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Our Mission
Catalyst Tutoring was founded in 2017 by Dr. Nicole M. Gabriel, Ed.D., with a mission to help underserved students of all ages excel in math and science through Private Tutoring, Academic Success Planning, Standardized Test Prep, and Academic Life Coaching. We have a proven track record of assisting students in passing their academic courses, graduating, and achieving their growth goals on standardized testing.
Some achievements include:
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100% of tutees pass their respective science and math courses after consistently engaging in tutoring sessions with Catalyst Tutoring.
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Supported 67% of high school students who achieved their growth goal on ACT in one semester.
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Exceeded the state growth goal of 65% and achieved 72% growth on the high school science quarterly assessment,
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Catalyst Tutoring increased more than 60 students' SAT scores in mathematics by an average of at least 35 points in four months.
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86% of students achieved growth on the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) standardized testing in one year.
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Clients Testimonies
Kayla Johnson, 2023
Dr. Gabriel was extremely patient with me and took her time explaining things to make sure I gained understanding. As a result, I passed my Computer Literacy & Application final exam at South Suburban College with an “A” and earned a “B” overall in the course. I now have my Associate's Degree, and I am a Medical Assistant!
Ebonee Strickland, 2018-2020
Dr. Gabriel tutored my daughter, Makilah, in 6th through 9th grade math. Makilah started in 6th grade with a “C” in math, but after consistent tutoring sessions, she earned an “A.” She strengthened her foundational math skills and excelled in math independently in high school. Makilah is now a college student at DePaul University.
Traci Delgado, 2025
Dr. Gabriel is a blessing! She worked with my daughter who was struggling in math. She never got above a 70% on test all year. After a couple of sessions with Dr. Gabriel she took a test and scored ~90%- the highest grade she’s gotten all year! She says Dr. Gabriel is so down-to-earth and easy to understand and work with. My daughter looks forward to her tutoring sessions!