PrepNow Tutor - Katie H.
Katie received a BS in aerospace engineering (with a minor in cinematic arts) from the University of Southern California. While pursuing her degree, she also taught high school students in Latin, math, and science. Her students saw at least a full letter grade improvement in each subject! While working as an engineer with an aerospace and defense company, she taught students in the Middle East how to design, build, and fly remote-controlled air vehicles. She later earned an MS in systems engineering from Cornell University. For the last ten years, she has worked as a mechanical engineer, consultant, and project manager at several defense companies and tech firms in Southern California.
Katie’s style is focused on building students’ critical thinking skills. “The most important tool is to be able to think critically about a problem and apply all the concepts later on,” she says. She enjoys analyzing students’ learning blocks and finding creative ways to help them process information in a way that works for them. “I understand that each individual learns in different ways and at different speeds,” she says. Her hyperbolic sense of humor keeps students engaged and eases any stress about the learning process.
At USC, Katie was on the Dean’s list and received a scholarship for her stellar academic performance. She was also on an intramural volleyball team for two years.
When she’s not tutoring or designing airborne objects, she enjoys surfing, painting, and reading. She loves cooking Italian food and is currently perfecting her tomato sauce and meatballs.
