Top Tutors serving St. Petersburg
 
Denise: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...am a certified, "highly effective," elementary school teacher with 10 years of experience. I'm a parent of four amazing kiddos and two dogs. We live in sunny Florida. Especially during this time of uncertainty and change, it is imperative that we give children the tools they need to be successful, empowered, and happy. My goal for each child is to create a positive learning experience that helps them grow academically as well as emotionally.
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University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee - Bachelor of Science, Education
 
Katherine: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Piano and also studied Organ. While in college I tutored mostly adults or other college students, and i now teach younger students as well. I believe that anyone can learn the piano as long as they are willing to learn, its all about finding the best way someone learns and what they are passionate about, whether that be the more theoretical side of playing, historical or just wanting to make music! I hope to expand...
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Valdosta State University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
 
Courtney: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...to get the opportunity to teach in a Middle School, since that has always been my dream job! To me, education is the best way to learn about yourself and the world around you, which is why I love to help students improve themselves and their personal skills through teaching. In the past, I've worked with a variety of students one-on-one, and have experience in school settings as well. While I tutor a variety of...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Secondary English Education
ACT Reading: 33
 
Ryan: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...desk. An extremely smart and capable student, I was too proud or embarrassed to ask for outside help. When I reached college and began preparing for my professional academic career, I realized I didn't possess many of the skills necessary to allow my writing and academics to grow. Through working with my professors and professional tutors on campus, I fell in love with the rewarding work tutoring and teaching offers in allowing students to not...
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Keuka College - Bachelor in Arts, High School Teaching
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
 
Jennifer: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...from my worldwide travels - utilizing different techniques - the tutoring is highly personalized, tailoring each lesson to the unique learning style and goals of the individual student. Whether it's helping a struggling student grasp difficult concepts or challenging an advanced learner to reach new heights. I have a Bachelors and a Masters, as well as additional Graduate work. I also have been a Project Management Professional (PMP) and have extensive business experience on the...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Master's/Graduate, Political Science
State Certified Teacher
 
Karina: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
Hi! I am a medical student in my final year of school. I have been tutoring students for over 10 years. I have experience tutoring students of all ages. I love to tutor English and ACT prep, as well as algebra. The way I tutor depends on each student, and is catered to how they learn best.
Education & Certification
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
 
Marlon: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...story of struggle. Through this belief, I have learned that there are necessary sacrifices that must be made to succeed at completing your goal. It is my personal goal that with every person I tutor they gain a greater appreciation for the time invested to achieving their goals. My own personal story of success through struggle begins in high school. I was dually enrolled with my local college, which caused me to miss a lot...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
 
Laith: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...audio engineer and instructor. I'm known as a teacher in giving my students the freedom to select the songs and/or pieces they love and that's because I believe passion is a vital aspect to learning. As a musician, my primary instrument is guitar (16 years), secondary is piano (11 years). I have a bachelor's degree in audio production/audio engineering and I have been writing, producing and teaching music professionally for over 12 years.
Education & Certification
International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music
 
Shreya: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...easily adaptable individual who is super motivated to help others succeed. I have plenty of experience with children of all ages as I grew up around more than 15 cousins all younger than me in age. My drive to helping others stemmed from my experience assisting my younger cousins with their homework and studying, as well as adjusting my teaching style according to their teaching preference along with interests that can be used for examples.
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Sciences
 
Natasha: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Biology and my Masters in Public Health with a concentration in Health Management and Organization. I have my PhD in public health with a concentration in health services research. I have experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and data analysis and am more than willing to assist other doctoral students with their doctoral coursework and dissertations. In addition, I have extensive experience as a teaching assistant in both undergraduate and graduate school and a...
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Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Doctor of Public Health, Public Health
 
Ashley: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...obtain my PhD in psychology. I also intend to get my Masters in Public Health Administration. I love to travel, whether for work or pleasure. I go to Washington DC regularly to attend conferences and events, as well as advocate on Capitol hill. Most of my efforts are related to the military/veteran community, caregivers, and/or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) advocacy, research, and awareness. I enjoy conducting research for publishing and publicly presenting. Overall, I am...
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Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Forensic Psychology
 
Tyler: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...North Florida with a degree in economics, and I'm currently a graduate student at the University of South Florida. Many people don't consider themselves to be a "math person", but in my experience, the only difference between people who excel in math and people who do not is confidence. I legitimately enjoy explaining mathematical concepts to people, and I like to think I'm pretty good at explaining things concisely. I'd love to help you out...
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University of North Florida - Bachelors, Economics
University of South Florida - Current Grad Student, Economics
GRE Quantitative: 158
GRE Verbal: 164
 
Z: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...forms. After attending Carnegie Mellon University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Hispanic Studies. I went back to school and obtained a masters degree in education, with a 4.0 GPA. After graduating with my masters, I returned to graduate school, where I obtained a Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Instructional Design &; Technology, also with a 4.0 GPA. Regardless of the subject, I take a very personalized approach...
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
 
Emily: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
"The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible" -Alice in Wonderland. My name is Emily and I am currently enrolled at Johns Hopkins University as a Full-Time Graduate Student. I plan to receive my Master of Science in Biotechnology this upcoming Spring 2019. June 4, 2017: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry from Elmira College.
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Elmira College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Biotechnology
 
Victoria: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Florida for 31 years and started teaching in 2004 to present. I have been teaching and tutoring to the Mblex since its inception and am very passionate about my students and their success. One of the most exciting and gratifying parts of my life is when a student calls to say " I Passed"!!
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Olivia: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...as well as the knowledge of others has motivated me to continue my studies into the medical field. Currently I have been helping students better their education and understanding specifically in the biological field. I have tutored students from middle school- starting with the basic science- all the way to seniors in college biology courses. I have a unique way of ensuring students will improve their knowledge in a specific biology course. The more I...
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Saint Leo University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
 
Jonathan D.: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...as a means to a better tomorrow. Dreaming and doing always go hand in hand. Venus, Serena, Michael Jordan and many other athletes and figures chose to rise above their challenges and seek solutions. My goal is to get you to that next level. It will take hard work and focus along with determination. But all things are possible to those who believe they can. I consistently uphold the highest ethical and moral standards, living...
Education & Certification
Lee University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Lee University - Master of Arts, Education
 
Justin: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I have a Master's degree in Biology with a concentration in Microbiology, so my expertise lies in the world of bacteria. I was a Teaching Assistant during my graduate program for the Introductory Microbiology class. I enjoyed teaching the lab portion of Microbiology, and it is what brought me to tutoring. I want to see students excel at something that I have spent my educational career learning.
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
East Tennessee State University - Masters, Biology, General
 
Daniel: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...I have always had a great fondness for math in particular. Not just learning its intricacies and apply it but teaching it as well. It was in high school that I realized I had a particular knack for helping others understand things about math that they previously had always had trouble figuring out. I began tutoring friends and then friends of friends and family during college before working in a more professional capacity as far...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770
 
Milinda: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...mastering challenging subjects in high school, or preparing for college and beyond. My tutoring experience spans from working with younger students to tutoring college-level courses and assisting with MCAT preparation. I earned my degree from the University of South Florida, where I developed a strong background in science and English. I tutor a wide range of subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, English, and test preparation, tailored to each student's needs. I especially enjoy tutoring science...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Polytechnic - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Private Tutoring in St. Petersburg, FL
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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 | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 
|---|---|---|
| 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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