Top HSPT Tutors serving Overland Park
Colin: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
As a tutor, I would like to foster not only mastery of individual subjects, but a strengthened approach to academia in general. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing and writing music on the guitar, watching movies, playing basketball with my friends, and hanging out with my animals.
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Current Undergrad Student, Behavioral Sciences
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Laura: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...help. As a past tutor with an After School Program, I know what it takes to motivate and encourage students of any age. I am a very patient and kind teacher, but I also enjoy a few quips to keep things light throughout the learning process. I think a sense of humor is sometimes necessary in order to get through complicated lessons! I connect well with kids, teens, and adults, and would love to be...
Education & Certification
Texas Christian University - Bachelors, Theatre major/Spanish and Anthropology minors
ACT English: 34
David: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I enjoy helping students reach their highest potential. My philosophy is that all people can learn and finding their intelligence is my goal in tutoring.
Education & Certification
College of the Ozarks - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity, Education
James: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...students prepare for and meet career goals. I particularly enjoy teaching the more complex subjects, such as the LSAT analytical reasoning and the GMAT quantitative comparison. I know how difficult some of this material can be because I have worked very hard to master it myself! Due to my time spent studying foreign languages (Spanish, three Mayan languages, Middle Egyptian) I am also very good with writing, rhetoric, grammar, and style. When not teaching or...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
Yale University - Master of Arts, History of Art
Ron: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...father of 4 and Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. I started tutoring math in high school, and continued through college. I have always enjoyed helping others to understand, and I find great satisfaction and joy in serving others in this area of their education. When I am not at work as an estimator for the energy industry, I enjoy reading and outdoor activities with my wife and kids.
Education & Certification
Milwaukee School of Engineering - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Olivia: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...love of books and literature. The teachers I have had who have stood out to me all had common characteristics: they presented their subjects in a way that caught my interest. clarified difficult topics and led me through complex problems, and put knowledge into context that was relevant to me and my life. I view myself as a facilitator of learning, rather than someone who simply delivers information to students. When working with students, I...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Megan: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...both my BS in Education and MS in Curriculum and Instruction. My area of specialization is the sciences. I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to helping others achieve their academic goals. For my hobbies I enjoy being outdoors and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. I also like traveling. Conversational spanish is a skill that I acquired while traveling. I love spending time...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
University of Missouri - Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Melony: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...instructor. I've taught general education courses, ESL, Spanish Native Language Literacy and a University Writing course. I love teaching! My favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Spanish. My tutoring style involves getting to know each other and sharing our interests, discovering my student's goals and preferred learning styles, and having fun while we learn! My interests outside of academia include reading, running, hiking with my two young daughters, travelling, eating sushi...
Education & Certification
University of Central Missouri - Bachelors, Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri - Masters, Teaching English as a Second Language
Joe: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...ideas and frameworks, and to be aware of those critical differences in learning styles is tantamount to your success. In some rigorous coursework, it can be so tempting to give up and settle for a grade that does not reflect your true potential. However, with the right attitude and patience, you will be on the fast track to getting the most value out of a class because I am willing to go to great lengths...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
American University - Master of Science, Finance
Anna: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...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 about how to use quizzes and evaluations to track student progress. During college, I helped my peers learn French both individually and in small groups; and most recently, I worked as an English language teacher in France, helping small groups of middle- and high-schoolers...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
Christopher: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received a perfect score on the verbal GRE. I also scored 168 on the LSAT and graduated in the top ten percent of my law school class. My teaching experience includes two years' teaching Latin and Myth at the college level and two years' private tutoring of subjects ranging from the LSAT and GRE to languages...
Education & Certification
University of Iowa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Classics
LSAT: 168
Ashley: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...foster enthusiasm toward science. This gave me unexpected training in how to tailor an explanation to the audience receiving the information, while also keeping their attention and helping them have fun (okay, okay... the fiery explosions might've helped a bit). During my undergraduate studies, I worked as an undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA) for the Undergraduate Biology Lab Department, teaching introductory biology labs as well as biology labs for non-biology majors. From the perspective of student...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
Justin: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...also a volunteer for the A+ program here in Missouri where I spent time tutoring students at local elementary schools on various subjects. As a student who struggled with motivation in school through much of my early childhood, I can relate to many students and help connect with them and inspire them to live up to their academic potential. In my spare time I like to exercise, read, spend time with family, and play Super...
Education & Certification
Longview Community College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/History
Amber: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...feel left out or behind. I play to the strengths they show and give those the chance to shine. I use positive error correction and don't focus on mistakes for too long per session, because we can always revisit it as lessons go on. Learning should not be scary. Students should feel free to ask questions and be wrong, or right, or close. Fear of being wrong keeps a student from realizing how close they...
Education & Certification
University of Central Arkansas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Paul: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
I am a special education teacher at Center High School, which is in the Center School District in Kansas City, Missouri. I taught at F. L. Schlagle High School in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools from 2016-2017, and I was a teacher assistant (paraprofessional) at Park Hill...
Education & Certification
University of Maine at Farmington - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education - Social Science
Northwest Missouri State University - Master of Science, Reading Education
Abba: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
Teaching mathematics is the best hobby .
Education & Certification
Gaziantep University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Kansas - Doctor of Science, Mathematics
Erica: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...past 20 years I have taught math in the classroom, grades 6-12. Even though I have been in the classroom for two decades, I have even more experience as a tutor. I have been tutoring students in math for over 30 years. I am comfortable teaching all levels of math and/or statistics. I also have decades of experience helping students prepare for Standardized Tests. I believe that in order to excel at math, you must...
Education & Certification
Johnson County Community College - Associate in Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
University of Central Missouri - Master of Science, Education
Emporia State University - Master of Science, Statistics
State Certified Teacher
Meaghan: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...and I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. I love teaching all ages, but will most likely be teaching middle school or high school choir. I am a certified K-12 substitute teacher, and upon completing my student teaching in 2017, will be a licensed K-12 educator in both MO and KS. I am here to help, please feel free to contact me!
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Undergrad Student, Music Teacher Education
ACT English: 32
Chris: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
...University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) where I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 2013. I worked for Procter and Gamble for about five years as a process engineer and project manager. Recently, I obtained my teaching certification which qualifies me to teach math at both the middle and high school levels. I have a strong passion for both math and science, particularly algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, general chemistry and organic chemistry.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Math: 32
David: Overland Park HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Overland Park, KS
David believes that language supports all other academic studies. He has pursued language study through both a BFA and an MFA in Writing. He is qualified to teach writing of all kinds, English structure and history, and literature of every era. David's passion is language; his vision is to share and help grow that passion in others.
Education & Certification
Belhaven University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
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Overland Park HSPT Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is administered by private and parochial high schools and is given to students in eighth grade. The exam is used as part of the admission process into private and parochial high schools. The HSPT takes two-and-a-half hours to complete and consists of 300 questions.
The standard HSPT is made up of five sections. These include language, math, quantitative skills, reading, and verbal skills. The language section is made up of questions concerning grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. The math section consists of geometry, arithmetic, and geometry questions. The quantitative section is similar to the math section, but it does not cover algebra. It also extends beyond traditional geometry by adding geometric and non-geometric comparisons. The reading sections focuses on vocabulary and reading comprehension. Finally, the verbal skills section consists of questions on synonyms, antonyms, analogies, logic, and verbal classification.
It is also possible that the test your child takes will have additional sections. These may include sections on science, mechanical aptitude, and Catholic religion. If your child's test does have these additional sections, they will have more time to complete the exam. Your child will be required to know material in a variety of different areas. If you want to try to make sure that your child performs well on the HSPT so that they can get into the private or parochial school of their choice, it may be a good decision to contact a private tutor. Varsity Tutors can find your child a tutor in Overland Park who is as adept at the material on the HSPT as they are at teaching the HSPT.
A skilled HSPT tutor in Overland Park, KS, can assess your child's abilities to try to help them perform their best on the HSPT. Your child's tutor is able to identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop a study plan that could help your child get the most out of their study sessions.
The tutors that our educational directors can help you and your child find in Overland Park, KS, are experienced professionals who are skilled in working to help students try to understand the intricacies of the HSPT. Your child's tutor can assist them by giving them insight into what types of questions they are likely to face on the exam. Their tutor can also help them develop effective study and test-taking skills.
Your child's tutor can meet them face-to-face online or in person. Their tutor will meet them at any time and location that works best for you and your child. So if your child prefers studying at home, at Cross Creek Park, at Homer's Coffee House, or at the Johnson County Library, their tutor can meet them there. Call the Varsity Tutors educational directors in Overland Park to find an expert HSPT tutor today.
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