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Rachel B.

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I am a PhD student who truly loves writing and research, carrying my passion into helping students with college admissions essays, creative writing tasks, dense graduate-level research papers, literature reviews, grant applications, and much more.

I am in the History Department at the University of California, San Diego, one of the top 20 History Departments in the U.S. I hold an ivy-league master's degree from Cambridge University where I graduated with honors in 2021 with a Master of...

I am a PhD student who truly loves writing and research, carrying my passion into helping students with college admissions essays, creative writing tasks, dense graduate-level research papers, literature reviews, grant applications, and much more.

I am in the History Department at the University of California, San Diego, one of the top 20 History Departments in the U.S. I hold an ivy-league master's degree from Cambridge University where I graduated with honors in 2021 with a Master of Philosophy in Development Studies - i.e. the political economics of international development. My degree was evaluated entirely on research papers, and I am well versed in UK-style writing and literature reviews. I also hold a Bachelor of Art in International Security and Conflict Resolution from San Diego State University, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016.

I have been involved in teaching and tutoring for more than twelve years, starting as a classroom tutor in high school, a Resident Advisor at SDSU, a Programme Associate on Youth for the United Nations where I helped develop and implement educational curricula internationally through the Education for Justice Program, in addition to being the Elected Student Representative of my postgraduate cohort at Cambridge University, and soon-to-be university Teaching Assistant for my doctoral course (Spring 2026).

Full list of subjects I can tutor:
- College Admissions / Graduate Admissions
- University & Graduate-Level Essay & Research Paper Writing
- Academic Writing - Literature Reviews
- Essay Review, Essay Editing
- Grant Writing
- Political Economics, International Development Economics
- Political Science
- International Relations & Conflict Resolution
- International Human Rights & Political Violence
- United Nations & Development Field Writing Tasks - PHP Writing / UN Job Application Assistance
- U.S. History - War & Political Violence

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Education

San Diego State University
Int'l Security War
Cambridge University
Masters
University of California San Diego
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College Counseling

College Counseling

I am a published writer who, as a skilled grant writer for the United Nations and non-profit organizations, understands how to market yourself in university admissions essays and personal statements! I also have experience writing and editing graduate-level research proposals - my own proposals were accepted by my top two graduate schools, Cambridge University and the London School of Economics, two highly regarded political science institutions. I have also worked on nine qualitative research projects for organizations such as the UN and Amnesty International, and have written a graduate dissertation for Cambridge University scoring a UK 71 or the US equivalent of an A.
Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

My educational qualifications include a Master of Philosophy in Development Studies from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom where I graduated with honors, and a Bachelor of Art in International Security and Conflict Resolution with a specialization in Justice Studies from San Diego State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2016. I have worked as a full-time Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice Associate for the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime in Kenya, where I worked within a variety of detention centers and on projects to prevent youth radicalization and violent extremism. I specialize in conflict and security studies, as I studied war during my undergraduate degree and became an editor of my professor's book on human rights abuses in the Middle East.
English

English

I am skilled in article & academic writing - I have published more than a dozen articles and received an A grade (UK 71) on my MPhil dissertation for Cambridge University. Need help with a research paper, personal statement, policy brief, etc. - I can assist! I am also a skilled grant writer with several years of grant writing experience in the non-profit sector and for the United Nations.
Government & Politics

Government & Politics

I have worked for and with governments in a number of settings, from working with government officials in Kenya and a variety of ambassadors to amend national law in Kenya and implement youth empowerment projects, to working for my local county government as management staff overseeing health department efforts to prevent COVID-19 cases. As a political science student with two honor degrees, my BA and MPhil, a big part of my studies surrounded government administration and politics.
Political Science

Political Science

My educational qualifications include a Master of Philosophy in Development Studies from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom where I graduated with honors, and a Bachelor of Art in International Security and Conflict Resolution with a specialization in Justice Studies from San Diego State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2016. I intend to pursue a PhD in Public Policy. As someone with a particular affinity for political science and a national ranking in NPDA-style debate, I have also mentored new collegiate debaters, and assisted in organizing and judging high school debate tournaments both locally and internationally.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I am a very strong proofreader with significant experience editing papers for students ranging from middle school to university. I graduated from my MPhil with honours from Cambridge University, achieving an overall score of a 71 (the equivalent of an "A" grade) on my masters thesis and six research papers which made up 100% of my course grade. I achieved 3.84 Cumulative and 3.95 Major GPAs during my undergraduate degree, which was also predominantly based on research papers and essay-based tests. I have published dozens of articles for the United Nations and have held lead grant-writing positions in the UN and an international NGO.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I am a former nationally ranked parliamentary debater (NPDA-style, plus some LD/Lincoln Douglas & BP/British Parliamentary experience). I have written speeches for high-level diplomats, ambassadors, and government officials working for and with the United Nations.
Writing

Writing

I am a very strong writer. I graduated from my MPhil with honours from Cambridge University, achieving an overall score of a 71 (the equivalent of an "A" grade) on my masters thesis and six research papers which made up 100% of my course grade. I achieved 3.84 Cumulative and 3.95 Major GPAs during my undergraduate degree, which was also predominantly based on research papers and essay-based tests. I have published dozens of articles for the United Nations and have held lead grant-writing positions in the UN and an international NGO.
Literature
Reading
Social Studies
Vocabulary
World History
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Knowledgeable and patient tutor!

Rachael’s feedback was insightful and easy to implement! Her knowledge added depth to my project and she was engaged and invested in the success of our session!

Alisa, 2 lessons with Rachel

Thorough and patient

Rachel takes her role as a tutor seriously and is passionate about helping students develop successful learning skills. My 15-year-old son greatly benefits from her strategies, teaching tactics, and thorough and patient approach.

Tess, 12 lessons with Rachel
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