
Rachel
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Touro College - Bachelors, History
Graduate Degree: Fordham University - Master of Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
LSAT: 171
I like to read, bike, and explore the great outdoors!
10th Grade Reading
10th Grade Writing
11th Grade Reading
11th Grade Writing
12th Grade Reading
12th Grade Writing
9th Grade Reading
9th Grade Writing
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
Adult Literacy
AP US History
CLEP History of the United States I
CLEP History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present
CLEP Social Sciences and History
College English
College Level American History
College World History
COMPASS Writing Skills
Elementary School Math
High School English
High School Level American History
High School World History
High School Writing
Middle School Reading
SAT Subject Test in United States History
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Study Skills and Organization
Technical Writing
US History
Vocabulary
World Civilization
World History
World Literature
How would you help a student stay motivated?
My students stay motivated because I deliberately infuse our lessons with energy and excitement, and because I understand where they are coming from. As full time students, they are all busy and overwhelmed, but by scaffolding their tasks and providing guidance, I help them to approach their work and achieve much-deserved success.
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe that teaching is an art that needs to be heavily individualized. I endeavor to craft lessons which are directed at my students' personal needs and abilities. Through Socratic questioning, I endeavor to build on their skills and knowledge while keeping in mind their starting points.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
In a first session, I would work on completing an assessment of the student's skills and acquired knowledge. Then I would plan how to go forward, together with the student.