John: HSPT course 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
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- CLEP
- +110 subjects
Diptesh: HSPT course instructor
...at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and 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...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SAT
- OLSAT
- +88 subjects
Kaan: HSPT course instructor
...majoring in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. I interned at GE Energy Management during the Fall 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +41 subjects
Luke: HSPT course instructor
...create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start 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...
Education & Certification
- Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE
- +39 subjects
Julie: HSPT course instructor
...word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous and research based intervention for students of all ages. I am excited to work with students on everything from fundamental phonics...
Education & Certification
- Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
- University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- +26 subjects
Arun: HSPT course instructor
...apply it. I build 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 have gained. That confidence will serve...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- +32 subjects
Margot: HSPT course instructor
...what approaches work well for you, and ultimately, how we can achieve your goals. Whether you're a struggling student who needs a patient and a new way of 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...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- PSAT
- SHSAT
- SSAT
- +57 subjects
Anna: HSPT course instructor
...in giving my students resources that help them continue learning after tutoring is finished and throughout their lives. In addition, using my knowledge of science, math, the arts, 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,...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +53 subjects
Daniel: HSPT course instructor
...education up to college, which allowed me to finish Calculus III before graduating high school. Currently, I attend University of 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, Mathematics/Science
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SAT
- SSAT
- +36 subjects
Jacob: HSPT course instructor
...into my tutees. While sometimes tests (both standardized and otherwise) can be tricky and decrease students' faith in themselves, I am certain that, with a little confidence boost, any student can make great strides with their coursework. As a teacher, I offer patience, humor, and brevity. I have enjoyed the time I've spent getting students to become engaged, excited, and proud of their knowledge. I look forward to giving my tutees this "confidence boost."... As an educator, my philosophy is that simpler is better. If a concept can be reduced to its most crucial elements, doing so is critical for allowing all students to understand the material. I also try to individualize my teaching in order to incorporate the interests of students into the work that they are trying to accomplish.
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- TACHS
- PSAT
- SAT
- +68 subjects
Erin: HSPT course instructor
...Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology as a member of both the College of Architecture and Design and the Albert Dorman Honors College. Previously, I attended 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....
Education & Certification
- New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- SAT
- +33 subjects
Thomas: HSPT course instructor
...a new demographic (public/charter students in an under-performing district). While work with the TWP necessitated self- and program-wide evaluation, Breakthrough instituted an especially strong culture of administrative and intra-departmental 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...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- SAT
- +53 subjects
Michelle: HSPT course instructor
...University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Since that time, my work and passion have been to focus 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,...
Education & Certification
- Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ACT
- GED
- ISEE
- +50 subjects
Alex: HSPT course instructor
...sophomore at Cornell University. I am studying Statistics and Economics, with possible minors in information science and computer science. I have been working with students for several years 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,...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics & Economics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- ACT
- PSAT
- +81 subjects
Moriah: HSPT course instructor
...Cornell University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I am working as an Assistant Director at a preparatory school managing and teaching students simultaneously. In 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...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- SSAT
- +61 subjects
Jing: HSPT course 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
- SSAT
- SAT
- +53 subjects
Chase: HSPT course instructor
...more than merely recite the content of his subject. I intend to encourage and motivate each one of my students to perform academically, at a level no less 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...
Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- PSAT
- GED
- SSAT
- +153 subjects
Allan: HSPT course instructor
...Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. 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...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +123 subjects
Alexandra: HSPT course instructor
...and there is nothing that intimidates me! While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, History, Spanish, and Government/Social Studies. Through 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...
Education & Certification
- University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- SSAT
- GED
- CLEP
- +308 subjects
Shira: HSPT course instructor
...science researcher and graduate of Brandeis University, where I earned both my masters and bachelors in biochemistry. I'm passionate about science, 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...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SAT
- PSAT
- +86 subjects