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Whether your child is preparing for the ISEE, SSAT, TCAP, or just needs to feel more confident in the classroom, Dr. Hayes Educates is here to help them feel ready, calm, and empowered — every time they pick up a pencil or complete assessments online.
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Admissions and private school entrance exams
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State and benchmark testing
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Timed writing practice
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Test-taking strategies for classroom success
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Mock testing experiences that mirror real test conditions
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And more!
What Does Our Test Prep Include?
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Full-length diagnostic practice tests with detailed score reports
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Individualized or small-group instruction tailored to student needs
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Instruction in core content areas: reading comprehension, vocabulary, math reasoning, and writing
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Strategy coaching in pacing, time management, and test logic
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Optional progress monitoring and reporting to track growth over time
Admissions & Private School
Exams (Grades 2–8)
Our admissions test prep helps students build the skills, confidence, and strategies needed to excel on private school entrance exams. With targeted instruction, practice questions, and test-taking strategies, students are prepared to tackle every section of their admissions test.
Tests Covered:
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ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) — Lower, Middle, Upper Levels
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SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) — Middle & Upper Levels
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PSAT 8/9 (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test for 8th and 9th Grade)
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ERB / CTP (Educational Records Bureau / Comprehensive Testing Program)
Students will learn to:
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Master core content areas: reading comprehension, vocabulary, math reasoning, and writing
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Develop effective pacing and time management strategies
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Build test-taking stamina and focus
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Understand and apply scoring rubrics
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Practice test-day readiness and confidence-building
Ideal for:
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Students applying to independent or private schools
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Gifted program and advanced placement admissions
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Students who want to boost confidence and performance on high-stakes admissions tests
State (TN) & Benchmark
Testing (Grades 2–8)
State and benchmark test prep focuses on building skills that align with state standards while helping students feel confident and calm on test day. Our instruction is tailored to each student’s learning needs and focuses on core content, test logic, and stress management.
Tests Covered:
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TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) — State benchmark test for reading, math, science, and social studies
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NWEA MAP Growth (Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress) — Reading & Math
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CBM (Curriculum-Based Measures) — Assessing reading fluency, math computation, and written expression
Students will learn to:
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Understand test formats and question types
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Build skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary, math reasoning, and writing
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Develop time management and pacing strategies
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Apply test-taking strategies like elimination and strategic guessing
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Use practice tests to build confidence and reduce anxiety
Ideal for:
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Students preparing for annual state assessments
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Learners who need to build test-day confidence and performance
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Families seeking data-driven progress monitoring
Writing Bootcamp (Grades 4–8)
Our Writing Bootcamp helps students improve their timed writing skills for admissions tests and school success. With guided structure, real-time feedback, and multiple writing opportunities, students build the confidence and clarity they need to write well — even under pressure.
Students will learn to:
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Respond to timed prompts with structure and clarity
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Build strong thesis statements and organized body paragraphs
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Use grammar, transitions, and sentence variety effectively
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Revise for voice, clarity, and content strength
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Understand and apply scoring rubrics
Ideal for:
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ISEE and SSAT essay prep
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State writing assessments
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Middle school and gifted program readiness
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Students who struggle with planning, organizing, or completing writing tasks
Everyday Classroom Test Prep
Our Ace Any Classroom Test session equips students with the skills, strategies, and confidence they need to tackle any classroom test — from spelling quizzes to unit tests, midterms to final exams. Students learn how to break down content, build a study plan, and manage test-day nerves, so they can approach every test with confidence and calm.
Students will learn to:
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Break down study guides and class notes into bite-sized, manageable steps
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Organize materials and create a personalized study plan
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Use active recall, highlighting, and summarizing to lock in information
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Practice time management and pacing for essay, multiple-choice, and short-answer formats
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Understand teacher expectations and grading rubrics
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Reduce test anxiety through relaxation, breathing, and confidence-building exercises
Ideal for:
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Students who struggle with test-taking skills in the classroom
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Learners who want to build confidence and reduce test anxiety
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Families seeking practical, real-world study strategies that work for any subject
Mock Testing: Practice
Under Real Conditions
We offer mock testing sessions that simulate the real test environment for standardized assessments. Students take full-length practice exams in a quiet, timed setting, following the same format they’ll see on test day.
These sessions include:
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Timed sections that match official test requirements
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Proctored, quiet environment to reduce distractions
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Realistic breaks and transitions between sections
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Practice with answer sheets, scratch paper, and permitted materials
Mock testing helps students build stamina, manage test-day nerves, and identify areas to focus on in follow-up sessions. (Note: Mock testing is only available for standardized test prep, not for classroom tests.)