Rachel is a bundle of contradictions existing in harmony.
A descendant of the West by way of Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the East by way of Hong Kong & Guangdong.
An artist at heart with an innately practical career in education, helping students work towards their post-secondary goals.
An introverted, soft-spoken personality who listens to obscure, experimental indie music, and fiercely believes in free speech.
I love exploring the in-between spaces; the hybridity of life; the things that don't seem to cohere until they suddenly click into place.
Photo by Christy Evelyn Photography
Time abroad
2010-14: Claremont, CA for my English major and Japanese minor at Pomona College.
2014-16: Hokkaido, Japan on the JET Programme. Included trips around Japan & to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea.
2016-17: Cambridge, England for my MPhil in Research in Second Language Education. Included recreational travel around Western Europe.
Skills
🎨 Painting (watercolour, acrylic, & digital)
✏️ Drawing
📸 Photography
💻 Graphic design
✍🏼 Writing (academic & creative)
👩🏻🏫 Teaching
📚 Educational advising
🧵 Embroidery
🍳 Cooking
🧁 Baking
🎹 Piano playing
🎧 College radio DJing
🌿 Taking care of too many plants
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