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Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ariana
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 ...
Kansas State University
Master of Arts, Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language
Kansas State University
Bachelor in Arts, French

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Cheyenne
I graduated last May from Beloit College- a tiny liberal arts college with a big personality. I got my BA in English Literature as well as completed the Pre-Medical track. I took the MCAT this past summer and on my lanta am I glad that I passed and don't have to take it again. I recently moved from ...
Beloit College
Bachelors, English Literature & Pre-Med Track

Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am a full-time college student in the honors program at my university studying English Literature, Film & Media Arts, and Psychology. When tutoring, I specialize in English and am also experienced in tutoring select high school and college Psychology classes. I am a highly engaged tutor who incorp...
Cleveland State University Honors College
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Claire
I am passionate about project-based learning and hands-on, student-centered education. My goal as a tutor is to help students determine and develop their personal strengths and interests. Learning should feel like an adventure, not a chore. I graduated From Texas Tech with an English degree and a mi...
Texas Tech University
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Megan
I am a graduate of Eastern CT State University where I received my bachelors degree in Math. After Eastern I went to Grand Canyon University where I got my masters in Secondary Education. I have worked in schools for the past 6 years ranging from Elementary schools all the way up to High School. I l...
Grand Canyon University
Masters in Education, Education
Eastern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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Kenisha
Academic Credentials: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania; Master of Arts in Elementary Education, North Carolina A&T State UniversityEducational Philosophy: My philosophy of education is that teachers should make learning interesting and fun. Teache...
North Carolina A & T State University
Master of Science, Elementary Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

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Jeff
For eight years I served with distinction as a Latin, Greek, History, and Philosophy instructor at Western Reserve Academy and at St. Catherine's School. In addition to my classroom duties, I had the opportunity to serve as an academic advisor, a dormitory housemaster, and an athletic coach. After b...
University of Oxford
Master of Arts, Classics
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Bachelor in Arts, Classics

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Bennett
I am a writer living in Brooklyn. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, D.C., and attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH, where I majored in history. In college I acted as an editor for the Oberlin Review and as research assistant to an English professor. I spent one semester abroad at Trinity Colle...
Oberlin College
Bachelors, History

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John
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Professional Chef with 10 years experience in the food service industry, including experience as a Sous Chef and Chef Garde Manger. Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts as of 2011, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics as of July 2018, and Mast...
Grand Valley State University
Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition
Madonna University
Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Mitchell
Hi my name is Mitchell Daddario! I'm 25 years old, from Buffalo, NY and I currently live in Austin, TX.I graduated from high school in 2015. While in high school I excelled in the AP math and science courses. I independently challenged the Calculus BC and Physics C EM exams my senior year because my...
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Health/Physical Education exam (5857) assesses your knowledge across human movement, exercise physiology, health education, and pedagogy. It covers topics like fitness assessment, disease prevention, nutrition, motor skill development, and teaching strategies for K-12 students. The exam includes approximately 120 multiple-choice questions and requires a passing score of 220 to earn certification in Wisconsin.
Many test-takers struggle with the breadth of content—balancing deep knowledge of exercise science with practical teaching methods can feel overwhelming. Others find the intersection of health policy, anatomy, and pedagogy difficult to connect. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas, whether that's cardiovascular physiology or assessment strategies, and build targeted study plans rather than trying to memorize everything equally.
A tutor can diagnose exactly which content domains—exercise science, health promotion, or teaching methods—need the most work, then customize your study approach. Instead of generic test prep, you'll work through practice questions aligned to your gaps, discuss real teaching scenarios, and develop strategies for applying concepts to classroom situations. This targeted approach typically leads to faster improvement than self-study alone.
Your first session focuses on understanding your background, goals, and current knowledge level. A tutor will likely assess your familiarity with key domains like anatomy, fitness assessment, and health education content, identify your strongest and weakest areas, and discuss your timeline for taking the exam. This foundation helps create a personalized study plan that maximizes your preparation time.
Most candidates benefit from 8-12 weeks of focused preparation, though your timeline depends on your background in exercise science and teaching experience. Someone with a strong kinesiology background might need less time, while those newer to health education may benefit from longer, more intensive study. A tutor can help you create a realistic timeline based on your starting point and target score.
The exam emphasizes exercise physiology, fitness assessment, disease prevention, and evidence-based teaching strategies—these typically represent the largest portions of the test. However, your priorities should reflect your personal gaps. A tutor can help you balance comprehensive coverage with deeper focus on areas where you're less confident, ensuring you're not just studying hard but studying smart.
Madison's education community, with 87 schools across 6 districts, means many local educators have recently passed the PRAXIS exam and understand the specific challenges. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors familiar with Wisconsin's teaching standards and certification requirements, who can relate your study to real classroom contexts in Madison schools.
Practice questions are essential—they help you identify knowledge gaps, build test-taking stamina, and learn how the exam phrases concepts. Working through practice questions with a tutor is especially valuable because they can explain not just the correct answer, but why incorrect options are tempting and how to recognize similar patterns on test day. This active practice typically produces better results than passive content review.
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