Emily

4.6 75+ students

Qualified CAT4 Teacher | UK School Admissions Coach

I’m Emily, and my work centres on helping students use their CAT4 results to access top British independent schools. I focus on developing the core reasoning skills that the CAT4 measures, while also guiding families through the wider admissions process. Over the years, my students have gained places at schools such as Hampton, Caterham, King’s College School (Wimbledon), and St John’s Leatherhead. I enjoy working with pupils who want to understand how they think and how to use their strengths to their advantage.

Teaches:CAT4 UK School Admissions

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Qualifications

CAT4:Certified Tutor

UK School Admissions:Qualified Online Teacher

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Tutoring Experience

My background includes several years working within an admissions support department, where I saw firsthand how schools interpret CAT4 reports and what they look for beyond the score itself. This experience shaped my approach: I don’t simply teach students how to answer the questions — I help them understand the cognitive patterns the test is assessing. I’ve prepared learners for CAT4 Levels C through G, including students transitioning from international curricula and those applying to competitive day and boarding schools. I also work closely with parents to explain progress data and predictive indicators used in selective admissions.

Tutoring Approach

I favour a practical, structured style of teaching that encourages students to think aloud, explore patterns, and challenge their assumptions. Rather than drilling endless examples, I focus on building flexible thinking so they can recognise variations of the same reasoning skill. For admissions, I help students present themselves confidently through interviews, academic profiles, and school selection guidance. My sessions blend short reasoning tasks, strategy discussions, and reflection, helping students develop the clarity and self-belief needed to perform well in both the CAT4 and the admissions stages that follow.