About Kate

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

Benjamin Franklin

Partial List of Specialties

  • English

    All aspects/all levels: reading, writing, grammar, literature.

    Book Club: The Inklings

  • Public Speaking/Speech

    Small group speech club: earn an Oratoria Competent Communication Certificate; or receive assistance participating in Stoa (nationwide Christian homeschool speech club); or request a one-on-one public-speaking fundamentals review with practice sessions.

    Speech Club: Oratoria

  • Study Skills

    Best practices for studying, organizing, test-taking, completing projects, writing assignments and oral reports. Based on age/grade/ability.

  • Life Skills

    Who doesn’t want a well-mannered, polite child? This class teaches “How to Win Friends and Influence People” nicely! We practice everything from good manners to social success skills, using appropriate, Biblically-based practices and curricula. Includes character traits, interpersonal skills, etiquette, manners and more.

  • Organize and Declutter Your Child’s Bedroom or Study Space

    Is your teen, tween or young child unable to stay organized? Let’s talk about why and solutions to fix it.

  • Personal Finance

    Does your child know how to manage money and why it’s important? This course will get them excited about being financially savvy and increasing their savings.

  • Business Start-Up

    Help your child pick an appropriate business, get it started and understand how to run it.

  • Traditional U.S. or World History

    (includes “Social Studies”)

  • Homeschool Politics and Political Thought

    Covers the formation of political parties, the differences between political parties and methods of governing including capitalism, socialism, communism, Marxism, monarchies, oligarchies, democracies and republics. Students will come to a conclusion about what works, what doesn’t and why.

  • Arithmetic and Science K - 6

  • Health and Nutrition for under 18

    It’s never too soon to start taking care of your health and understanding good nutrition. Includes grocery shopping and basic cooking skills. A fact-based, sensible, balanced approach to eating and staying active.

  • Weight Loss/Maintenance Consulting for Adults

    Ask me about my unique Frenchstyle approach. Learn how to eat what you love, develop successful habits and permanently stop self-sabotage.

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Credentials

 

Education

 

Master of Business Administration (MBA) International Business Education & Research
University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Corporate Communication, University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts in English
California State University, Los Angeles

 

Teaching

 

English tutor

English department “reader” for English professors (graded college writing assignments), Pasadena City College

Special Education Instructional Aide, Pasadena City College

In-class math assistant, Pasadena City College

High school tutor, Jackie Robinson Center, Pasadena, CA

Tutor placement professional for special education students

Presentation/Corporate Communication, instructor, Art Center College of Design

Club Oratoria, speech club founder

Co-op teacher for Speech, Public Speaking Skills (Toastmasters)

Homeschool Mom 5th grade through high school

Mount Vernon Christian Home Educators, VA; Excellence in Education of Southern California; HSLDA member

In-class parent aide K-4th grade, Carver School, San Marino, CA

 

Business

 

Founder and CEO, Pagenova LLC: an international branding and corporate communications firm. Global experience includes UK/Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas.

Creative contributor, Robert Louey Design, NYC

Corporate management positions with Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau, Georgia Pacific Corp., Simpson Paper Company and Occidental Petroleum Corp.