Rachel Marie Soderberg

• Provided high-quality virtual and in-person instruction
• Supported student skill development in private and group lessons
• Adapted existing materials to maximize learning outcomes
• Created individualized lesson plans for children and adults
• Administered assessments and created detailed grade reports
• Taught specialized courses such as TOEIC preparation and AVGS

I have worked at Berlitz Heilbronn since May 2019, where I teach English to both adults and children who are native speakers of other languages. I offer instruction completely in English even for beginner students. The lessons are mainly focused on real world applications of English grammar and vocabulary. Each lesson has a specific focus which is customized to reflect the student's goals. I have taught various types of English courses at all levels from A1 to C2, but the most popular courses I teach are A2 and B1 Business English.

I also teach children’s courses at Berlitz. These courses do not have a business or career focus and often require me to be very creative and flexible. Sometimes there is specific material and a set lesson plan for me to follow, and other times I am required to create my own material and plan. When teaching children my most important task is to ensure their safety, and if I am teaching a group class, it is often necessary for me to mediate conflicts between the children.

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, our business was severely impacted by our inability to conduct in-person classes. However, our innovative response to this challenge has opened many doors and increased our global reach substantially. We are now capable of hosting classes online with the help of various platforms such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. I often substitute for teachers at other Berlitz centers, and I regularly teach students who live in other parts of the country, or in other countries, such as Poland, Spain, Belgium, Serbia, and even the United States of America. It is said that necessity is the mother of invention. I believe that with the right tools and the right mindset, any challenge can be turned into an opportunity for success.

• Provided English tutoring for young children and teenagers
• Supervised young children in and out of the home
• Performed various domestic tasks such as cleaning tables
• Mediated interpersonal conflicts
• Occasionally performed minor First Aid

• Played songs which created a fun and relaxed atmosphere
• Explained rules and expectations
• Encouraged patrons to tip and applaud
• Promoted regular and special offers

• Completed trainings in First Aid, Lifeguarding, and High Ropes Safety
• Helped children complete the Zipline, Giant Swing, and Climbing Ladder
• Gave English and German language safety briefings
• Checked safety equipment before and during activities
• Ran activities for groups of up to 20 children
• Ensured children's safety while participating in outdoor water activities
• Mediated conflicts between children
• Supported children away from home
• Assisted in building and dismantling large outdoor structures

• Cleaned surfaces to a medical standard
• Refilled supplies such as soap and paper towels
• Removed refuse from rooms and hallways

• Assisted children and vulnerable adults with daily tasks
• Supervised children and vulnerable adults
• Prepared meals and drinks

• Supervised children in and out of the home
• Prepared food and drinks
• Mediated conflicts