Stephen Pare
Rachel Brumfield brought an energy and presence to the classroom that made every session engaging and uplifting. With her background in theatre (I’ve even seen her perform live!), it’s no surprise that she was charismatic, expressive, and just genuinely enjoyable to learn from.
But what really made Rachel stand out was the emotional intelligence she brought to the table. She openly acknowledged how stress and anxiety can impact performance, and her empathy created a safe space for all of us—especially those, like me, who were going through tough moments.
She also shared practical test-day strategies that stuck with me—one in particular: “Never go back and change an answer!” Her mix of performance skills, positivity, and compassion made a huge impact on my mindset and confidence heading into the exam.Read MoreRead Less
But what really made Rachel stand out was the emotional intelligence she brought to the table. She openly acknowledged how stress and anxiety can impact performance, and her empathy created a safe space for all of us—especially those, like me, who were going through tough moments.
She also shared practical test-day strategies that stuck with me—one in particular: “Never go back and change an answer!” Her mix of performance skills, positivity, and compassion made a huge impact on my mindset and confidence heading into the exam.Read MoreRead Less