ABOUT ROB STONE

 

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Rob Stone is an educator and educational coach who holds a Masters degree from Harvard University and a Bachelors degree from Colorado College. He has spent over 25 years assessing, advising, and guiding students (both underachieving and supremely gifted) to overcome academic and social-emotional stumbling blocks, develop practical strategies, stay motivated, and achieve their very best. Rob has taught middle and high school students in one of the country’s most prestigious private schools (for over 18 years), trained teachers, lectured at top universities and schools of education, published articles in educational journals, presented at national education conferences, served on admissions committees, consulted families through the process of applying to elite independent schools, and helped students gain admission into Ivy League and other highly competitive colleges through long-term planning and application assistance (with particular focus on writing effective personal statements and supplemental essays). Additionally, he works with 4th-12th grade students (as well as college and grad students) in a one-on-one capacity.

 

Mindful of cognitive, as well as social-emotional development, Rob will identify the skills, habits, and aspects of mindset most in need of guidance, and work closely with your family to create a customized, healthy and realistic plan of action, designed to deliver results.  

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TESTIMONIALS:

 

“Rob Stone is without question the most gifted educator of adolescents I’ve known in thirty years of teaching. His ability to adapt developmental theory about how children learn and mature is unmatched.”  

          – Jeanne P., High School Department Chair

 

“Rob is a remarkably and uniquely gifted teacher. I have taught for 40 years and have worked with many excellent teachers, but in all that time I have never seen anyone connect better with his students than Rob. He has infectious energy, a ready sense of humor, and deep thoughtfulness and wisdom.” 

          – Michael M., English Teacher, 8th Grade Chair

 

“For parents, Rob was an honest and compassionate voice. He never shied away from incredibly difficult conversations and never once gave up on a kid.” 

          – Julie B., wellturnedwords.com

 

“J. started 8th grade with fairly low self-esteem.  He is ending it with a confidence that we have never before observed. Terry and I both attribute this largely to you and how you have managed to bring out the best in him.  Thank you so much.”

           – Vicki  (parent of a middle school student)

 

“Rob’s help was integral to my success. At a time when tensions were extremely high between me and my parents, he was patient, supportive, and an invaluable asset. I cannot recommend his help highly enough.  Thanks for everything Rob!”  

          – Michael  (accepted to Stanford, Wesleyan, Brown, Oberlin, Tulane)

 

“College admissions and essays feel like they can destroy a parent's relationship with their kids.  Everyone was stressed out––especially me.  Rob was a gift not only to my kids but to our entire family.  He helped my twins feel more at ease about the college process and writing their essays.  They went from negative, resistant boys, to positive and empowered. Rob brought a feeling of excitement and adventure to this important time. Plus, he got the job done!”

          – Shelli  (Parent of two students)

 

“Rob worked magic with both my sons!”    – Karen I. (parent of two students)

 

“Thanks for all the help and attention you gave to O. Your calm and insightful approach settled nerves during a tense time that kept our daughter focused and on track. She loved working with you, and things were much better (for all of us) with your support.” 

          – Chris  (parent)

 

“My son had great success in the college process largely thanks to you. He was accepted to 10 out of 14 schools––including Brown and Pomona (where he will be going in the fall). Thank you for all your patience, guidance and wisdom!!!” 

          – Karen S. (parent)

 

“I just wanted to extend my most sincere thank you for connecting us with Rob Stone.  He really listened and understood both R. and us in a profound way, and reflected back positives about R. and about our school journey that really landed both with us and her [and left us] feeling more empowered.…That to me was the sign of a true educator/coach.  He also gave my husband and me great perspective and advice about how to get the most out of this school year, and how to approach thinking about changing schools.  All in all, I felt more calm, which I know makes me a more present parent, and that's really what our kids need most of all.”         

          – Nell  (parent of an 8th grader)

                                                                                                              

"Rob worked tirelessly with me regarding my Masters in Nursing graduate school application essays. He was flexible with when he could work with me and he helped me more than I could have ever imagined…I could not have gotten through these essays without him. He helped me gain acceptances to all six of the schools I applied to (attending Johns Hopkins)." 

          – Devyn (grad school student)