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Kate's Tutoring offers one-on-one and small-group support in reading, writing, STEM, Math, English, Science, History and Social Studies. The program also provides executive functioning skills support, including task initiation, cognitive flexibility, time management, and organizational coaching, along with study skills coaching and academic mentorship. Students can receive targeted help with ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT, AP courses, GRE, LSAT, essays, college applications, undergraduate coursework, and thesis development.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Thursday, 11:30am–6:30pm, with reduced availability during summer and holidays
• Price: $35 application fee.
Kate's Tutoring was founded by Kate Hackett, who graduated cum laude from Boston University and holds CA Teaching Commission #120563373, with 15+ years of tutoring experience. Kate is a California-certified teacher and mandated reporter who personally vets and matches every student on the roster and specializes in SAT, ACT, ISEE, English, History, and college admissions. Tutors are California-certified, background-checked, and less than 5% of applicants are selected; they hold university degrees and professional diplomas and work as professional, qualified instructors. The program states that its mission is to match students with vetted, credentialed educators who fit their personality, learning style, and goals in one-on-one online sessions for grades 2–12+ with a focus on measurable progress toward academic goals. Kate's Tutoring reports ★★★★☆ on Yelp, a 5.0 rating on Google, and uses a selective matching process in which Kate personally selects the right tutor for each student's needs, with a no-cancellation policy and a 48-hour rescheduling policy that requires makeup sessions within 7 days.
Families can choose one-on-one tutoring or semi-private small-group sessions with five or fewer students, including options for students who prefer some peer engagement. Online sessions use Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams with whiteboards for visual problem solving and are described by the program as as efficient, or more efficient, and productive as in-person sessions. Services extend beyond grades 2–12 to college and adult learners, including admissions counseling for college and private school applications and advanced support for university and professional levels, including GRE and LSAT. The program notes that families who complete the intake form are prioritized and receive faster responses, and that it emphasizes long-term, consistent support over last-minute cram sessions, with clear communication and a professional, organized process.
Parent and student testimonials report ACT scores in the 30s, a 33 on the ACT on a first attempt, excellent ISEE and HSPT scores, acceptance to a top-tier school, and changes in student confidence and stress levels. One parent notes that two 6th graders felt more confident and had improved grades after five months, and another parent describes reduced pressure on the family. A student testimonial describes a writing approach learned with Kate that focuses on continuing to write when unsure, and states, “I like Kate.”
Last updated July 26, 2026.
• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Thursday, 11:30am–6:30pm, with reduced availability during summer and holidays
• Price: $35 application fee.
Kate's Tutoring was founded by Kate Hackett, who graduated cum laude from Boston University and holds CA Teaching Commission #120563373, with 15+ years of tutoring experience. Kate is a California-certified teacher and mandated reporter who personally vets and matches every student on the roster and specializes in SAT, ACT, ISEE, English, History, and college admissions. Tutors are California-certified, background-checked, and less than 5% of applicants are selected; they hold university degrees and professional diplomas and work as professional, qualified instructors. The program states that its mission is to match students with vetted, credentialed educators who fit their personality, learning style, and goals in one-on-one online sessions for grades 2–12+ with a focus on measurable progress toward academic goals. Kate's Tutoring reports ★★★★☆ on Yelp, a 5.0 rating on Google, and uses a selective matching process in which Kate personally selects the right tutor for each student's needs, with a no-cancellation policy and a 48-hour rescheduling policy that requires makeup sessions within 7 days.
Families can choose one-on-one tutoring or semi-private small-group sessions with five or fewer students, including options for students who prefer some peer engagement. Online sessions use Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams with whiteboards for visual problem solving and are described by the program as as efficient, or more efficient, and productive as in-person sessions. Services extend beyond grades 2–12 to college and adult learners, including admissions counseling for college and private school applications and advanced support for university and professional levels, including GRE and LSAT. The program notes that families who complete the intake form are prioritized and receive faster responses, and that it emphasizes long-term, consistent support over last-minute cram sessions, with clear communication and a professional, organized process.
Parent and student testimonials report ACT scores in the 30s, a 33 on the ACT on a first attempt, excellent ISEE and HSPT scores, acceptance to a top-tier school, and changes in student confidence and stress levels. One parent notes that two 6th graders felt more confident and had improved grades after five months, and another parent describes reduced pressure on the family. A student testimonial describes a writing approach learned with Kate that focuses on continuing to write when unsure, and states, “I like Kate.”
Last updated July 26, 2026.
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