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Mission:

While I work with all profiles of students, I specialize in helping STEM-minded students make sense of the humanities.

To do this, I use language and structure that is already familiar to STEM-minded students. I break esoteric humanities concepts down into structures and formulae that, when applied, produce positive results every time.

The toolkit I teach is flexible enough that each student’s own voice is front and center, while still reliably answering the question, “What does my teacher expect of me?”

Program Description:

I’m Kate, an educator with eleven years of experience in teaching K–12 & college humanities subjects. I hold an MA in Anthropology and have recently served as an administrator at a local college preparatory school, building bespoke plans for college-bound students. I’ve also tutored high-achieving students in person in the Greater Seattle area & Bay Area for five years.

My experience gives me a degree of familiarity with the expectations of today’s educational system; I have served for over a decade in education, I’ve instructed K–12 as well as college-level courses, and I’ve worked within both public and private systems across multiple states (including as an administrator).

I’ve also presented for a College Board panel discussion on college essay writing due to my success with students preparing to enter elite colleges and universities.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Website Address
https://www.stembrainstutor.com/
Year Started
2025
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Albany, CA
States of Operation
Virtual
Most recent number of students served
< 50
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Reading,
Social Studies
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Languages Offered
English
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
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, Six days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
46-60 minutes, 61-90 minutes, 91-120 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
6 weeks or less, 7-12 weeks, 13-20 weeks, 20-38 weeks, > 38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Organization Type
For Profit
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
<$251
Type of Tutor
Career Tutor; former educator
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Email
stembrainstutor@gmail.com
Contact Name
Kate McElroy