We were searching for some guidance and help for our son on taking a high school placement exam. Kate came on as a referral and hit it out of the park!! She had everything under control from the minute we contacted her. She gave us all the options and matched us with the correct tutors. It was especially impressive, as some of our lessons coincided with winter break. But she made it happen!! Our son loved the lessons and left feeling confident and prepared. Thanks again for all your help!! If you are looking for tutoring help don't hesitate to pick up the phone and call, you will be glad you did!! We look forward to working with Kate's tutoring again in the future!! read more

As a 24-year-old community college student who has never earned higher than a C- in math, I never thought I'd see the day I'd get an A. But with Annie's help, I did it! I was diagnosed with dyscalculia (a math learning disability), which means I struggle with fluid reasoning and understanding math concepts. Annie was incredible--she was patient, understanding, and excellent at breaking down complex topics into more straightforward explanations. Scheduling was also a breeze--Annie and Kate were accommodating and flexible, making it easy to fit sessions into my busy schedule due to work and school. I couldn't be happier with my results and highly recommend their tutoring services to anyone who needs extra help. Thank you, Annie and Kate! read more

I reached out to Kate after my 12-year-old son took his first ISEE exam and scored sub-optimally on his reading comprehension section and appeared to have missed the mark on his essay (not scored). Kate responded immediately to my request and went out of her way to connect us with a tutor on a very short notice, as our son's second ISEE test was only 3 weeks away. We were very pleased with Amber, our son's tutor, who wasted no time getting to work. She came prepared with reading comprehension passages, which they worked on during every session. When he missed questions, she asked my son why he chose the particular answer and went through all the other answers and circled back to the passage to ensure he understood why he missed the question. In terms of essay writing, she came prepared with high yield personal narrative-type prompts, which they worked on during each session. My son started by outlining his ideas using thought-bubbles emanating from his central thesis. This exercise helped him organize his thoughts and stay focused during his writing. On the actual test day, my son's essay prompt was very similar to one of the prompts Amber had practiced with him and he felt as if he "nailed it." His score on the reading comprehension improved by 2 stanines in less than 3 weeks of practice with Amber! We are SO grateful for Kate's Tutoring and Amber and will definitely use their services for future needs! read more

My daughter loved working with Sadie. She worked on her SAT and essay prep. Her jump 80 points from Sept SAT to Oct she was so happy and proud about. it was a great end to their time working together. highly recommend. read more

I had a wonderful experience with this tutoring service. They are incredibly reliable, smart, and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

I had a wonderful experience with this tutoring service. I was studying for my CSET 2, and was struggling to find a good tutor to help me really get the concepts I needed. Thankfully, I found Kate's tutoring here on yelp, and she connected me with an amazing tutor (Annie). Kate also worked with my on my payment plan, and because of that, I was able to get tutoring when I needed it. I absolutely recommend finding a tutor here, they are amazing! read more

Kate was super helpful tutoring me through calculus. They are incredibly reliable, smart, and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Kate's by far one of the best tutors in the area! She's extremely personable, friendly, and unbelievably accommodating. That's not even scratching the surface in regards to her tutoring skills! She connected with my son immediately and helped make him feel comfortable and at ease right from the start. He had been struggling with several topics in school: math and history mainly. She was able to help make learning fun for him and his grades showed a drastic marked improvement! I think it's extremely important for a student and a tutor to get along, communicate clearly, and have a good grasp on what teaching styles work for each individual student. I've recommended to all of my friends and urge you to reach out to her if you or your kids need any help with improving their grades, SAT, ACT, or PSAT scores! Thank you for all your help! read more

Kate's Tutoring was perfect for our family. We saw Kate for standardized test prep help. I felt like Kate really "got" my 7th grade daughter and understood her needs. My daughter liked her very much and said that the sessions were extremely beneficial. Kate was also very helpful in explaining the particular test my daughter was scheduled to take; and she was open and honest when it came to what she thought my daughter needed even when it meant we would require as many sessions as we had planned on. I will definitely use this service again. read more

Kate Hackett was such a pleasure to work with as we conquered my writing deficiencies the summer before I was to take the infamous SAT. Nearing the start of my senior year in high school, we met at the Grandview Library in Glendale on multiple occasions. Kate was very flexible when it came to scheduling a meet time and location, and during each of our meetups, she was able to tune into my struggles as an essay writer and collaborate with me at my level. My primary weakness that was eventually overcome: Conciseness when crafting a response to a prompt. Kate's patience was much-appreciated. She knew how to customize her approach to my personality and learning style, and employed a straightforward yet reassuring demeanor at all times. I did not lose hope even though my deficiencies were somewhat stubborn only because Kate kept encouraging me forward towards progress, with many enjoyable challenges and high expectations to boot. Additionally, I got the opportunity to brush up on my mathematics skills with Rob, who was just as helpful and adaptive to my standing. I really enjoyed brainstorming my writing toolset with Kate. I ended up with an impressive score on the SAT, with a 780 in the writing section (20 points shy of a perfect 800). Positive results rounded out an already rewarding experience. Many thanks Kate and Rob. read more

My 6th graders were struggling in math and language arts when we moved here from another state this fall. Fast forward 5 months later and they both feel way more confident AND their grades have improved! For me, I am most pleased with the new confidence and that they both go to tutoring without complaining. It really has taken a lot of pressure off of mom and dad. Thanks Ms. Kate. I took a chance off the internet based on your reviews and I am very pleased I did. read more

Great experience with Kate. My son brought his ACT scores up by 4 points. She has great strategies, tips and tricks for all sections of the test. She definitely expects the students to put in the time studying and taking practice tips and provides guidance and structure through the process. Highly recommended! read more

Had a great experience with Kate. She was easy to reach and arrange times for tutoring. She is organized and understands what is required to score your best. She taught strategies for all sections of the ACT including the writing section leading to a near perfect score. I had worked briefly with a large test prep company and would not go back. I greatly prefer working directly with Kate. read more

Kate came highly recommended by a friend and she lived up to every expectation. My son, who is shy and reserved, clicked right away with Kate. He felt his sessions with her were helpful. When his test scores came in, it was confirmed that, in fact, it was worth it! Kate accomplished a lot in a short period of time. My son scored high on both, the ISEE and the HSPT. Personality-wise, she is very easy to connect with. She was prompt in getting back to me if I had a question. Overall, I am extremely pleased. Kate gets results! read more

I can't recommend Kate enough. She helped my daughter improve her ACT score after seeing no improvement with a large test prep company. She knows these tests inside and out and had great strategies for the individual challenges my daughter was facing. Nothing beats one-on-one tutoring, especially if your child struggles with standardized testing. So glad to have found her. read more

Kate helped my daughter achieve a 33 score in her ACT on the first attempt! I would definitely recommend her to assist with test taking tips and essay writing under exam conditions. Thank you Kate! read more

Kate has been tutoring my son since January, and we are extremely happy with her. She is very professional and knowledgable in a variety of subject areas. I originally sought her help because my son, a 7th grader, needed assistance with time management, organization, and writing. She has been super helpful in these areas. She has been able to help him focus his writing and researching skills. Additionally, she has great ideas for organization and time management. My son really enjoys working with her, and he feels that it is definitely helping him stay on top of his assignments. Working with a middle schooler can be daunting, but Kate is very patient and relates well to kids. I would highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for a private tutor. read more

After my son took the PSAT, we had an idea of where he needed help before taking the SAT. I did a lot of research on SAT companies including Compass and Varsity Tutors. These were very expensive, but it seemed to me that what you were paying for was the middle man connecting you with tutors. Sure, they "train" and screen tutors, but I thought I could do the screening on my own. So, I decided to cut out the middle man and go directly to find a qualified tutor. I spoke with a lot of tutors before deciding on Kate. She is no nonsense and definitely knows her stuff. She knew exactly what to focus on with my son. The results? In one of my son's "weaker" areas, Reading, he scored a perfect 800 on the SAT. Not only that, but he scored higher overall than some of his friends who used the really pricey tutors. :) Kate is a great value for quality tutoring. read more

My daughter was having trouble with her 6th grade math. Kate walked into our house and immediately made a connection with her, and got to work! Even though we just used Kate for the last month of school, her tutoring made a difference in our daughter's last bunch of tests. My daughter really loved working with her and looked forward to Kate's visit. Kate is friendly, smart, punctual and very professional. I highly recommend her! read more

Kate is one of the best tutors I've ever had. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a writing coach.

My 2 older children have received tutoring by Kate for their SATs and ACT and have both done really well: over 1300 and well over 1200 and then I believe a 24? for the ACT so I have been really happy with the results. She was easy going and such a great guide for teens who just couldn't get started or organized themselves and then she got them to understand the fundamentals of the tests as well as the essential data to learn and memorize. 2 more kids to go! Thanks, Kate! read more

Wonderful for AP Euro tutoring with my daughter. Kate is upbeat, prepared, and really connects with young people. I highly recommend her!

I can't recommend Kate enough. We engaged Kate to help my son take already solid SAT results to the next level, and to say that it worked -- in the course of a relatively small number of tutoring sessions - would be an understatement. His score increased almost 200 points into the 99th percentile (but who's counting?). Kate is not only a subject-matter expert, but also a master of pedagogy. She really connected by son to the material and made him more more confident in the test, but also in himself. Kate was also extremely flexible and was able to give my son a session via Skype the day before the test. A+ read more

She has really connected with my teenage son and his grades showed immediate improvement. My son needs help with organizing and staying on top of things. She immediately got on top of this with him. read more

Kate is so great! She has a fantastic blend of smarts, ability to quickly connect and hone in on where the learning needs to take place. She worked with my son to prep for middle level ISEE. He made so much progress over the time he worked with Kate. She was really easy to coordinate with and she was flexible with schedule and location. She was always well prepared and got to work with my son within a minute of sitting down. She's a talented teacher especially with writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary (but covered math really well too) - pushes for a high bar, while remaining positive, keeping a sense of humor and keeping it real (she doesn't let any time get wasted in excuses or fussing around). Our family had a really great experience with her. High recommends for Kate! read more

My daughter is bright but stinks at time management, so she did horribly on her first ACT. After working with Kate she took the ACT again with confidence. We don't have the results yet, but regardless the test score, our investment with Kate was money well spent, as our daughter will use the skills and strategies Kate taught her in college and beyond. This was a great fit for us, and we'd recommend Kate to anyone. read more

Kate helped my daughter with the AP European History and AP US History exams. She is very reliable and and knowledgable in those areas ( especially being a history major). I would recommend her to anyone that needs tutoring. read more

My son needed some help with the writing portion of the SAT. We were both very pleased with Kate's tutoring. She was pleasant and informative. My son felt comfortable with her and she taught him a lot and gave him some great pointers for the exam. He ended up raising his writing portion of the SAT by over a hundred points! Kate's help was incredibly valuable and I have recommended her to friends. read more

Kate is an intelligent scholar who worked hard to improve my writing skills. Kate is professional and an experienced teacher.

I coudn't have been happier with the SAT tutoring Kate provided. Her approachable and upbeat attitude combined with her vast knowledge of the test made sessions both enjoyable and beneficial. When the SAT came around, I felt especially prepared for my Writing and Critical Reading Sections. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a well-rounded SAT English tutor! read more

Kate is a wonderful acting coach! She knows her craft and is passionate about helping her students develop their skills. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve and expand their artistry. read more

Our twin boys had attended Kumon from 1st Grade-5th Grade and we believed it was beneficial and they consistently did well in school. At the start of 6th grade, it was clear that Kumon was no longer addressing the boys deficiencies and they continued to struggle in the transition to middle school. The boys were frustrated and so was Mom who continued to try and make sense of the common core math. I found Kate on Yelp. After a few emails back and forth, I almost went with a more local option since we live in Arcadia and she is primarily based out of Glendale. Her strong reviews and my need for a solution...led us to try her out for a month. It was the best decision we made for the boys. Their grades have steadily improved. More importantly, Mom is no longer frustrated and the boys enjoy school again. From basic tasks like keeping an organized folder to helping with school projects and of course the MATH, she has been so important to the twins success this year. I was very doubtful that 1 hour a week per child would be near enough to achieve significant improvement but I was wrong. We saw immediate improvement in homework/testing scores and grades. Kate is extremely focused and comes to our appointments with a clear picture of the boys needs and goals for the day which stay fluid with their pending assignments/tests. We have now been with Kate for 6 months and plan on utilizing her as the boys move to 7th grade. read more