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Dominique: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Skills, Organization, and English. I earned my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate with the International TEFL Academy in December 2020 and gained some experience teaching English for a few months with the Tampa Language Center (TLC) before going back to school in August 2021. My teaching philosophy is that every student is unique in how they learn the material and therefore should feel empowered in how they process the material. My role...
Education & Certification
The University of Tampa - Bachelor in Arts, History

Alisha: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I hold a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Mathematics for the Physical and Biological Sciences, a certificate in religious studies, a graduate certificate in health sciences, and a Masters of Science in Medical Sciences. I have professional experience tutoring for college math curriculum remotely. I am passionate about tutoring students in STEM, particularly in math to help them succeed. In my free time I like to read, hike, and camp.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Premedicine

Woohyoung: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...to the efforts of my teachers and tutors, so I know firsthand their importance, and how life-changing such experiences can be. I am all about maximizing student potential, and that all student needs case-by-case, customized plan and guidance toward realizing that potential. I especially welcome students who are struggling, and/or from nontraditional backgrounds that needs extra help. I worked with many international students from all over the world, especially from East Asia. I can help...
Education & Certification
Columbia International University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management
Columbia International University - Master of Science, East Asian Studies

Cierra : St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...passionate about science and teaching it to those that need help. I have experience tutoring all ages from kindergarten to college students. I approach each situation in a personalized manner and have experience with children who have issues focusing and learning disabilities. As far as subjects go, I enjoy tutoring most science to all students but I excel best in general science, biology and physical science for grades k-12. For college students or advanced high...
Education & Certification
St Petersburg College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Candace: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...confidence and skills by using step by step lessons. I have the ability to break down complex topics into small manageable parts so learners understand. About Me - patient, certified Elementary Ed. teacher who has over 20 years of working with students and now tutors fulltime! Education: BS in Early Childhood Ed. MS in Special Ed. I work to help learners achieve results! If you want to elevate your knowledge and skills, please request to...
Education & Certification
Mercy College - Master of Science, Early Childhood Education

Ann: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...subjects in addition to teaching children with dyslexia and specific learning disabilities. I also have a masters degree in teaching reading grades K-12. After teaching and retiring, I have been a part time tutor here in Hillsborough County at high poverty schools for 10 years. These positions were most teaching reading, but also sometimes teaching writing and math. I am available to tutor in Tampa 5 miles or less from my home.
Education & Certification
Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Reading Teacher Education

Sydnee: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...primarily worked with students from the grades seven to twelve but have also tutored at the college level. I earned my bachelors in mathematics at University of Arkansas Little Rock. I believe that every student can be successful with the right mindset. Everyone who is successful has to overcome some struggle to get where they want to be. I want to support students and help them achieve their goals. Outside of academics I enjoy playing...
Education & Certification
University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Danielle: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...graduated from George Mason University with a Master of Education in Special Education. Over the last 17 years, I taught oodles of students in grades Pre-Kindergarten to 7th grade. I enjoy reading and baking. I have a poodle, and anyone is welcomed to him, especially if he tears another piece of paper into shreds. My co-workers describe as calm, warm, funny, caring, and patient. I enjoy working with families to achieve a common goal.
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
George Mason University - Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education

Lindsay: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...in various educational settings, including as a substitute teacher for K-12, a private tutor, and a preschool educator. These experiences have deepened my passion for helping students grow academically and personally. I tutor a wide range of subjects, with a particular love for math and science. I find great joy in watching students unlock their potential in math through hands-on problem-solving or discover a love for the world through science. My teaching philosophy centers on...
Education & Certification
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Education

Joseph: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
Dedicated educator with a track record of developing student motivating initiatives and establishing lesson plans that produce an exceptional educational product. Adept at establishing positive learning environments and responding effectively to the needs of students.
Education & Certification
Nyack College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Allegheny College - Masters in Education, Education

Georgine: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...all types of learners, I bring a personal, positive, and professional approach to my work, with some educational fun thrown in for good measure. I am both a teacher and tutor with my master's degree and have nearly twenty years of experience as a professional writer and editor. I use all of this background to help identify my students' learning needs and to craft ways to help them achieve greater academic success.... I believe all students...
Education & Certification
Eckerd College - Bachelors, Sociology
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus - Masters, Exceptional Student Education

Hunter: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I'm currently a Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Major at the University of North Florida. My goals are to work in the design industry designing sneakers, and to help others learn how they learn so they can succeed in their academic endeavors and prepare for life.
Education & Certification
University of North Florida - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Sheik: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...and an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science from the University of Guyana. Certifications include - Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) in Data Governance, Data Modeling & Metadata, Master Data Management, Certified Data Steward (CDS), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Product Owner (CSPO) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB). While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Business, Data Science, Management and Leadership. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
CUNY York College - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Walden University - Doctor of Business Adminstration, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Mark: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...hope to offer this same type of experience. Close, hands-on teaching where the student feels the instructor cares and that the instructor is knowledgeable about the subject. My goal is to help students through their studies by breaking down the subjects into smaller digestible pieces and develop a firm foundation in their academic achievements. I know how tough learning can be as I worked full time during my educational years and feel I can use...
Education & Certification
Oakland University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security

Duman: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
Hello, My name is Duman. I am MS Physics Graduate and BS Electrical Engineering. If you are interested to learn General Physics, Mathematics, computer programming C, C++, python, JavaScript, You can choose me as your tutor. I am happy to assist you for educational field.
Education & Certification
Tribhuvan University - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Physics

Lauren: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...in Elementary Education and then went on to teach preschool-aged through elementary-aged students for the next 10 years. Some of my favorite subject to teach are reading, math, and getting messy with Science. I grew my pedagogy over in England for a summer teaching in a second grade class. I also was awarded teacher of the year in 2016. I love working with struggling readers and students trying to understand new concepts.
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Dilip: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...students and pass on to them some of the tools and techniques that I have learned in my academic and professional careers. For the past 5 years, I have been tutoring grade school and college students in various math subjects - algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics - first in Virginia and now in Florida. My strength is in explaining concepts in clear, easy-to-understand terms so students grasp fundamentals behind the subject matter. This method works,...
Education & Certification
Indian Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering
Mississippi State University - Master of Science, Materials Engineering

Antonio: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...same types of teaching styles. In my teaching process, I try to explain things in as many different ways as possible, and many times, in an outside-the-box method. I demonstrate many different styles and methods to ensure that a concept or subject is easier to grasp and understand and find great satisfaction with helping others. I believe that education is extremely important in order to advance toward any goal that one may have so I...
Education & Certification
Carroll University - Bachelors, Human Biology
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences - Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences

Stefania: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...foreign languages. I am passionate about helping students not only learn but also become the best versions of themselves. This is because I enjoy it when others grow and prosper. That moment when a student connects with the material and demonstrates an understanding of the content is beautiful to witness. Especially when they are then able to explain it to you in their own words and it shows how that bit of knowledge is now...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Loren: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I am a highly experienced and skilled very flexible retired teacher and tutor. I am an energetic, intelligent, communicative, responsible worker! I have over 35 years experience teaching/tutoring students with a variety of Special Needs!
Education & Certification
Sonoma State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Saint Marys College of California - Certificate, Special Education
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The St Petersburg School System
St. Petersburg, Florida, is part of the Tampa Bay area. The city is on a peninsula surrounded by Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. St. Petersburg has a population of over 250,000 residents, making it Florida’s fifth-largest city by population. St. Petersburg’s public schools are overseen by the Pinellas County Schools, which has a total attendance of over 100,000 students. Five of its high schools are located within the St. Petersburg city limits.
All of St. Petersburg’s public high schools, with the exception of only the top-ranked school, have student-teacher ratios that fall well below the state average. However, the schools that offer Advanced Placement courses report lower-than-average AP exam pass rates. See the student-teacher ratios in more detail below.
St Petersburg Student-to-Teacher Ratios
St. Petersburg High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
Pinellas Park High School has a 20 1 student-teacher ratio.
Dixie M. Hollins High School has a 19 1 student-teacher ratio.
Northeast High School has a 21 1 student-teacher ratio.
Osceola Fundamental High School has a 21 1 student-teacher ratio.
Florida State Average has a 25 1 student-teacher ratio.
Here's how the St. Petersburg high schools rank in the state:
St Petersburg High School Rankings
High School | St. Petersburg Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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St. Petersburg Collegiate High School | 1 | 51 | Unavailable |
St. Petersburg High School | 2 | 65 | 22% |
Osceola Fundamental High School | 3 | 106 | 24% |
Lakewood High School | 4 | 175 | 38% |
Boca Ciega High School | 5 | 202 | 15% |
Pinellas Park High School | 6 | 258 | 17% |
Northeast High School | 7 | 289 | 15% |
Dixie M. Hollins High School | 8 | Unavailable | 0% |
Gibbs High School | 9 | Unavailable | 17% |
Lealman Intermediate School | 10 | Unavailable | Unavailable |
If you’re concerned about your child’s ability to compete against his or her peers nationwide, you may be researching different methods of academic assistance. Students from kindergarten to college and beyond can receive a wide variety of benefits from personal tutoring in St. Petersburg. Tutoring offers perks that self-study workbooks and tutorials alone can’t provide. With a tutor, your child will learn during one-on-one sessions that are tailored to move your child toward his or her academic goals efficiently and effectively. Taking into account your child’s current comprehension level, strengths, weaknesses, and ideal outcome, a tutor can personalize each lesson to move through the material in a way that maximizes the time your child spends studying.
The state-mandated tests that are given to the students of Florida begin in the third grade and continue throughout senior high. From grades 3-8, students take the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) in mathematics and English Language Arts, and students in grades 5 and 8 also take the Statewide Science Assessment. Once students reach high school, ninth and tenth graders continue to take the English FSA along with End-of-Course Assessments in core subjects including algebra, biology, geometry, and United States history. The chart below shows how St. Petersburg’s schools performed on statewide tests.
St Petersburg Test Scores
Along with the many state-mandated assessments your child must take throughout primary and secondary school, your child may also be getting ready for the SAT or ACT. The comprehensive nature of the test can seem overwhelming to many students. With a tutor, your child can take all the time that’s needed to ensure tricky material is mastered. Plus, many tutors have recent personal success on the tests, so he or she may be able to offer tips and tricks that will be useful on test day, too. Tutoring can continue to be helpful for students even after they’ve been accepted to college, which will be welcome news to parents of students attending the many colleges in and around St. Petersburg. Below you can see how colleges int he area rank.
St Petersburg University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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University of South Florida | 47% | |
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg | 174 | 36% |
Eckerd College | 177 | 72% |
Florida Southern College | 287 | 46% |
University of Tampa | 292 | 48% |
Saint Leo University | 780 | 70% |
Florida College | Unavailable | 79% |
Southeastern University | Unavailable | 46% |
St. Petersburg College | Unavailable | 100% |
Pasco-Hernando State College | Unavailable | 100% |
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