BRINGING LIFE TO LEARNING
Gerber Guidance provides tutoring, core academic instruction, and enrichment through hands-on, experiential learning. We partner with homeschool families and charter programs to support diverse learning needs through interactive classes, projects, field experiences, and life-skills development.
All services are delivered at approved partner sites through our mobile program model.
Gerber Guidance exists to support homeschool families through meaningful, real-world learning experiences. We foster curiosity, confidence, and practical skills that help students grow academically and personally outside the traditional classroom.
Our vision is to see students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in their education, relationships, and future pursuits.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Heather Gerber is an educator, curriculum creator, entrepreneur, and homeschool parent dedicated to hands-on, experiential learning. She has homeschooled her daughters since her oldest was in first grade and currently teaches them at the upper elementary and high school levels—bringing both personal and professional insight to the families she serves.
As a founder and program director, Heather has developed and led educational programs designed to serve the homeschool community through engaging, project-based instruction. Her passion for creating meaningful learning environments is rooted in both her experience as a parent and her work alongside students in diverse educational settings.
Heather’s approach to education has also been shaped by her background in health sciences and entrepreneurship. Her career in the dental field sparked a love for anatomy, science, and real-world skill development, while her work as a business owner led her to design hands-on trainings, certification programs, and product lines sold internationally. These experiences continue to influence her passion for entrepreneurship education, public speaking, and confidence-building instruction for students.
Today, Heather serves homeschool families through tutoring, enrichment classes, and educational field experiences across home-based, private, and partner learning environments. She is known for fostering spaces where students feel confident, curious, and inspired to engage deeply with learning.
Heather’s greatest joy is helping students discover their strengths and watching families feel supported, equipped, and encouraged in their homeschool journey.
SERVICES
Tutoring
Rate: $60 per hour
Individual and small-group tutoring is available to support student learning across grade levels and subject areas. Sessions are customized to meet each student’s academic needs.
SCIENCE CLASSES
Life Science
Grades: 4–8
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee: $75 per session
Life Science explores living organisms and biological systems through hands-on investigations and project-based learning.
Topics may include ecosystems, habitats, human body systems, genetics, cells, and organism structures aligned with upper elementary and middle school life science standards.
Earth & Space Science
Grades: 4–8
Duration: 90 minutes per week
Fee: $75 per session
Earth & Space Science introduces students to earth systems and the universe through interactive lessons and scientific exploration.
Topics may include geology, weather and climate, natural resources, environmental science, the solar system, and earth’s place in space.
Physical Science
Grades: 4–8
Duration: 90 minutes per week
Fee: $75 per session
Physical Science focuses on the study of matter, energy, forces, and motion through experiments and hands-on investigations.
Students explore scientific principles through demonstrations, collaborative experiments, and real-world applications aligned with physical science standards.
Animal Dissection Lab Workshop
Grades: 4–8
Duration: 90 minutes per week
Fee: $75 per session
Physical Science focuses on the study of matter, energy, forces, and motion through experiments and hands-on investigations.
Students explore scientific principles through demonstrations, collaborative experiments, and real-world applications aligned with physical science standards.
Entrepreneurship Workshop
Grades: 4–8
Duration: 3 hrs
Fee: $55 per session
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Little Dentist
Exploring the Field of Dentistry
Grades: K–8
(Students grouped by age and skill level)
Duration: 3 hours
8 Total Sessions
Fee: $55 per session
Full Series (8 Sessions): $385
Families may enroll in the full series or attend individual workshops.
Series discount applied when enrolling in all sessions.
Little Dentist introduces students to the field of dentistry through hands-on hygiene training, real dental tools, and interactive clinical simulations led by a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Students build confidence in dental settings while learning oral health practices, tooth anatomy, and common dental procedures in an engaging, age-appropriate environment.
Topics may include brushing and flossing techniques, orthodontic care, dental impressions, temporary tooth creation, cavity prevention, and dental office procedures aligned with health science and life-skills education.
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Catalina Island Science Camp
