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Kathryn H.

Patient, fun-loving tutor to help students reach their full potential.

Patient, fun-loving tutor to help students reach their full potential.

$45/hour

5.0 (100 ratings)

  • 218 hours tutoring

About Kathryn

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Hi! I’m Kathy, but my students know me by HKat. I’ve been teaching in Montessori classrooms for 25 years and I love adolescents. I have a special affinity for working with younger adolescents. I understand their sensitivities and work to help each individual discover their strengths. My greatest joy is helping students get an AHA moment. I use a document camera with my students and I've found that this really helps with online learning.

I help students identify what they already know and...

Hi! I’m Kathy, but my students know me by HKat. I’ve been teaching in Montessori classrooms for 25 years and I love adolescents. I have a special affinity for working with younger adolescents. I understand their sensitivities and work to help each individual discover their strengths. My greatest joy is helping students get an AHA moment. I use a document camera with my students and I've found that this really helps with online learning.

I help students identify what they already know and coach them as they stretch into new areas and develop deeper understanding. I help students discover the why not just the how of problem solving. I practice an integrated approach to math studies as much as possible. Math is the language of the the sciences so it is imperative that students develop skills in math so that they can work and use those skills in science.

I enjoy helping students gain confidence. I believe that competence begets confidence, so practice is key. One important objective I have is to reverse any negative feelings that the young adolescent may have about math and science. I tell my students, “ A day without math is like a day without sunshine!”.

I show students how they can be problem solvers and that there always multiple ways to approach a problem. I've been teaching pre-Algebra, Algebra and Geometry for 25 years and have worked with high school students teaching Algebra II for several years as well as supported students to succeed on the math sections of the ISEE and SAT. I have also taught Integrated Physics and Chemistry in middle school and biology, chemistry and AP Environmental Science at the high school level. I have supported students with one-on-one coaching and tutoring as well as teaching an integrated curriculum throughout my career. I am a TX certified teacher as well as hold AMI certification at the Adolescent Level.

Before my teaching career I worked in research in molecular genetics for almost two decades. I understand biology from the perspective of working in biolo

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Wayne State College
Chemistry

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Elementary Education

Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught and tutored middle and high school students for many years

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have worked with adolescents of all abilities for 25 years in classroom settings. I have extensive experience coaching one-on-one with students who need extra support as well as students seeking more challenge than they receive in a standard classroom.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught algebra 2 for several years.
Biology,

Biology

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of biology from a practitioner's perspective. I have been teaching high school biology for 25 years in an integrated approach. With a BS in Chemistry as well, I can help students see the connections between the two disciplines.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of chemistry from a practitioner's perspective. I've taught high school chemistry for 3 years and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) 25 years. With a BS in Biology as well, I help students see the connections between the two disciplines.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have been teaching and tutoring students for 25 years. I equally love helping younger students who want to move faster than their curricula as well as with students that "don't like geometry" and are struggling. My goal is to show the connections between algebra and geometry.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I've taught pre algebra since 1996.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught and tutored middle and high school students for many years

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have worked with adolescents of all abilities for 25 years in classroom settings. I have extensive experience coaching one-on-one with students who need extra support as well as students seeking more challenge than they receive in a standard classroom.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught algebra 2 for several years.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have been teaching and tutoring students for 25 years. I equally love helping younger students who want to move faster than their curricula as well as with students that "don't like geometry" and are struggling. My goal is to show the connections between algebra and geometry.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I've taught pre algebra since 1996.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have worked with adolescents of all abilities for 25 years in classroom settings. I have extensive experience coaching one-on-one with students who need extra support as well as students seeking more challenge than they receive in a standard classroom.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught algebra 2 for several years.
Biology,

Biology

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of biology from a practitioner's perspective. I have been teaching high school biology for 25 years in an integrated approach. With a BS in Chemistry as well, I can help students see the connections between the two disciplines.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of chemistry from a practitioner's perspective. I've taught high school chemistry for 3 years and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) 25 years. With a BS in Biology as well, I help students see the connections between the two disciplines.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have been teaching and tutoring students for 25 years. I equally love helping younger students who want to move faster than their curricula as well as with students that "don't like geometry" and are struggling. My goal is to show the connections between algebra and geometry.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I've taught pre algebra since 1996.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught and tutored middle and high school students for many years

Other

Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught and tutored middle and high school students for many years

Science

Biology,

Biology

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of biology from a practitioner's perspective. I have been teaching high school biology for 25 years in an integrated approach. With a BS in Chemistry as well, I can help students see the connections between the two disciplines.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of chemistry from a practitioner's perspective. I've taught high school chemistry for 3 years and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) 25 years. With a BS in Biology as well, I help students see the connections between the two disciplines.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught and tutored middle and high school students for many years

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have worked with adolescents of all abilities for 25 years in classroom settings. I have extensive experience coaching one-on-one with students who need extra support as well as students seeking more challenge than they receive in a standard classroom.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught algebra 2 for several years.
Biology,

Biology

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of biology from a practitioner's perspective. I have been teaching high school biology for 25 years in an integrated approach. With a BS in Chemistry as well, I can help students see the connections between the two disciplines.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I worked in a molecular genetics lab for 17 years. I have practical knowledge of chemistry from a practitioner's perspective. I've taught high school chemistry for 3 years and Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) 25 years. With a BS in Biology as well, I help students see the connections between the two disciplines.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have been teaching and tutoring students for 25 years. I equally love helping younger students who want to move faster than their curricula as well as with students that "don't like geometry" and are struggling. My goal is to show the connections between algebra and geometry.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught and tutored middle and high school students for many years

Examples of Expertise

Kathryn has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 12 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Kathy was an Angel!

Thank you so much Kathy for our first session with you. You had such a positive influence on him and I could tell after you left he had a pep in his step and a little more confidence than I have seen in a while. The time you took prior to the session preparing was incredible, and so appreciated by both of us. It was obvious from the start that you not only know Geometry, but that you know kids, and know how to speak their learning language. Thank you again for the session!

Ali, 4 lessons with Kathryn

well prepared and patient

She was very flexible with setting up a time, punctual and well prepared. We would like to continue using her services for Algebra 2 tutorials. We look forward to future sessions.

Yve, 6 lessons with Kathryn

Very patient teacher

I was impressed how kind and patient she was with my 14 y/o granddaughter. She will probably need additional help but her lesson today was a very good start. It is hard to get a teenager to stay engaged after a long day at school but Kathyrn was able to do it!

Pat, 1 lesson with Kathryn

Knowledgeable Chemistry Tutor

Kathryn taught Pre-AP Chemistry to my daughter. She liked her easy to understand method of tutoring. Appreciate Kathryn's flexibility with scheduling & her preparation of the topic ahead of the session.

Pradeep, 2 lessons with Kathryn

Truly helpful with my Geometry and IPC. Helped me understand it way more

The Geometry class was awesome! My tutor helped me clarify things that were a bit confusing to me. I'm really happy with my lesson. My tutor was patient and pleasant. i'm looking forward to more helpful classes for this course.

Maria, 27 lessons with Kathryn

Truly helpful

The Geometry class was awesome! My tutor helped me clarify things that were a bit confusing to me. I'm really happy with my lesson. My tutor was patient and pleasant. i'm looking forward to more helpful classes for this course.

Maria, 27 lessons with Kathryn

Truly helpful

The Geometry class was awesome! My tutor helped me clarify things that were a bit confusing to me. I'm really happy with my lesson. My tutor was patient and pleasant. i'm looking forward to more helpful classes for this course.

Maria, 27 lessons with Kathryn

Well prepared and very patient tutor!

Kathryn was very well prepared for our lesson, and I learned a lot in just one hour. She is very patient and understanding, making the learning process less stressful and more enjoyable. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great math/science tutor!

Rebecca, 2 lessons with Kathryn
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$45/hour

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