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Little Rock, Arkansas

5.0
(4)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
All ages
Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Teaching since 2003
Master of Arts: Public Policy

    About Rachel T.

    5.0
    (4)
    Hello!  Are you looking for some help with elementary level math or reading? Do you need assistance with writing or editing a high school or college paper? Are you interested in learning a language like English, Spanish, or Portuguese? Or do you just need some supplemental lessons to really help you understand your class material? Then contact me! I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelors degree in International Studies, Spanish, and Global Cultures. While an undergraduate, I studied abroad in Ecuador. I also received a Certificate in Youth Development from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, as well as a Certificate in Conversational Portuguese from Liberty University. I continue to further my education by taking Public Policy masters courses from Liberty University. I am passionate about learning, and I delight in helping others succeed in their academic and language pursuits. For over 14 years, I have been tutoring clients of all ages in various subjects. In Lithuania, I taught youth conversational English. While in college, I took several elementary education courses, assisted other college students with their homework, and tutored grade school students in math and reading. Following graduation, I continued to work with younger students in an after-school program setting, and for several years I have been teaching private language lessons to adults and children. While I tutor several subjects, I really enjoy helping clients learn a new language. In this globalized world, I believe that learning another language is invaluable; being able to communicate in a non-native tongue not only improves your self-confidence, but it also helps you see the world from a new perspective. I love that knowing foreign languages has given me insight into other cultures and allowed me to form deep relationships with people who do not know any English. In my language classes you will receive assistance with: • understanding content • clarity in writing • vocabulary • cultural comprehension • grammar • sentence structure As a teacher, I delight in helping my students find success, and I strive to create a relaxed, fun, and happy classroom. I work with you at your pace and tailor lessons to your needs. It is my goal for you to have a better grasp of the subject matter and to equip you with the tools you need to succeed. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and learning about other cultures, being creative, going on outdoor adventures, playing cards and board games, singing and dancing, reading, and watching movies. Experience & Education:  • 14+ years experience tutoring Spanish, Conversational English, ESL, Elementary/Middle School/college subjects, writing/editing papers  • 20+ years speaking Spanish with experience living in a Spanish-speaking country  • University of Wisconsin graduate with 3.9 GPA  • B.A. in Spanish, International Studies, and Global Cultures  • Public Policy masters courses • Elementary Education courses  • Portuguese courses 

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    4 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    4 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    1 PM-2 PM
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    60 minutes
    $35
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    4 Reviews
    Joey S
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    Excellent teacher !!!
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    Great to work with!
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    Great job.
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    Experience

    ACT Prep Instructor

    Apr, 2017 - Present

    Kaplan Test Prep

    ▪ Teach high school students the Kaplan method to prepare them for taking the ACT ▪ Provide exceptional instruction, student mentorship, and subject matter expertise on all sections of the exam

    ESL Teacher

    Feb, 2017 - Present

    VIPKID

    ▪ Teach full immersion English language and content classes based on the US Common Core State Standards to young Chinese students

    Tutor

    Sep, 2016 - Present

    Varsity Tutors, TakeLessons, QuestionWell

    ▪ Tutor students online and in person ▪ Work with students at their pace and tailor lessons to their needs ▪ Write blog articles to help students learn Spanish

    Independent English Tutor

    Sep, 2014 - Nov, 2014

    Rachel Turner Tutoring (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    ▪ Developed appropriate English language lessons, homework, and assessment tools for 2 native Portuguese speakers

    Assistant Director

    Aug, 2012 - Jul, 2014

    Liberty University Card Services Office (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    ▪ Employed communication and interpersonal skills to provide patrons with exceptional customer service in English and Spanish ▪ Developed and maintained positive and successful business relationships with internal departments and outside vendors ▪ Grew campus card program by creating marketing strategies and materials and enhancing and maintaining webpage and social media sites

    Independent Spanish Tutor

    Nov, 2010 - Mar, 2013

    Rachel Turner Tutoring (Verona, Wisconsin)

    ▪ Independently evaluated learning needs of 3 tutees and developed appropriate Spanish language lessons, homework, and assessment tools

    Department Administrator & Graduate Program Coordinator

    Oct, 2010 - Jul, 2012

    University of Wisconsin School of Human Ecology (Madison, Wisconsin)

    ▪ Improved professional verbal and written communication skills as key liaison between Human Ecology and university and public entities ▪ Translated documents and emails from English into Portuguese and vice versa

    AmeriCorps Volunteer/Youth Worker

    Sep, 2009 - Oct, 2010

    Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center (Madison, Wisconsin)

    ▪ Identified and addressed needs of 50 diverse youth through mentoring, tutoring, and developing 4 effective and sustainable programs ▪ Improved Spanish skills by speaking in Spanish to employees and participants and their parents and translating documents into Spanish ▪ Composed articles for the Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center Monthly Newsletter ▪ Collaborated with parents, volunteers, colleagues, and community members to enhance programs and incorporate best practices

    House Fellow

    Aug, 2007 - May, 2009

    University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)

    ▪ Supported 50 residents of diverse backgrounds via counseling, tutoring, and providing emergency assistance ▪ Led successful study abroad informational presentations in order to share with students the value of studying abroad

    Math & Reading Teacher

    Jan, 2006 - May, 2007

    Madison School & Community Recreation (Madison, Wisconsin)

    ▪ Taught and practiced math and reading skills in English and Spanish with native Spanish-speaking children ages 5-11

    Campus Ministy Student Leader

    Jan, 2006 - Aug, 2009

    Chi Alpha, InterVarsity (Madison, Wisconsin)

    ▪ Engaged in outreach to international students and doubled the number of members through promotion of the organization

    Service Camp Leader: Mexico & Lithuania

    Jul, 2003 - Jul, 2004

    Faith Community Church (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin)

    ▪ Gained appreciation of diversity and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural values, norms, customs, and communication patterns

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts: Spanish and International Studies, Certificate: Global Cultures

    Aug, 2004 - May, 2009

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Master of Arts: Public Policy

    Mar, 2013

    Liberty University

    Certificate: Youth Development

    Jan, 2010 - Apr, 2010

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    Study Abroad Selected Participant

    Aug, 2006 - Dec, 2006

    Universidad de San Francisco (Quito, Ecuador)

    Awards

    Spanish Scholarship

    May, 2004

    Cambridge High School (Cambridge, Wisconsin)

    Healthy Communities Award

    Apr, 2010

    Public Health Madison and Dane County (Madison, Wisconsin)

    Customer Service Awards (5)

    May, 2009

    Fireside Dinner Theatre (Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin)

    Graduated with Distinction (GPA 3.9/4.0)

    May, 2009

    University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)

    Dean's List (8 semesters)

    May, 2009

    University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)

    Phi Beta Kappa Member

    May, 2009

    Phi Beta Kappa

    Valedictorian

    May, 2004

    Cambridge High School (Cambridge, Wisconsin)

    Languages

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    Portuguese

    Professional Proficiency

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