Meet Kate
Kate grew up in Englewood, NJ, and graduated cum laude from Horace Mann School, where she remains an active member of the Alumni Council. Private tutoring isn't Kate's side hustle—she deliberately chose to pursue it as a full-time career because she loves teaching and values the relationships she builds with students and their families.
17+ Years in the Field
Kate has worked with thousands of students since beginning her tutoring career as an undergraduate at NYU in 2008. She started at Kaplan Test Prep, where she taught ACT, SAT, and SHSAT in both in-person and online classrooms. By 2010, she expanded to include ISEE, SSAT, AP exams, SAT Subject Tests, and admissions consulting.
In 2013, Kate became a full-time instructor teaching and tutoring throughout the tristate area. Beyond training part-time tutors and developing teaching materials, she taught and tutored low-income students through partnerships with the NYC Department of Education. In 2014, she was promoted to manager of content and curriculum, leading product and course revisions for the 2015 PSAT and 2016 SAT test changes.
From Top Tutor to Founder
After returning to tutoring full-time, Kate joined an elite boutique firm in 2016, quickly becoming one of their most requested tutors. From 2020 to 2022, she served as their top-grossing tutor, Director of School Partnerships, and trained other tutors to work with neurodiverse students. She also singlehandedly wrote the company's e-book on Executive Function during this period.
In early 2023, Kate brought together a team of tutors she trusts and founded Kate Fisher Tutoring. She currently sits on the board of the National Test Prep Association.
Learning differences
Kate has volunteered with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder since she was a kid. She holds a Professional Certificate in Learning Differences (LD) and Neurodiversity with a Specialization in Executive Function through the Landmark College Institute for Research & Training.