Our Story
Founded in 2023, GradeGrower Tutoring was created with one simple goal: to provide high-quality K–8 tutoring at a fair price—without shortcuts, pressure, or gimmicks.
Our approach is time-tested and results-driven, but we don’t believe in “quick fixes.” While every student learns at a different rate, with time and patience we believe all children are capable of unlocking their full potential. We teach foundational learning skills that develop confidence and independence that lasts a lifetime. Like any meaningful growth, this process takes time and the willingness to work through early challenges—but the results are worth it.
Before starting GradeGrower Tutoring, I spent 13 years teaching in public elementary and middle schools across Southern California, South Florida, and North Florida:
Lead Classroom teacher
Special education teacher
Small-group resource interventionist
Virtual school teacher in Florida’s top-ranked school district
I hold a Master’s degree in Special Education and consistently earned the highest possible performance evaluation ratings throughout my teaching career.
I’m also the mother of two boys who attend public school in Florida. When my oldest son was diagnosed with a disability that required homeschooling, I was shocked by the lack of quality private tutoring options in our area.
The best private tutors in my area were either too expensive, too far away or too busy to take on new clients.
The national “chain” tutoring services in my area I found were often:
Too corporate and profit-driven
Rigid, requiring children to conform to a preset curriculum
Unhappy and underpaid tutors, often marked by high turnover rates
Lacking experience with younger learners or students with learning disabilities
So, I decided to build the tutoring service that I wished existed for my own child. In just a few short years, GradeGrower Tutoring has become among the most recommended tutoring services in North Florida. Here’s why!
No contracts or pressure. We don’t believe in trapping families with expensive memberships. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll support your decision to look elsewhere—no hard feelings, ever.
Experienced, qualified tutors only. We exclusively hire college-educated adults with prior teaching experience. While student tutors can be helpful, there’s no substitute for professional experience—especially for younger children or students with learning disabilities.
Low tutor turnover. We pay our tutors fairly because happy tutors stay longer—and that consistency leads to better outcomes for students.
Individualized instruction. We meet students where they are and tailor instruction to their needs, learning styles, and goals. Other tutors require clients to buy into their strict curriculums that may or may not be 100% aligned with in-school classroom learning.
At GradeGrower Tutoring, client satisfaction always comes first. We aren’t the perfect fit for every family—and that’s okay. Even so, many parents tell us our free consultations have helped them gain new clarity, strategies, or perspectives for supporting their child. And we invite you to check out our site’s many free resources for homeschool parents and also parents of children who are struggling in the classroom. Finding the right tutor is not easy but we can hopefully help make the process a bit less stressful for you.
No matter where you’re located, we’d love the opportunity to learn more about your situation and see how we can help. Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward brightening your child’s future.
— Sharon P., founder & lead tutor
GradeGrower Tutoring is an authorized Step Up For Students (FL) service provider, so if your child has Step Up scholarship funds we can provide tutoring services for no out-of-pocket cost. Contact us for more information or to see if your child is eligible.
GradeGrower Tutoring offers quality virtual tutoring to students worldwide, and in-person tutoring for those living near Saint Johns County (FL).