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Sanjiv
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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Bridget
BA Texas Christian University
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Texas Christian University. I received my degree in Secondary Education with a Social Studies Emphasis and Mathematics Minor. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Education through the University of Notre Dame while teaching high school math and social studies. I have experience tutoring the PSAT, ACT, SAT, and various math subjects. I look forward to working with you!

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Remington
PhD University of Chicago • BA University of Maryland
1+ Years Tutoring

I am about to begin graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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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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Noah
Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama
9+ Years Tutoring

I'm a mechanical engineer. I have a lot of experience tutoring and teaching math, science, english, and German, and I also have experience in test prep!

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Gaurav
BA University of Miami
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a law student, but I took an unusual route to get there. I used to attend medical school but had a change of heart in my career path. Part of this was due to my political science major (double major with biology) in college as well as a number of Spanish and other courses that I took. Tutoring is something, I feel, that has come naturally to me, even back to my high school days. My goal is to help you learn as much as you can and reach your true potential. I will work hard to make sure that this happens, as long as you put in the work, too! We will work together to tailor your learning experience to your needs.

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Elisa
BA Duke University
10+ Years Tutoring

I am constantly looking for opportunities to learn new things. Additionally, in my spare time I enjoy reading, board games, and rock climbing. I am excited to work as a tutor once again in order to give students a chance to learn one-on-one to get a deeper and more clear understanding of their study material. By having the ability to clear up confusion with material every week via a tutor, the student will find it easier in the future to build on these concepts and to keep up with work as it gets more challenging.

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Naomi
BA Brandeis University
1+ Years Tutoring

I am happy to tutor for Varsity Tutors. I study English literature and philosophy, so reading and writing are my strongest suits, but I am glad to help in any of my listed subjects. Please send me a message to let me know how I can be of assistance!

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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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Karen
MED Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus • MED Misericordia University
5+ Years Tutoring

I have had the opportunity to teach and to tutor thousands of students over my 33 year teaching career. I believe that each student is unique, and that academic skills and weaknesses should be assessed and targeted for the best results. I also hope that it can be a FUN learning experience! I love it when students develop a passion for a subject like Biology, or develop an understanding and/or respect for Algebra, Geometry, etc. Most important to me is that the student ultimately feels successful, and sees improvement. Learning is a lifelong skill, and the desire to become better academically or to pass a class with a particular grade provides the motivation and opportunity to grow! I feel fortunate to be able to assist in those endeavors!

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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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Melissa
PhD University of California-Berkeley • BA Vassar College
1+ Years Tutoring

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.

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Katie
Current Undergrad Student, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication DePaul University
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a student at DePaul University currently working toward a Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in Journalism. Previously in my academic career, I tutored students at a bilingual elementary school in southwest Detroit. I also worked extensively as a tutor among high school age students during my time as an upperclassman. I specialize in literature, language arts, and writing. Currently, I hold a job as a Peer Writing Tutor at DePaul University's Center for Writing-based Learning. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to share my passion for learning and ensure that others are optimizing their educational experience. I encourage students to dig deep and form original ideas, rather than taking shortcuts. This way, lessons have a meaningful and lasting impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is a standardized entrance exam used by many private and Catholic schools across the country to assess students' readiness for high school coursework. In Fort Worth, students typically take the HSPT in 8th grade if they're applying to private high schools in the area. The test measures verbal skills, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, mathematics, and language arts—giving schools a comprehensive view of academic preparedness.

The HSPT includes five main sections: Verbal Skills (synonyms, analogies, logic), Quantitative Skills (number series, geometric comparison), Reading Comprehension, Mathematics (pre-algebra and algebra concepts), and Language Arts (grammar, punctuation, spelling). Each section tests foundational skills students should have mastered by 8th grade, along with problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Success requires comfort with both computational accuracy and conceptual understanding across these areas.

Many students struggle with the HSPT's fast pace and the variety of question types—especially the Verbal Skills section, which requires quick pattern recognition with analogies and logic problems. The Quantitative Skills section challenges students who haven't seen number series or geometric comparison problems before, since these aren't typically taught in standard middle school curriculum. Time management is another major hurdle; students often rush through questions and miss details, or spend too long on difficult problems and don't finish the test.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction lets a tutor identify exactly which question types and concepts are giving you trouble, rather than spending time on material you've already mastered. A tutor can teach you specific strategies for each section—like how to quickly eliminate wrong answers on analogies or how to recognize patterns in number series—and help you practice under timed conditions to build speed and accuracy. This targeted approach typically leads to faster improvement than classroom-based prep, since the instruction is customized to your learning pace and gaps.

Most students benefit from starting HSPT prep 2-3 months before their test date, which typically falls in the fall of 8th grade. However, if you've identified specific weak areas—like struggling with algebra or verbal reasoning—starting earlier can give you time to build foundational skills before focusing on test-specific strategies. A tutor can assess your current level and recommend a realistic timeline based on your starting point and target score.

Score improvement depends on your starting point and how consistently you practice, but students typically see meaningful gains within 4-6 weeks of focused preparation. Many students who work with a tutor improve by 50-100+ points on their composite score by addressing specific weak areas and learning test-taking strategies they wouldn't discover on their own. The key is consistent practice between sessions—a tutor can guide your studying, but your effort outside tutoring sessions directly impacts your results.

Your first session typically starts with a diagnostic assessment to understand your current strengths and weaknesses across all HSPT sections. The tutor will ask about your goals, timeline, and any specific concerns you have—like anxiety about timed tests or difficulty with particular question types. From there, you'll create a personalized study plan that prioritizes the areas where you'll get the biggest score gains, and the tutor will introduce strategies and content that match your learning style.

Look for tutors who have strong experience with standardized test prep and understand the specific format and content of the HSPT—not just general math or reading help. Ideally, they've helped multiple students prepare for the HSPT and can share strategies that work for each section. It's also valuable to find someone who understands Fort Worth's school landscape and can discuss which schools use the HSPT and what score ranges are competitive for your target schools.

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