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German tutor for comprehension and communication
Rachel B.

3,913 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $45

About Rachel


Bio

I have been tutoring German on and off for eighteen years, and English for fifteen years. I have ten years of experience teaching at the university level. My private pupils have ranged from elementary and high school students to college students, grad students and other adults. I will work with you to determine what your goals are and which learning strategies work best for you, then tailor our sessions to meet your needs.

I have been tutoring German on and off for eighteen years, and English for fifteen years. I have ten years of experience teaching at the university level. My private pupils have ranged from elementary and high school students to college students, grad students and other adults. I will work with you to determine what your goals are and which learning strategies work best for you, then tailor our sessions to meet your needs.


Education

Washington University in St. Louis
undergrad
Indiana University - Bloomingon, IN
PhD

Additional Languages

French
Spanish
German

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Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been teaching at the college level since 2001, but I have also had extensive experience babysitting as well as tutoring children. While I have primarily tutored children in foreign languages, I am well versed in children's books and have always excelled at math and science as well. I recently passed a background check with District 11, and I tutor math and ESL for the Pikes Peak Library District.
English

English

Since 1999, I have tutored native speakers of Spanish, Italian, and Korean, helping them improve their writing skills, reading comprehension, conversation skills, and pronunciation of English. In addition, I am a volunteer with the public library system's ESL/adult literacy program. I hold two Master's degrees and a doctorate, and have been a university professor for three years.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have been helping native speakers of Spanish, Italian, and Korean improve their English comprehension and production skills since I began tutoring one of my Spanish professors (a native of Colombia) in 1999. I recently participated in volunteer training at the public library and will be tutoring ESL students there. Having learned two foreign languages myself and having taught German at the university level for eight years, I understand very well the difficulties and rewards inherent in acquiring a new language as an adult.
German

German

In 1996, my high school German teacher recommended me as a tutor for a younger student who was struggling in second-year German. After helping him raise his grade in the class from an F to a B, I was hooked on tutoring and have been helping students and community members improve their German ever since. I have a doctorate in Modern German Literature and Culture from Indiana University. I have lived, studied, and taught in Germany and Austria several times. Since 2001, I have been teaching German language, literature, and culture classes at the university level, but I still enjoy working with private pupils whenever I can. Whether you wish to start learning German for fun, need help with a class, or want to brush up on the German you learned years ago, I would be happy to assist you.
Grammar
Reading
Vocabulary
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An Outstanding German Teacher – Highly Knowledgeable, Professional, and Engaging

Our son has completed over 55 hours of German lessons with Rachel, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. She is extremely knowledgeable, exceptionally skilled at communicating and teaching young students, and consistently well-prepared for every session. Rachel is also highly professional, reliable, and respectful of her commitments and schedule. We have been incredibly pleased with our son's progress and the confidence he has gained along the way. We would wholeheartedly recommend Rachel to anyone interested in learning a second language. She is an outstanding instructor!

Cole, 55 lessons with Rachel

Outstanding and excellent tutor

Rachel is the best. Did a great job as usual and is uber helpful. A real joy to work worth and excellent tutor

Ian, 79 lessons with Rachel

Outstanding and excellent tutor

Rachel is the best. Did a great job as usual and is uber helpful. A real joy to work worth and excellent tutor

Ian, 79 lessons with Rachel

Patient and Knowledgeable

Rachel has been my personal tutor for weekly sessions during a three-month intensive German university-level course. Throughout that time she has been patient, knowledgeable, and flexible. Best of all, she made it an enjoyable experience.

David, 15 lessons with Rachel

Outstanding and excellent tutor

Another A+ lesson with Rachel who is a fantastic and excellent tutor. She goes the extra mile, is extremely helpful, does a super job that is uber fun and educational.Highly recommend her. A 10/10 every time!

Ian, 79 lessons with Rachel

Outstanding and excellent tutor

Another A+ lesson with Rachel who is a fantastic and excellent tutor. She goes the extra mile, is extremely helpful, does a super job that is uber fun and educational.Highly recommend her. A 10/10 every time!

Ian, 79 lessons with Rachel

Outstanding and excellent tutor

Another A+ lesson with Rachel who is a fantastic and excellent tutor. She goes the extra mile, is extremely helpful, does a super job that is uber fun snd educational.Highly recommend her. A 10/10 every time!

Ian, 79 lessons with Rachel

Patient German tutor

Rachel was a tremendous help tutoring my son with high school German. She reviewed homework and helped him prepare for tests. After each tutoring session, her summaries kept me informed on the progress they were making. I would highly recommend her.

Natalia, 9 lessons with Rachel

Learning strategies

I really appreciate Rachel’s presenting learning strategies for me to understand and apply. Understanding how these strategies help me learn is important to me - as well as productive.

William, 35 lessons with Rachel

Rachel is Amazing!!

I wasn’t sure how well I’d take to online language tutoring, as I usually learn best in more traditional, in-person settings with someone right beside me. However, I needed help since I was taking university-level Elementary German I, and my pronunciation was shocking. Despite spending numerous hours studying the core concepts, they never really stuck. Once I started working with Rachel, she completely transformed my learning experience! In just four months, my comprehension has improved more than I ever imagined; it feels as if I’ve spent time studying abroad. What truly made the difference was Rachel’s warmth, patience, and sense of humor. She always made our sessions feel relaxed and fun; we shared so many laughs, sometimes to the point where I forgot I was even learning something challenging! When grammar concepts became tricky, she’d pull out a little song or rhyme to help me remember, and somehow, it always stuck. Even when our sessions ran a bit over time, she never made me feel rushed. Learning with Rachel feels like studying with a smart friend who genuinely cares about my progress. I’m truly grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a tutor who brings knowledge and heart to the table!

Sam, 38 lessons with Rachel
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