I believe that learning is a form of healing & connecting more deeply to oneself & others.
When conscious, attentive care is given to students’ holistic wellbeing, they can improve, perform, and actually love learning.
My approach is different.
I nurture unique & varying learning styles.
I look for my students' strengths while incorporating materials organization and time management strategies where appropriate.
I make math & science fun & accessible.
I have terrible, horrible jokes about Math and Science. My silliness is my superpower.
I emphasize relaxation & mindfulness.
Facilitating a rigorous approach to STEM education starts with settling a student’s nervous system, first and foremost. I incorporate meditation instruction, sound healing, and physical exercises into my sessions when I see fit
I’m passionate about seeing the lights come on.
Witnessing a student recognize that something is not outside of their grasp gives me deep satisfaction.
I’m invested in your child’s long-term success and wellbeing.
It’s all about that moment when something clicks and they say, “I can understand math!”
That’s the most rewarding part of my work.
The most common phrase I hear from students is “Why didn’t anyone tell me this? Why didn’t they teach it to me this way?”
“Katie is a fantastic tutor. She recently worked with my daughter on ACT prep. She saw her potential for success and developed individualized strategies based on my daughter’s learning strengths and style. Katie has an incredible ability to connect with students and works with the “whole child”- not only does she teach content and test taking strategies but also pays close attention to the student’s emotional needs, addressing test anxiety and test prep burn out. I highly recommend Katie.”