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Kate's Tutoring

High-Impact Tutoring Characteristics - Self-Reported

This provider self-reports that it includes these high-impact tutoring characteristics in its program design, however, these statements have not been independently verified by NSSA.

  • Dosage: Three or more tutoring sessions a week
  • Ratio: Provided in tutor-student ratio of 1:4 or less
  • Tutor consistency: Students are matched with a consistent tutor for more than 80% of sessions
  • Setting: Implemented throughout the school day or immediately before/after school
  • Integration with school schedule: Tutoring does not replace tier 1 core instruction

Please see Tutoring Quality Standards for more information on all high-impact tutoring characteristics.

Organization and Contact

Organization Type
For Profit
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Los Angeles, CA
Contact Name
Kate Hackett
Contact Email
kate@katestutoring.com

Program Overview

Mission

To empower our students to excel academically and beyond and ignite a passion for learning that stays with you throughout your life. Through engaging lessons, interactive discussions, and personalized guidance, we make our student's learning journey enriching and transformative.

Program Description

1-on-1 academic tutoring that fosters a love of learning in your elementary through college student. Grades and study skills follow. We believe in personalized attention, meaningful connections, and transformative learning experiences.

Type of Service

Tutoring program that offers one-on-one and/or small group tutoring directly to students, either in-person, virtually, or through both modes of delivery.
Technology platform that facilitates tutoring programs.

Year Program Launched
2012

Students and Offerings

Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
45
Student Populations Served
Students seeking enrichment or advanced learning,
Students needing academic support or intervention (behind grade level),
Students with IEPs or 504 plans,
Students in rural or remote communities
Grade Levels
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Subject Offered
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading,
Science,
Social Studies
Languages of Instruction
English

Service Area

States of operation — virtual
Nationwide (all 50 states)
States of operation — in-person
N/A (virtual only)

Delivery Model and Staffing

Delivery Mode
Virtual with a human tutor (e.g. Zoom)
Setting
Immediately before/after school
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Weeks Per Program
6 weeks or less, 7–9 weeks, 10–12 weeks, 13–20 weeks, 20–38 weeks, > 38 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
One day per week, Two days per week, Three days per week, Four days per week, Five days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
46–60 minutes, 91–120 minutes
Type of Tutor
Certified teacher, College graduates
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description

Onboarding (e.g., introduction to tutoring program, tutors, and staff), Scheduling (e.g., session availability based on student needs and parent consultation for preferred timings), Attendance (e.g., reminders for upcoming sessions and feedback on attendance issues), Student progress (e.g., regular progress reports shared), Parent training to support academic skills at home, Parent training to support child social-emotional health

Customer and Cost

Customer Type
Student, Family
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
Depends on tutor and length.

Research Evidence

Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No