Tutoring & Test Prep — Santa Clarita, CA

Most tutors help your kid keep up.
We help them pull ahead.

1:1 academic tutoring and SAT/ACT prep designed around your student — led by a data scientist, USC lecturer, and former public school teacher.

Book a Free Consultation

15 minutes. No obligation. A brief assessment of your student's situation and a clear recommendation.

About the Founder

Not your average tutor.

Paul Gioeli is the founder of Meridian Academic Advisory — a data scientist, incoming USC lecturer, and former public school teacher with five years classroom experience across every level of math and science. With an MBA from USC, an undergraduate degree from Binghamton University, and a 99th percentile GMAT score, Paul is one of the most credentialed private tutors in the Santa Clarita Valley. The son of a French-Canadian mother, he spent a year at lycée in Saint-Tropez and speaks French fluently.

5 yrs
Classroom Teaching Experience
USC
MBA & Incoming Lecturer
99th
Percentile GMAT Score
6–12
Grade Levels, Math & Science
"Diagnostic-first. Standards-tracked. Built on spaced repetition so knowledge sticks — not just long enough for the test, but for good. This is targeted, precision tutoring designed to close gaps quickly, efficiently, and permanently."
The Meridian Approach

What sets us apart.

Assess

Every engagement starts with an in-person diagnostic — not simply questions on a worksheet, but a 1:1 session where students are walked through problems so we can identify the areas that need improvement, be they conceptual, skill-based, or procedural.

Design

Each student gets a custom curriculum — targeted activities and exercises sequenced to close their specific gaps. New student, new curriculum. No recycled worksheets, no generic problem sets.

Deliver

The plan gets executed step by step, with progress tracked against clear benchmarks. When something clicks, spaced repetition locks it in. When something's still shaky, it gets approached from a different angle until it holds.

Pricing

Transparent pricing. Simple terms. No surprises.

Choose the plan that fits your family. Every engagement starts with a free consultation.

Academic Tutoring

Algebra I through AP Calculus · Statistics · French & more

Single Session
Book as needed
$125/hour
8-Session Package Most Popular
Use within 12 weeks
$849
Monthly Retainer
4 sessions + Priority Support
$600/month

SAT / ACT Prep

Test strategy · Math · Reading & Writing

Single Session
Book as needed
$150/hour
8-Session Package Most Popular
Use within 12 weeks
$995
Monthly Retainer
4 sessions + Priority Support
$700/month

Know a family that could use this? Refer them — when they book a package or retainer, you get a $100 credit toward your next sessions.

5
Years in the Classroom
99th
Percentile GMAT
USC
MBA & Lecturer

Subjects

Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Statistics & AP Stats
SAT / ACT Prep
French — All Levels
More on request
Getting Started

How it works.

1

Book a free consultation

15 minutes. A brief conversation about your student's situation, what they're struggling with, and how Meridian's approach maps to their needs.

2

Pick the right plan

Choose the plan that fits — single sessions, an 8-session package, or a monthly retainer with Priority Support. Whatever makes the most sense for your student.

3

Watch things change

Most families see real progress within the first 3–4 sessions. Our goal is measurable improvement, not just more time with the textbook.

Ready to get started?

Book a free 15-minute consultation. No obligation, no pressure — just a quick conversation about your student's needs and how we can help.

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