Rachel

Certified Tutor

I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I received my doctorate in French with a minor in German. Since graduation, I have taught foreign languages and culture at the university level. However, I have also worked with learners of all ages, from 3rd grade to senior citizen, in both school and tutoring settings. I tutor a wide range of subjects (English, French, German, Spanish), but what links them all is language as a tool for connection and personal growth. Learning someone else's language shows that you respect their culture and want to understand it. At the same time, learning a new language can lead to insights about your own language and culture.

When tutoring, I strive to help students meet their immediate (practical) goals while encouraging them to discover more about learning styles and strategies so they can succeed in all areas of study. In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts of all kinds, gardening, cooking, and board games. I also like spoiling my guinea pigs with treats.

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Rachel’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, French

Graduate Degree: University of Wisconsin-Madison - Doctor of Philosophy, French

Hobbies

When I'm not teaching, I enjoy reading, gardening, playing games with my daughter, and learning new languages. I've tried my hand at Dutch, Polish, and Turkish. Currently, I'm working on Italian. So much fun!

Tutoring Subjects

Adult Literacy

Canadian French Language Proficiency

CLEP Prep

CLEP French

CLEP German

CLEP Spanish

Conversational French

Conversational German

Conversational Spanish

English

ESL/ELL