The Best Tutoring in Boalsburg, PA

We tailor each plan to your child and to the local curriculum. Our team follows Pennsylvania Academic Standards and the pacing used in State College Area School District, including schools like Mount Nittany Elementary, Mount Nittany Middle School, and State College Area High School. When possible and with your permission, we connect with teachers to mirror classroom goals, upcoming tests, and current units. We also support nearby districts such as Penns Valley, Bellefonte, and Bald Eagle Area so lessons stay relevant to what your child sees in class. Schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s courses and school calendar.

We support learners from early elementary through adult education. Subjects include reading and writing, math from number sense through calculus, science including biology, chemistry, and physics, social studies, and world languages. We also offer test prep for PSSA, Keystone Exams, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and AP courses. Many families choose coaching in study skills and executive function through our X-Skills program. If you have a unique course or college class, we will discuss a match during the consultation.

Our process is simple: 1) Assess: We offer a free consultation to learn about goals, challenges, and learning style. 2) Match: We select a tutor based on subject fit, personality, and approach. 3) Tutor: Sessions are one to one, in your home or online, focused on filling gaps and building confidence. 4) Support: You receive session reports after each meeting and regular check-ins. Our Tutor Fit Guarantee means we will adjust the plan or tutor if needed. Book a free consultation to get started.

Yes. We provide in-home tutoring across Boalsburg, State College, Lemont, Pine Grove Mills, Houserville, Centre Hall, Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, Millheim, Potters Mills, Harris Township, Patton Township, and College Township. We also offer online tutoring with flexible scheduling on weekdays and weekends. Every online session is recorded so students can review before quizzes and exams. Families often switch between in-home and online based on activities and weather.

You receive a summary after every session that explains what was covered, wins, and next steps. We set clear goals, monitor homework completion and quiz or test performance, and check in regularly to adjust the plan. For standardized tests, we track practice results over time. We can also use the MindPrint Learning Assessment to understand how your child processes information and to tailor strategies for memory, reasoning, and executive function. One local parent shared, “After just a short time working with Ezra, my daughter excelled especially in math where she is now getting A’s, and she is no longer avoiding homework, but looking forward to it.”

Yes. We work with many students who have IEPs or 504 plans. We align tutoring with the plan, adjust the pace, and use strategies that fit your child’s learning needs. Our X-Skills coaching helps with organization, time management, planning, and prioritization so students can manage schoolwork with more confidence. We partner with families and, when appropriate, coordinate with teachers to keep support consistent.

Tutors are experienced subject experts who are carefully vetted through interviews and background checks. We look for educators who communicate clearly, are patient, and can adapt to different learning styles. We match based on subject expertise, personality, and your goals so your child feels comfortable and engaged. Tutor Doctor State College is locally owned by Kevin Price, a Penn State graduate and father of two, so you work with a team that understands the Boalsburg and State College community.

Signs include frequent homework frustration, slipping grades, avoiding reading or writing, low confidence, or trouble staying organized. Transitions like moving from Mount Nittany Elementary to Mount Nittany Middle School or starting AP classes can also be challenging. In Pennsylvania, only 31% of 4th graders are proficient in reading, which shows how common early gaps can be. A free consultation can help you understand what is going on and create a plan that fits your family’s schedule.