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Learn German, Music, Writing, & Literature with a Ph.D. from Harvard!
Rebecca S.

18 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60

About Rebecca


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I’m Dr. Rebecca, with a Ph.D. from Harvard and over twelve years of teaching experience. I specialize in conversation practice, grammar made simple, pronunciation coaching, and reading real literature and culture with confidence. I am also a specialist in music history! My lessons are lively, creative, and tailored to your goals, whether you’re preparing for exams, studying abroad, or just want to speak naturally.

Over the past twelve years, I have taught German language, literature, and...

I’m Dr. Rebecca, with a Ph.D. from Harvard and over twelve years of teaching experience. I specialize in conversation practice, grammar made simple, pronunciation coaching, and reading real literature and culture with confidence. I am also a specialist in music history! My lessons are lively, creative, and tailored to your goals, whether you’re preparing for exams, studying abroad, or just want to speak naturally.

Over the past twelve years, I have taught German language, literature, and culture at multiple universities in the U.S. My teaching spans beginner to advanced German (A1–C2), with a special focus on communicative fluency, cultural literacy, and confidence in speaking and writing. I use an immersive, creative, and structured approach that blends real-life communication with the exploration of art, film, and literature. Grammar is always taught in context and reinforced through conversation, storytelling, and authentic materials.

Do you need to read and analyze a book, text, work of art, or piece of music quickly and efficiently so you can discuss it confidently in class or write a strong paper? Get in touch! We’ll go through the material together, step by step, with clear guiding questions, concise summaries, and helpful notes to help you stay focused and feel more confident in class.


Education

Texas Christian University
German Studies
California State University, Long Beach
Masters
Harvard University
PhD

Additional Languages

Italian
German

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Ear Training

Ear Training

In high school, I scored a 5 on the ear training section of the AP Music exam. I completed a minor in music during my undergraduate study and have completed a secondary field in music during my Ph.D. I have sung professionally with the GewandhausChor in Leipzig, with the Harvard University Choir, and I have studied privately with a professor at the Conservatory of Music in Verona, Italy.
English

English

Professional copy editor, published literary scholar, award-winning teacher with 10+ years of experience, Ph.D (Harvard University, 2023)
German

German

PhD, Germanic Languages and Literatures (Harvard); 10+ years experience teaching German online and in person, with students ranging from ages 5 to 84 and coming from diverse linguistic backgrounds; holder of several awards in recognition of my teaching from Harvard, the Goethe Institut, and California State University Long Beach
Literature

Literature

PhD in Germanic Languages and Literatures (Harvard); published literature scholar; 10+ years award-winning teaching
Music History

Music History

I completed a minor in music during my undergraduate study and have completed a secondary field in music, with a specific focus on music history, during my Ph.D. I have an ongoing, funded research project on Mozart's The Magic Flute and research the music of composers who were suppressed due to Nazi policies.
Reading

Reading

10+ years experience teaching language and reading skills from ages 5-85; Ph.D. in Germanic Languages and Literatures and Music from Harvard University; published literature scholar and professional copyeditor
Voice (Music)

Voice (Music)

I completed a minor in music during my undergraduate study and have completed a secondary field in music during my Ph.D. I have sung professionally with the GewandhausChor in Leipzig, with the Harvard University Choir, and I have studied privately at Texas Christian University, the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, Boston University, and the Conservatory of Music in Verona, Italy.
ACT English
ACT Reading
Grammar
Music Theory
Proofreading
Spelling
TOEFL
Vocabulary
Writing
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