Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand the science standards taught across Orange County Public Schools, Osceola County Schools, and Seminole County Public Schools. Tutors are familiar with grade-level expectations, state benchmarks, and the specific topics covered in Orlando schools, ensuring instruction aligns with what students are learning in their classrooms.

Many students struggle with connecting abstract scientific concepts to real-world applications, mastering lab techniques and data interpretation, or building confidence with math-heavy topics like chemistry and physics. Others find it difficult to retain vocabulary and complex processes without active engagement. Personalized tutoring addresses these challenges by breaking concepts into manageable pieces, using hands-on explanations, and allowing students to ask questions without feeling rushed—something difficult in a classroom with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

Tutors work with students across elementary, middle, and high school science, including life science, earth science, physical science, biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Whether a student needs help understanding the water cycle in elementary school or mastering stoichiometry in AP Chemistry, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor who specializes in the specific grade level and topic your student needs support with.

The first session is an opportunity for the tutor to understand your student's current knowledge level, learning style, and specific goals—whether that's catching up on missed concepts, preparing for a test, or building confidence in a particular unit. The tutor will assess areas of strength and identify gaps, then create a personalized plan for future sessions. This foundation ensures that every subsequent session is focused and productive.

Progress in science shows up in multiple ways: improved test and quiz scores, deeper understanding of complex concepts, increased participation and confidence in class discussions, and stronger lab report writing. Your tutor will track specific milestones based on your student's goals—whether that's mastering a unit before an exam, improving from a C to a B, or building foundational skills for the next level of science. Regular check-ins with your tutor help ensure you're seeing the growth you're working toward.

In a classroom setting, teachers must move at a pace that works for the majority of students, which means some students fall behind while others feel unchallenged. Personalized tutoring allows the tutor to pause on difficult concepts, skip material your student has already mastered, and use teaching methods tailored to how your student learns best. This flexibility means your student gets exactly the instruction they need, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Getting started is simple—Varsity Tutors matches you with tutors who fit your student's needs, schedule, and learning goals. You can specify the science topic, grade level, and any particular challenges, and we'll connect you with qualified tutors. Once matched, you can discuss your student's needs directly with the tutor and begin personalized instruction right away.