Pacific Learning Academy

Is it time to have someone else negotiate homework? We've been there before and helped over 1300 local students reach their goals. We live here, we know our community, and we love opening doors to students that previously looked closed. Students who participate in 1-on-1 academics soar past their classroom counterparts with national averages close to the 90th percentile.

Thank you for the wonderful teachers you have placed my daughter with for her PLA classes. She is learning how to prepare for her classes and how to essentially just study. These are learnings that she couldn't learn from us for whatever reason. Julianna's family wondered if she should spend time on the ACT or the SAT.

Pacific Learning Academy is teacher-owned and a wholly local educational service. We support a number of non-profit organizations that are aligned with our educational and philanthropic philosophy of giving parents more choices and opening up more doors to students. Our founder, Kirsten O'Malley, has been on the board since 2007 and is a major donor.

An experienced educator and administrator, Kirsten has earned a reputation as a lively and knowledgeable teacher with extensive training in cutting-edge language teaching techniques, educational software, and holistic approaches to encouraging student success.

Her years of experience in public and private education, interest in local school policies, and graduate work in language education have provided Kirsten with a unique understanding of the challenges facing students today.She shares what she knows and actively seeks out professional development opportunities to remain at the top of her field.

We 100% guarantee you will love your tutor. We meet with each family before making the tutor match to ensure a perfect fit every time! We are proud to have earned 100% satisfaction from our past and current families, and to enjoy a great reputation with area schools. Pacific Learning Academy employs degreed professionals in all subject areas.