welcome to EmpowerED Students

A calm place to become a
confident student

We're a small team of experienced educators in Coopersburg, PA. Math, reading, writing, SAT prep, and the study habits that make it all stick. More than scores. Calm. Capable. Confident.

How can we help?

1:1 tutoring for grades 3-12+. Small group SAT courses. In person in Coopersburg.

A wide view of the EmpowerED Students workspace: study tables, warm lamps, string lights, and a cozy lounge corner — where the magic happens

The cozy student lounge with a leather couch and beanbag chairs — our cozy corner

The front door with a handwritten chalkboard welcome sign and chairs for waiting parents — get comfy while you wait

A whiteboard of order-of-operations practice problems with a mini basketball hoop above it — math, with a side of basketball

why we do this

Bright kids don't need more work. They need the right work.

...and every student sometimes needs a boost to get their confidence back.

In more than a decade of teaching and tutoring, we keep meeting two kinds of students. Capable kids putting in real effort that somehow isn't moving them forward. And discouraged kids who have quietly turned "I did poorly on this" into "I'm not good at this."

We exist to interrupt both cycles. Every student gets a plan built around their own strengths and gaps, sessions where they can't get lost, and a team that works alongside your student's teachers, not around them.

"The achievement belongs to the student." the idea behind everything we do

Mandi Kane smiling and holding a sign that reads: Relax, we're all crazy, it's not a competition — a very serious academic coach

Mandi Kane on a beach day with her partner and three sons, everyone smiling for a selfie — the whole crew

behind it all

Meet Mandi

Hi, I'm Mandi Kane, founder of EmpowerED Students and passionate believer that learning is about so much more than grades and test scores.

I've been working with students since 2010, first as a classroom teacher in the Quakertown School District, and later as a private tutor specializing in math and SAT prep. I hold an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University, a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction from Wilkes University, and additional subject certifications throughout the middle and high school level. More than anything, I bring patience, humor, and a genuine belief that every student can grow when given the right tools and encouragement.

I started EmpowerED Students because I saw too many bright, capable kids struggling, not with their intelligence, but with their confidence, resilience, and study skills. I wanted to create a space where students could learn how to stay calm under pressure, take ownership of their learning, and build confidence that will last well beyond their school years.

When I'm not teaching, you'll find me chasing after my three energetic boys, tending to our plethora of household pets or enjoying the outdoors alongside my partner in crime.

Life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.

what we offer

Courses & Tutoring

Whether it's one-on-one or a small group, every program starts the same way: with your student, where they are, what they need, and a plan to get them there.

SAT Prep

Juniors & seniors preparing for upcoming test dates

5-8 weeks · weekly 60-min sessions
In-person small group · max 6 students

Full-length digital practice tests with data-driven feedback
Assignments individualized to each student's results
Test strategy plus real tools for test-day nerves
Virtual flex options for sports & activities

Fall 2 Registration Fall 2 Schedule

1:1 Math/ELA Confidence

Grades 3-12+ · a steady weekly rhythm

Weekly 60-min session · same time each week
In person or virtual

Review assignments and upcoming due dates
Clear up misunderstandings and address gaps before they grow
Practice the hardest skills together
Plan the week: what to practice, how to study, when

College Launch

Weekly coaching. Confident college success.

Four 1:1 sessions monthly · 60 min each
Mon & Thu daytime · in person or virtual

Clear plans for assignments, deadlines, and exams
Time management with calendars and AI tools
A weekly plan with accountability check-ins
Skills for lasting independence and focus

Book a free consultation

and we're growing!

New specialists have joined the EmpowerED team, bringing deep experience in high school math, middle school math, and reading & writing. Meet the educators below.

meet the team

They know their subject. They know students.

Mandi Kane

Owner & Academic Coach

3rd-8th grade math · SAT & test prep · college success & executive-function coaching

Lisa Guise

High School Math Specialist

Northampton Community College professor · high school math support

Lauren Witmer

ELA & Writing Specialist

3rd-8th grade ELA · reading comprehension · writing support

Jamie Toth

Middle School Math Specialist

7th grade math teacher, East Penn School District

Joining in November!

from our families

Student Success Stories

“

Mandi has helped my senior and junior with SAT prep - both of their scores increased under her direction. She is invested in their success and will treat your kids like her own!

- Courtney, mother of high school students

“

Mandi is the best! My junior just finished her session and her score went up significantly!

- Michele, mother of a high school student

“

I highly recommend Miss Mandi! She stepped up to help both of my kids - not just with math but their struggles in other subjects as well. She's kind, caring, educated, and helpful. She won't let you or your children down!

- Stacey, mother of middle & high school students

“

All 3 of my kids have worked with Mandi. She has helped them from re-teaching a class lesson to SAT prep. She even worked with my son virtually when he was training in another state! She genuinely cares about each student and their future!

- Shannon, mother of three high school students

“

Mandi is such a huge asset for keeping our boys organized and confident in their schoolwork. They look forward to seeing her each week and it's an affordable rate. We get great, personalized feedback from her and she communicates well with the teachers in school!

- Jackie, mom of 5th and 7th grade boys