What students are saying.

“As my tutor for 2 years, Catherine fundamentally altered my educational path. When I began studying for the SAT, my reading and writing test scores failed to even reach the national average—topping out at 490. Incredibly, after a summer of studying, my score increased to 710. Invigorated by my increased test scores, with Catherine’s guidance, I began crafting extremely well thought-out college essays. Catherine helped me unlock the power of personal narrative in the Common App. Her empathic and deeply curious nature made the writing process feel cathartic, and deeply exciting, as I was guided to fully express the complexities of my high school experience. Catherine gave me the tools to achieve the necessary test scores, the environment and training to write strong essays, and the academic confidence to apply for, and be accepted to, Brown University. Finally, she opened up a world of literary expression that I continue to explore through my pursuit of my double major in Literature and American History at Brown. As a tutor Catherine’s skills are unmatched, and as a mentor her impact is life-changing.

— Andrew S. , Brown University 2023

“I came into the SAT writing section making a lot of guesses with no solid knowledge about grammatical rules and writing structure. Catherine was able to help me understand the rules and reasoning behind each question I got wrong. As a tutor Catherine was very understanding, cheerful, and energetic but also straightforward and clear in her explanations. I was able to learn a lot from her and by the end was able to explain and identify the rules and structures that were being questioned on the test. I would highly recommend her to anyone who was looking for a SAT English, writing, and essay tutor.”

— Layla S., Duke University 2025

“Ms. Catherine is a hardworking and knowledgeable tutor who is truly passionate about helping students reach their goals. She provides the support that students need to become better writers, whether that be with structuring writing, learning how to write deeper analyses, editing important papers, or more. She is able to teach all genres of literature in an engaging and enjoyable manner, with plenty of witty humor and many interesting literature recommendations. Overall, Ms. Catherine is a talented tutor who creates a learning environment in which motivated students can excel, given the support and guidance that she provides.”

— Karina B., Class of 2021, College Undecided