Top Tutors serving St. Petersburg
Kirsten: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...French, and am working towards being certified in teaching English as a second language. I have a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish and French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and have worked as a tutor/teacher for 2 years. My undergrad coursework focused on speaking Spanish and French as a second language, Hispanic history and culture, medieval literature, and French politics. As a teacher, I taught high school English and worked with non-native English speakers to...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Arts Teaching, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Alexis: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...by first successfully passing the PANCE. While the PANCE may seem like an overwhelming and daunting task, I can help streamline materials and key points to focus on, as well as provide testing "tips and tricks" in order to succeed. I will work with you as much as our schedules allow to make you feel more comfortable and confident moving forward with the exam. I graduated PA school in December 2018 and passed the PANCE...
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SUNY College at Brockport - Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale - Master of Science, Physician Assistance
Cheryl: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...My first assignment was teaching Deaf high school students and a few years later, I added a new American Sign Language program to the school where I was teaching. This was a great balance between working intensively with students who had special learning needs and interacting with students pursuing a diploma along the traditional track. Years later, I transferred to the elementary level, where I had the pleasure of teaching in classrooms for students with...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Aural (Re)Habilitation
Hitomi: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
Teaching is my passion. As a school teacher in Japan, I loved watching my students grow. I home schooled my three sons in America and am ready to share my knowledge with new students learning Japanese. I am skilled in calligraphy and writing Japanese.
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Okinawa Christian College - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Jordon: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...that if they know the foundations then they can excel in wonderful ways in any subjects. Allow me to help you and your child bring that foundation to light and be firm in the subject. I am a college student at USF, so I am always getting refreshed on teaching methods along with new and better ways of how to work out certain problems that might be new to schooling in general. I love computers...
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University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Carrie: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...the training and professional experiences that have allowed me to become skilled at assessing student abilities and then strategically designing and implementing effective research based instruction to increase student skills and success. Many times students who perceive themselves as "poor students" actually have more skills than they realize and just need instruction in certain areas. 1-1 tutoring is the perfect setting to re-mediate these areas. The most rewarding part of my career is watching students...
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Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
University of South Forida - Master of Arts Teaching, ESE
Zuri: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...I strive to create an engaging, supportive, and tailored learning experience for each student I work with. I have tutoring experience in general biology I and II along with elementary science, therefore I understand that every student learns differently. My approach focuses on building confidence, simplifying complex concepts, and nurturing independent thinking. I measure success not just by improved grades but by the boost in motivation and self-esteem my students gain along the way.
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University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Alexander: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...love to teach others about these subjects so that they can appreciate and understand the material as well. I have a bachelors of science degree in Biology from the University of Florida. I know that many K-12 students loose interest in math and science because of inadequate teaching of these subjects. I want to help students do well in their math and science classes so they can succeed in school and use this knowledge in...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
GRE: 323
GRE Verbal: 163
Clinton: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I am a highly experienced professional in Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technologies. I have a passion for teaching and tutoring. I have 15+ years of experience teaching and tutoring from K-12 to colleges and technical career colleges. I also teach general education and prep for Certification for all trades. I share my Knowledge, Skills, and Experience with anyone who wants to learn for a better life.
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Miami Dade College - Bachelor's (in progress), Electronics Technology
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Veronica : St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Education. Since graduation, I have worked with elementary and middle school age students in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics. I provided push in services in the areas of phonics, reading comprehension, writing, and mathematics. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Phonics, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics. In my experience in helping students struggling to master grade level content, we always seen to have fun. I am a...
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RASMUSSEN COLLEGE - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - Masters in Education, Special Education
Carlos: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...learn new languages with confidence and clarity. I specialize in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) to students of all ages, from beginners to advanced speakers. My approach blends real-world conversation practice, grammar fundamentals, and cultural context to make language learning engaging and practical. My career includes leading corporate training programs for national organizations and coaching professionals to improve performance and communication. As a U.S. Navy veteran...
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership
Michael: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...at North Carolina State University. He has over 29 years of IT and Cybersecurity experience and has worked with Cloud application and infrastructure security for over five years. He has worked for several large companies, including IBM, Microsoft, PwC, and Change Healthcare. He holds a doctorate in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. an M.S. in Cybersecurity from the Univ of South Florida & an M.S. in Software Engineering from RIT. He conducted his doctoral research on...
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University of California-San Diego - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Rochester Institute of Technology - Master of Science, Computer Software Engineering
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security
Capella University - Doctor of Science, Information Technology
Anmol: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Engineering alongside a Minor in Computer Science. I have previously tutored students in a broad range of math topics while working for Mathnasium, an in-person Math tutoring organization. I have also tutored students in the Math Section of the SAT and the Math 2 subject test while I was in high school. I specialize in Standardized testing preparation, and during my time in High School, I scored a perfect 800 in both the Math section...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Sarah: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...working toward my Master in Public Health at the University of South Florida. While attending Wake Forest and after graduating, I worked at a school for children with developmental disabilities. I have always loved math, from the time I was in elementary school up until now, while I am taking graduate level statistics courses. My favorite subjects to tutor are all math courses- from elementary up to statistics. My favorite part about tutoring is when...
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Wake Forest University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master in Public Health, Master of Public Health
GRE: 318
GRE Quantitative: 159
GRE Verbal: 159
Erin: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...background in neuroscience from the University of Florida and currently pursuing my master's in physician assistant studies, I have a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, high school and college math, psychology, general academics, and college preparation. My teaching philosophy focuses on clarity and comprehensionI know firsthand how frustrating it can be when concepts aren't explained well. That's why I tailor my approach to each student's learning style,...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology and Behavior
University of South Florida-Polytechnic - Master of Science, Physician Assistance
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740
Margaret: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...both subjects, and highly value the technical skills required to excel in both of them. In addition to tutoring, I also teach horseback riding lessons, where I work one on one with students of multiple ages and skill levels to improve their riding techniques and increase their understanding of and appreciation for their horse. Through teaching riding I have learned that no two students learn the exact same way, and inspiration is essential to success,...
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St Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, English and Government
Tanya: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...ancient Egypt. I could go on forever about ancient Egypt! Before I decided to major in archaeology, however, I was most interested in majoring in English. I took 2 years of AP English in high school and I took a number of of English Literature and Creative Writing courses during my time in college. Some of my favorite courses in college were "Literature and the Fantastic," which discussed fantastic literature such as Alice's Adventures in...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Archaeology & the Ancient World
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE Verbal: 161
Petya: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...wrote an extensive Honors Thesis with title Conventional and Complementary Alternative Medicinal Approaches In the Treatment of Fibromyalgia. As I worked full-time during my full-time college career, tutors and study groups were an important part of my college success. That is why I am a stern believer that for a struggling student nothing is more helpful than a focused study session where details and concepts can be discussed and clarified. While I can be of...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Spanish
Matthew: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I am a friendly, approachable educator and tutor, having taught English, filmmaking, choir, music theory, and piano in the classroom for the past four years at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels, as well as improv and sketch comedy for 6-12th graders and adults. I am knowledgeable and experienced in many subjects. Work with me today and I'll help put the fun back in learning!
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Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus - Master of Arts, Social Work
Ryan: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...bachelor's degree in psychology. I also have several years of experience working as an executive function coach with students with ADHD and neurotypical learners. I work with students individually and in group sessions to address their struggles with executive functioning (Working Memory, Task Initiation, Organization, Cognitive Flexibility, etc...) as it relates to school, work, or life in general. Lastly, It is important to note that executive function skills are more strongly correlated with academic success...
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Hillsborough Community College - Associate in Science, Psychology
Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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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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