how well that targeted preparation translates to test day.

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Brianna
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

As a current high school math teacher, Brianna knows the PRAXIS from both sides — she's passed the exams herself and now teaches the content daily. She pinpoints which core areas in math, reading, and writing need the most attention and builds targeted practice around them.

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Rachelle
MS University of South Carolina-Union • BA Full Sail University
2+ Years Tutoring

Rachelle's decade-plus of tutoring experience spans elementary math through college-level writing, which maps neatly onto the broad content the PRAXIS exams cover. She approaches test prep by diagnosing exactly which content areas need reinforcement — whether that's algebraic reasoning, source analysis, or argumentative writing — and drilling those sections with targeted practice.

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Erica
MS Georgia State University • BA Rice University
6+ Years Tutoring

Erica has been through the PRAXIS process herself on the way to becoming a licensed speech-language pathologist, so she knows firsthand how the exam's structure and question style can trip up well-prepared candidates. She teaches targeted strategies for the reading, writing, and mathematics core sections, with particular attention to time management and eliminating answer choices under pressure.

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Robin
MS University of Queensland • BA Brown University
9+ Years Tutoring

Robin's biology and medical background covers a significant chunk of the Praxis content knowledge sections, especially for candidates sitting for science-related subtests where cell biology, anatomy, and physiology questions dominate. She also teaches across reading, writing, and math — useful for the Core Academic Skills exam — and approaches each content domain by diagnosing weak spots first, then drilling those areas with timed practice. Rated 5.0 by students.

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Andrea
BA James Madison University
1+ Years Tutoring

Andrea's ESL/TESOL certification and dual background in English Literature and Arabic make her especially useful for Praxis Core candidates who need intensive help with the reading and writing sections — she teaches language structure at a granular level. Her experience working with immigrant students adapting to U.S. curricula also means she understands the pedagogical reasoning questions that show up on education-focused subtests.

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Emily
PhD Vanderbilt University
2+ Years Tutoring

The Praxis exams test both content mastery and the ability to apply knowledge in classroom-relevant scenarios, which means rote review alone rarely gets candidates across the passing threshold. Emily, who holds a doctorate and has extensive experience with standardized professional exams in her own field, walks test-takers through targeted content review and question-analysis strategies specific to their Praxis subject area.

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Marion
MS Lipscomb University • BA Harvard University
8+ Years Tutoring

Preparing for the Praxis means juggling content review with test strategy, and the balance shifts depending on which exam you're taking. As a high school teacher with a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, Marion has been on both sides of the certification process and knows which content areas the exams weight most heavily. She zeroes in on the pedagogy and subject-knowledge questions that trip up first-time test-takers.

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Sabrina
AM The University of Alabama
8+ Years Tutoring

I have over 9 years of experience tutoring students preparing for teacher certification exams and hold degrees in English and Education, as well as a technical writing certification. I enjoy helping students strengthen their reading comprehension so they can break down test questions and avoid common multiple-choice mistakes. I also guide students in using exam specifications to study strategically and focus on what is most likely to appear on the test. My goal is to help every student feel confident, prepared, and calm on test day. I would love to help you achieve success.

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Erin
MS Shenandoah University • BA Shenandoah University
6+ Years Tutoring

The PRAXIS covers a lot of ground, and Erin's own education background gives her firsthand familiarity with the pedagogy and content knowledge the exam tests. She zeroes in on the areas where a student's practice scores are weakest — whether that's reading comprehension, math reasoning, or writing — and builds targeted review sessions around those gaps.

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Meaghan
Current Undergrad Student, Music Teacher Education University of Missouri-Kansas City
9+ Years Tutoring

Preparing for the Praxis means knowing not just content but how ETS frames its questions — the difference between a correct answer and the best answer. Meaghan is completing her own teacher licensure in Missouri and Kansas and understands the exam's structure from the inside, particularly the Core Academic Skills and subject-specific education modules.

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Renae
MS Temple University • BA Hampton University
8+ Years Tutoring

Preparing for the Praxis means juggling reading comprehension, writing, and math content all at once, which can feel overwhelming without a clear plan. Renae earned her Master of Arts in Teaching and has firsthand experience with the exam's format, so she breaks prep into targeted skill areas — from crafting argumentative essays under time pressure to tackling quantitative reasoning questions efficiently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS is a standardized teacher certification exam required by most states, including New York, to become a licensed educator. Depending on your certification path, you may take PRAXIS exams in core academic subjects (like Math, English Language Arts, or Science), content knowledge areas, or pedagogy. Rochester teacher candidates typically take one or more PRAXIS exams as part of their certification requirements through New York State.

PRAXIS scores range from 100 to 200, with passing scores varying by exam and state requirements. New York has specific cut scores for each certification area—for example, the PRAXIS Elementary Education exam typically requires a score around 157-160 to pass. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand New York's specific passing requirements and can help you target the score you need.

PRAXIS exams vary by certification level but commonly cover subject-specific content knowledge, foundational pedagogy, and classroom application. For example, the PRAXIS Mathematics exam tests algebra, geometry, data analysis, and problem-solving; the PRAXIS English Language Arts exam covers literature, composition, and language mechanics. A personalized tutor can focus on the specific exam content you're preparing for and identify your strongest and weakest areas.

Most candidates benefit from 6-12 weeks of focused preparation, though this depends on your subject knowledge and test readiness. If you're already strong in your certification subject, you may need less time; if you're rusty on certain topics or new to teaching, longer preparation is often helpful. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows you to compress study time by targeting only the areas where you need improvement, rather than reviewing material you already know well.

Many candidates struggle with time management during the exam, content gaps in specific subject areas, and translating content knowledge into pedagogical understanding. Rochester's 25 school districts have varying curriculum emphases, so candidates may have different preparation levels depending on their background. Tutors can help you build test-taking strategies, fill content gaps efficiently, and practice under timed conditions to build confidence.

Classroom test prep covers general strategies for all students, while personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses on your specific strengths, weaknesses, and learning style. A tutor can identify exactly which content areas are holding back your score, adjust pacing to match your needs, and provide targeted practice on your problem areas. This focused approach typically leads to faster improvement than generic prep courses.

Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge, a review of your target score and timeline, and identification of your strongest and weakest content areas. The tutor will explain the exam format, discuss your study plan, and may begin with foundational content or test-taking strategies. This session sets the foundation for personalized instruction tailored to your specific needs.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in PRAXIS preparation and understand New York's certification requirements. You can specify your certification subject, target score, and preferred study timeline, and we'll match you with a tutor who fits your needs. The process is straightforward—reach out to get started, and you'll be matched with someone ready to help you pass your exam.

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