John: HSPT test prep instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +110 subjects
Diptesh: HSPT test prep instructor
...mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- PSAT
- OLSAT
- REGENTS
- +88 subjects
Kaan: HSPT test prep instructor
...provided me with excellent communication, organiztion, and team-working skills. I was a peer tutor back in high school helping kids with any problem related to Math and science. After focusing on my own academic career in college, I came back into tutoring with almost 4 more years of studying under my belt ready to get kids to want to learn. I pride myself getting students to be as confident in their answers, as I am...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- ISEE
- +41 subjects
Luke: HSPT test prep instructor
...tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching skills that I learned from guiding climbing. I worked with students in a variety of subjects from math, to history, to writing. In every subject, I was able to help lead my students into developing their own critical thinking skills. I also encountered some of the same fear that I saw from people 100 feet...
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- +39 subjects
Julie: HSPT test prep instructor
...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 graduated from Fordham University in New York City with a major in sociology and a double minor in visual arts and philosophy. During my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills....
Education & Certification
- Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ISEE
- +26 subjects
Arun: HSPT test prep instructor
...knowledge to draw from for academic success. As a teacher, I strive to accurately identify my students weaknesses and strengths before bolstering them with my own knowledge. I want my students to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- +32 subjects
Margot: HSPT test prep instructor
...explaining concepts, or a star student who wants a tutor who will challenge you at new levels, I can help you get there. I am passionate about making every student feel confident and prepared, no matter the academic situation. I began working as a tutor and teacher in high school, and have loved working with students of all ages ever since. I've worked with students from Pre-K through high school and college, teaching and tutoring a...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- TACHS
- SAT Subject Tests
- +57 subjects
Anna: HSPT test prep instructor
...and the humanities, I make connections between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +53 subjects
Daniel: HSPT test prep instructor
...degree. I tutor for all middle and high school math, as well as for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. I am very patient, and I enjoy working with students. When I tutor a student, I try to discover the root of the problem, usually a misunderstood or inadequately explained concept. Once I find the problem area, I can explain it as clearly and as simply as possible. If the student doesn't "get" the...
Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- ISEE
- SAT
- +36 subjects
Jacob: HSPT test prep instructor
...Music in the spring of 2015. Since graduation, I have participated in science research internships while also preparing to take the GRE and attend a doctoral program in the biological sciences. In the summer of 2015, I participated in behavioral research on chimpanzees, and am now assisting with the skeletal archives at the American Museum of Natural History. I have had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SAT
- TACHS
- +68 subjects
Erin: HSPT test prep instructor
...Communications High School, an all honors high school in New Jersey. During high school, I was a peer tutor in physics, math, and spanish. Outside of school I tutored several local students in middle school math. I also taught a class of first graders in my parish. I feel that the most important part of learning is understanding. Using my experiences as both a tutor and as a student, I work with students to help...
Education & Certification
- New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- +33 subjects
Thomas: HSPT test prep instructor
...evaluation. The ability to respond well to and implement feedback was crucial to our team's success; my work with both programs has helped me commit to an atmosphere of persistent evaluation and improvement. My performance studies including the opportunities I've had to artistically direct the work of other actors have granted me tools to adapt my interpersonal strategies and create a rich, varied instructional style. As in the classroom, it is of utmost importance in...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SAT
- TACHS
- +53 subjects
Michelle: HSPT test prep instructor
...steps in algebra problems to revealing and instructing on the fundamentals of grammar. My educational positions include years of teaching international folk dance to middle schoolers, which involves learning geography and social studies, tutoring in middle-school and high-school classrooms, teaching English as a second language to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar, and the core subjects of middle...
Education & Certification
- Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- GED
- ACT
- +50 subjects
Alex: HSPT test prep instructor
...now and have provided academic support to my peers throughout my time as a high school and now college student. Through my religious school, I taught students of all ages, ranging from Pre-K through 8th Grade. In high school, I helped prepare students for AP, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests as part of my role in the National Honor Society. I have considerable personal experience with a vast array of subjects and love sharing...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics & Economics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +81 subjects
Moriah: HSPT test prep instructor
...the recent years at the school, I have been focusing more on the Reading portions of standardized tests but have at times assisted students in the math and science portions as well usually one-on-one. I strongly believe that every students has their own style of learning and must learn at their own pace. Although, sometimes giving them too much leeway may not always be the best solution, I am there to also provide encouragement and...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +61 subjects
Jing: HSPT test prep instructor
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- TOEFL
- ISEE
- +53 subjects
Chase: HSPT test prep instructor
...than their very best, yet there is much more to teaching than just making certain that students answer questions correctly on a test. A teacher must never lose sight of the idea that he is preparing his students to be successful no matter what endeavor they choose to pursue after graduation. Any chance I get to improve the futures of my students will be just as important to them, and to me, as learning mathematical...
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- SHSAT
- ACT 4-Week Prep Class
- +153 subjects
Allan: HSPT test prep instructor
...The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- TOEFL
- +123 subjects
Alexandra: HSPT test prep instructor
...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...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT 4-Week Prep Class
- COMPASS
- SAT
- +308 subjects
Shira: HSPT test prep instructor
...pursuing both research and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior high to collegiate level and would love to use my experience and expertise to help students master new concepts and skills. I would characterize my tutoring style as positive and persistent, but above all, I like to tailor my approach to best suit the needs and learning style...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +86 subjects