Approved Step Up For Students Direct Provider
Use your Florida scholarship toward tutoring & classes
Step Up For Students Approved Provider - Tampa Bay Area
Unlock Your Student's STEM Success
Personalized tutoring, homeschool curriculum support, and hands-on science classes for PreK-12 students - in-person or virtual. As an approved Step Up For Students direct provider, families can use their Florida scholarship toward our services.
- All grade levels
- PreK-12
- Tutoring rate
- $40/hr
- Expert tutors
- 14+
- Scholarship accepted
- Step Up
Parent Reviews
What Families Say
“Our family loves Stem Seeds Academy, every teacher we have connected with is incredible. My kiddo absolutely loves to learn here. They have made the parent side a breeze, answering any questions I have, making scheduling easy and even considering what our kids are most looking forward to as they plan future schedules. We deeply appreciate Cayla and her team for supporting our family through this season of learning!”
“We absolutely love STEM seeds academy! Mrs. Cayla, the founder and teaches the 3-5 year old group is absolutely amazing and patient with my little man. She’s so welcoming and helps so much with keeping him focused. Ms. Cindy comes to our home weekly to tutor little man with his letter sounds and recognition. I was so nervous because he has some developmental struggles but she meets him right where he is and he has much so much improvement. I honestly couldn’t homeschool without this company.”
“We have been fortunate to have Eddie for math tutoring! Not only were we happy to have found a tutor that can come to the house - he can work around our hours for a virtual schooler during the day. And he's so engaging and positive. Happy to have found Stem Seeds Academy to get us back on track and excelling in math!”
Learning Pods, Classes & Summer Camps
Small-group learning pods for K-8, weekly book and STEM clubs, high school courses, ASL, and hands-on summer camps - a steady place to build skills, stay curious, and grow with confidence.
Learning Pods
K-8 small-group half-days
Book Clubs
Middle & high school, weekly
STEM Club
Hands-on middle school lab
HS Courses
Chemistry, Biology, Algebra, ASL
Family ASL
Storytime for the whole family
Summer Camps
Morning & afternoon, June-Aug
What We Offer
Flexible, student-centered learning options designed to meet every family where they are.
Tutoring - $40/hr
Individualized one-on-one and group sessions tailored to your student's needs - in-person or virtual.
Learn more →Homeschool Support
Lesson planning, teacher guides, and teaching style identification for homeschooling families.
Learn more →Learning Pods & Classes
In-person, hands-on pods, clubs, and classes led by certified teachers in a collaborative environment.
Learn more →Florida Scholarship Program
We Accept Step Up For Students
Stem Seeds Academy is an approved direct provider with Step Up For Students, Florida's largest scholarship funding organization. Families receiving a Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship, Family Empowerment Scholarship, or other Step Up-administered scholarship can use their funds directly toward our tutoring, homeschool support, and STEM classes.
We handle the process so you don't have to - just let us know your scholarship details and we'll take care of the rest.
Ask Us About Step Up- Direct Provider
- We are approved and listed in the Step Up For Students provider directory
- No Out-of-Pocket
- Eligible families can cover tutoring costs entirely through their scholarship
- Simple Process
- We coordinate directly with Step Up - minimal paperwork for families
- All Services Eligible
- Tutoring, homeschool support, and STEM classes all qualify
Who We Are
Founded by a Certified Educator Who Loves Science
Stem Seeds Academy was founded by Cayla Dementov, a University of South Florida graduate with a Biology 6-12 certification and former president of USF's NSTA chapter. Her passion for the natural world drives a commitment to hands-on, inquiry-driven learning.
Our team of 14+ expert tutors spans the entire Tampa Bay region, bringing expertise in STEM, ELA, special education, and more.
Meet the Team
Serving Students Across Tampa Bay
In-person tutors located throughout the region - or meet virtually from anywhere.
Book a free consultation to find the right tutor and plan for your student.