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Ariana

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ariana

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Ariana's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Human Development
SAT Subject Test in French with Listening

I am a former middle-school English teacher (and former high-school French teacher). I am certified to teach English (grades 6-12), History/Government/Social Studies (grades 6-12), Psychology (grades 6-12), Health (grades PreK-12), General Music (grades PreK-12), and French (grades PreK-12). I have ...

Education

Kansas State University

Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language

Kansas State University

Bachelor in Arts, French

Test Scores
SAT
1410
ACT
32
Shaan

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Shaan

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Shaan's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Computer Science A

I am a current undergraduate student at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. I am pursuing a bachelor of science in engineering in mechanical engineering, a minor in computer science, and a certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship. As an engineer, I believe one of my greatest strengt...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Tiffany

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Tiffany

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
Algebra
Astronomy
Calculus

I started tutoring because I've always had a knack for explaining things to people, and I've gotten good feedback from students I've tutored as well as friends that I've helped. I've been tutoring math and science for a couple of years off and on, and hope to continue helping people because these ar...

Education

University of Miami

Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

Test Scores
GRE
165
Shauna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shauna

Masters, Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Shauna's other Tutor Subjects
2nd-5th Grade Math
3rd-5th Grade Science
Biology
College Biology

I have a Master's degree in Public Health and Tropical Medicine from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University. I am currently working on my teacher's certificate and am certified to teach life sciences for grades 7-12 in the state of Texas. I have t...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Masters, Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelors, Biomedical Science

Alexander

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Alexander

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
Alexander's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Hello! My name is Alex, and I am a 3rd year student attending the University of British Columbia majoring in Statistics and Computer Science. I am looking to tutor students in the subjects of Mathematics, Programming, and Statistics. I believe that the process of learning is delicate. From introduci...

Education

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science

Austin

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Austin

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Calculus AB

Anyone can learn mathematics, but it is easy for students to get overwhelmed. Far too often, I hear people say "I hate math", convinced that they are bad at it. But what I've often found is that students simply need another way of viewing the problems. Sometimes, the student needs help breaking down...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Sarah

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sarah

Masters, Critical Studies (Fulbright Fellowship)
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
9th-12th Grade Writing
10th-12th Grade Reading
Adult Literacy
American Literature

I am multi-media artist and educator working at intersections of audio documentary, performance, and media literacy. I have worked with middle and high school students in a variety of settings and contexts, teaching visual and performing arts, journalism, politics, and art history in classrooms, mus...

Education

Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

Masters, Critical Studies (Fulbright Fellowship)

University of Chicago

Bachelors, Anthropology and Visual Art

Nicole

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Nicole

Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Nicole's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School Math

I am a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master of Arts and a Master of Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education. My undergraduate studies were completed at Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in History and a Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language...

Education

Northeastern University

Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History

Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters in Education, Education

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education State Certified Teacher

Teri

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Teri

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Teri's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College English
College Level American Literature
Creative Writing

With a degree in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego, I have worked as a writing tutor for six years at the college level. One of the greatest joys I have experienced is helping my students master the craft of writing. As a published author of poetry and short stories, as well as...

Education

University of California-San Diego

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Alexis

Certified Tutor

Alexis

Bachelors, Spanish
Alexis's other Tutor Subjects
College Essays
Conversational Spanish
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

I began my tutoring career seven years ago while a Freshman at Georgetown University, where I majored in Spanish and Sociology. I initially tutored English (Grammar & Mechanics) assisted with drafting essays and lengthier papers for a variety of subjects, and helped my students to enhance their stud...

Education

Georgetown University

Bachelors, Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

The PRAXIS Health/Physical Education exam (5857) assesses knowledge across multiple domains including human body systems, wellness and disease prevention, fitness principles, motor skill development, and instructional methods for health and PE. The exam typically includes 120 multiple-choice questions covering content that future health and PE teachers need to master. Success requires understanding both the science behind health concepts and practical teaching strategies for diverse learners.

Many test-takers struggle with the breadth of content—balancing deep knowledge of anatomy and physiology with understanding of pedagogy and curriculum design. Others find it difficult to distinguish between health education standards and physical education standards, or to apply theoretical concepts to real classroom scenarios. The exam also requires strong test-taking strategies to manage the volume of material and identify correct answers among plausible distractors in a limited timeframe.

Personalized tutoring allows you to focus on your specific knowledge gaps rather than reviewing material you've already mastered. A tutor can help you develop a targeted study plan, practice application-style questions in weak areas, and learn test-taking strategies tailored to your learning style. This focused approach is particularly valuable for PRAXIS prep, where understanding connections between health concepts and teaching methods is essential for success.

Cleveland's 114 schools across 55 districts offer diverse learning environments where you can observe health and PE instruction in action. Many local universities and education programs provide PRAXIS preparation materials and practice exams. Connecting with tutors who understand Ohio's specific health and PE standards can help ensure your preparation aligns with state expectations and local classroom realities.

Human anatomy, disease prevention, and fitness assessment concepts often require the most intensive review since they demand both factual knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge to teaching scenarios. Additionally, understanding developmentally appropriate instruction across K-12 grades and designing inclusive PE programs for students with varying abilities are frequently tested. A tutor can help you master these high-impact domains through targeted practice and real-world application examples.

Your first session typically involves an assessment of your current knowledge across the major content domains, identification of your strongest and weakest areas, and discussion of your study timeline and goals. The tutor will ask about your background in health and PE, your teaching experience if applicable, and your learning preferences. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that prioritizes the content areas where you need the most support.

Most candidates benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though the timeline depends on your baseline knowledge and how much time you can dedicate to studying. If you have a strong background in health sciences or teaching experience, you might prepare in 6-8 weeks; if you're starting from scratch, 12-16 weeks allows for deeper mastery. A tutor can help you create a realistic timeline based on your current readiness and test date.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have deep expertise in health and PE content and PRAXIS exam preparation. When you reach out, you'll be matched with someone who understands the specific competencies the exam assesses and has a track record helping candidates succeed. You can discuss your timeline, learning style, and specific content areas of concern to ensure a strong fit before your first session.

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