Kate

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I graduated May 2014 from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in Drama. I am now training as a Teaching Apprentice at the Seattle Children's Theatre. I tutor mainly humanities courses, including essay writing and editing, SAT and other test prep, psychology, social sciences, public speaking, literature, English, and theater courses. I graduated from high school with an International Baccalaureate diploma and completed my Extended Essay in the topic of Drama, so I tutor those courses as well!

My teaching philosophy is one of dialogue - I believe that learning is a journey, and I want to help my students find their way to the joy of discovery that comes with confidence in their knowledge and their acquisition of knowledge.

When not tutoring, I love all things theatrical - I am particularly drawn to improvisation. I also ride horses, and am an active volunteer at various animal rights organizations. I am learning to knit, and I am a dog person!

Kate’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Drama

Test Scores

SAT Math: 700

SAT Verbal: 740

SAT Writing: 800

AP Statistics: 4

AP English Language: 5

AP US History: 4

AP European History: 4

AP Psychology: 5

AP U.S. Government & Politics: 4

IB Math SL: 5

IB History HL: 5

Hobbies

Drama, Improv, Horseback Riding.

Tutoring Subjects

Art

College English

College Essays

Comparative Literature

English

Essay Editing

High School English

IB Extended Essay

IB Theatre

IB Theatre HL

IB Theatre SL

Literature

PSAT Critical Reading

SAT Writing and Language

Social Sciences

Test Prep

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe teaching should be a dialogue between those in the room, with a focus on listening and trust. I hope my students see me as a collaborator, a source of support and encouragement. As a teacher, I believe that my job is to empower my students to find their voice - and to believe that whatever voice they find is good enough. I will push my students to find the balance between a pride and ownership of their own voice, and a constant push to learn more and expand their horizons.