Top Tutors serving St. Petersburg

Yongmao: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...to get the students involved and interested by drawing connections between chemistry in class and life/movies/news, etc. I am ready to help all students by answering their questions and frequently addressing some questions to them. Whenever my students are struggling, I would make them think of a solution not just tell them the answer. This ensures that my students learn the material. Feedback on assignments as well as learning materials is available to increase understanding...
Education & Certification
Nankai University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry

Kopal: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...my university as a freshman. I have developed a unique approach for test-taking that has enabled me to achieve 99th+ percentile scores on the MCAT and SAT. I am well-positioned to tutor all sections of the MCAT and believe success on the exam has a lot to do with one's test-taking psychology. As a result, my teaching philosophy is guided less by content knowledge acquisition and more by deliberate practice and strategies for smarter test-taking.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine

Nick: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...in a class is because they have fallen behind in some way and therefore lost confidence. My main goal as a tutor will be to restore their confidence in the subject by providing complete understanding of concepts as well as preparing them for the most complex examples so that they will not be caught off guard in the class. I also believe tutoring should be a cooperation with the student because they have the best...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 740

Lauren: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...a Bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education with endorsements in reading and ESOL. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in school counseling. I am a very organized and detailed tutor but I feel it is important and vital to get to know the student individually. I feel it is best to learn what works for the student so learning can be best facilitated and supported. Thank you for taking the time to...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Special Education
University of South Florida - Current Grad Student, Counselor Education

Katherine: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Bates College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Classical and Medieval Studies before pursuing classics at the University of Pennsylvania in their Post Baccalaureate in Classical Studies program. Since then, I have studied intensive German at the Goethe Institute in Berlin, and received my MSc in Palaeopathology from Durham University in the UK. In addition to this, I am a certified TEFL instructor. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I am the most...
Education & Certification
Bates College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical and Medieval Studies
Durham University - Master of Science, Palaeopathology
Nathan: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...to take place. I earned my B.A. in philosophy from Kent State University, where I also studied literature and creative writing. Since then I have worked primarily in the field of education, both as a teacher and a tutor. In my free time I enjoy reading, creative writing, composing music, playing tennis, hiking, and camping. The thing I enjoy most in life is making personal connections with people, and finding opportunities to help them.... Learning is...
Education & Certification
Kent State University at Kent - Associates, Philosophy
Lauren: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...have loved and excelled at reading and writing and taken great satisfaction in sharing that fondness with others. In middle and high school, I edited the essays and short stories of my friends and peers for enjoyment, starting with basic grammar corrections and eventually expanding my scope to comments on structure, plot, imagery, and clarity of thought. Now, I tutor reading, writing, and test preparation. I have extensive knowledge of standardized tests and thorough experience...
Education & Certification
Oklahoma City University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Verbal: 740

Flora: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...TA for FSU, I passed the TA English test and I earned a 3.9 GPA in my major-Communications in FSU. I would be an ideal tutor to teach Chinese to students in English. Feel free to schedule lessons with me to learn more! Learning languages is fun. Please start this wonderful journey with me! I believe a good relationship between the teacher and the student can also be very encouraging. I'm looking forward to meeting...
Education & Certification
Guangzhou University - Bachelors, Journalism
Florida State University - Masters, Media and Communication Studies

Heather: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...of South Florida with a B.A. in English. I am currently working toward my masters in English Education at the University of South Florida. I have tutored for three years in Tampa and New York City. I've also student taught several high school English classes as part of my masters program. I tutor reading, writing, essay editing, phonics, literature, grammar and mechanics, college essays, public speaking, and English. My favorite subject to tutor is writing...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, English
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, English Education

Vanessa: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Sciences, I have the experiences and mastery of topics related to Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Biochemistry. I am a highly-qualified, professionally certified teacher with the Florida Department of Education and have published a Chemistry textbook for visual, modern learners. Here is what I offer my students on Varsity: - Priority scheduling - Convenient online tutoring - Lessons customized to your learning style - Hand-illustrated topic reviews - Tons of free resources Together, we WILL master any...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
University of Florida - Masters, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Kevin: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...at the University of South Florida where I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. During my studies I have taught many of my peers through group study sessions. I have been thanked by several of my classmates for helping them understand concepts that they did not understand from lecture alone. I tutor both math and science spanning over many different skill levels. I also tutor students in preparation for standardized tests...
Education & Certification
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
ACT Math: 31
Maximilian: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...completing my residency in Ophthalmology. I greatly enjoy working with patients but miss the opportunities to teach and tutor that I have had in the past. To me there is nothing more rewarding than helping a student approach a subject that they are struggling in, helping them tackle the tough material, then see them succeed, to me that is one of the greatest feelings in the world!!! After graduating from high school with a 4.1...
Education & Certification
The College of Idaho - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Utah School of Medicine - Masters, Medical Doctorate
Sharon: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...great way to help your child succeed. As a former teacher, I have seen my students who have tutors succeed more than those who have no specialized support. Sometimes, to get children to learn or accomplish special goals, particular resources need to be utilized. That's where I come in. I have a passion to see children succeed. This passion, paired with my background as a certified teacher and 20 years of multi-grade experience make me...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Flint - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Juan: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...I am very happy to have the opportunity to help people learn my language. Little-by-little and one student at a time, we can break the world language barriers. I have an associates degree in Merchandising and Marketing from Truman College in Chicago,Illinois. I have been teaching Spanish to high profile entertainers in the Tampa Bay area for the past three years. My teaching philosophy is to have a dynamic and interactive class, to find out...
Education & Certification
Harry S Truman Collefge - Associates, Merchandising and Marketing

Anna: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...experienced educator with 10+ years of experience in the traditional classroom. I believe in the ability of all students to reach their highest potential. I am skilled at assessing student needs through respectful dialogue enabling me to provide guidance to each student individually. I am a life-long learner who encourages free-thinking and non-traditional methods of learning, based on the needs of each student. I am passionate about learning and encourage all I meet to embrace...
Education & Certification
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Anthropology/Gerontology
University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus - Masters, Education

Hadiya: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Teacher. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Deaf Education. I started teaching in Miami immediately after graduation. I traveled overseas to teach for a year in China. There, my students were all international children with different academic and English levels. Upon returning to the United States, I continued teaching. I decided to continue my education and I graduated from Barry University with a Master's Degree in Special Education. I love all subjects,...
Education & Certification
Flagler College-St Augustine - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary /Deaf Education
Barry University - Master of Science, Special Education

Willem: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...and can tutor over the Summer. I have taken courses throughout my college career to supplement every one of these subjects, so I am well versed in all of them and am able to help with anything necessary. I have the strong belief that if you work a little harder, you will be able to master any subject you are struggling with. I will work even harder to make sure that every person has a...
Education & Certification
Appalachian State University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
American University - Master of Science, Public Administration
GRE Quantitative: 153
GRE Verbal: 158

Maria: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...Montclair State, currently studying Spanish Literature. I come from Peru, so Spanish is my first language. I decided to pursue a college education in the language to master it in an advanced level. My passions in life are writing and teaching. I discovered my skills in teaching when I started tutoring children in English and several other subjects every vacation that I went back home. I've also tutored adults in ESL classes and some classmates...
Education & Certification
Montclair State University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Lit
Robyn: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...to the very core, I have recently graduated with my Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University at Albany – SUNY with an emphasis in Community Development. Prior to earning this degree, I worked for many years as a Workforce Development Specialist, Trainer and Group Facilitator for individuals with disAbilities of all ages, with stints at organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy, The Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment, Northeastern...
Education & Certification
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Joshua: St. Petersburg tutor
Certified Tutor in St. Petersburg, FL
...being an Economics Teacher's Assistant at Berea College in Berea, KY (2006-2007), a High School Tutor at Swan Learning Center in Charlotte, NC (2008-2009), some freelance middle and high school tutoring (2010-2011), freelance grad school statistics tutoring (2013-2014), and a College Economics and Algebra Tutor through UniversityTutors.com (2014). I always responded to students' questions to the best of my ability, researched textbooks and other sources to find the best methods, and carefully proofread students' work....
Education & Certification
Berea College - Bachelors, Economics
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Masters, Public Administration
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 |
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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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