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Math has been my passion ever since high school - from earning 1st place nationally in Calculus and Linear Algebra, to competing on the AMC 10, AMC 12, and AIME exams. At Princeton, I tutored peers in Multivariable Calculus, and since then I've worked with middle school through college students in Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Calculus, and SAT/GRE quantitative prep. I'm dedicated to simplifying complex ideas and helping students build confidence in their own problem-solving skills! I also built my first artificial intelligence tool in 2018, and currently enjoy helping integrate LLMs and Agents for companies!

I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Plan II Honors along with a minor in Biology. During my years as an undergrad, I served as a peer adviser to help incoming freshmen prepare for college-level classes; an editor for both my university's literary journal and research journal; and a Mandarin Chinese teacher for beginning learners. After graduation, I began tutoring ESL students from China and eventually succeeded in raising their English scores by a full letter grade at the end of the semester. With more than 5 years of mentoring, tutoring, and teaching experience, I strongly believe that all subjects can be made fascinating. Gaining knowledge should be an exciting process, not a dreaded routine. Because of this, I try my best to find creative and fun methods of teaching for all my subjects, particularly for my specialtiesreading, writing, and test preparation. Due to my love of both learning and helping others, I am currently beginning a graduate degree in social work that will allow me to both expand my education and aid a greater amount of people. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing; playing the piano, violin, and ukulele; pet-sitting kittens or puppies; and trying adventurous foods.
I am a mathematics instructor at Tarrant County College and I am interested in helping math and engineering students achieve success!
I'm a very positive person, so keeping a student excited about learning is not hard for me. I also like to reward my students when they've accomplished something.
I am a rising senior at The University of North Texas in Denton. I am working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish as well as English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I was raised in an academically competitive environment in Fort Bend County and my rigorous secondary education prepared me for success in college. I am a fortunate member of the Terry Scholarship Foundation, which has provided me and hundreds of other Texans with a private, four-year, full-ride scholarship. As a Terry Scholar, I am well-versed in all subjects and have taken on the role of mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age groups and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through my experiences helping struggling students and peers, I have realized the value of adaptability. Most people reach out to a tutor because the traditional classroom method is not best suited for their learning needs. There is nothing more joyful than when a student finally understands the material in a way that makes sense to them. Many times, students need flexibility and patience in order to grasp a foreign concept. I am a firm believer in the power of education and I hope to share my love of learning with all of my students. After graduation I plan on returning to Houston to obtain my Master of Arts in Teaching from Rice University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing anything from poetry to screenplays. I have also been involved in competitive dance for most of my adolescence, so I understand the balance of academics and extracurriculars.
I am available at almost any time to answer emergency questions, and strive to have everyone I teach succeed.
I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
I am especially enjoy working with students on Math, English, and Writing. I always work on first ensuring that students understand the underlying fundamental concepts before tackling more complex problems. I love to use real-world, relevant examples to make concepts come to life, and I always try to instill a love and excitement for the subject by making my sessions as animated and exciting as possible. In my spare time, I love to read, do yoga, and go running in Prospect Park.
I'm especially passionate about math and science and work in a research lab at Oregon Health and Sciences University. I love helping students do well on tests such as the ACT, SAT, SSAT and the HSPT especially. I am attending Johns Hopkins University and majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
I am a PhD Candidate in History at the University of California, Berkeley but am currently living in New York while finishing my dissertation on the British Empire in India in the late 18th Century. I am originally from New York City and attended a very academically oriented private school, so I have first-hand experience with the stresses and concerns many students face, regardless of the school they attend. I benefited from private tuition myself and would like to consider my story a successful one, therefore I hope to carry on the benefits of tutoring to my own students.
I am a medical student committed to helping your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am committing to helping you student learn how they study best, and become a more independent learner. I look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve your goals!
I am a Special Education English teacher in Philadelphia with a passion for education. I love working with students of all ages to find their learning style and to meet their personal goals. I also love to laugh and have fun while getting work done!
I am currently a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program at Nova Southeastern University, and I received my B.A. in English with a minor in Spanish from the University of Miami in 2016. I am a native speaker of English and Russian. Throughout the course of my education, I have helped my fellow students improve their analytical and writing skills through collaboration. I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized test preparation, English literature up to the college level, essay and academic writing and grammar, Russian and Spanish language skills. Having scored in the top percentiles on the verbal and essay writing sections of standardized tests, such as the SAT and GRE, I also possess the perspective and expertise to help others excel on these and similar exams. I am passionate about empowering students to achieve their full potential through education, and I strongly believe tutoring can be a valuable tool for any student's academic growth. In my free time, I enjoy reading, crafting, and journaling.
I am not teaching, I enjoy going to the movies, spending time with my five younger brothers and sisters, and volunteering within MENSA. I believe that learning can always be made fun and is extremely rewarding when you put in the work. I look forward to sharing my love of all these subjects with you as a future student, and I look forward to meeting you!
I am listening to and learning about him or her as an individual. I can also discover what motivates the student during this conversation and plan for how to frame future tutoring sessions in terms of what the student already knows and enjoys.
I am a retired math teacher, who just has too much time on her hands!!!
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Frequently Asked Questions
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized entrance exam used by many private and selective schools in the Austin area to assess students' readiness for high school. It covers verbal skills, quantitative reasoning, reading, mathematics, and language arts. Scoring well on the HSPT can open doors to competitive high schools and help students demonstrate academic strength during the admissions process.
The HSPT consists of six sections: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, Language Arts, and an optional essay. The test is scored on a scale of 200-800, with separate subscores for each section. Most schools focus on the composite score, though strong performance in specific sections can strengthen applications to competitive Austin-area high schools.
Many students struggle with the test's fast pace—you have limited time to answer questions across multiple sections. The Quantitative Skills section often trips up students who haven't seen certain problem types before, while the Verbal Skills section requires quick vocabulary recognition and reasoning. Additionally, the reading comprehension passages can be dense, making it hard to extract key information under time pressure.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction focuses on your specific strengths and weaknesses rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. A tutor can identify exactly which question types you struggle with, adjust pacing to match your learning speed, and provide targeted practice where you need it most. This focused approach typically leads to faster improvement than large group classes, especially for students who need help with particular sections like Quantitative or Verbal Skills.
Most students benefit from 2-3 months of consistent preparation, though this varies based on starting point and target score. Students aiming for highly competitive Austin schools may want to start 3-4 months out, while others may need less time. With personalized tutoring, you can compress this timeline by focusing intensively on your weak areas rather than reviewing material you've already mastered.
Your first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your current strengths and weaknesses across all HSPT sections. The tutor will review your results, understand your target schools and goals, and create a customized study plan. This foundation ensures that all future sessions are tailored to help you improve exactly where you need it most.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you work with your tutor, but many students see meaningful gains within 4-6 weeks of focused preparation. Students often improve most dramatically in their weakest sections—for example, someone struggling with Quantitative Skills might gain 50+ points in that area alone. Consistent practice, targeted strategy instruction, and regular feedback are key to translating tutoring into real score gains.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in HSPT prep and understand the schools Austin students are applying to. You can share your goals, timeline, and preferred learning style, and we'll match you with a tutor who fits your needs. Most students get started within days and can begin seeing results right away.
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