Top Tutors serving St. Petersburg

Joshua: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...for my company. My training has resulted in my agent ranking among the top 2% of all agents in the 4th largest county in the state. I have also taught and mentored elementary school students through several organizations as well as homeschooled 3rd - 5th graders. I have traveled the world visiting 26+ countries for both leisure and missionary work. I believe my exposure to different cultures, my education, and entrepreneurial experience provide me with...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Liberty University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Richard: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I have been a schoolteacher for over 20 years in the Private and public school settings. I have taught most subjects with my strength in social studies, English Language Arts, and Science. I also have taught Math recently. I am comfortable working with students from 3rd grade through college and have a pleasant and positive personality!
Education & Certification
Youngstown State University - Master of Arts, Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Amy: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...my education at Southwest Florida College, where I earned my bachelor's in early childhood education. I am working on my master's in special education and will graduate in August 2025. I plan on continuing my education by entering the doctoral program at USF, where I will earn a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialty in Special Education. While I mostly tutor students in reading, I also have experience teaching all subject areas for...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Master of Arts Teaching, Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Mariam: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs. I love creating lesson plans, organising work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I am also a native Spanish speaker and have extensive experience teaching Spanish. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy reading, photography, painting, and going outdoors.
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-St Petersburg Campus - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy

Kaushal: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...had experience tutoring classmates and younger students, and I like making tough topics feel simpler and less overwhelming. My favorite subjects to teach are math and computer science because they build problem-solving skills that are useful far beyond the classroom. I try to keep my tutoring style relaxed and flexible, focusing on what works best for each student. Outside of school, I'm into building tech projects, running a startup, and creating content, and I love...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Vincent: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...at The University of South Florida, and I'm planning on going to medical school next year. As someone who is already finishing up my pre-med track, I'm comfortable with tutoring the many subjects you'll see in pre-med, which includes biology, physics, chemistry, and math. I also tutor standardized testing including SAT, ACT, and MCAT. I would say that I adapt my tutoring style to whatever fits the student best. I like to always identify what...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Marcus: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...of fields. My teaching experience ranges from college Biology to High School Environmental Management. I am certified by the state of Florida to teach Biology and Agriculture to 6 to 12th Graders. I've taught Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Food & Nutrition at the University and community college levels. I have experience working in research, crime, and production labs. I have also gained extensive experience in the sales of pharmaceutical products and Lab supply...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth - Bachelor, Biology
Southern Connecticut State University - Master's/Graduate, Biiology
State Certified Teacher

Melany: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...the exact opposite feeling about math, which is why it is my favorite subject to tutor! The problem solving and critical thinking skills that we use in math are applicable in all areas of education, and life for that matter. It's important to know the concepts necessary to solve the problem, not just the answer to the one problem in front of you. When I am tutoring a student, I endeavor to help them use...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 720

Autumn: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
Hello! My name is Teacher Autumn and I am a mother of two boys and live in the Southwest Florida. I have been teaching for about 8 years now both in person and remotely. I have a passion for teaching English. I find interactive learning and hands on activities are a great approach to learning. Your child will have great success learning history as my student. See you in the classroom!
Education & Certification
Stratford University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
Strayer University-District of Columbia - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Elena: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...traveled extensively, tutoring children Dubai, AI, USA Virginia Beach; adults in Russia and America looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in Clearwater, Florida. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, wellness, piano and phylosophy. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical...
Education & Certification
Ball State University - Bachelor of Philosophy, Bilingual Education
Ball State University - Diploma, Bilingual Education

Evan: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...can't make a student embrace this attitude, but I can and will encourage it. I started tutoring in high school in standardized testing and subjects such as physics and chemistry. I have found nothing in any other occupation as rewarding as seeing a student improve. My hobbies include tabletop games (like Ticket to Ride, Dominion, and Innovation), baseball (Cubs fan since I was 6-- this is the year!), and crossword puzzles. I'm also in the...
Education & Certification
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730

Gary: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
My approach to teaching is to make sure that it will be a great experience for the student, and to make sure they understand everything presented in a clear and enjoyable manner. It really is all about the student.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Parkside - Bachelor in Arts, Music Teacher Education

Jeyroll: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...walking the same shoes I had to walk. My mission is to help learners of all backgrounds grow in their educational studies. In the future, I see myself leading an expert educational facility, with the mission of transforming the lives of the next generation. My global point of view, appreciation of diversity of life, and sensitivity to science related concepts have shaped me to be the tutor I am today. I have more than 10...
Education & Certification
University of Tampa - Bachelors, Biology, General
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Masters, Physiology

Ashley: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...to earn my Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Liberty University. Before graduating with my Bachelor's degree, I began working as a Recruitment Manager for a telecommunications company and still do today. Whenever I'm not working at my full-time job, you can find me tutoring students. I actually got my Master's degree with the goal of teaching college in the future. I first started tutoring as an eighth-grade student and have always had a passion...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Liberty University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Stephanie: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...school. My experiences range from small group counseling, mentoring, tutoring middle school students, working with children across the world, teaching in the classroom for students K-5 and also online tutoring students K-12. I will be available to tutor students in General Education K-5, Middle School Math, Exceptional Student Education K-12 and Test Prep. I believe in a structured classroom setting, but also allowing the students to have the freedom to know their boundaries and I...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Julia: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...and I am a first year medical student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where I am concurrently getting my Masters of Public Health. I graduated from the University of Florida in May 2020 in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida. I have taught a biochemistry class at the college level and I coached personal training and small group exercise classes at my undergraduate school's fitness and recreation center....
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology

Emma: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
Greetings! I am a recent grad school graduate with a passion for statistics, math, writing, and yoga. Chances are if you are struggling with a subject, I struggled with it once too. Let's collaborate and focus on remembering the tough concepts long-term. I promise it will not be boring!
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus - Master of Arts, Experimental Psychology

Guixiang (Shanna): St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...tutored many people in Chinese, from 3 years old of kid to sixty years old. I'm very proud of them. They are all great! Learning Chinese is really cool. You can go to China for tour, working or exploring Chinese culture without language obstacles. China is so big and it's growing fast. Mastering Chinese definitely is a significant advantage for you. Those who are learning, keep on going. Those who are trying to start to...
Education & Certification
Nanchang University - Bachelors, Tourism Economy

Rodriquiez: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Teaching Certification. I am originally from North Carolina and have lived in Florida for over twenty years. My passion is learning new and exciting things. I believe education is the key to happiness and can be used to create lifelong learners and successful citizens. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to teach and work with students from grades prekindergarten thru college. I currently work as a Math Resource Teacher and tutor students in...
Education & Certification
Argosy University - Master's/Graduate, Educational Leadership
State Certified Teacher

Katie: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
I earned my associates degree in biology at Georgia Military College. I have a true passion for biology in general. I am currently attending the University of Tampa to earn my Bachelor's in Biology. Other than studying, I also enjoy tennis, exercise, boxing/kickboxing, reading, and listening to music.
Education & Certification
The University of Tampa - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Private Tutoring in St. Petersburg, FL
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There are various elements that can impact the price you pay for tutoring for students in St. Petersburg.
Some of the factors that can play a role in pricing include the age of the student, the number of sessions needed, and the expertise of the mentor. For example, if your student attends St. Petersburg Collegiate High School or another school in the area, their sessions could have a different price than if they were in second grade. Likewise, signing up for a larger number of sessions could have a cheaper price-per-lesson relative to a smaller block of meetings. The best way to get more information about pricing is to contact one of our educational directors for a detailed quote based on your situation.
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If your student is working on math or reading, a private mentor can help them develop skills that they will use throughout their life. If you are the parent of a high school student, they can work on higher-level math and science topics, or get ready for college entrance exams. On the other hand, you might be in the midst of a university program, and you can work on course content ranging from academic writing to physics. Likewise, a tutor can help you get ready for the demands of exams like the MCAT, GMAT, or LSAT. If you are learning a language, either in an academic context or in preparation for a trip, a personal mentor can help you improve your pronunciation, grammar, and listening abilities. You can receive help preparing for a professional certification as well.
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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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