Top HSPT Tutors serving Denver
Melissa: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...earned my degree from John Hopkins in Neuroscience and have been tutoring for 6+ years. I am a certified teacher in English as a foreign language, certified to teach high school science abroad, and have developed my own independent program to teach elementary school children. I have tutored in all levels of algebra as well as geometry. I have 4 years of experience teaching biology, from AP/Honors level biology to 3rd grade level "Making Neuroscience...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
Steph: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...at CU Boulder. Before that I was a calculus teacher at Western Washington University. I am here to help you achieve your math goals. I am patient, experienced, and have a gift for explaining tricky mathematical concepts. I am pretty well-versed in all things math up through college level. Calculus, Precalculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, GRE, SAT Please contact me so we can get the ball rolling towards greater understanding and better performance in your math...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Engineering, Geology
University of Washington-Bothell Campus - Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Western Washington University - Masters in Education, Mathematics
Jim: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...I discovered that at an early age and feel that I have been a beneficiary: as a father and husband; an historian, financial analyst and banker; a teacher, mentor, tutor and friend. Thats my approach as a tutor: listen carefully and understand my student; respect their learning style and ignite (or maintain) their passion for learning (and meet their immediate goals). Leaven it all with some fun. Throughout my career, I have had the benefit...
Education & Certification
Princeton/Empire State College - Bachelor in Arts, History & Social Theory
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - PHD, American History
Elijah: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...to rely on others for answers. This is done through discussing global issues around fulling understanding a subject and writing, and not through fast rule-based corrections. I am here to offer my students the tools they will craft themselves with my guidance as a coach, leaving with newfound knowledge, personal development, and academic success. Many of the skills that I teach translate to many other areas of life as well. The only prerequisite would be...
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University of California-Davis - Current Undergrad, Cognitive Science
Jim: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...in charge of 30+ students. The downside, however, is that some of those students will slip through the cracks if they are not given enough attention. Upon earning my degree in English Education at Illinois State University, I realized after my first year of teaching that most students in Chicago Public Schools were reading at least two grades below grade level. Thats when I decided to pursue a Masters in Reading to address the problem....
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Bachelors, English
Illinois State University - Masters, Education
Keith: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...passion for learning continues as I am currently pursuing a PhD in Systems and Engineering Management. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics, Computers, Business, and Continuous Improvement initiatives. In my experience, helping share my knowledge with others has been very rewarding. I am a firm believer in self-improvement, with education leading to an improved quality of life. I aim to challenge and share this passion with my...
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Kathy: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...with some light-hearted fun and creativity. I create an environment where students can grow at their own pace and flourish. It is here that students have ample opportunities to work hard, express themselves, share their work and celebrate their successes, both big and small. Acknowledging the it takes a village to make strides in a student's learning, teamwork is essential. Therefore, I welcome and encourage parents to share in their children's intellectual growth and development,...
Education & Certification
King's College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Colorado Denver - Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
David: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas...
Education & Certification
Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Kaan: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...of 2014 and the Summer of 2015, which 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Julie: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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. I truly believe that reading and writing is...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Ben : Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...to identify a specialty of mine because I have worked with students from 1st grade through high school on topics ranging from elementary science to trigonometry test prep, but my foremost strength is the three sections of the SAT. I have roughly three years of experience tutoring and last year taught a test prep class. My approach to tutoring is to identify a students strengths and build upon them through frequent quizzes and reflective analysis....
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790
Luke: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...skills necessary to succeed in the wide variety of courses that made up my liberal arts education. Upon graduating, I used those skills to further pursue another passion of mine, rock climbing. I worked as a climbing guide, bringing people from all walks of life into my world and out of their comfort zones. I learned how to gently push people past their fears. I learned how to use a combination of encouragement and technical...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Jeanne: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...as Women in Liberal Arts and the Residential Housing Association???s Community Involvement Committee. I became involved in sociology research in elderly health care at CWRU, where I gained a love of data analysis. Because of that, I completed a post-baccalaureate program at Cleveland State University last year, and next August I will be going to graduate school for an MPH in epidemiology. I???ve been accepted to Emory and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor so far, and I???m...
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Case Western Reserve University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Daniel: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...Dallas, where I am studying for a math/science 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...
Education & Certification
University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Alexandra: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Kelsey: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...in 2013, where she earned Distinction in All Subjects, she earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science at Montclair State University before going on to study her Master's of Business & Science in Analytics at Rutgers University. As a lifelong student, she loves tutoring to help others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Dev: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...prepare for standardized tests or TA'ing for college courses. I can tutor very effectively across a variety of math, computer science, and statistics subjects, but am most passionate and have the most 1-on-1 experience in probability and statistics and test prep. I believe that anyone with a good amount of motivation can learn what they desire to a high level with the correct help, and I find the experience of providing that help very rewarding...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Paige: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...at The University of Tennessee. I am very passionate about the subjects that I tutor, which include mathematics, standardized testing preparation, reading, English, writing, and basic French, and I firmly believe that anyone can master these topics with the proper guidance. I incorporate various methods of tutoring, including showing many examples, giving thorough explanations, and prompting students with questions to help facilitate the correct thought process. I love helping students and seeing their knowledge and...
Education & Certification
The University of Tennessee - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Shira: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...discovery, and teaching, which is why I am 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...
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Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Amy: Denver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Denver, CO
...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 school. I am a diligent worker and consistently ensure that I am prepared...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelors, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700
Private HSPT Tutoring in Denver, CO
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Varsity Tutors could help you and your child connect with a professional HSPT (High School Placement Test) tutor in Denver, CO. Your child may be able to work with a tutor in an environment that is conducive to their learning needs. If they would rather learn at home, tutors can meet them there, as well as other convenient locations, including libraries and schools, and even the local park! Does your child prefer to do their work online? Tutors can also work with students through our new, unique face-to-face online learning platform! You can decide how often your child needs sessions, and what times will work best for them. A skilled professional HSPT tutor in Denver can give your child much-needed one-on-one attention.
The High School Placement Test is given twice a year, consists of 300 multiple choice questions, and lasts about two and half hours. Students are tested on many different areas including math, reading, language, verbal skills, and quantitative skills. Optional sections, such as mechanics or religion, may also be part of the test as well. Each question is worth one point, and while there are no penalties for incorrect answers, it is one of the first of many standardized tests students take, so it is worth their time to help try to improve their study skills with the assistance of a dedicated tutor.
The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can connect you and your child with HSPT tutoring in Denver. They will discuss with you and your child any goals you are looking to accomplish, as well as identify weak areas that require extra assistance. They will then create a learning plan with those goals and obstacles in mind, as well as utilize mock tests, test prep review, and anything else your child may require. Your child's tutor can work with them to try to improve their math skills, to feel less nervous and better prepared to take a test, and review any elective material that may be included, such as science or religion.
Work to get ahead of the game, and start preparing for the HSPT now! By studying for this test, your child could also be setting themselves up for success for their scholastic career, such as gaining good test taking habits for the SAT or ACT when they are getting ready for college. If you're looking for HSPT tutors for your child in Denver, CO, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors will be happy to help.
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