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Professional writer with MA in English tutors in a variety of subjects
Rachel C.

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As a teacher and a parent, I bring patience, a gift for creating structure, and a love of learning to the educational process.

I hold a Master's degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley, where I spent three years working as a graduate student instructor in English composition and sophomore literature survey courses. Later, as a homeschooling mom, I developed structured curricula from kindergarten through the seventh grade, combining creativity with a solid grounding...

As a teacher and a parent, I bring patience, a gift for creating structure, and a love of learning to the educational process.

I hold a Master's degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley, where I spent three years working as a graduate student instructor in English composition and sophomore literature survey courses. Later, as a homeschooling mom, I developed structured curricula from kindergarten through the seventh grade, combining creativity with a solid grounding in language arts, history, Judaic studies, math, science, art, music, physical education, and community service.

I am also a former technical writer in the networking and telecommunications fields, where I developed clear, accurate, and practical instruction manuals over the course of a 15-year career. In 2014, I earned my second Master's degree in History and Culture at Union Institute & University, and in 2019, I earned my third Master's degree in Jewish Studies at Gratz College.

Whether I am working with children, teaching college students, or writing technical manuals, my purpose is always to be an ally in the learning process and to inspire people to have greater levels of confidence in their own abilities. I have always loved the process of learning, and I have a passion for inspiring that love in others. I welcome students with a wide range of needs and abilities, and I look forward to helping you develop a learning plan tailored to your individual goals.

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Education

Princeton University and University of California at Berkeley
English
University of California at Berkeley
Masters
Union Institute & University and Gratz College
Masters

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Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I worked as a lay rabbi for several years. In this position, I taught workshops on the Jewish Bible in area schools and churches, and I participated in interfaith study sessions with Christians, Buddhists, and Muslims. I prepared sermons that involved close textual reading and interpretation, and led a weekly Torah discussion. I am currently working on a master's degree in Jewish Studies at Gratz College in Pennsylvania, where I am studying Biblical Hebrew.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

As a former homeschooling parent, I developed structured curricula for grades K-7 that combined creativity with a solid grounding in language arts, history, Judaic studies, math, science, art, music, physical education, and community service. My daughter went on to receive straight As in high school.
English

English

I am a professional writer with a master's degree in English. As a graduate student instructor at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught classes in English composition and literature for three years. I also have fifteen years of experience as a technical writer in the telecommunications field.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am a professional writer with a master's degree in English. As a graduate student instructor at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught classes in English composition and literature for three years, and I worked with students whose native languages were Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
Grammar

Grammar

I am a professional writer with a master's degree in English. As a graduate student instructor at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught classes in English composition and literature for three years. I also have fifteen years of experience as a technical writer in the telecommunications field.
Homeschool

Homeschool

As a former homeschooling parent, I developed structured curricula for grades K-7 that combined creativity with a solid grounding in language arts, history, Judaic studies, math, science, art, music, physical education, and community service. I love helping kids learn new things and gain new confidence!
Literature

Literature

I am a professional writer with a master's degree in English. As a graduate student instructor at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught classes in English composition and literature for three years. I also have fifteen years of experience as a technical writer in the telecommunications field.
Phonics

Phonics

As a homeschooling parent, I taught my daughter to read using the phonics method. She was able to read the Lord of the Rings trilogy in the third grade.
Reading

Reading

I am a professional writer with a master's degree in English. As a graduate student instructor at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught classes in English composition and literature for three years. I also homeschooled for grades K-7 and have fifteen years of experience as a technical writer in the networking and telecommunications fields.
Religion

Religion

I am a former lay rabbi and co-director of The Tiferet Center, a Jewish community service organization. As the co-director, I taught classes on Judaism and Jewish culture at the Academy at Charlemont, Greenfield Community College, the Upward Bound program, and several local churches. Classes varied from one-hour workshops on the core values of Judaism to week-long units that included close textual study of the Bible, explorations into the nature and purpose of Jewish practice, and discussions about Jewish history and the imperative toward social justice. I also participated in interfaith work and interfaith study with Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have written a number of articles about Asperger's and autism over the past several years, along with three books on the subject. I have maintained two sites devoted to Asperger's and autism, and I have counseled a number of parents about their children's challenges and experiences. I am also a graduate student in History and Culture, with an emphasis on Disability Studies. Finally, I have experience as a personal care assistant for a boy with multiple, severe disabilities that include cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, and cortical visual impairment.
Writing

Writing

I am a professional writer with a master's degree in English. As a graduate student instructor at the University of California at Berkeley, I taught classes in English composition and literature for three years. I also have fifteen years of experience as a technical writer in the telecommunications field.
ACT English
ACT Reading
American History
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
European History
Geography
Government & Politics
Proofreading
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
Spanish
Spelling
TOEFL
Vocabulary
World History
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Ms. Rachel is very helpful for my child

My kid has trouble sounding words. Ms. Rachel recommended using Alphaphonics and it’s been helping my child so much. I notice he can read a lot faster now.

Khanh, 111 lessons with Rachel

Knowledgeable & easy to work with.

Rachel is one of the best tutors I've worked with. She is incredibly patient and very knowledgeable.making sure My son understand why he need to go through each step and which formulas are necessary. Highly recommend

Gavriel, 1 lesson with Rachel

Excellent tutor!

My daughter enjoys the lessons and I feel it brought back her confidence in herself regarding to reading, which was the main reason I looked for private lessons for her. Excellent tutor!

Ifat, 28 lessons with Rachel

Great Tutor!

Rachel is a great tutor. She helps the student analyze the passages step by step and goes over both the argument and the patterns in the text. In just one lesson she is capable of going over a whole passage with all of the patterns, arguments, strategies and etc written out and it is an experience that my son has had with no other tutor. I highly recommend her and I hope that you giver a shot.

Shelly E., 138 lessons with Rachel
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