Ralph D. Thomas

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Introduction: By tutoring chemistry and several disciplines of math, I am grateful for the opportunity to meet and assist a diverse population of aspirational and inspirational scholars. In this post-pandemic environment, I welcome in-person as well as remote lessons over the phone or virtually.

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Hired 14 times

Serves Bakersfield, CA

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16 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and PayPal.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Tanyon T.

Mar 9, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Me. Ralph is so patient, articulate, and thoughtful while tutoring my 10y/o son. I am overjoyed with the progress I have seen so far. Truly a most valuable asset to my son’s education.

Details: Elementary school • Arithmetic / general • Pre-algebra • 10 - 13 years old • Improve grades at school • Learn new topics and techniques • More than once a week • Remotely (phone or internet)

Math Tutoring

Jodi A.

Sep 15, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

My son did SAT math tutoring with Mr. Thomas and loved the experience. Mr. Thomas is smart, on time, high communicative and a very nice person. My teen loved him. We plan to do more sessions in the future.

Details: 12th grade • SAT1 • Math • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

Ralph D. Thomas's reply

Part of what makes Jodi's son Jonah such a bright student is that he is a very willing and enthusiastic listener and learner. Any tutoring business would greatly benefit from more scholars like him.

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Kimberly C.

Mar 24, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mr. Ralph has been my tutor for YEARS. He tutored me throughout my entire 4th grade year as I had been taken out of public school for health reasons. I'm now a junior in high school and he has, once again, helped me out to an incredible extent with both my math and chemistry class. He's helped me understand subjects that my teacher in school failed to teach me in less than half the time. His explanations are clear and concise, going through each step meanwhile explaining why you take that step. Overall, he's an incredible tutor and 100% deserves these five stars!

Details: High school • Algebra • 14 - 17 years old • Improve grades at school • More than once a week • Remotely (phone or internet)

Ralph D. Thomas's reply

My gracious review was written by the student: Jessica. While she's certainly one of the brightest individuals I've ever taught, she's no doubt among the most uniquely gifted. At the age of 10, she had pi memorized out to 40 digits. At that time, she also possessed a youthful enthusiasm for Chemistry, and her favorite element was Einsteinium (Es). Who chooses Einsteinium? Jessica, of course. Folks, she's come a long scholarly way from Area Method Multiplication!

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Celina M.

Nov 30, 2018

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Hired on Thumbtack

Ralph was wonderful! We really enjoyed his help with tutoring our daughter in Calculus. He’s professional and very knowledgeable. We will continue to use his services. Thanks for all your help!

Details: High school • Precalculus • 14 - 17 years old • Improve grades at school • More than once a week • The math tutor travels to me

Ralph D. Thomas's reply

My only disappointment in this relationship was its brevity. Celina (mom) was affable and compassionate, while Trinity (student) was bright, humorous, and very willing to learn.

Math Tutoring

Andy I.

6 days ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Great thus far.

Details: High school • Chemistry • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My rates are usually offered in the range: $18 to $26 per hour, and correlates directly with the grade level for a given subject. Discounts are available for the 1st hour of the 1st lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Once hired via the Thumbtack protocol, the customer and I may have to exchange several texts before a conversation is possible. Then, we discuss what days and times are best, duration of a lesson, initial topics within the specific subject, confirmation of the rates, agree to a method of payment, and so forth.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I periodically tutored and was a teaching assistant (TA) while earning a BS in chemistry,and performed TA duties for three semesters as a doctoral candidate. More important, I have classroom taught or tutored, chemistry or math, for the past 14 years.

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