“I cannot recommend Kate highly enough. As a parent, I've seen a tremendous difference not only in my children's writing skills, but also in their confidence and attitude toward writing. 

What impressed me from the very beginning was that she creates a truly customized learning plan for each child. She introduces concepts and techniques that simply aren't taught in school, giving my middle and elementary kids a significant advantage.

Every lesson is thoughtfully organized around a clear theme, making learning structured, purposeful, and easy to follow. At the same time, the classes are incredibly engaging. Kate brings writing to life through movies and music too, helping the kids see how significant writing is in the real world. My kids look forward to her lessons, and now find literature to be so fun!

One thing I especially appreciate is that Kate values every minute of class time. There is no unnecessary chatting or time-filling. The lessons are intensive, focused, and packed with meaningful learning activities. 

Kate has also helped my children develop excellent writing habits. She has successfully made them write more often, which I have failed over the past 10 years. Rather than accepting a first draft, she encourages multiple rounds of thoughtful editing and revision. Instead of giving answers away easily, she patiently guides them with thoughtful questions so they can discover the strongest ideas and wording on their own. When it comes to difficult tasks, she gives samples and breaks tasks down into smaller pieces, so the kids don’t feel stuck.

Communication with Kate is pleasant and easy! She provides frequent updates on each child's progress, offers valuable feedback, and is always proactive about scheduling, making everything smooth and stress-free.

Above all, she is responsible, creative, passionate, and genuinely invested in her students' success. She doesn't just teach writing—she teaches students how to think critically, express themselves clearly, and take pride in their work. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional writing teacher.”

— Piraeus Parent