Welcome to my site! I’m Kat Kiddell. I am an Ontario Certified Teacher, specializing in primary/junior education. I have been a teacher for over a decade and am a recent Master of Science graduate from Columbia University in Neuroscience and Education.

As a student, I struggled with math and, as a result, believed I was “not a math person” for many years. Once I entered university, I was forced to take a few math courses, and to my surprise, I did well in them. I’m not sure that I had changed that much, but the way I was being taught had. This is a lesson I bring to my teaching practice: if something isn’t working, try something else.

I work with students to develop their ability to foster a growth mindset while helping them reach their learning goals. As an evidence-based practitioner with a background in neuroscience and education, I design my lessons and select my resources based on best practices supported by research from neuroscience, pedagogy/education, and psychology. Reading instruction is informed by the science of reading, which also draws on neuroscience, education, and psychology.

I specialize in primary/junior education, and can help your child build their skills in reading, math, social studies, and science. I also offer homework support, helping students build the skills they need to complete their work independently and confidently.

If you're interested in knowing more about how I can help your child reach their learning goals, you can book a free 30-minute consultation.