1st lesson free
Rachel's email address and phone number have been validated.
Rachel
- Rate R409
- Response 1h
R409/h
Contact
1st lesson free
- English Oral Expression
- English Vocabulary
- English Reading Comprehension
- English Listening Comprehension
- English Writing
Oxford and UCLA graduate teaches English reading and writing from elementary school to high school in Alexandria, Va.
- English Oral Expression
- English Vocabulary
- English Reading Comprehension
- English Listening Comprehension
- English Writing
Lesson location
About Rachel
I am a UCLA and University of Oxford graduate with tutoring experience, including one year working with elementary school students and one year tutoring at the high school level. This experience has taught me how to adapt my approach to students of different ages, abilities, and levels of confidence.
I also work professionally as a writer, so reading, research, editing, and clear communication are skills I use every day. My academic background in history has given me extensive experience analyzing complex texts, developing arguments, conducting research, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
As a tutor, I am patient, encouraging, and attentive to each student's individual needs. I want students to feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and telling me when something doesn't make sense. I take preparation seriously and tailor lessons to each student's goals, whether they need help with reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, research, history, or a specific school assignment.
Most importantly, I want students to leave our sessions with a better understanding of the material and greater confidence in their ability to tackle it independently.
See more
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +18
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I believe the best tutoring is individualized: every student has different strengths, challenges, and ways of learning. My approach is patient, encouraging, and highly interactive. Instead of simply giving students answers, I help them understand how to work through a problem themselves, whether that means analyzing a difficult reading, organizing an essay, improving grammar and vocabulary, or developing a stronger argument.
A typical lesson begins by identifying what the student is currently working on and where they are struggling. From there, we might work through a reading assignment together, discuss its meaning and key ideas, develop an essay outline, revise a piece of writing, or practice specific English skills. I also focus on teaching strategies students can use independently, so that what they learn during tutoring carries over into their future assignments.
My academic background sets me apart as a tutor. I studied at both UCLA and the University of Oxford, with a strong emphasis on history, research, reading, and writing. Studying history at a high level requires much more than memorizing dates: it involves closely reading complex material, identifying important information, evaluating sources, constructing arguments, and communicating those arguments clearly. These are skills I can help students apply across English, history, and other reading- and writing-intensive subjects.
I can help with English reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, vocabulary, editing, and general academic writing, as well as history and related humanities subjects. I am especially comfortable helping middle school and high school students, including students who feel overwhelmed by reading-heavy assignments or have difficulty turning their ideas into a well-organized paper.
My goal is not only to help students improve a particular assignment or grade, but to make reading and writing feel more manageable and give them greater confidence in their own abilities.
See more
Rates
Rate
- R409
Package rates
- 5h: R2045
- 10h: R4090
free lesson
The free first lesson with Rachel allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R409/h
Similar English Oral Expression tutor profiles
Anne
Pretoria & online
- R300/h
- 1st lesson free
Lesley
Pretoria & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
John
Centurion & online
- R350/h
- 1st lesson free
Tinyiko Cathrine
Pretoria & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Sibusiso
Barberton & online
- R150/h
- 1st lesson free
Shaamielah
Ladysmith & online
- R200/h
Caroline
Brakpan & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Jane
Randburg & online
- R235/h
- 1st lesson free
Dimpho
Berea & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Zandisiwe
Alberton & online
- R120/h
- 1st lesson free
Windy Matlakala
Pretoria & online
- R55/h
- 1st lesson free
Madeleine
Pretoria & online
- R180/h
- 1st lesson free
JANINE
Lephalale & online
- R100/h
- 1st lesson free
Gean
Johannesburg & online
- R100/h
- 1st lesson free
Kamohelo
Johannesburg & online
- R180/h
- 1st lesson free
Glom
Koppies & online
- R150/h
- 1st lesson free
Plegence
Hammanskraal & online
- R230/h
- 1st lesson free
Joshua
Stanford & online
- R200/h
- 1st lesson free
Keosha
Durban & online
- R50/h
- 1st lesson free
Sumadia
Phoenix & online
- R150/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See English Oral Expression tutors
