...My name is Ron. I grew up in upstate South Carolina and completed most of my undergraduate B.S. degree in Symbolic Systems (an interdisciplinary major comprising of computer science, psychology, linguistics, and philosophy) at Stanford University. I'm excited to offer my knowledge, energy, and skills to collaborate and achieve your goals! (read more)
...I have tutored several students for the HSPT and COOP with excellent results. The subject matter of these two tests is similar to that of the ISEE and SSAT, although there are subtle differences in the material, and some definite differences in the question types. The skills I teach will serve students well in any or all of these tests, and in the SAT and/or ACT they will take later. (read more)
...More formally, I was a teacher and tutor of English language and literature at the American Legation Museum in Tangier, Morocco. Recently, I have taught mathematics and English to Ukrainian refugees in the Upstate of South Carolina, and served as a mentor for children at the Meeting Street Academy in Spartanburg. In terms of my approach to tutoring - that depends on the person being tutored. (read more)
...I expect my students to meet me with a happy, healthy respect for learning. I believe learning is fun! I have taught on the elementary level for over 25 years in public schools. (read more)
...Instruction with English grammar/mathematical websites as well as creative approaches to pair/group learning have positively influenced my teaching. Workbooks, textbooks, puzzles, vocabulary word searches, dictation and internet games are a few approaches that have proven successful. My creativ... (read more)