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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
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
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
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
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
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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
Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Samuel
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...
California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Sami
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Yale School of Management
Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Health/Physical Education exam assesses knowledge across multiple domains including anatomy and physiology, exercise science, nutrition, disease prevention, teaching methods, and curriculum design. The test evaluates both your content knowledge and your ability to teach these concepts effectively to K-12 students. For students in Raleigh preparing for certification, understanding how these topics connect to actual classroom instruction is essential.
Many test-takers struggle with the intersection of exercise physiology and biomechanics, particularly questions that require applying scientific principles to real-world teaching scenarios. The nutrition and disease prevention sections also challenge students who haven't recently studied biochemistry or epidemiology. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas and build targeted strategies rather than reviewing everything uniformly.
Most candidates benefit from 2-3 months of focused preparation, though this varies based on your background and familiarity with the content. If you have a strong health or PE background, you might need less time; if you're transitioning from another field, you may need more. Working with a tutor helps you create a realistic timeline and study plan tailored to your starting point and target score.
One-on-one instruction allows tutors to focus on your specific knowledge gaps rather than covering material you've already mastered. A tutor can help you understand the "why" behind exercise science concepts, connect theory to practical teaching scenarios, and develop test-taking strategies for complex multi-part questions. This targeted approach typically leads to faster improvement than generic test prep resources.
Look for tutors who have passed the PRAXIS Health/Physical Education exam themselves or hold certification in health or physical education. Ideally, they have classroom teaching experience and understand how the exam content translates to actual K-12 instruction. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have demonstrated subject mastery and experience helping students succeed on this specific certification exam.
Your first session typically involves an assessment of your current knowledge across the exam's major domains—anatomy, exercise science, nutrition, teaching methods, and more. The tutor will identify your strongest areas and the topics that need the most attention, then work with you to create a customized study plan. This diagnostic approach ensures every subsequent session is focused on material that will have the biggest impact on your score.
North Carolina requires PRAXIS certification for all health and physical education teachers, and Raleigh's 17 school districts actively hire certified educators. With over 136 schools and 63,509 students across Wake County and surrounding areas, there's consistent demand for qualified PE and health teachers. Passing the PRAXIS exam is your gateway to teaching opportunities throughout the region.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and effort, but students working with tutors typically see meaningful gains within 4-8 weeks of focused preparation. Many students improve by 10-15 percentile points by identifying content gaps, mastering high-yield topics, and developing stronger test-taking strategies. A tutor helps you focus your study time on areas that will have the biggest impact on reaching your target score.
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