Reading, Writing, Math, and Science Tutoring
Applied Vocabulary and English Literature
Start date: September 3rd, Saturday
Time: Every Saturday 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Format: Mostly online. In-person class can take place if needed and possible.
Course name: Applied Vocabulary and English Literature
Instructor's name: Mr. Michael Murphy
Focus of the course
1. One book per month
September: Turn of the Screw by Henry James
October: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
November: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
It is very important that the students read a large proportion of the book before the start of the class. The book list can be adjusted based on the needs or interests of the students.
2. Vocabulary list of the month based on the book of the month and/or students' needs
3. up to 4 take-home assignments a month:
A definition worksheet with a section for opinions on the story
A journal that relates to our week 2 class discussion (and maybe uses x number of vocabulary words)
A piece of original writing related to our reading that incorporates the vocabulary
A worksheet of vocabulary questions with a short section for feedback on class effectiveness
4. Occasional Essays based on the ACT Writing test, AP English Languages & Compositions FRQ, or AP English Literature & Compositions FRQ
Fee : $170 per month
Time: Every Saturday 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Format: Mostly online. In-person class can take place if needed and possible.
Course name: Applied Vocabulary and English Literature
Instructor's name: Mr. Michael Murphy
Focus of the course
1. One book per month
September: Turn of the Screw by Henry James
October: Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
November: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
It is very important that the students read a large proportion of the book before the start of the class. The book list can be adjusted based on the needs or interests of the students.
2. Vocabulary list of the month based on the book of the month and/or students' needs
3. up to 4 take-home assignments a month:
A definition worksheet with a section for opinions on the story
A journal that relates to our week 2 class discussion (and maybe uses x number of vocabulary words)
A piece of original writing related to our reading that incorporates the vocabulary
A worksheet of vocabulary questions with a short section for feedback on class effectiveness
4. Occasional Essays based on the ACT Writing test, AP English Languages & Compositions FRQ, or AP English Literature & Compositions FRQ
Fee : $170 per month
AP Chemistry
Start date: October 5th, 2022
Time: Every Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Format: Online only
Course name: AP Chemistry
Instructor's name: Dr. Annelise Girard
Focus of the Course
October: Atomic Structure and Properties, Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
November: Intermolecular Forces and Properties, Chemical Reactions
December: Kinetics, Thermodynamics
January: Equilibrium, Acids, and Bases
February: Application of Thermodynamics
March: Complete Review and the start of AP Exam preparation Multiple Choice portions
April: AP Exam preparation FRQ emphasis
May: AP Exam preparation + Preparation for College Chemistry
June: Restart. Focus to be announced.
Textbook and Workbook : Will be determined after analyzing strengths and weaknesses of the students.
Fee : $250 per month
Time: Every Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Format: Online only
Course name: AP Chemistry
Instructor's name: Dr. Annelise Girard
Focus of the Course
October: Atomic Structure and Properties, Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
November: Intermolecular Forces and Properties, Chemical Reactions
December: Kinetics, Thermodynamics
January: Equilibrium, Acids, and Bases
February: Application of Thermodynamics
March: Complete Review and the start of AP Exam preparation Multiple Choice portions
April: AP Exam preparation FRQ emphasis
May: AP Exam preparation + Preparation for College Chemistry
June: Restart. Focus to be announced.
Textbook and Workbook : Will be determined after analyzing strengths and weaknesses of the students.
Fee : $250 per month
AP US History
Time: Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Format : Mostly Online, In-person when needed
Will go through about 2 of the AP US History units ( https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-history/course?course=ap-united-states-history )per month, starting on June 22nd.
No class on August 13th and 20th
Practice Exams once every two month
FRQ workshops near March 2023
Focus of the Course
September : War of 1812 to the buildup to the Civil War
October : a study of the Civil War and Reconstruction, with a particular focus on how the war impacted the country toward the end of the nineteenth and into the twentieth centuries
November : early part of the twentieth century, especially on the rise of industry, up until the Roaring Twenties.
Format : Mostly Online, In-person when needed
Will go through about 2 of the AP US History units ( https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-history/course?course=ap-united-states-history )per month, starting on June 22nd.
No class on August 13th and 20th
Practice Exams once every two month
FRQ workshops near March 2023
Focus of the Course
September : War of 1812 to the buildup to the Civil War
October : a study of the Civil War and Reconstruction, with a particular focus on how the war impacted the country toward the end of the nineteenth and into the twentieth centuries
November : early part of the twentieth century, especially on the rise of industry, up until the Roaring Twenties.
AP Calculus BC
Class time: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays from 8 to 9 pm
Format: Primarily in-person. Zoom class is possible when needed.
Focus of the Course
June: General Functions, Series, and Sequences
July: Trigonometry, Vectors
August: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates
September: Unit 1, 2
October: Unit 3, 4
November: Unit 5, 6
December: Unit 7, 8
January: Unit 9
February: Unit 10
March: AP Multiple Choices + FRQ
April: AP FRQ
May: AP Preparation
Unit 1: Limits and Continuity
Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation
Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation
Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change
Unit 7: Differential Equations
Unit 8: Applications of Integration
Unit 9: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions
Unit 10: Infinite Sequences and Series
Textbook and Resources
Edwards & Penney Calculus Early Transcendentals, 7th edition
Khan Academy
Finney, Demana, Waits, Kennedy Calculus AP Edition
Practice Test
Practice Test takes place on the 4th Saturday of the month
July: AMC 12-based practice test for PreCalculus Contents (75 minutes long)
September: AMC 12-based practice test for PreCalculus Contents (75 minutes long)
November: Custom-made practice test for a comprehensive review of differentiation (120 minutes long)
February: Past AP Calculus BC exam 1 (3+ hours)
April: Past AP Calculus BC Exam 2 (3+ hours)
More practice tests can be scheduled by request.
Fee : $300 per month
Format: Primarily in-person. Zoom class is possible when needed.
Focus of the Course
June: General Functions, Series, and Sequences
July: Trigonometry, Vectors
August: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates
September: Unit 1, 2
October: Unit 3, 4
November: Unit 5, 6
December: Unit 7, 8
January: Unit 9
February: Unit 10
March: AP Multiple Choices + FRQ
April: AP FRQ
May: AP Preparation
Unit 1: Limits and Continuity
Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation
Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation
Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change
Unit 7: Differential Equations
Unit 8: Applications of Integration
Unit 9: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions
Unit 10: Infinite Sequences and Series
Textbook and Resources
Edwards & Penney Calculus Early Transcendentals, 7th edition
Khan Academy
Finney, Demana, Waits, Kennedy Calculus AP Edition
Practice Test
Practice Test takes place on the 4th Saturday of the month
July: AMC 12-based practice test for PreCalculus Contents (75 minutes long)
September: AMC 12-based practice test for PreCalculus Contents (75 minutes long)
November: Custom-made practice test for a comprehensive review of differentiation (120 minutes long)
February: Past AP Calculus BC exam 1 (3+ hours)
April: Past AP Calculus BC Exam 2 (3+ hours)
More practice tests can be scheduled by request.
Fee : $300 per month
General Reading Writing
Every student’s vocabulary is different along with their cultural backgrounds. This makes it almost impossible for 8th to 10th grade English teachers to make sure all students know all the words needed, along with various nuances projected, and how to make use of it in the student’s own writing. This class at CLA seeks to fill the inevitable gaps in vocabulary, critical reading, and writing fundamentals with a small class that emphasizes on vocabulary lessons, critical analysis, and how to achieve clear and concise writing.
GRE Verbal & Writing
Most GRE prep services in Pittsburgh requires the student you to spend half or more study time on the Quantitative section when usually it the section a student needs least help in. CLA offers a GRE program dedicated to the Verbal and Analytical Writing section for those who don’t need much as much help with Math. Come and see the difference.
General Tutoring
If you need broad academic help, we can provide a general tutoring that is optimized just for the student. The fee depends on the type of tutoring needed for each week, and can vary from $20 per hour for general math, science, and history and up to $70 per hour for in depth help with essays and literature.
