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BS Princeton University
13+ Years Tutoring

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!

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BA Washington University in St. Louis • Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a mathematics instructor at Tarrant County College and I am interested in helping math and engineering students achieve success!

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Christi
BA Baylor University • Current Grad Student, Chemical Engineering Rice University
9+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Alexandra
BA University of North Texas
6+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Lillian
BA The University of Texas at Austin
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Alex
BA University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am available at almost any time to answer emergency questions, and strive to have everyone I teach succeed.

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Joseph
MS London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art • BA University of Dallas
9+ Years Tutoring

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!

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BA Princeton University
6+ Years Tutoring

I'm excited to be tutoring again.

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Errin
Undergraduate Degree Converse College
9+ Years Tutoring

I have always loved school and have always had a passion for helping others. From a very young age, I especially loved to read, not only for myself but to others. I look forward to working with students and helping them to reach their goals, whatever they may be.

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Mary
BA Indiana University-Bloomington
7+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures with a focus on Russian, Russian Literature, and International Relations. Since graduating, I have worked at a YMCA Learning Center as a Preschool Teacher Assistant, camp counselor, after-school counselor, art program leader and childcare provider for all ages. I tutored children (K-8) in the after-school program in all subjects, overseeing study time and assisting students with homework. I also worked as a data analyst for the Data Recognition Corporation: reading, assessing and scoring standardized tests in a variety of subjects for grades K-12. I worked on WIDA projects where I evaluated and scored English proficiency tests (verbal and written) for multilingual learners. As a WIDA analyst, I gained insight into the national system of standardized testing. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am especially interested in Literature, Language, History and Philosophy. I am passionate about teaching and about learning, and I firmly believe that the pursuit of knowledge is lifelong.

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Varun
BA Dartmouth College
10+ Years Tutoring

I am enthusiastic about helping others reach their educational goals. Whatever the task, no matter how long it takes, I will make sure you get the most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need.

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Nikhil
BA University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a patient, intellectual, and calm college student at the University of Michigan passionate about tutoring others to improve their proficiency in a wide variety of subjects. I teach students by creating individualized plans that cater to the strengths and weaknesses of the student. I work hard and as long as it takes to ensure that the student derives maximum benefit. I love teaching a wide variety of subjects, and have a speciality in standardized tests.

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Cristiana
BA Wellesley College
6+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at Wellesley College pursuing a double major in Chemistry and Computer Science. I have been tutoring both middle schoolers and high schoolers in math for four years now - I specialize in math tutoring and test prep at all levels. I am very goal oriented and I bring this into my sessions - my students and I are constantly setting and readjusting our performance and learning goals. I have worked with both groups and private clients through various different outlets and have experience with both in person and online tutoring - however, through Varsity Tutoring I will only be doing online tutoring sessions. If you have specific questions about my experience or would like to learn more about my tutoring methods please reach out - I would love to chat! interests/hobbies: I am a chemistry and computer science double major with a concentration in math. At Wellesley College, I am a member of the varsity tennis team and I hold positions on eboards for various student organizations such as the engineering society and UNICEF. I have a passion for mathematics and learning which I love to share with my students! I am looking to eventually go to graduate school and then work in drug development or another field of chemistry.

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Michelle
BA Centenary College of Louisiana
9+ Years Tutoring
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Taylor
BA University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent graduate of the University of Rochester in upstate New York, with degrees in English Literature and French. I have experience tutoring students of all ages, from those who have just finished kindergarten all the way up to college students. I tutor in English (including reading for both younger and older students, essay prep including college essays, and editing), French of all levels, and test prep including SAT, PSAT, and AP tests in English and French. I believe that individualized teaching is most effective, and work to find methods that work best for each individual student. Some of my most rewarding teaching experiences have been young students learning to read, but also love to see a student who goes from struggling to success on their standardized tests. I believe that an education is one of the most influential things a person can possess, and am passionate about helping students succeed academically and helping them overcome frustration they may feel to begin to enjoy their education, too. Beyond academics, I passionately love to read, cook, and do yoga, which takes up much of my free time.

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Anna
BA University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a recent college graduate with a goal of becoming a physician. I majored in Neuroscience and and have a passion for math as well. I think a good way to help students learn is to get them to stay motivated by being encouraging and showing them the fun in learning. Everything may seem hard at first, but hard work really does pay off in the end. I think the best way to learn is to be open minded and willing to learn.

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Leo
MS CUNY Lehman College • BA Yildiz Star Technical University
10+ Years Tutoring
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Sheena
BA Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College
1+ Years Tutoring

I am pursuing an accelerated Master's Degree in Economics, and a Bachelor's in Chinese language at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College. I have been pursuing my passion for teaching and tutoring for over four years. I have taught both privately and in group settings on subjects such as Calculus, Economics, SAT, Math, and much more! I am great with any type of standardized testing: specifically, SAT, SAT II on Math 1 and 2, and HSPT. I genuinely love tutoring these subjects as well as math and writing. I believe strongly that my role as a tutor is to help my students approach the material with an anxiety-free, systematic approach. I know just how to make the testing environment one where a student feels both perfectly at ease and well equipped to succeed. I know first hand that testing and learning can be all too ridden with stress and have great techniques to reduce that. My approach to teaching is simple: kindness, calmness, clarity, and fun. I keep my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to see progress!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized entrance exam used by Catholic and private schools to assess students' readiness for high school and determine appropriate placement. Students in Denton typically take the HSPT in 8th grade if they're applying to private or Catholic high schools in the area. The test evaluates verbal skills, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, mathematics, and language arts—giving schools a comprehensive view of academic strengths.

The HSPT consists of five sections: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language Arts, with a total testing time of approximately 2.5 hours. Each section tests different cognitive abilities and academic foundations, so students need targeted preparation across all areas. Understanding the format and time constraints beforehand helps students manage test anxiety and pace themselves effectively on test day.

Many students struggle with the Verbal Skills section, which tests vocabulary and reasoning in unfamiliar contexts, and the Quantitative section, which requires quick problem-solving without a calculator. Time management is another major challenge—students often rush through reading passages and make careless errors on math problems. Additionally, students may not realize that HSPT content differs from their regular classroom curriculum, requiring specific test-taking strategies and familiarity with question types they haven't encountered before.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify your specific weak areas—whether that's vocabulary retention, multi-step math problems, or reading comprehension speed—and create a customized study plan. In a classroom setting, test prep moves at a fixed pace and covers general strategies; personalized tutoring adapts in real-time to your learning style and focuses practice time where you need it most. This targeted approach typically leads to faster improvement and greater confidence heading into test day.

Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though this varies based on starting level and target schools. Students who begin tutoring in the fall (for winter/spring testing) have time to build foundational skills and practice under timed conditions. Starting earlier allows for deeper skill development and multiple practice tests, which research shows significantly improves performance on standardized assessments.

The first session typically includes a diagnostic assessment to identify your current strengths and areas needing improvement across all five test sections. Your tutor will discuss your target schools, timeline, and any specific concerns you have about the test. From there, they'll develop a personalized study plan that prioritizes the skills and content areas where you'll gain the most improvement before test day.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you engage with the tutoring plan, but students typically see meaningful gains within 4-6 weeks of focused preparation. Many students improve by 10-20 percentile points or more when they work with a tutor who identifies their specific weak areas and provides targeted practice. The key is consistent effort combined with strategic, personalized instruction rather than generic test prep.

Look for tutors with proven experience preparing students for the HSPT specifically, not just general standardized test prep, along with strong subject knowledge in math, reading, and verbal reasoning. Tutors should be familiar with the exact format and content of the HSPT and have a track record of helping students improve their scores. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Denton who specialize in HSPT preparation and understand the schools and expectations in your area.

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