Clio: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…standardized tests have changed. I'm extremely passionate about learning to work the convoluted system that makes up college applications and teaching others what I've learned. I love learning and school and I hope I can help you feel the same way. I will motivate you to push yourself to reach your goals and be there to encourage you in all areas. I'm open to tutor all middle school and high school standardized tests as well...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York- Current Undergrad, Film Studies and Political Science
Max: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…I have over 10 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan...
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Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York- Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
Sarah: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…and Earth Science. I completed my undergraduate work at Brandeis University and received a B.S. in Biology, and B.A. in International & Global Studies. I conducted my graduate studies at Fordham University and received an M.S. in Secondary Science Education. I am currently certified in New York State for Biology 7 - 12 and am pursuing a secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily...
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Brandeis University- Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University- Masters, Secondary Science Education
Alana: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having taken the MCAT and excelled on the SAT, ACT, as well as multiple SAT subject tests, I am have extensive standardized testing experience and am confident in my ability to help others in their academic studies. When not studying or doing research, I enjoy running, cooking, and exploring new venues with friends.
Education & Certification
Haverford College- Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chloe: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…work has appeared in the Huffington Post, The Atlantic, and USA Today. I've also been a finalist for several national playwriting awards. Most importantly, I love working with my students. Their success is my success and I firmly believe that everyone is capable of getting better, no matter how tough the subject matter. My favorite part about teaching is when students find themselves totally comfortable with a problem that once seemed impossible and frightening.
Education & Certification
Williams College- Bachelor in Arts, Arabic Studies, Religion
Jonathan: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…my B.A. from New York University in 2007, double majoring in history and economics. I attended Vassar College for one year of undergraduate prior to transferring to NYU. Since graduating law school, I have practiced commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and estate planning. I recently opened my own law firm, focusing on the young professional and startup business communities. I believe that education and intellectual thought are essential components of modern life. I am interested in...
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New York University- Bachelor in Arts, Economics, History
Seton Hall University- Juris Doctor, Law
Sherry: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…Biochemistry and Art History in 2015, and a current graduate student at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't...
Education & Certification
New York University- Bachelors, Biochemistry
Ben: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…B.A. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology with minors in Global Health & Health Policy and Gender & Sexuality Studies. I have been tutoring since 2006, when I joined a program tutoring with a local middle school. Since then, I have worked with high school and college students in a broad variety of subjects. Although I am passionate about all of the subjects that I teach, I have always been especially interested in Biology, and I...
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Princeton University- Bachelor in Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Lucy: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…biology, and studio art. I have been teaching in the sciences and humanities for nine years as a private tutor and have also worked as a health educator at Peer Health Exchange and employee of the NYU University Learning Center. I know that students learn best when they are organized, motivated, and interested in the subject matter. I support my students by helping them to plan out manageable study schedules, consistently providing positive encouragement, and...
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New York University- Bachelors, Global Public Health/Science
Ming: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
I graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a degree in applied mathematics. I work in finance now but have always had a passion for tutoring peers. I've been tutoring for standardized tests such as the SATs, AP subject tests, and ACTs since high school.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Emmelina: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…improve your scores by X amount of points, and I want them to feel like a tutoring session is a relaxing but productive space where they shouldn't be afraid to ask questions and tell me what keeps tripping them up. As someone who has taken many of these tests and succeeded, I know the small things to practice and hone as well as the appropriate work schedule to help students not only understand the material...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Arun: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…你没有信心。我但是ild up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or their ability. I am well aware of that, and as a tutor, I consider it my job to give my students the confidence to apply the knowledge they...
Education & Certification
George Washington University- Bachelors, Physics
Kevin: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…of give and take. I think I excel at giving students new ways to think about certain problems which may give them a better understanding of the material. I don't feel like it has been a productive session unless I come away having learned something as well. In my spare time, I am an avid sports fan and a seasoned fantasy sports player. I also enjoy reading and spending time at the beach in the...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester- Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Bioengineering
Daniel: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I understand and helping others appreciate them. Ultimately, through these experiences, I discovered that I deeply enjoy aiding students and enriching their understanding of the subject to the point of witnessing an upward trajectory in their performance.
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College- Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Naftali: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…the Arts. I am getting a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies. I have tutored and taught for Kaplan Test Prep in the past. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach for how to tutor students. Every student is different and should...
Education & Certification
New York University- Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Amy: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…to help students reach their academic goals. Beginning in high school, I tutored elementary through high school students in mathematics and the sciences. In college, I taught a weekly class to local high school students interested in learning about neuroscience. Since college, I have continued tutoring students on a weekly basis in a wide variety of subjects. I graduated from Middlebury College in 2012 with High Honors in Neuroscience, and now plan to attend medical...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College- Bachelors, Neuroscience
Reshad: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…at Queens College majoring in Urban Studies. I am writing a thesis on South Asians living in New York City. I have spent the last two semesters mentoring kids from a local shelter every Saturday during the school year. My specialties are SAT prep, SHSAT Prep, English and Social Studies. As a tutor, I am persistent and creative in my teaching techniques. I will explore every option to teach students the material.
Education & Certification
CUNY Queens College- Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
Rebecca: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…excel on assignments and tests for more than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington- Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
Foster: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…with the postponement of my theatre graduate program (and with an eye on my future financial situation), I decided to take a swing at the LSAT. I studied hard over a two-month period, and I took the LSAT Flex in June 2020.* *Since July, I have worked with over 20 LSAT students. With each, I have learned more about the LSAT and more about how best to articulate the keys to succeeding on it. I...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University- Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Jed: Yonkers HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Yonkers, NY
…semester at Middlebury College in Vermont. Besides chemistry, I offer tutoring in all high school math levels and specialize in writing/essay editing and SAT/ACT test prep as well. I am a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College- Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
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The High School Placement Test, also called the HSPT, is given to students of private and religious schools, while they are in the eighth grade. The test cover subjects such as math, reading, verbal, and quantitative skills, but it can also include other topics of the school's choosing, such as science and religion. If your child is worried about a subject that will be tested on, or they just naturally have anxiety when it comes to taking tests, having their very own personal tutor could help. Varsity Tutors can assist you and your child in finding an independent, professional HSPT tutor in Yonkers, NY.
Your child's tutor can focus only on what you find crucial. If that means helping them prepare for every subject on the exam, the tutor will ensure equal time is spent on everything covered. If you would rather have your child focus on a weakness, such as their verbal skills, the tutor will make that the focus of their sessions. Tutors can also offer mock exams, in an effort to show your child what the test will look like and help calm their nerves and fears before they go in. Varsity Tutors will find your child an expert tutor in Yonkers, NY, who can create engaging sessions so they enjoy preparing for the HSPT.
Your child's tutor can work with them as much or as little as you would like, whether that is one day a week or five. Tutoring sessions can go on for just a couple of weeks, or even a couple of months. The choice is up to you and what you feel would best suit your child's needs. All of the tutors whom our educational directors can connect you and your child with in Yonkers are skilled in teaching the HSPT. Tutoring sessions can occur at your home, a public library, or online. With our face-to-face online learning platform, your child can enjoy the same live interactive sessions they would have in person with their tutor. Even if they have a sick day or are out of state, as long as your child has an Internet connection, they can stay on top of their studies.
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