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I earned my PhD in Neuroscience and Bioinformatics at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. I've been teaching and tutoring for 10+ years and loved every moment of it. I love getting to know my students personally so that I can break down the material in ways tailored to their interests.
I graduated from Brown University in 2015 with a BS in Neuroscience and also tutored in college. At Brown, I was a teaching assistant for the introductory biology and neuroscience courses, and I tutored on the side for about 20-25 hours per week. I was so effective as a teaching assistant that I became the first undergraduate in Brown's 250-year history to receive the Teaching and Advising Award, which had always been given to faculty.
I love forming meaningful connections with students I would have never met if they hadn't contacted me. I truly enjoy teaching, and if I can make one significant difference in someone's life, that is enough for me. I hope you will consider giving me a chance, and I look forward to being of service.
Ronnie Li
516-987-2885
ronnieli0114@gmail.com
www.ronnieli.com/tutoring
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Current Top Pro
Hired 16 times
1 employee
15 years in business
Serves Atlanta , GA
Offers online services
Payment methods
Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Zelle
Specialties
Grade level
High school, College / graduate school, Adult learner
Type of math
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Statistics
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Reviews
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Rushi P.
Ronnie has a heart of gold. He tutored my son in precalculus over 5 years ago and they got
along very well. At one point my son even said he was disappointed not to have a lesson
with Ronnie. Who says that for a tutoring lesson right?! And now even after my son
graduated college, Ronnie STILL remembers him and reach out to say Hi. He ... Show more
along very well. At one point my son even said he was disappointed not to have a lesson
with Ronnie. Who says that for a tutoring lesson right?! And now even after my son
graduated college, Ronnie STILL remembers him and reach out to say Hi. He ... Show more
November 19, 2022
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Francine J.
Ronnie was able to raise my daughters ACT score by 2-3 points within only two weeks of
tutoring, just by giving her practical tools and strategies that she could use on the real test.
I definitely recommend Ronnie for ACT tutoring and would dare say that he cares more
about my daughters success than the big test prep companies ever would!
tutoring, just by giving her practical tools and strategies that she could use on the real test.
I definitely recommend Ronnie for ACT tutoring and would dare say that he cares more
about my daughters success than the big test prep companies ever would!
November 19, 2022
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Travis G.
Ronnie tutored my son in the second Calculus based Physics (E.G. Engineering Physics II)
and had no problems working out / explaining problems other tutors could not work.Ronnie
excels at explaining difficult material and is an incredibly brilliant young man.I would
recommend him to anyone needing tutoring assistance with Physics, Chemist... Show more
and had no problems working out / explaining problems other tutors could not work.Ronnie
excels at explaining difficult material and is an incredibly brilliant young man.I would
recommend him to anyone needing tutoring assistance with Physics, Chemist... Show more
November 17, 2022
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Klarke C.
Ronnie has a very thorough and clear method of teaching that helped me catch up after
being confused for multiple weeks in my college Trigonometry course. Aside from
providing detailed notes for each lesson, he offers ample resources for practice and is very
encouraging and supportive throughout the whole learning process. My grad... Show more
being confused for multiple weeks in my college Trigonometry course. Aside from
providing detailed notes for each lesson, he offers ample resources for practice and is very
encouraging and supportive throughout the whole learning process. My grad... Show more
November 16, 2022
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Rodica G.
Ronnie is a great tutor, flexible and very knowledgeable. She definitely helped my daughter
with her AP Chem class.
with her AP Chem class.
October 23, 2022
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Sudeep N.
Mr. Ronnie is a very matured and knowledgeable SAT tutor. He is very passionate about
teaching and cares a lot about his students. My daughter is very pleased with his style of
teaching and learnt the right techniques from him to increase her SAT scores in practice
tests. I highly recommend Ronnie for SAT
teaching and cares a lot about his students. My daughter is very pleased with his style of
teaching and learnt the right techniques from him to increase her SAT scores in practice
tests. I highly recommend Ronnie for SAT
August 27, 2022
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
In addition to being the student's formal tutor, I always try my best to get to know the student personally. I am genuinely interested in people's stories, interests, and beliefs, and this helps me tailor my explanations to the student's needs. I always have a FREE preliminary meeting to discuss the logistics, so you can try out the service and decide whether you want to continue risk-free.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Brown University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. I earned my PhD in Neuroscience and Bioinformatics at Emory University, where I combined neuroscience, computer science, and mathematics to gain insights into large datasets. I have been teaching and tutoring since my sophomore year in high school. After, I was a teaching assistant at Brown and then a co-instructor for an elective course at a nearby high school in Providence.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $70 per hour. While I realize this is a fairly high price, ALL of my students learn and retain the material, and they get results. Not only do I have deep expertise in the subjects I teach, but I have also mastered the art of explaining complex concepts to my students. I understand how people learn at a fundamental level—I am a neuroscientist, after all!
How did you get started teaching?
I discovered my love for teaching when tutoring my neighbor in honors biology when he was a freshman in high school. His mother was impressed with my ability to explain concepts clearly, and she suggested that I seriously consider incorporating teaching into my career. I never knew I would be an effective instructor, but since that occasion, I have continued to seek teaching and tutoring opportunities.
What types of students have you worked with?
Throughout my extensive teaching and tutoring career, I have worked with students from all walks of life -- all kinds of socioeconomic, religious, racial, and cultural backgrounds. The academic backgrounds of these students varied tremendously, too. I have helped a student study basic GED material and tutored my friends in organic chemistry.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The best advice I can give a student looking for a teacher is to be open-minded. As a person who took a lot of neuroscience and psychology courses, I know that we have unconscious biases, so you may already have an image in your head of what the ideal teacher should look like, talk like, and act like. However, I would encourage you to recognize that implicit bias and be mindful of it. There are so many wonderful people out there, and you will never know you struck gold until you keep digging.
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