Kate is passionate about teaching languages and helping students strengthen executive functioning skills. She specializes in tutoring Spanish and English Lit, guiding students through college applications and personal statements, and working with neurodivergent learners.

Kate tailors her lessons to meet her students’ unique interests and needs. She practices “listening to understand rather than to respond” (Dr. J. Stuart Ablon). More than passing down knowledge, she strives to illuminate students’ inherent strengths and build long-lasting skills that will support their learning for years to come.

Kate’s experience spans early childhood through undergraduate level. She began her career in education as a writing tutor at her alma mater, Whitman College, graduating with Honors in English Literature in 2020. She went on to work as a lead teacher at the Teton Science Schools for three years.

In 2024, Kate was awarded the Princeton in Latin America Fellowship, spending the year in the Dominican Republic. She led a research study on social-emotional learning and designed a literacy curriculum. Kate is currently pursuing a Masters in School Counseling at the University of Arizona.

Outside of teaching, Kate enjoys hiking, climbing, art, yoga, and travel. She is based in Tucson, Arizona.