Top HSPT Tutors serving Bridgeport

Christina: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Education & Certification
University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Abrar: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn from their mistakes are destined to repeat them.... It's okay...
Education & Certification
Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Nancy: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...students online. I strive to make my sessions interesting and fun. It's important to make real world connections, so students understand why learning a particular skill is important. I was a classroom teacher for many years. I spent most of those years teaching grades 3, 4 and 7, but I have actually taught all grades! While in the classroom, I taught core subjects to heterogeneously grouped students. For the last ten years, I have been...
Education & Certification
Southern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Elementary Education K-8
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Elementary Education

Lorenzo: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
Hey! I'm Lorenzo, I'm currently an upperclassman at Hunter College. I am pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in philosophy.
Education & Certification
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Science, Immunology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 33

Eric: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...I am a second year master's student at Columbia University, in the Actuarial Science program. I majored in mathematics and computer science during my undergraduate studies, and have experience working in the Lenovo Artificial Intelligence lab. This summer, I am an actuarial intern at Hartford Financial Services, where I am working in the Credit and Market Risk team to develop and deploy regression models for measuring credit spreads, alongside building tools in R and Python...
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Jennifer: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...providing one-on-one tutoring for a wide variety of students and always find it a pleasure to tutor according to my student's individual learning style and needs. I earned a BA in English Literature from St. Joseph's College, NY. I also did graduate study in English Literature at SUNY Stony Brook (MA program) and New York University (PhD program). My subjects include reading, writing, and literature. If you are looking for a tutor because you are...
Education & Certification
St. Joseph's College - Bachelors, English

Jacob: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...University, where I received a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and 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...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Tiffany: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...in a variety of subjects, but my true passion is the structure, mechanics, and analysis of language - both English and Spanish. I graduated as Valedictorian from Stony Brook University with my B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature. I have been studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Spanish Language & Literature
New York University - Master of Science, Spanish-English Translation
SAT Writing: 800

Scott: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
Thank you for considering me for your tutoring needs. My professional life has been dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential as a classroom teacher, personal tutor, and coach. Of one thing I am convinced, ALL students have the capacity to learn...the trick is in finding the process by which that learning is accepted and able to be utilized by the student when needed. Kindest regards, Scott Colvin
Education & Certification
California State University-Northridge - Bachelor in Arts, English
Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, English

Bill: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...from CUNY and have both taught and tutored for years. I have worked with all sorts of students, from first graders to adults. My students have ranged from gifted to LD to ADHD to perfectly average. Academically, I have expertise in learning, memory, emotional processes, and behavioral neuroscience, so I am well-trained in understanding the processes that can block learning. I also have a good sense of humor, and tutoring has always been a pleasant...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Neuropsychology

Midori: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...teacher for more than 20 years, especially, I teach a full range of mathematics (Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 & 2, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and high school Statistics). Also, I am available to teach high school Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I have lots of passion to help students learning in different ways. There are 100 learning ways if there are 100 students. I earned my Bachelor of Arts...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
University of Southern California - Master of Arts Teaching, Education

Bryan: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...knowledge and skills that they will use for the rest of their lives is a wonderful gift. Good education is, in my belief, the single most important thing we can impart to current and future generations. I am very motivated to equip the minds of students to learn more about the academic world, introducing them to a multitude of subjects. Equally important to convey are life skills including treating others with respect, working in a...
Education & Certification
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, History
The University of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria - Master of Science, Linguistics
University of Lome - Masters in Education, Education

Christopher: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...years teaching in middle and high schools in New York and Connecticut. In that time, I have experienced the incredible success that all students can have with individualized and properly scaffolded instruction first-hand. My teaching experiences have been varied across all departments. I have partnered with several different co-teachers in an ICT environment in the English and Math departments. I have also taught pull-out interventions for literacy, along with writing and conducting testing for Individualized...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, English
CUNY Hunter College - Masters, Special Education

Jenna : Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...in Education and Students with Disabilities (Birth- Grade 6). I'm currently working as a substitute teacher for Locust Valley and Merrick school districts. This summer I will be working as a Special Needs Coordinator in a day camp on Long Island. While earning my undergrad degree, I was an Academic Via Individual Determination (AVID) tutor for Scottsdale School District. Through AVID, I learned how to build my students' academic confidence by providing encouragement and fostering...
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies: Education, Psychology
Touro College - Master of Science, Education & Students with Disabilities (1-6)
State Certified Teacher

Francis: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
My name is Francis Nguyen. I am married and have three beautiful daughters. I graduated with a Bachelor in Math Education in 2000 and a Masters in Math in 2003 from Fairfield University. I have been teaching high school for over 20 years. The subjects I have taught ranged from elementary math to Trigonometry. I love to help children learn math and succeed in math.
Education & Certification
Missouri Southern State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Fairfield University - Master of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Lesley: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.
Education & Certification
Manhattan College - Bachelors, Electrical Engineer
Louisiana State University-Shreveport - Masters, Masters in Business Administration

Shana: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...and I am looking forward to working with students eager to achieve. I graduated cum laude from the Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY in 2002, Harvard University in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology, and from Pace University in 2008 with an MS Ed in bilingual elementary education. I am a native New Yorker with over 10 years of teaching experience in public and charter schools, and directing tutoring centers in NYC. In my...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Sociology
Pace University-New York - Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)

Patricia: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...been teaching Algebra, Geometry, ISEE, SAT, SSAT and ACT Prep for almost 20 years. My experience ranges from teaching in person classes of up to 30 students, to one-on-one individualized programs. I am passionate about helping my students learn the materials in each of their individual learning styles. No two students are identical and are able to learn the same. Teachers must be able to adapt and assist each student's needs in this way.
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Dance Therapy

Natasha: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...with students and figuring out what they need, especially with small groups of students or 1-on-1. I have a lot of educational theory knowledge thanks to my master's degree from NYU in TESOL and Foreign Language Education, and I've put that into practice during my teaching: elementary ESL and high school Japanese and English/ESL. I've also taught English in elementary schools in Japan, and worked online and in person with kids and adults in ESL...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
New York University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 770

Tom: Bridgeport HSPT tutor
Certified HSPT Tutor in Bridgeport, CT
...years and a parent, I have the ability to teach students with various disabilities. I am also a New York State Certified Teacher Assistant and familiar with the NYS Common Core in various subjects. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree from St John's University (my major was Accounting), Queens, New York. As a student, I excelled in all academic subjects (especially in math and science). I believe learning should be a fun experience for...
Education & Certification
St John's University-New York - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Private HSPT Tutoring in Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport HSPT Tutoring FAQ
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) is an exam used by some private and parochial high schools to determine eligibility for admission, scholarships, and proper class placement. The test is administered to eighth grade students who intend to apply to high schools that require HSPT scores as part of the admissions process. The HSPT covers a broad overview of basic skills, such as language, math, quantitative skills, reading, and verbal skills. Since a good score can be a deciding factor in gaining admittance to your child's high school of choice, extra study time with a professional tutor can be beneficial. If you are seeking HSPT tutors near Bridgeport, CT, Varsity Tutors could help you connect with a tutor who could meet your child's needs.
With 300 questions to answer in 2.5 hours, time to complete the exam is limited and adequate preparation is imperative to succeed. An HSPT tutor could help your child develop an effective test-taking strategy. Since some tests vary slightly by version, an experienced tutor could help prepare your child for possible differences, including for additional sections like science, mechanical aptitude, or Catholic religion. Your child could walk into the exam with confidence through having the assistance of an expert HSPT tutor in Bridgeport to help them prepare. A skilled tutor could help identify the areas that need the most attention, allowing efficient use of study time. Taking time to refresh geometric concepts and formulas and hone problem-solving techniques with the guidance of a trained tutor might improve the chances of acing the HSPT. Sample tests are an invaluable resource, and your child could receive instant feedback that can be incorporated into a more effective study plan. Sample tests are also great practice to become familiar with the format of the test.
Our educational directors in Bridgeport will find you HSPT tutors who could help your child maximize their study time. An online platform allows your child to connect directly with a tutor and have lessons anywhere there's an internet connection available. An HSPT tutor can also meet in person at your home or at a quiet location nearby, which may allow your child to learn in the environment best suited to his or her individual study goals. With the flexibility of face-to-face online or in-person tutoring, you won't have any trouble fitting in the extra study time your child needs. Our educational directors will match your child with a HSPT tutor in Bridgeport, CT, who is knowledgeable in a host of alternative teaching methods to best teach to your child's particular learning style.
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