Grade Levels
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Tiered Support, Autism, Learning Disabilities, EL (English Learners), Students with varying disabilities, Gifted/Advanced population
Bio
My name is Rachel Freese. I enjoy spending time in nature, particularly at the beach. I also really enjoy playing instruments, reading, crocheting and spending time with my family and dog-sons! I believe that students learn best when they are in a relaxed environment with someone they trust. Asking lots of open ended and expanding questions gives students the opportunity to examine their own perspectives and develop critical thinking skills. My tutoring efforts focus on building relationships with students that lead them to feel safe in sharing their academic concerns with me. I then seek personalized ways to address their needs and adapt as necessary. I enjoy finding out where student's interests lie outside the classroom and building a rapport with them based on these interests. Whenever possible, I try to pull their interests into the instruction. Additionally, I seek to help students feel at ease and comfortable with where they are so that they are relaxed enough to fully engage.
Teacher Specialization
19 years in Education, including 4 years in Virtual Education (taught ESL for a company in China, taught online courses for a post-secondary institution in Peru and currently teaching for a private online microschool). English Language Arts experience: All levels - have taught Kindergarten, 8th-10th grades, as well as remedial classes to 5-12 grades English Language Learners experience: All levels - have taught ages 4-14 and beginner to intermediate levels Spanish - K-12: certified in the state of Florida. Social Studies experience: have taught 6th, 9th and 10th, World and US History. Able to teach any sub-specialty of Social Studies. Reading and Writing Intervention experience: taught 5th-12th grade reading comprehension, remedial writing and remedial phonics. Degrees: Masters degree and Master of Arts in Education. Reading Endorsement qualifications met on Florida certificate.
Courses
ACT Prep, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Spanish, English 10, English 11, English 12, English 9, English Creative Writing, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, ESL 1, ESL 2, ESL 3, High School US History, High School World History, PSAT Prep, SAT Prep, Social Studies 6, Spanish 1
