Do you have a wait list for one-on-one tutoring? Would you like to offer a more cost-effective academic support service to families while increasing your earning potential? Perhaps you miss the dynamics of teaching in a group setting.
If you would like to diversify your services and scale your business, small group classes may be an option!
In this workshop, we'll take an in-depth look at how to build a small group offering from the ground up with the steps you can take to move from a course idea to an active small group learning community. We'll explore how to choose a topic, create a learning outcome, decide on the structure of your class, develop course information sheets for families, consider policies, market your class, and more!
We cover the following topics in this 40-minute video:
Your instructor
Dr. Cathleen Pittman is the founder of Our Learning Studio, a leading academic and organizational support practice, and the host of The Tutor Mentor Podcast. Cathleen is an experienced executive function specialist and academic coach serving students and families within the local community and across the country.
Cathleen is also a strategy partner helping tutoring business owners and other professionals move their organizations forward with purpose by focusing on executive function skills such as clarifying priorities, managing time, building systems, visualizing outcomes, reducing overwhelm with practical strategies, and moving ideas into action.
She has built and led small-group programs, trained tutors and teachers, and helped families transition from one-on-one support to collaborative learning communities. Her work centers on turning individualized instruction into scalable, high-impact group experiences.
In this course, she shares the practical systems she uses to design engaging small group offerings—from pricing and scheduling to marketing and enrollment. She’s passionate about helping tutors grow sustainable businesses that expand access for students while keeping teaching joyful and personal. Expect clear frameworks, ready-to-use tools, and real-world examples you can apply right away.