Empowering Young Learners Through Personalized, High-Quality Education

A message from Tiara

Welcome to The Learning Edge— where learning is personalized, joyful, and rooted in research-based practice.

I’m Tiara, a mother, former elementary school teacher, academic dean, and assistant principal with over a decade of experience supporting NYC students, teachers, and families. As a mother and educator, I created this space to offer families a more connected, high-impact learning experience tailored to each child’s needs — whether in a small group pod or one-on-one support.

If you’re looking for thoughtful instruction with a warm, community-centered approach, you’re in the right place.

Rooted in deep instructional expertise, The Instructional Edge Collaborative offers small group homeschool pods and individualized tutoring for Pre-K through 5th grade students in the Rockaway Beach, NY area.

Homeschool Learning Pods

Small group, in-person learning environments for K–5 students. Our pods combine structured curriculum, enrichment, and social-emotional development in a cozy, community setting.
📍 Local to Rockaway Beach | 📆 Flexible Scheduling | 🎨 Enrichment & SEL

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1:1 Tutoring

Personalized academic support for Pre-K–5th grade students. We offer literacy and math tutoring, homework help, and enrichment with flexible session lengths and customized learning plans.
💡 Research-based Strategies | 🧑‍🏫 Led by a Certified Educator | 📍 In-Person or Virtual

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Why Families Choose The Learning Edge

Led by an experienced educator who has served as a teacher, academic dean, instructional coach, and assistant principal in NYC public, charter, and independent schools. Our approach is deeply grounded in what works — not just theory, but proven practice.
Whether in a pod or 1:1 setting, your child will never be lost in the crowd. Our intentionally small group sizes (typically 4–8 students per pod) allow for more individual attention, responsive instruction, and meaningful relationships.
We recognize and honor each child’s unique identity, learning style, and lived experience. Instruction is personalized to meet students where they are — while incorporating diverse voices, culturally relevant texts, and inclusive learning materials.
Your child will feel seen, supported, and safe. Our spaces are thoughtfully designed to be nurturing and developmentally appropriate, with consistent routines, clear expectations, and a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning.
Whether you’re a full-time homeschooling parent, supplementing school with tutoring, or exploring alternatives to traditional models, we offer flexible formats to fit your family’s rhythm. Sessions can be in-person or virtual, full- or part-time.