lauren y.

• Eden Prairie, MN 55346 ( 33.8 mi )
• Experienced Chess Tutor

• Female Age 31
• Member since: 05/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $15 to $30 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Social Studies, Writing, World History, Psychology, Poetry, Creative Writing, Chess, American History

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Chess is one of my top subjects! I am a u1700 champion and I teach beginners and intermediate players regularly. I teach a more general focus instead of lines and I am more focused on the foundations (good pawns, etc). Have taught classes and individuals already.

I focus on concepts and foundations compared to facts/dates/lines of moves.
Chess- played 10 years, u1700 chess champion, tied for first for three years for top high school female player at State. Taught classes to groups (k-5) for 3 years as well as individuals for many. History- I plan to be a high school or college world history teacher. experience is a minor in history after next semester and my lifelong passion for history.

Nestor Y.

• Mankato, MN 56001 ( 29.2 mi )
• Experienced Chess Tutor

• Male Age 34
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group

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My comments on tutoring Chess : I learned to play when I was 13 years old. Since then, I've been practicing to participate in tournaments representing my school, my hometown and my state by myself and by groups.

There are several ways to learn. My favorite and the one I work best is to observe. Mostly I understand the things when I see them working. When I teach, I always do an explanation first and then I put it on practice so the student can fully use this new skill.
I am from Mexico, so most of my experience in these three areas of knowledge. In my chess experience, I've been involved in this awesome game since I was 13. I've participated in many tournaments in my Hometown Matamoros. I represented several times my high school, my hometown, and once my state in a national tournament. I taught children how to play chess in my neighborhood as hobbies because all of my older brothers play chess, so I played with them during more than 3 years and many children got interested. When I remember, the children asked me to play with them and asked me for advises on their new tactics. In my co ... read more

Jillian M.

• Montgomery, MN 56069 ( 27.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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More About This Tutor...

Although I have recently graduated with a degree in business, I am interested in pursuing a career involving people. My previous employment was a sales position that was very customer-oriented. I also have 3 years of experience helping children by teaching swimming lessons. Assisting my 15-year-old sister with her school work is also a regular activity.
I believe in a teaching style that reflects a student's learning style. Whether they learn best by hearing, seeing, or doing it is important to cater to the student. My teaching style works around this philosphy and tends to be a combination of all 3 styles.

Rawdon B.

• Excelsior, MN 55331 ( 31.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

This past year I graduated magna cum laude from Carleton College with a Bachelor’s in History and Medieval Studies. I have studied abroad at Oxford University, and in Rome and Romania, and have a lot of experience in writing research reports and essays. As a student of the liberal arts I have studied a wide variety of subjects, from theology to environmental science, from Old English to statistics and am comfortable in almost any subject. During this past academic year I tutored a home schooled child one on one several hours a week in world history and research methodology; I was in effect his sole teacher in the subject and also helped him improve his writing and study skills. For the past four years I have taught chess to children aged six to ten, emphasizing analytical skills.
This past year I graduated magna cum laude from Carleton College with a Bachelor’s in History and M ... read more

Maureen B.

• Minnetonka, MN 55345 ( 35.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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More About This Tutor...

As recent graduate of Carleton College (magna cum laude), my experiences in the diverse fields of English and Cognitive Science over the past four years have given me a deep appreciation and enthusiasm for the unique license afforded by a broad liberal arts education, as well as the desire to share that enthusiasm with others. My past work experiences as a Writing Consultant, ESL Tutor, Teaching Assistant, and Student Departmental Advisor have all presented me with opportunities to hone my human relations and interpersonal skills. My experience as a Student Departmental Advisor and Teaching assistant allowed me to act as an effective liaison between department faculty and individual students.
I have enjoyed working closely with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities as a Writing Consultant, ESL tutor, and Teaching Assistant. I've had the pleasure of working with students who ... read more