Top Rated Math Tutoring in State College

We make learning personal. Your child works one-to-one with a carefully matched tutor who teaches to their pace and learning style. As a locally owned team led by Kevin Price, we align with Pennsylvania standards and State College classrooms, send clear session reports after every visit, and build executive function skills through our X-Skills program. You can choose in-home sessions or online sessions that are recorded for review. In Pennsylvania, about 1 in 4 eighth graders reached NAEP Proficient in math in 2022, so targeted, personalized support matters. Schedule a free consultation to get started.

We follow a four-step process. First, we assess goals, current grades, and learning preferences. Second, we match a tutor based on personality, teaching style, and subject expertise, including algebra, geometry, calculus, or stats. Third, tutoring begins with a plan that targets gaps and current class needs. Fourth, we support you with updates after every session. Our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will adjust the plan or the tutor if needed.

Yes. We align our math support to Pennsylvania Academic Standards and to the expectations you see in State College classrooms. Tutors use your child’s syllabus, teacher guidance, and current assignments to stay in step with what is taught each week. With your permission, we can coordinate with teachers so practice mirrors upcoming quizzes, unit tests, and projects.

We cover all ages and levels. This includes elementary math and number sense, pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, and statistics. We also help with honors and AP math, college math courses, and adult learners who want to refresh skills. Test preparation for the math portions of the SAT, ACT, and AP Exams is available.

Yes. We provide in-home tutoring across State College, Boalsburg, Centre Hall, Huntingdon, and surrounding communities. We also offer online tutoring. Online sessions are recorded, so students can replay explanations before quizzes or exams. Families choose the format that fits their schedule. We aim to keep the same tutor for consistency in either format.

You receive a session report after every meeting that explains what was covered, how your child did, and what comes next. We set clear goals during the consultation and update them as your child grows. We use class grades, teacher feedback when available, and practice work to measure progress. If something is not working, we adjust the plan right away.

Yes. Our tutors use patient, step-by-step instruction and tailor strategies for attention, organization, and working memory through our X-Skills approach. We can align with IEP or 504 plans and adapt materials and pacing. Building confidence is central to our approach, and many students start to feel calmer about math once they see steady wins each week.

Yes. We balance immediate needs with long-term growth. Sessions can cover homework, reteach recent lessons, and prep for quizzes and unit tests. We also focus on problem-solving steps, math vocabulary, showing work clearly, calculator skills when allowed, study plans, and test-taking strategies. This balance helps students catch up, keep up, and move ahead.

Tutors with Tutor Doctor are rigorously vetted, including background checks and interviews. Many have advanced degrees or extensive experience in their math subjects. They know how to explain concepts in clear, student-friendly ways and adapt to different learning styles. We match on subject expertise and personality fit so your child feels supported.

It depends. Start dates and session frequency vary based on your goals, availability, and tutor match. After your consultation, we recommend a plan and work with your family’s schedule for regular, consistent sessions.

Results vary by student and goals, but families often see stronger confidence, better homework completion, clearer problem-solving steps, and improved grades or test scores. A local parent shared that their son finished his entire junior year of math in six weeks with an A. Your child’s plan will be tailored to their needs. You will receive updates after each session so you can see progress.

Tutor Doctor State College is led by Kevin Price, a Penn State graduate with a master’s degree from Georgia State and a father of two. Kevin is hands-on with consultations, tutor matching, and family support. He returned to Pennsylvania to help local students build confidence and long-term skills through personalized, one-to-one tutoring.