About Wentworth
If you want to build a ship, don't start by distributing tasks and getting people to gather the wood and cut the planks, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
At Wentworth we are passionately committed to challenging our students academically, and providing a solid learning platform to our clients.
About Wentworth
If you want to build a ship, don't start by distributing tasks and getting people to gather the wood and cut the planks, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery
At Wentworth we are passionately committed to challenging our students academically, and providing a solid learning platform to our clients.
Our Philosophy
A Letter to parents from our founder, Dr Katherine Wiles
Dear Parent,
Academic excellence is the cornerstone of Wentworth Education. We operate under a simple objective: that we find the right counsellors, teachers, and educational mentors to support students in reaching their academic potential. We pride ourselves in helping our students improve their academic results and develop confidence and resilience.
For the last decade I have taught privately and through nonprofit organisations. What has impressed me the most is that, with the right support, every student has the enthusiasm and interest to reach his or her potential. In today’s world, a rigorous education is an essential resource for any young mind. Fostering a love of learning and an appetite for further study is invaluable. Wentworth Education is committed to developing the curiosity that sustains a lifetime of learning.
Education is a partnership between student, teacher, parent, and mentor. With Wentworth Education, I wanted to create a business that I as an educator would want to work for. True excellence in an educator is a rare combination of intelligence, communication skills, empathy, and creativity. Wentworth Education is committed to supporting these select individuals work their magic. We have teachers who are passionate about imparting knowledge and together can teach just about anything you can think of. Furthermore, our academic mentors will support your child's intellectual development inspiring confidence, communication skills, and curiosity.
Yours Faithfully,
Dr Katherine Wiles
Key People
Dr Katherine Wiles – Managing Director
Dr Katherine Wiles graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge in 2012 with a 1st class degree in Natural Sciences and the Cambridge University Physiology Prize for excellence in her written dissertation. Katherine is also a UK qualified medical doctor, and previously worked at McKinsey. Katherine has been tutoring since 2005 as a private tutor and in the non-profit sector; across both the UK and US systems. Katherine recently spoke in the American School of London's TedX talk about college interview questions.
Raised in both Princeton, New Jersey and Cambrige, England, Katherine is an expert in the differences between the American and English educational systems. She was accepted as an undergraduate to Harvard, Princeton, MIT, CalTech, and Cambridge. Katherine is the daughter of an academic from Oxford and Princeton Universities; she is therefore well versed in the nuances and intricacies of applying to the worlds most prestigious universities.
Please contact us to hear more or to book a session with Katherine. Alternatively, to read more about Katherine see Dr Katherine Wiles' main tutoring profile.
Scarlett M – Senior Consultant
Scarlett is a graduate of Oxford University, where she studied English Language and Literature, having attended one of England’s most prestigious schools, Brighton College. Scarlett truly is an expert of the UK educational system, being the daughter of a history academic and a medical doctor she has lived and breathed universities and education all her life.
Scarlett has extensive experience teaching a range of ages, both privately part-time and in full time employment as a teacher at Hurstpierpoint College in Britain. Scarlett is an expert in the UK schools and universities sectors having helped numerous students successfully gain entrance to many of Britain's most illustrious private schools at 11 years old (11+), at 13 years old (13+, Common Entrance / Scholarship) and at 16 years old. Scarlett has always ensured that her pupils gain a place at one of their first choice schools, including Eton, Westminster, Winchester, St Paul’s and Wycombe Abbey, as well as helping students gain top results at GCSE, A Level and for the IB. Scarlett also works with students preparing for entrance into the UK’s best Universities, having helped pupils secure places for English and History at Oxford, Cambridge and UCL.
As our Head Tutor, Scarlett or one of our team, will be the first person you speak to in Wentworth Education. She will be able to discuss everything with you. She will offer advice and recommend to you a bespoke selection of our experienced tutors, offering you only the tutors who we think are best suited to your particular situation. As one of our Head Tutors, Scarlett also manages our tutors and existing clients, so please feel free to get into contact if you have any queries. To read more about Scarlett see Scarlett M's main tutoring profile.
Lily Burnand – Senior Consultant
Lily read English Literature at Oxford University and at school took IB at Wellington College. Lily is an all round tutor and educator, teaching subjects ranging from mathematics to English. She scored 43 points in IB studying: English, French, Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics, and History of Art.
Lily has tutored in London, Oxford, and Hong Kong, worked as a nanny, and runs a school sponsorship program in Nepal. Lily has worked with children from 3 to 16 years old, but has particular focus on Common Entrance at 11+ and 13+. The breath of the IB course, which she took at Wellington College, means that she is able to teach a wide range of subjects (covering STEM, Languages, and Humanities) to a high standard.
As our Customer Success Consultant, Lily will be one of the first person you speak to in Wentworth Education. She will be able to discuss everything with you. She will offer advice and recommend to you a bespoke selection of our experienced tutors, offering you only the tutors who we think are best suited to your particular situation. As one of our central team, Lily also partners with parents and students and acts as a central liason for all Wentworth tutors. Please feel free to get into contact if you have any queries. To read more about Lily see Lily Burnand's main tutoring profile.
Caitlin Rea – Senior Consultant
Caitlin is a dual (US and UK) citizen who graduated with a BA in Neurobiology and Anthropology from Harvard University in 2015. Caitlin is also a medic in Kings College London. In Harvard, she worked for the Harvard Alumni Association running events and worked for Veritas Education for 2 years and travelled to China to work as both a teacher and US college consultant. She also tutored children with Autism throughout college. Researching and teaching children who have learning difficulties is one of her main interests, where she brings together her experience as a medic and an educator to bear. She has been working with Wentworth Education since 2015, and focusses on US school and college admissions as well as the US standardised tests (ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT, and so on).
Before Harvard she completed her GCSE's and A-levels (Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Geography) at Millfield School in the UK. Alongside her final year of A-levels she completed the SAT and SAT II exams and went through the gruelling US college application process alongside her UK UCAS application. She is well versed in the various US entrance exams and would be delighted to answer any questions about the Harvard application process, and general applications to other universities.
Caitlin has always been an academic all-rounder and a sportswoman, alongside medical school and tutoring UK and US exams Caitlin enjoys playing high level hockey (National League in UK) and marathon running.
Please contact us if you have any questions, would like to discuss your particular tutoring or college counselling needs, or book a consultation with Caitlin. To read more about Caitlin see Caitlin Rea's main tutoring profile.
Siran Cao – Senior Consultant
Siran is a graduate of Harvard University, where she focused on the social sciences, and majored in Women & Gender Studies. Siran attended the London School of Economics (LSE) where she MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship. Before university, Siran attended school in both Singapore and USA. She is well acquainted with many school systems: American, British, and international. Siran has also worked for several years in private education and in tech businesses (eg UBER) - where she lead a team of 11 people.
Siran leads Wentworth Education's US syllabus practice in London and she works with many American families across London and internationally. Siran, Katherine, and their team support numerous students in American schools in the UK - for example The American School in London (ASL) - both during the application process, tutoring for the ISEE/SSAT exams, and after school help. Siran also consults on applying to US schools in America or in the UK; as well as on US college applications to Ivy League colleges. and all other US universities.
Siran is a passionate, generous, and compelling tutor and consultant. She tutors most school subjects and loves working with students across all ability gaps, from English as a Second Language, through to university entrance. Please feel free to get into contact with us if you have any queries. To read more about Siran see Siran Cao's main tutoring profile.
Edward Smith – Business Manager
Edward was a senior scholar at Trinity College, Cambridge; where he studied mathematics and graduated with a MA (1st) and a MMATH (Distinction). Before that Edward went to school in Aiglon College, Switzerland. He has first hand experience of British international schools, having lived in England, Switzerland, Asia and Africa as a child. Prior to starting Wentworth Education Edward worked at OC&C Strategy Consultants, a top tier strategy consultancy, based in London. On top of managing Wentworth Education, Edward is also a marketing director for various UK and international eCommerce businesses based in the UK.
Edward is Wentworth Education’s business manager – setting the business strategy as well as managing the day to day operation and administration of the business. Please contact Edward if you have any billing or contracts questions, or any business related question. To read more about Edward see Edward Smith's main tutoring profile.