TUTORING
STEM, from foundations to advanced study.
Personalized STEM tutoring across mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Subject availability depends on the qualifications of the individual tutor. Not every tutor teaches every subject.
Mathematics
Elementary and middle-school mathematics · Pre-Algebra · Algebra I · Algebra II · Geometry · Trigonometry · Precalculus · AP Precalculus · Calculus I and II · AP Calculus AB/BC · Introductory college mathematics · Competition mathematics, including AMC 8 and MathCounts
Physics
High-school physics · AP Physics 1 · AP Physics 2 · AP Physics C: Mechanics · AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism · Introductory college physics
Chemistry
General chemistry · Honors chemistry · AP Chemistry · Introductory college chemistry
Biology
General biology · Honors biology · AP Biology · Introductory college biology
Support for UC Irvine Students
Starting college-level STEM coursework can be a significant adjustment, even for students who excelled academically in high school. Pacific Scholars provides individualized support for introductory mathematics and science courses, helping students strengthen foundational concepts, navigate challenging material, and develop more effective study habits. This includes UC Irvine freshmen and other students taking introductory college STEM courses. Pacific Scholars is not officially affiliated with UC Irvine.
PRICING
Private tutoring. Straightforward pricing.
One-on-one instruction with personalized tutor matching and academic support tailored to the student’s courses and goals. We primarily recommend in-person tutoring. Online sessions may be considered on a case-by-case basis when appropriate for the student’s circumstances, subject, and learning needs.
$45 / hour
Pacific Scholars bills families on a biweekly basis. Invoices are sent every two weeks and reflect tutoring sessions completed during the applicable billing period. Payment instructions and due dates will be included on each invoice.
WHERE WE MEET
Local support. Flexible meeting places.
Pacific Scholars serves Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Hills, Tustin, Costa Mesa, and surrounding Orange County communities. Sessions are generally held at mutually agreed-upon libraries or appropriate public study locations. Pacific Scholars primarily emphasizes in-person tutoring to encourage direct interaction, engagement, and effective communication. Online sessions may be arranged on a case-by-case basis when appropriate for the student’s needs.