Category Archives: Tutoring

Why 1-on-1 Tutoring?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Clive P., PLA Instructor

(Clive teaches Language Arts and History, Study Skills and Math through Geometry. He’s currently developing an Integrated 11th grade Language Arts/US History course at Pacific Learning Academy.)   When we’re young, we do most of our learning in classrooms. This … Continue reading →

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The Annual Survey is in!

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Kirsten

I remember the first time I asked our clients for feedback with a formal survey. My stomach was tied in knots from the moment I clicked “send” and for the entire 6-week period I waited for responses. Our inner child … Continue reading →

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The 3D Pythagorean Theorem

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Micah S - PLA Instructor

[Kirsten's note: Micah teaches Math, Physics, and test prep at Pacific Learning Academy. Below he's reminding all of us students (old and young alike) that there's more to Pythagoras' theorem than we might remember!] Most people are familiar with the … Continue reading →

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What’s the difference between the ACT and the SAT?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Kirsten

Since all 4-year colleges and universities accept the ACT, students should no longer waste their time prepping for both the SAT and the ACT. What’s important is that a student take the BEST test to show off their abilities and … Continue reading →

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Pacific Learning Academy — Why now?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Kirsten

After 7 years of providing tutoring and academic support to Eastside families, The Learning Curve has finally realized the dream of becoming a private school and changed our name: Pacific Learning Academy. Tutoring will continue to be a major part … Continue reading →

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