About Rachel

I am passionate about human development and learning. I am preparing to become a child psychiatrist, and I want learning and teaching to continue to play central roles in my work. I have taken a broad spectrum of courses at Cambridge University, Wheaton College, Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Harvard University. In addition to courses on human development, learning, and best educational practices, I took courses that would enable me to teach any subject in pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as many higher education subjects using active, innovative methods. I have 10 years of experience working as a tutor, teaching assistant, and teacher in private and public schools and colleges. In addition to core academic subjects, I have tutored individuals in music, art, sports, and standardized test preparation. I have tutored adults in GED preparation, as well as statistics and several areas of psychology. I work to develop individuals' confidence and desire to explore and contribute to their worlds. During my own childhood, I was given the opportunity for enrichment not only in traditional academic subjects, but also in art, drama, writing, several musical instruments, numerous sports, and foreign languages. I was taught the importance of learning about other cultures through travel and hosting exchange students. I was shown the value of giving back to the community through volunteer work and service projects. I try to give those I work with the same opportunities to develop their interests and use their talents to reach goals and improve the world.