Maloney Learning: Systems for School & Life
Brains love a plan.
Welcome to Maloney Learning, LLC.
As an educator and parent, I understand how overwhelming school can feel for students today. Many are working hard—but without a clear system, it can still feel like they’re falling behind.
That’s why I created the Maloney Learning Framework—to give students structure, clarity, and confidence in how they approach their time and responsibilities.
Take the 3-minute diagnostic and find the right support for your student.
The Framework
Students often struggle in school not because they lack ability, but because they have never been taught a clear system for managing their time, energy, and responsibilities.
At Maloney Learning, students learn a simple four-step framework that helps them approach school with confidence and structure.
See Your Time
Students begin by developing awareness of how their time is actually spent. We look at school schedules, activities, homework demands, and downtime so students can clearly see where their time goes.
Plan Your Work
Once students understand their time, they learn how to plan realistically. This includes breaking large assignments into smaller steps, estimating time, and building weekly schedules that make schoolwork manageable.
Protect Your Energy
Students learn that productivity is not just about time — it is also about energy. We talk about sleep, balance, downtime, and managing stress so students can stay focused and avoid burnout.
Start Your Tasks
Finally, students practice strategies to overcome procrastination and initiate work.They learn how to begin tasks, build momentum, and follow through on their plans.
Students learn and practice this framework in my small-group workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions.
Services
One-on-one coaching sessions provide personalized support to help students take control of their learning. Each session is tailored to your student’s unique needs, focusing on organization, time management, study strategies, task initiation, and confidence-building. Together, we identify challenges, set achievable goals, and practice strategies that students can use immediately in school and beyond.
Sessions are designed to build independence, reduce stress, and create habits that last. Ideal for students preparing for middle school, high school, navigating challenging workloads, or looking to strengthen their executive-function skills.
Pricing: $75/hour or 30-min sessions at $40 for shorter check-ins or focused topics. Sessions are offered in person in Chapel Hill/Durham at an agreed upon location or virtually.
A structured approach to help students manage their time, plan their work, protect their energy, and take action. Each workshop can be taken individually based on your child’s needs, or combined to build a complete system for success.
Email me to get on the list for upcoming workshops!
Personalized tutoring and homework support for students, helping them build understanding, complete assignments, and strengthen study habits.
Services include:
Subject Tutoring: Math (K-4th), Reading & Writing (K-8th)
Homework Help & Study Strategies: Guidance with assignments while practicing organization and effective study habits
Test Preparation: Targeted strategies for quizzes and exams
These services complement our executive-function coaching, giving students extra support where they need it most.
Pricing: $55/hour
Sessions are in-person in Chapel Hill at an agreed upon location.
SEE YOUR TIME: Time Awareness Workshop
Best for students who:
Don’t know where their time goes
Underestimate or overestimate homework
Feel rushed, behind, or overwhelmed
What they’ll learn:
How to track and understand their time
How long tasks actually take
How to build awareness before planning
👉 This is the starting point for many students
90-min. Session: $85 per student
PLAN YOUR WORK: Planning + Study Skills Workshop
Best for students who:
Forget assignments or miss deadlines
Don’t use a planner effectively
Don’t know how to study
What they’ll learn:
How to organize assignments and tasks
How to break down larger projects
Study strategies like active recall & spaced repetition
👉 Turns “I don’t know what to do” into a clear plan
90-min. Session: $85 per student
PROTECT YOUR ENERGY: Scheduling Balance
Best for students who:
Feel overwhelmed or burned out
Stay up late doing homework
Struggle to focus due to fatigue
What they’ll learn:
How to build a balanced schedule (growth, recovery, connection)
The role of sleep and energy in performance
How to avoid burnout and stay consistent
👉 Because students can’t perform well if they’re exhausted
90-min. Session: $85 per student
START YOUR TASKS: Procrastination + Execution Workshop
Best for students who:
Avoid starting assignments
Get distracted easily
Know what to do but don’t do it
What they’ll learn:
How to start tasks without overwhelm
Strategies like the 5-minute rule & “ugly first step”
How to follow through and finish
👉 Where plans turn into action
90-min. Session: $85 per student
Learn How to Study: Study Skills That Work
Students learn how to study smarter using proven strategies that improve retention, focus, and confidence. Most students aren’t taught how to study. This workshop changes that.
Active recall (how to actually remember what you study).
Spaced repetition (study less and retain more)
Reading Strategies for comprehension
Test Prep that reduces stress and improves performance
Families often share how their child goes from feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start… to having a clear plan, growing independence, and confidence in their work.
Student Growth in Action
“My daughter struggled to manage her time and often felt overwhelmed starting tasks. She’s now using tools to break tasks down and is getting started more independently. Jessica introduces strategies in a way that really connects. I've seen a real difference in her confidence and engagement, and it truly feels like a team approach.” —Tera S.
“Before working with Jessica, my children struggled with tracking assignments and meeting deadlines, which led to failing grades and constant stress. Now, they both successfully manage their own schedules and turn work in on time. Jessica provided a non-judgmental space where they learned life-long strategies like backwards planning and chunking tasks. It was the best investment I could have made for their future.” — Heather B.
Health & Wellness
Build Your Energy
This workshop focuses on the habits that fuel student performance—sleep, movement, nutrition, and daily routines. Students learn how to take care of their bodies and minds so they have the energy needed to focus, learn, and stay consistent.
Students will identify small, realistic changes that improve their energy and make school feel more manageable.
What Students Will Learn:
How sleep, movement, and nutrition impact focus
Why energy—not time—is often the real challenge
Simple habits that improve consistency and reduce stress
How to recognize and prevent burnout
Ways to feel more balanced throughout the week
👉Best for students struggling with fatigue, stress, or inconsistent routines.
90-min. Session: $85 per student
About me
Hi, I’m Jessica Maloney, an educator, learning coach, and entrepreneur passionate about helping students become confident, independent learners. I have over 17 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students and currently teach, emphasizing executive-function skills such as organization, time management, and focus.
I hold a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Design and draw on my background in HR, office, and retail management to teach practical life skills, including budgeting, financial awareness, and responsible use of technology and AI.
As an entrepreneur, I create and lead summer learning camps, small-group workshops, and individualized tutoring programs that provide students with personalized support and practical skills to thrive academically and beyond.
Originally from Los Angeles, I now live in Chapel Hill, NC, with my husband and two teens. I love partnering with students and families to help students grow academically, build independence, and feel confident in school and in life.
Does This Sound Like Your Student?
Many capable students struggle not because they lack ability, but because they have never been taught a system for managing their time, work, and responsibilities.
You might notice your student:
• Puts off assignments until the last minute
• Feels overwhelmed by large projects or studying for tests
• Has difficulty starting tasks even when they know what to do
• Struggles to estimate how long homework will take
• Has trouble balancing school, activities, and downtime
• Feels frustrated or loses confidence in their abilities
Through structured coaching and small-group workshops, students learn practical systems that help them organize their time, break down their work, and move forward with confidence.
If this sounds familiar, I would love to talk with you about how we can support your student. Fill out the contact form below.
Schedule a Free Consultation
Ready to get started?
Fill out the contact form and I will personally follow up to schedule a time that works for you and your student.
During our 30-minute consultation, we will:
• Discuss your student’s current challenges
• Identify where they may be feeling overwhelmed
• Determine whether coaching or a workshop is the best fit
My goal is to help your student develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed both in school and beyond.