Experience Summary
Hello! My name is Rachel and I live in Greensboro, NC. I am originally from Boston, MA and recently moved to NC about 2 years ago. I graduated from Wheaton College with a major in History and a minor in French. I have enjoyed tutoring since high school. I have tutored in a variety of subjects and here is some of my experience listed below:
Newman Preparatory High School Peer Tutoring 2000-2004
-volunteered as a tutor throughout my 4 years in high school in the following subjects: pre-algebra, algebra, french(all middle/high school levels), history (all middle/high school levels), english, peer editing/proofreading, biology, anatomy&physiology, ssat review sessions for local middle school students
Trybe-Multicultural Dance Group 2004-2008
-choreographed a variety of dances for yearly sold out performances: salsa, dancehall, hip hop, creole, west african, and more
Multicultural Admissions Committee 2004-2008
-plan and implemented free ACT/SAT review sessions for visiting high school juniors during the school year
Wheaton College Tutoring Center 2005-2008
-provided one on one and group tutoring sessions for a variety of subjects, such as US history, Latin American history, french, writing, etc.
Wheaton Fellowship Recipient Summer 2007
-2 month internship in Quito, Ecuador, provided free ESL and tutoring sessions for low income families
Summers 2004,2005,2006
- private tutoring sessions to individual clients, tutored a variety of subjects, such as elementary math and english, language arts, ACT prep, SAT prep, GED prep
Wheaton College History Department Teaching Assistant 2007-2008
-planned and implemented lessons for 100 and 200 level college history courses
Now: I am preparing myself for the gre and I am applying to grad schools for a masters in school counseling and education. I have past experience in preparing high schools students for college through helping individuals with the college application process-proofreading essays, filing the fafsa and css profile, building resumes. I plan on making guidance counseling my career.
Teaching Style
My tutoring strategies:
-throughout my experiences, I realized that each person is different and require different teaching methods depending on the individual's preference
-I prefer to use study skills that will benefit the individual; I have a variety of strategies depending on the subject as well. some individuals learn well using flashcards, while others prefer repetitive writing for memorization
- I have had a couple of ADHD clients that prefer learning games and activities because it helps them stay active, but focused at the same time
My Hobbies
I enjoy choreographing dances. I have over 15 years of dancing experience and was in a dance group in college. I have won many dance competition as a child in ballet, jazz, and tap. In high school and college, I choreographed different types of multicultural dances, such as West African, Haitian Creole, hip hop, soca, and more. I also enjoy listening to a variety of music and see movies in 3D.
Other Comments
I have flexible availability and my own transportation
I am willing to travel up to 20 miles (maybe more at an additional cost)
References are available upon request
| ACT |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I enjoy tutoring any type of test prep including SAT, ACT, GED, and TOEFL |
| Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| elementary and high school level |
| Algebra I |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| elementary and high school level |
| American History |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a bachelors in history and have tutored a variety of history courses from elementary school up to 300 level college courses in history. This is my strongest subject and contributes to my strengths in english/vocab/writing |
| Anatomy |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| high school and 100 college level |
| Biology |
Proficiency: Expert
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| THIS IS ONE OF MY TOP SUBJECTS ALSO. I have taken and tutored all of the following: high school anatomy and physiology, ap biology, high school biology, high school environmental biology, college biology for non biology majors, college level anatomy and physiology I & II |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| elementary, high school, or college level |
| Creative Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| experience in choreographing and competition |
| Elementary |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have tutored several elementary students one on one and in group sessions. I am very patient and enjoy helping elementary in a variety of subjects |
| English ESOL |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Wheaton Fellow summer 2006- offered free esl/study skills/homework assistance for low income youth in Quito, Ecuador |
| French |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a minor in French. Studied abroad in Bamako, Mali with a focus on intensive french. I have tutored french elementary level to 200 level college courses. |
| Geography |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| elementary/high school level only |
| Government |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| my strength is high school and AP Government |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| all levels |
| Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am an experienced math tutor for grades k through 10. |
| Pre-Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| elementary and high school level |
| Psychology |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have tutored high school and 100 level psychology courses. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| all levels |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| all levels |
| Sociology |
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| I have tutored high school and 100 level sociology courses |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| all levels |
| Test Preparation |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I enjoy tutoring individuals for tests in subjects, but also in GED, SAT, ACT, TOEFL. I use a variety of test strategies based on the student's strengths and weaknesses. |
| World History |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a Bachelors in History and was a history teaching assistant |