Learning Pods & Small Group Instruction

Learning pods are small groups of students (2–6) who meet regularly for customized instruction, enrichment, or homeschool support. My learning pod program is designed to combine high-quality academics with the connection, creativity, and consistency families want in a flexible educational model.

What is it?

A learning pod is a small group of students, typically in the same grade or academic level, who receive weekly instruction together for many sessions for the year. Each pod is thoughtfully designed to:

Follow a personalized learning plan

Foster peer collaboration and discussion

Offer structure, routine, and accountability

Build both academic skills and character development

Pods are ideal for homeschool families, microschools, or students in online programs who benefit from in-person or live group instruction.

Customizable

Each pod is customized based on the students’ needs, grade level, and parent goals. Possible areas of focus include:

ELA: Reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary

Math: Procedural fluency, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding

Science & History: Hands-on activities, experiments, and project-based learning

Enrichment: Art, music, journaling, and SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)

Character Building: Responsibility, empathy, growth mindset, and teamwork

Parent-Suggested Curriculum: I can align sessions to charter-approved or homeschool curricula

Or My Suggested curriculum: Parents can purchase the curriculum that I suggest.

Schedule & Commitment

To ensure consistency and progress, all learning pods follow this structure:

Minimum session length: 3 hours

Frequency: 2–3 sessions per week consistently following a parent given curriculum

Weekly schedule is agreed upon in advance

Tri-Monthly minimum to a Year commitment needed for group consistency

*Rates may vary depending on location and travel distance and time traveled. Pods held or near 10 minutes at my Irvine location (near Teller & Campus) receive standard rates.

Additional fees may apply for in-home instruction or pods held outside the immediate area.*

2 Students

Small-group format allows for both collaborative learning and individualized support. Best for students in the same grade and subject area. Lessons are paced according to shared needs, with opportunities for partner discussions, peer modeling, and targeted mini-lessons. Parents may request focus areas (e.g., math fluency, reading comprehension, or writing structure).

3 Students

Ideal for students working on the same subject and skill set (e.g., 6th grade math, 3rd grade reading). Sessions combine group practice with personalized coaching. Includes review games, strategy modeling, and shared goal setting. Great for siblings or friends learning together.

4 Students

Designed for a small learning pod format. Best for students at a similar academic level and subject focus. Includes group instruction, small tasks, and breakout practice. Focus on core academic skills such as organization, note-taking, collaboration, and confidence-building. Academic materials and weekly communication available for families.

5 Students

Small-group format allows for both collaborative learning and individualized support. Best for students in the same grade and subject area. Lessons are paced according to shared needs, with opportunities for partner discussions, peer modeling, and targeted mini-lessons. Parents may request focus areas (e.g., math fluency, reading comprehension, or writing structure).

6 Students

Ideal for students working on the same subject and skill set (e.g., 6th grade math, 3rd grade reading). Sessions combine group practice with personalized coaching. Includes review games, strategy modeling, and shared goal setting. Great for siblings or friends learning together.