I come from an Israeli background so we speak hebrew often around the house

Perfect! I've only had one class with Kate so far, but it went well. She was well prepared and spent the beginning part getting to know each other, which many teachers miss. This is actually an important step as it sets the foundation in doing a good job in teaching. She basically did an assessment on me for the first class to find out my strengths and weaknesses (another important thing that many teachers overlook). I look forward to learning more through her and I recommend her.