Kurt H.

• Saint Charles, IL 60174 ( 36.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 44
• Member since: 04/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $40 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have had experience working with middle school students with various learning disabilities, so I have a lot of patience, and I used creative ways to help students learn and recall material for testing. I worked hard to make sure students understood and retained information, and helped them learn various ways to comprehend and remember things.
Relaxed, personalized, result driven

Andrew S.

• Clinton, WI 53525 ( 10.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $75.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group

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PhD in German, Spanish, & English ... great teacher!

I have taught at both the secondary (grades 7-12) and post-secondary (university) levels, as well as summer courses with grades 1-6.
I have a doctorate in Modern Languages & Literatures (German, Spanish, & English), and have taught undergraduate & graduate courses in German, Spanish, English, Film Studies, Linguistics, & International Studies. I have taught students from many different backgrounds and with varied abilities. I come from a family of educators... and I love teaching!

John G.

• Union, IL 60142 ( 15 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2018
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home

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Creative Pro & Chess Enthusiast

I’m a passionate creator and powerful storyteller who thrives on social interaction. My online rating is about 1800 and I have won many chess tournaments especially Schaumburg chess championship. I bridge the gap for others with innovative solutions and am looking to partner with others who are intentional about making a genuine difference in the world. Strengths Finder 2.0: 1. Strategic 2. Relator 3. Maximizer 4. Achiever 5. Arranger Qualifications • Seasoned media producer with 8+ years of professional experience within multimedia, multi-platform and social media environments. • Strong creative vision and excellent group-management skills to pursue ideas from concept to completion. • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and the Mac OS and Windows platforms. Professional web design consultation. • Cinema-level film production skills with an intimate ... read more

Harry Q.

• Lake Geneva, WI 53147 ( 17.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 66
• Member Since: 11/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $50.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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Accomplished commercial artist, fine artist, and art teacher

Accomplished commercial artist, fine artist, and art teacher. Thirty plus years of portrait painting, illustrating, art & creative direction for sales and marketing support for many fortune 500 companies. Currently teach college level illustration, design fundamentals, drawing fundamentals, and web design and basic programming.
Traditional art teacher/coach. I meet each student at there current level and come up with a plan to help move them forward both technically and conceptually. I have taught at the College, High School, and Elementary levels.

Michelle S.

• Mchenry, IL 60050 ( 23.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female Age 63
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I am a special needs teacher with 26 years teaching experience. I hold an LBS1 certificate as well as an elementary education certificate. I earned a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Technology. I have taught and co-taught primarily in Science, English, and Study Skills classes.I am highly qualified in the areas of Science and English.

Alec F.

• Whitewater, WI 53190 ( 23.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 27
• Member Since: 02/2018
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $20.00 /hr

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Local Chess Tutor - $20/hr

I learned chess very young but didn't start really getting into it until the first day of high school. My homeroom teacher had a chess board on his desk and asked me to play; I accepted his challenge and he then only took 4 moves to put me in checkmate. Three months later, i was finally able to beat him after heavy amounts of practice and lots of games with online opponents along with my fellow classmates. A couple months after that, with the same amount of practice, I could beat him without a problem. I constantly preach this anecdote because it shows that it doesn't matter where you start or how good you are at something, you can accomplish great things if you put your mind to it and practice, practice, practice! Of course, it's always easier to have a tutor or coach to guide you along the way to teach you right from wrong and show you what to practice, just as a teacher would make you ... read more

ron m.

• Elgin, IL 60120 ( 34.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 64
• Member Since: 12/2016
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $55.00 /hr

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Tournament chess player, up to Candidate Master. USCF peak rating: 2141. I have played many years, and have studied chess, and read many chess books. I currently play on chess.com, playing vs. experts and masters. I recently played a FM(FIDE rating 2300+), and managed to draw. Tournament chess player, up to Candidate Master. USCF peak rating: 2141. I have played many years, and have studied chess, and read many chess books. I currently play on chess.com, playing vs. experts and masters. I recently played a FM(FIDE rating 2300+), and managed to draw.

Joe S.

• Hanover Park, IL 60133 ( 39.3 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Male Age 65
• Member Since: 01/2013
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group

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Chess is one of my top subjects! I have a US Chess Federation rating of 2113 Expert (95th Percentile). I have over 25 years of chess tournament and chess teaching experience.

My style is play instructional sparring games with each student. I then teach students how to record their chess games in writing so that we can review games that they play with family and friends and competitors in tournaments. I provide ample instructional material on all phases of chess and lend out chess books and videos as well. I also assist with findng and recommending suitable tournaments and clubs where chess students can play.
I have played tournament chess for over 25 years (US Chess rating 2113 - Expert). I have tutored chess for over 25 years for all ages, individual and groups. I have been the coach for the Benjamin Middle School chess team for 23 years. (We've won 4 Illinois State Championships!) I also have been the coach for the West Chicago High School chess team for 17 years. In addition, I have taught chess at park districts and libraries, as well as one-on-one ... read more

Richard Z.

• Roscoe, IL 61073 ( 10.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have multiple degrees in computer and electrical engineering from Purdue University. I also have a partial degree in Accelerated Associates in Culinary Arts from Kendall College and a few classes in Computer Science in the Masters program in Computer Science and the University of Illinois Chicago. I have experience in manufacturing engineering, Research and Development, Sales, Management in Computers and several years as a Chef.
My early teaching and learning style was to do as many problems that were thrown at me in class or the text. I learned quickly that you need to understand the problem in order to solve problems that aren't set up for you. I enjoy teaching and have a lot of patience with my students becuase I believe they all have the potential to meet and exceed their expectations with the proper tutuledge.

Chad L.

• Loves Park, IL 61111 ( 12 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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I believe that learning occurs through doing, particularly when it comes to writing. Students become better writers by putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). There are obviously techniques to be taught and encouraged, but individual discovery is key. As a tutor, I believe that it is my responsibility to serve as a guide, keeping learners on track and pointing out opportunities for getting closer to the ideal.
As a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois University, I taught composition, primarily using popular culture as a topic for expository writing and developing critical thinking skills and techniques. I have also served as a substitute teacher in the Rockford Public Schools in several subject areas. Most recently, I spent five+ years as the Communications Editor for a global manufacturing company, where I was responsible for all sales literature and communication in th ... read more

Paul M.

• Rockford, IL 61114 ( 12.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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While at Appalachian State I tutored upward bound high school students. I also tutored some privately. While at Kansas State I tutored privately.
I enjoy teaching greatly. I recognize many students have difficulties with mathematics and I try to relate to them and help them. Math was not always my strong point; I had to work hard to do well in my math classes. I struggled in high school but have now attained a degree in mathematics and have become a teacher. I feel my struggles early on helped me to relate to the students and help them today.

thomas o.

• janesville, WI 53545 ( 21.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help

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I have served as an instrumental music educator under contract for three years; I have been a substitute teacher in public schools for fifteen years. I have taught all grade levels. I have learned extensive grammatical skills due to writing research papers as a graduate student. I have tutuored many students primarily on musical instruments.
I love teaching and working with all children. Every child is different in their personalities. I am patient, easy going and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. In addition to my music skills, I also have studied accounting at the local community college, and earned an accounting certificate. I would very much enjoy helping tutor students who need nelp with accounting skills. I can make a difference in student's learning.

Spencer R.

• Whitewater, WI 53190 ( 25.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I come from a large family of teachers, so teaching and mentoring students is in my blood. Receiving help with homework and research was always a top priority for my parents. The key component that my parents have passed along to me, regarding teaching, is patience. As someone who was diagnosed with A.D.D. as a child, I know the importance of patience in terms to the success of learning, and that not everyone understands concepts the same way. My job is to make these new concepts easy to understand and fun to learn about at the same time. I want to let the student know that I can relate to their problems, having gone through some of them myself as a child.
As a holder of two Journalism degrees I have been through the extensive rigors of college and know what it takes to get assignments done properly and haned in on time. I feel that the experience of having just been in c ... read more

Philippe G.

• Stillman Valley, IL 61084 ( 26.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I love helping children see the beauty in the world we live. That can be through solving a math problem that they struggled with or helping them learn from their mistakes. My goal is to help your child reach their full potential. I believe with the correct learning environment and focused attention a child will be able to overcome all obstacles.
During my study towards at BS in Chemistry I published a paper with a professor doing electrochemical research. I currently work at a small manufacturing company where I purchase raw materials, formulate products, supervise the manufacturing process and check the quality of the end product. Through my studies and work I have learned to apply analytical thinking to real world problems for results. During the past decade I have tutored in mathematics, science, philosophy, photography and literature.

gabe s.

• Dekalb, IL 60115 ( 28.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I am currently a Special Education student at Northern Illinois University. I at the beginning of the education program and think this would an excellent chance to start teaching. I have a vast background in science, being that my first major was biology.
I think I can provide exceptional one on one tutoring for a student of any age. My knowledge has been spread out throughout my college years and this would be a great first step into teaching. I am willing to do whatever a child needs in order for them to fully grasp a concept. I often think outside of the box and think I can provide some creativeness that other teachers cannot.