Backward autos...
...mama mia! I used to think we were tough on CFS. My heart goes out to the ab initios who are shelling out hard earned cash learning this stuff. At least we have a filter by selection of the studes, hopefully with some latent ability.
The ROD must be fairly high (understatement) having pulled the cab backwards, especially when you then nose it fwd again.
In the real event if you can walk/crawl away it was a gud'un. RRPM are pennies in the bank, don't be too keen to get down the bottom of the gauge too early.
Definitely try to find a tall feature on the ground to use as a height ref when you get to the bottom, while you get the hang of it. Remember it's a variable flare - usually best to start gentle and wrap it up as necessary. If you've gone too early, then don't try to push the cyclic fwd, or bleed/lower the lever - hold everything - then, when it looks right, continue the flare, wait for a hint of sink (ie the flare effect's gone), check & level (or cushion if it's an engine-off-I guess you'll find touchdown easier to judge!). If you've still flared too high, same advice, hold the lever until the a/c is at the right height, else it'll be bumpy at best.
Sounds like an instructor change wouldn't be a bad thing - didn't catch you looking through the bottom window? Tut, tut!
Good luck.