Ronnie
Deaf Professional ASL & Academics Tutoring
I am a Deaf Professional. I have over 30 years' experience in the field of Deafness. I started out working at my former high school, Florida School for the Deaf in St. Augustine as a Group Leader in the girls' dormitory. I moved to Rochester, NY to work as an Admissions Counselor for National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of Rochester Institute of Technology. Once I graduated from there with my Master's degree, I relocated back south and accepted a position with GA Vocational...
vocabulary
grammar
reading
English
literature
proofreading
sign language
hard of hearing
Alicia M. from Valdosta, GA
I've had an interest in ASL since making a deaf friend during my freshman year in college. Though she moved away after only a semester, I've dabbled in learning a little over the years. While searching for a grammar tutor in my area, the first tutor on the list was Ronnie T. I was thrilled to learn she was deaf. This in no way hinders her ability to instruct, and in fact I get to pick up a little ASL along the way. Thus far my experience has been very rewarding, and more than I could have hoped for in a tutor. I have to remember to face her during conversations, and phone calls are out, but as we exchange our first languages, her ASL and mine spoken, the learning experience is unique and enhanced for me. I highly recommend her for grammar and ASL. Even if you don't need both, you'll be glad you did. Update: Listening and hearing factor in to all forms of communication, written, verbal and ASL. Ronnie T's listening ability taught me a lot about being deaf...I consider that a lesson worth learning and remembering.
Jennifer B. from Valdosta, GA
Ronnie is very warm and friendly! She made me feel very comfortable from the beginning. Enjoyed the session and plan to continue on a weekly basis!