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Your child isn’t cookie-cutter, and their learning plan shouldn’t be either. At Grade Potential, we bring personalized, in-home tutoring designed to fit your student’s unique needs and goals. Our tutors come to you, offering flexible scheduling and expert support that makes a measurable difference. As classrooms grow busier each year, we ensure your student gets the dedicated support they deserve.

Pacoima tutors are incredibly proud of local filmmaker Crystal Jackson, a Pacoima native who researched the incredibly rich history of the area and brought it to the big screen in a two hour documentary entitled, “Pacoima Stories: Land of Dreams.” Fellow prior resident Danny Trejo, one of Pacoima’s most famous exports, attended the film’s premier, which documents the story of the San Fernando Valley’s unofficial minority district.
The film follows several narratives from residents who lived through the various noted stages in Pacoima’s recent history. It talks of the hardships and extremely poor living conditions, ramshackle construction and poverty that burdened the district. It delves into the issues of incoming and outgoing racial groups, illegal drug sales and how the closing of a local factory deeply impacted the residents. It also reaches a more positive note and interviews some of the success stories, the great achievements of those who came from such humble beginnings.
The idea for the documentary was born from a short YouTube video that Jackson had made to commemorate black history month. She was inspired by the passionate way residents spoke about their community. In fact local residents have been so keen to see the documentary that they organized a second viewing open to locals to attend.
Pacoima natives produced the documentary; Lionel “Lon” Grandison Jr. and Lance “Sir Lance” Grandison, who are both very well known in their community and beyond. Most of those interviewed in the documentary knew Ritchie Valans first hand. Ritchie Valens was an extremely popular Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and guitarist and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement. His most famous song was “La Bamba”, which was adapted from a Mexican folk song. It was a huge hit and put Ritchie Valens into the hall of fame. Many still mourn the tragedy of his life being cut short by a freak accident in 1959. February 3rd, 1959 has become known as “the Day the Music Died’. The accident in which Valens perished also claimed the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson.
Rudy Ortega, President of the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians also features in the documentary alongside other prominent Pacoima residents who shed light on the various reincarnations of the communities social, economic and ethnic divides. Politician Cardenas and former NFL football player Charles White are also featured to round out the positive success stories.
Jackson founded the Pacoima Historical Society, which Pacoima tutors frequently reference. Jackson has collected hundreds of historic photographs documenting the area that are housed at the society. Jackson plans to take her work “Pacoima Stories: Land of Dreams” onto the festival circuit.


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Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Our tutoring sessions are designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Sessions can be held online or in-person, depending on availability and preference. During the sessions, tutors assess the student’s strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on personalized strategies to help them excel. Materials and lesson plans are tailored to align with their school curriculum and learning style.
Families share goals and scheduling preferences through a short intake. That information becomes a learner profile. Grade Potential then introduces your profile to a professional independent tutor whose background aligns. Once the tutor accepts, you’re introduced directly and sessions can begin.
Our packages are highly customizable based on your budget, preferred session cadence, time frame, location, and a few other factors. You’ll be presented with clear pricing before you begin. We support families in choosing the session length and cadence that works best for their individual situation; no hard sales tactics and no obligation to purchase a long-term package.
Typically within 2-3 business days, depending on subject, location, and schedule availability. Urgent timelines are noted in your profile so introductions prioritize your timing.
In-person at home or another convenient, quiet, safe location (like the local library). When families need flexibility, online sessions are also available.
Experienced, professional independent tutors with strong subject knowledge and a track record of working one-on-one with students. Many hold degrees in their fields; some are certified teachers or graduate students with specialized expertise.
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Just let Grade Potential know. Your profile can be introduced to a different tutor at no cost to you, and once accepted, you’ll be re-introduced so sessions continue without losing momentum.
Support spans elementary through college across all core subjects (math, reading, writing, science, languages) plus test prep (e.g., SAT/ACT, AP, GRE) and many electives. If it’s taught in school, there’s likely a tutor with relevant experience. Adult learners can also benefit from tutoring services in a wide variety of subjects.
Most families choose 60-90 minute sessions 1-2 times per week. Cadence and length are set directly with the tutor to fit the student’s goals, pace, and schedule.
Often, yes! Especially when goals and levels are similar. There’s no additional cost for siblings to share sessions, so feel free share details in your intake so we can advise on the right tutoring package for you.
Yes! When families request it, tutors can review teacher notes, school portals, and accommodation plans to keep sessions aligned with classroom expectations.
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