Tutoring & Mentoring

Sospeso partners with Pomona Learning Loft to offer free and low-cost tutoring and mentorship for K-12 students in Pomona.

Learn more
A woman and a young man sitting at a table, reviewing papers together in a classroom.

Who it’s for:

Students in grades K–12 who:

  • Attend school in Pomona

  • Need help with homework, test prep, or core subjects

  • Want encouragement, guidance, or a positive role model

  • Could use a quiet space to focus and feel supported

Sign Up Here

Our mission is to provide Pomona’s K-12 students and community members with equitable access to education, mental health support, job training, and technology, through free tutoring, counseling, digital inclusion, and community centered learning.

Learn more

What’s included:

Get Started Here

  • Personalized help in:

    • Math

    • Science

    • English Language Arts

    • History / Social Studies

    • Study Skills & Test Prep

  • Guidance for students (ages 13–18) focused on:

    • Confidence & motivation

    • Career & college exploration

    • Time management & goal setting

  • Free public Wi-Fi, laptops, and tablets are available on site to support students with assignments and research.

How it works

  • Person typing on a laptop keyboard with an external monitor in the background.

    1. Apply Online

    Fill out a short form to tell us about your student.

  • Two young men sit at a table, engaged in conversation, in a bright indoor setting with large windows letting in natural light.

    2. Get Matched

    We’ll pair your student with a tutor or mentor who fits their needs.

  • Teacher assisting two students with their schoolwork in a classroom.

    3. Start Learning

    Sessions happen on site at Sospeso in a calm, welcoming space.

Interested in Tutoring? Sign Up Here.

FAQs

  • Yes, priority is given to Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) students, but other local students are welcome to apply based on availability.

  • We offer tutoring and mentoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • Tutors and mentors are trained volunteers and educators from Pomona Learning Loft. All adults working with minors undergo a background check and orientation before serving students.

    • Tutoring focuses on academic learning and homework help.

    • Mentoring focuses on personal growth—confidence, leadership, and life skills. Many students participate in both.

  • Most sessions last 45–60 minutes, typically once a week. Frequency can increase based on student goals and tutor availability.

  • Services are free or low-cost. No student will be turned away for inability to pay.

  • Yes. We can arrange online tutoring or mentoring when transportation or scheduling makes in-person sessions difficult.

  • During after-school hours and weekends. Specific times depend on tutor and student schedules.

  • Inside Sospeso, located at 260 E. 2nd Street, Pomona—a warm, community-centered environment designed for learning and connection.

Questions?

Email info@sospesopomona.com, stop by in person, or contact us, today!

A children's waiting area with beige sofas, colorful pillows, and a table with pencils and a notebook. Children and adults are interacting, and there are bookshelves, a chalkboard with school-related drawings, and a window in the background.
Contact Us!