Learning can be fun, but it can also be hard! If your child feels behind in a particular academic area, Birmingham has a lot of options to provide the help you and your student need. We found 9 tutoring services in Birmingham that will turn your struggles into smiles.
1. Grade Power Learning
Grade Power Learning has offices in Pelham and Greystone where they provide tutoring for pre-K through high school students in all subjects, as well as test prep for the SSAT, ACT, and SAT. They also have programs for students in special education classes, those who need additional enrichment outside of the classroom, and ESL students.
Contact:
- Pelham: (205) 882-3792
- Greystone: (205) 576-0746
2. James Bond Math Tutoring
At James Bond Math Tutoring, your child will have group or one-on-one instruction from middle school and high school math teacher, James Bondurant. In the Hoover and Birmingham area, he offers in-person or online tutoring in elementary, middle school, or high school mathematics, as well as an ACT test prep course.
Contact:
- Email: JamesBondmathtutoring@gmail.com
- Call or text: (205) 451-5049
3. Kumon
Kumon in Hoover aims to fill in learning gaps and empower students to learn independently. They offer in-person and virtual tutoring for reading and math at preschool through high school levels. Kumon also offers classes for English learners who speak Spanish.
Contact:
- Email: hoover_al@ikumon.com
- Call : (205) 444-9485
4. Magic City Tutoring
Magic City Tutoring provides tutoring for all high school classes and most college level courses. They also prepare students in the Birmingham area for standardized tests, including ACT, SAT, GRE, and AP tests.
Contact:
- Email: info@magiccitytutoring.com
- Call: (205) 532-2120
5. Mathnasium
Mathnasium aims to empower all kids in kindergarten through 12th grade to excel in math. After an assessment, they create an individualized learning plan before beginning in-person or virtual tutoring. Mathnasium also provides ACT and SAT test prep.
Contact:
- Mountain Brook: (205) 437-1111
- Hoover: (205) 548-4228
- Inverness: (205) 437-3322
6. Sylvan Learning
Sylvan Learning offers tutoring for kindergarten through 12th grade in all subjects, including foreign languages. They also provide help for test preparation including SAT, ACT, IB tests, State testing, GED, GRE, ACCUPLACER, ASVAB, and High School Placement Tests.
Contact:
- Hoover: (205) 558-9416
- West Hoover, online: (205) 383-3864
- Pell City: (205) 558-9416
7. Tutoring Club
At Tutoring Club in Greystone, tutors mentor students with the goal of molding them into confident, self-motivated learners for life. They teach students how to learn and provide academic instruction for children in pre-K through high school. For older students, Tutoring Club has preparation courses for ACT, SAT, AP exams, and IB exams.
Contact:
- Email: birminghamal@tutoringclub.com
- Call: (205) 981-7155
8 & 9. Teachers and Students
There are many teachers and high school or college students who would be happy to help your child achieve their academic goals. You may already know great people in your community, but if not, your child’s teacher may have some suggestions. Look in local Facebook community groups for posts advertising tutoring, and don’t be afraid to ask for references to be sure they are a safe and good choice.
