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Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Prep Online
Rabbi G.

4.9 (52 ratings)

137 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60
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Shalom!

I'm a rabbi who can change your after-school driving hassles into convenient, effective on-line lessons.

I have been giving great on-line lessons for 30 years.

I'm great at figuring out how to help you anticipate and overcome all the obstacles so that everyone has a joyful and meaningful experience from those who have experience with Jewish services to those who are experiencing a Jewish ceremony for the first time.

After six years of rabbinical seminary, I received ordination in...

Shalom!

I'm a rabbi who can change your after-school driving hassles into convenient, effective on-line lessons.

I have been giving great on-line lessons for 30 years.

I'm great at figuring out how to help you anticipate and overcome all the obstacles so that everyone has a joyful and meaningful experience from those who have experience with Jewish services to those who are experiencing a Jewish ceremony for the first time.

After six years of rabbinical seminary, I received ordination in 1988 along with my Masters of Hebrew Letters.

Join the group of proud parents and happy students who get great results at home.

My Bachelor's degree is in foreign language education, so, I know all the ways to make it easy.

I also am a teacher of English and public speaking, so, I know all the methods to make your youngster confident and comfortable.

My father, of blessed memory, was a rabbi. My brother is, too. And, my mother, of blessed memory, a state teacher-of-the-year award winner, was my first religious school teacher and equaled most of my seminary professors whom I met when I went off to rabbinical college. I believe that education is an act of love and that tuning into the student and paying attention is the way to open the door to motivated learning and success.

Whether your ceremony is going to be on Zoom or in person, at home or in your synagogue or at a country club, or a hybrid, it will be a simcha, a happy occasion.

I believe what makes me most qualified is that I love to teach. The word "rabbi" means "teacher." Let me be your friendly rabbi and rabbinic friend at this important time in the life of your youngster and the life of your family.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you and making sure your student has a very positive experience.

Shana Tova ~ Happy New Year

Rabbi G.
Philadelphia
Eastern Standard Time Zone

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Education

(B.A.) Miami University of Oxford, Ohio, 1975
Foreign Language Ed.
(M.H.L. & Ordination) Reconstructionist Rabbinical College College, Wyncote, Pennsylvania, 1988
Masters
- The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: I have students in all time zones. Let's meet on-line at a time that's convenient for you. No additional fee for "odd hours."
  • Lesson cancellation: 0 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 7/31/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Career Development

Career Development

I was the director of the Career Resource Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Chamapaign and have, since that time, continued to keep current in the college selection and application process as well as career targeting and successful research and interviewing process. My life coaching skills accompanied with my writing abilities supports my clients to focusing on what they care about and developing the skills they need to successfully pursue their goals. Many of my ESL teaching jobs, whether in a classroom or for a private student, were for adults who asked me to teach units on career development and job acquisition.
Chess

Chess

I am experienced introducing kids as well as adults to chess at which point they can enjoy the game with friends or family or accept my referral to a local chess club. That means that your youngster -- or you! -- can turn up to the first day of chess club feeling comfortable and confident and ready to play and improve. And, yes, it means that you can use chess to enhances strategic thinking as well as to enjoy quality family time. Just a few meetings are necessary to get the basics and get started having fun.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I was the director of the Career Resource center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and have continued to keep current with issues in education. I have tutored and coached several students in their last few years of high school until their graduation in order to support the process of examining their options and finding out more about themselves in order to generate a focused game plan of career interests, college selection and application essay writing. I am particularly helpful to students from non-native families who are not familiar with U.S. higher education.
English

English

Ive been tutoring youngsters in their elementary curriculum goals for decades so that their comfort and proficiency soars. My method is called “child-centered.” That means I really pay attention to the child’s perspective and by understanding the child’s viewpoint, I can offer meaningful and effective support. Also, the calm and personable style of the tutor provides your child with a joyous and focused learning environment.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have 30 years of experience teaching all aspect of English (conversation; writing; reading; pronunciation; culture; accent reduction; business English, etc.). I always find out what my student wants and tailor every lesson to match the interests and goals of my student. I am friendly and hard working and enjoy being an ESL/EFL/ESOL teacher and tutor for people of all ages.
Handwriting

Handwriting

I have taught handwriting to European and Russian educated adult students who want to be able to read and write easy-to-understand notes such as telephone messages without the confusion of 4 vs. 9; 1 vs. 7; o vs. a; etc. I am able to write like a European or American since I was born in Germany and came to the U.S. at 11 years of age and know this from personal experience as well as from the classroom. Additionally, I studied calligraphy (because I used to be a graphics designer) and have a good appreciation and manner to teach handwriting in an easy way. ALSO, I have experience teaching elementary age school kids who are struggling to produce legible, neat and nice English letters. We can learn quickly. It's easy and will make you feel so confident and great.
Hebrew

Hebrew

I am a rabbi with many years of study and practice with Hebrew and Jewish education for Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah students.
Proofreading

Proofreading

Professional proof reading and editing 25 yrs. ESL teacher and tutor.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I am an ordained minister which requires me to speak to groups in various settings including life cycle events, e.g., weddings and funerals, conducting worship services which include sermons and giving talks or lectures.
Religion

Religion

After graduate studies in comparative religion in the religion department at the University of Virginia, I studied at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College for six years. I have experience as a congregational leader, religious school education director, chaplain, writer, counselor and life cycle facilitator (including Bar/Bat Mitzvah; weddings including interfaith couples; commitment ceremonies; funerals, etc.).
Speech

Speech

As a teacher of ESL (English As A Second Language) for over 30 years, I have been helping students from all over the world learn and practice the rules of clear speech so that they can be easily understood on the phone by teachers, coworkers and customer service personnel. I know how to explain the the linguistic rules of sound production in an easy way that allows students to remember and apply each lesson immediately in their personal and professional lives. Because I am an expert with non-native speakers of English, many native speakers of English have asked me to teach them achieve the same abilities that my non-native speakers achieve with my help.
USCIS

USCIS

I have 30 years experience as a tutor for students to pass the U.S. citizenship exam. I use the government learning materials. Also, I create materials for my students. I am an expert teacher of English as a second language. I am friendly and I help my students learn quickly. You will feel confident when you go for your test. You will be successful.
Writing

Writing

Thirty years experience teaching writing.
ACT English
ACT Reading
Grammar
GRE
PSAT
Reading
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
SSAT
TOEFL
Vocabulary

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Extremely Knowledgeable & Experienced Tutor

Rabbi G was a perfect fit for my son. She made their time together fun, but very educational. I highly recommend her for children struggling with reading. My son left their first session with more confidence and some fun tools to use with his parents at home.

Adam, 1 lesson with Rabbi

Best tutor ever

Claire is the best ever and she helped me so much... I really like her advice. I really liked to take the lesson with Claire and I would say that she is an amazing person And really helpful. Thank you so much and I will be back to you if I got anything for help :)) I'm so glad to get the lesson from Claire.

Jenny, 2 lessons with Rabbi
Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 36 minutes
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