Top HSPT Tutors serving Vancouver

Michelle: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...on mentoring learning, from clarifying and breaking down the 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...
Education & Certification
Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Andrea: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...included both teaching Physics in group (classroom and lab) settings and working with students individually on homework problems or test preparation. For the past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently as possible so that they stay involved...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
University of Washington - Seattle - Master of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Maddie: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...for the past several years, and as a language learner myself, I understand the challenges and needs that come with learning a new language. If you're looking for someone who can relate to your struggles, and teaches in a more relaxed conversational manner, lets schedule a chat! I got my degree in World languages & Literatures from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR where I had the opportunity to travel around the world learning...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Pat: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...on elementary, middle, and high school students. I substitute teach about 90% of the school calendar year and I have been a tutor (in home and online). In fact, substitute teaching is a lot like being a tutor. Beyond subject matter content, teaching is always about the self-esteem of the student. Learning is a lifelong process. Each teaching situation is an opportunity to influence positively how a student sees him or herself as a learner. Learning...
Education & Certification
Old Dominion University - Bachelors, History and French
George Washington University - Masters, Behavioral Science

David: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...and foremost, I love sharing reading and writing with students. I enjoy everything from assisting students with basic reading comprehension strategies to helping students draft complex research essays. I enjoy guiding students through literature ranging from Chaucer to more modern classics. Reading is a lens for seeing the world; alternatively, writing is a lens through which the world may see the author. I first fell in love with these subjects for those reasons. I also...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Portland - Master of Arts, Teaching

Jonathan: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...several years, teaching all levels of materials--K-12+ to people of all abilities. I have had lengthy experience tutoring math, writing, psychology and literature. I've also helped prep for standardized tests including ACT, SAT, PSAT, SOL, Praxis, GED and general GRE. I went to college on a academic scholarship focusing primarily on psychology and medicine. I have a zeal for helping others understand tough subject matter specific to their ability. I am passionate about presenting a...
Education & Certification
High Point University - Bachelors, Psychology & Pre-med
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Verbal: 164

Karl: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...don't teach what the answer to a particular LSAT question might be, but rather why it is so. I don't simply warn you that question X of practice GRE Y is a trick question; I show you how it is a trick question, and teach you how to spot similar tricks in the future. Just like counting to 100 (or even 1,000,000,000) is no longer scary once you learn how the numbers are combined, so...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Chelsea: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...in English from this university as well. While earning my degrees, I worked as a co-director of a tutoring center sponsored by a grant through Missouri Baptist Childrens Home. I spent every day managing the facility and tutoring all subjects for kids ranging in grade level from kindergarten to high school. I also privately tutored English at the college level. I happily tutor in all k-12 subjects, but tutoring in any area of English is...
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Missouri-St Louis - Master of Arts, English Composition
GRE Verbal: 163

Michael: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...a variety of students. I know how to motivate learners to do their best. During my public-school career I taught art, technology, reading and writing. Similarly, as a professor my efforts and doctorate focused on the learner in online environments much like Varsity Tutors. Recently, I returned from a year of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Thailand to both adults and children; it was an incredible experience learning new teaching techniques and...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelor of Science, Design and Visual Communications
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology

Melba: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I have experience been mentoring and coaching new nurses and student nurses. I am currently a graduate student working on my Masters in Nursing Education. My goal is to assist the new generation of nurses to be the very best they can be.
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Western Governors University - Master of Science, Health Occupations Teacher Education

Amy: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...so that each student understands. My style of teaching is to facilitate learning. I believe it is important for students to be actively involved in the learning process and for them to take ownership of their education. I help guide students in the right direction and teach them the skills needed, but ultimately, I am there to help them build their academic confidence and discover that their own potential is limitless. Outside of tutoring, I...
Education & Certification
University of Hawaii at Hilo - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Communication
Arizona State University - Masters in Education, Special Education

Bagher: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...studies, I conducted extensive research projects, including my MS thesis on Geodesics in Black Hole Spacetimes. This background has given me a solid understanding of math and physics, enabling me to explain complex concepts effectively to students. I have three years of experience tutoring at both San Jose City College and San Jose State University, where I have helped college students with math and physics, helping them with their homework assignments and offer explanations for...
Education & Certification
San Jose State University - Master's/Graduate, Physics

Angelika: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...Spring 2023. I have tutored since the 7th grade and I love to help people understand concepts that they previously struggled with. I tutor in a variety of subjects but I am most passionate about Algebra, the SAT Grammar section, and the SAT Math Section. I believe that curating a unique approach for each individual is important in their advancement. Everybody is different and therefore their way of learning will be different too! This has...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
SAT Math: 770

Paul: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...to think for him or herself. Without that, there is no real learning. This begins with the relationship between teacher and student. There must first and foremost be trust there, so that the student feels comfortable learning with a particular person. This is also important for the teacher so they begin to understand how the student thinks, how the student learns and what obstacles to learning the student may or may not possess. My approach...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, English, Spanish
University of Southern California - Masters, Cinema Production Fine Arts

Emily: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...their own unique ideas and perspectives through writing. I graduated from Portland State University with a degree in both English and French, and later obtained my Master's of Arts in Teaching from the University of Portland. Since becoming a teacher, I've worked in small, rural schools, and large, suburban ones. I've taught classes in Language Arts, Drama/Theater, Leadership, and lead workshops where students completed their Essential Skills graduation requirements. My expertise is working with students...
Education & Certification
Portland State University Double Major in French and English - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Portland - Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching

Ishika: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...experience at DePaul's writing center, and have taken classes which help fine-tune my tutoring skills; I work with a diverse population of students, on a wide variety of writing-based projects. My favorite subject to tutor would be anything related to reading or writing, as these are the subjects I have the most experience with. I am a strong believer of the fact that anyone who writes anything is a good writer, and that with patience...
Education & Certification
DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Developmental Psychology

Cezanne: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...to teaching overseas in first Kenya followed by Nicaragua then Romania and lastly Japan. I knew I had a passion for teaching by this point so I returned to Portland and earned my Masters in Teaching at Concordia University in secondary level English Language Arts. I am now working towards adding an English as a Second Language endorsement. In each of the aforementioned countries, I have tutored students between the ages of nine years old...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Family and Human Services
Concord University - Masters, Teaching

Karney: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...a filmmaker and photographer as well. I've made two documentary films and published fiction and poetry, and traveled to over thirty countries on five continents, so I have a lot of life experience that I bring with me to tutoring. My exposure to the SAT began when I got the highest SAT score in my school district when I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in...
Education & Certification
University of Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, English

Aaron: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...setting clear expectations, providing positive reinforcement for good behavior, and addressing negative behavior in a constructive and respectful manner. I've gotten my education from a wide range of sources beginning from the time that I was a kid, would be from the knowledge and wisdom from my parents in their educational background that they instill in me in life on a lot of different topics. My teachers beginning in Elementary, Middle, high school, and college...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
State Certified Teacher

Ribal: Vancouver HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...education, I stumbled upon the Varsity tutor's website. Coming from a guy who spends his free time volunteering in the medical field, I got extremely excited about perusing a job that involves helping students who are currently in the same shoes that I was in years ago. With respect to tutoring experience, I would like to say that I grew up tutoring my younger sister and cousins pretty much throughout Elementary, Middle and High school....
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences
SAT Math: 700
Private HSPT Tutoring in Vancouver, WA
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Vancouver HSPT Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is an important entrance exam that many students struggle with. An expert HSPT tutor in Vancouver, WA, could help your child to develop a study plan to make the best use of their time.
The HSPT is a required entrance exam for certain private high schools around the nation. The HSPT is administered by individual private and parochial schools rather by a national testing organization. This test of reading, language skills, quantitative thinking, writing, and math skill is especially popular with Catholic high schools. Unlike many standardized tests, there is no standardized score reporting. Each test yields a score of 200 to 800, calculated from answers to 300 multiple-choice questions. Each timed section of the test consists of multiple-choice questions. Schools can customize the test to suit their individual needs. There are pre-written optional sections available on a number of subjects, like the Catholic religion or mechanical aptitude. Not all schools will use those sections or their own optional questions, but any extra sections add time to the standard 2.5 hour test.
Varsity Tutors can find your child a tutor in Vancouver who is as adept at the HSPT as they are at teaching the HSPT. Your child's experienced tutor may be able to coach them on any standard section of the test. Some of the tutors will be experts on the optional subjects, like the Catholic religion, as well. If your child needs help with math or language skills, or just needs general coaching for the test, their tutor will know just what to do. Your tutor will learn about your child's learning needs and goals, and then create a lesson plan to meet those goals. Their tutor could give your child frequent feedback as they work through each lesson, because regular feedback is important to effective test preparation.
An expert HSPT tutor in Vancouver could help your child work toward all of their studying goals. Your child's tutor can meet with them in person at your home or in another physical location, so there is almost always a meeting option that works. Face-to-face online tutoring is another option thanks to a web-based learning platform. Your child's tutor will schedule regular tutoring sessions, online or in person, because this is an important part of regular test preparation.
Your child doesn't have to prepare for the HSPT alone when expert test prep assistance is available. If you're looking for HSPT tutors in Vancouver, WA, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors will be happy to help.
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