Chess Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Castro Valley, CA

I am a decent chess player with current USCF rating of 1803 and FIDE rating of 1987. I won many district and state level championships in India. I earned 3rd category title so far with USCF. I have a Master's degree in computer science, the field that requires pure logic same as chess. Since I was passionate in chess since childhood, I had an inclination to do research and so earned the masters in research. I have defeated 3 master level players (2200+ USCF) and am motivated to do more. Interactive

$ 45.00

average per hour

($40.00-$50.00)

Range

Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem. Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers.

$ 25.00

average per hour

($20.00-$30.00)

Range

easy going Life time K-9 Teaching Credential. Have been playing chess for 45 years. I teach that each student has their own way of learning and playing chess. I've also taught Montessori school for 2 years which teaches independence and confidence from the early years of 5-6. I have a credential from UC Berkeley with a focus on Developmental Psychology. My focus is a student enjoy learning and sees the great value in preparing and thinking.

$ 37.50

average per hour

($25.00-$50.00)

Range

Depending on the course and student, I vary my teaching style from the Socratic Method (with a lot of questions and answers between the student and me), as well as utilizing real world examples to reinforce concepts. Finally, I strive to move from the basics of a concept, to intermediate types of problems, and build to advanced level. By doing so, I focus on the student's increasing confidence to tackle tough problems. Extensive experience as both a college adjunct (at 6 different universities) as well as a tutor for various courses, with particular skill assisting students in overcoming exam-related stress and learning blocks. My experience includes teaching children (8 years old and above), as well as diverse college students, including student-athletes, and those with a learning disability/hearing disability. I hold three graduates degrees--it's fair to say that I am a life-long l

$ 50.00

average per hour

($35.00-$65.00)

Range

Hi there! My name is Kelby Katz and I'm currently a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Palo Alto University/Stanford. I am a registered member of the United States Chess Federation and regularly attend tournaments during my spare time. I coached and tutored the University of Miami Chess Team during my undergraduate career and proudly led as their peer-elected president. I began playing chess when I was in middle school and fondly remember entering K-8 scholastic tournaments with my team. I greatly enjoy teaching kids, adolescents, and adults and have lots of experience working with a variety of different cultures and populations. I believe in adjusting my teaching style to that of my students with my main objective being their success. I led my college team "Rook-E Move" to victory during the US Amateur South Chess tournament of 2013. I have a great amoun

$ 70.00

average per hour

($60.00-$80.00)

Range

I am a teenager who loves helping and tutoring people. I loves to read and play music. I played flute for 2 years as well as other instruments such as piano and guitar and percussion. I also love cheerleading and doing Theatre. My favorite thing to do is web designing and using programs like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Alice. I am a hearing impaired myself and I have been with many different kind of people with disabilities.

$ 20.00

average per hour

($10.00-$30.00)

Range

Grew up in Lebanon. My education included Arabic and french languages. Earned a high school degree in Literature. Tutored elementry and middle school children many subjects including writing essays and translating French to Arabic. Able to speak and write modern and classic Arabic. i would love to tutor children and adults alike. i am compassionate, patient, and an active listener. Hope to hear from you.

$ 35.00

average per hour

($30.00-$40.00)

Range

As a graduate from a top-10 university and from graduate school, I know what it takes to get into a top program and succeed at a high level. In the past 5 year, I have been working as a consultant in the environmental industry, but want to take some time off now to explore other interest. I have previously tutored underprivileged teenage girls at the Florence Crittenton Center in Los Angeles for about one-year as a volunteer back in 2001. I found that experience enjoyable but never pursued it much further due to the demands of school at the time. Despite my lack of tutoring experience, I bring a wide scope of experience in the sciences and mathematics that would make me an outstanding tutor. During the ups and downs of my undergraduate career, I became self-aware of the challenges that a student faces, especially within subjects that are not his/her strong suits. I believe the b

$ 48.00

average per hour

($49.00-$61.00)

Range

I love working with children. I can easily build a rapport with kids, making them more comfortable because I believe that learning should also be fun and enjoyable. I believe that all children have the capacity to excel in anything they wish to pursue in the future, they just need the right amount of encouragement. I'd like to guide and help them learn new things and discover what they can do. I am an example that having the right guidance at an early age can really make a difference. I was accelerated from level 4 to 5 based on academic proficiency, and was granted a scholarship to the most prestigious math and science high school in the Philippines, which gave me a very good foundation in math and sciences, and that knowledge made my transition into university very easy. I was then admitted to the top performing university (UP) in the Philippines, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degre

$ 49.50

average per hour

($48.00-$65.00)

Range

I had full scholarship for both my BS in Computer Science and MS in Data Communications in two of the best colleges in the world. I thus have very deep understanding of Maths Physics and Chemistry. I have taught and tutored at middle & high school, ITT-Tech, The Art Institute of California -San Francisco and Menlo College. I have been an Instructor in the enterprise hi-tech industry on and off for the past 16 years. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer. I have taught yoga, dance, soccer and athletics. I love teaching whether they are kids, high school kids or adults. I believe I was blessed to have had my college education for free and my way of giving back is teaching. I believe anyone can learn anything if one has the right teacher and environment. So my style is custom made to the person I am working with at a particular time.

$ 43.50

average per hour

($48.00-$53.00)

Range

As a recent college graduate, I know how to work hard. I earned a bachelor degree, BS in Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz, where I took many science and math classes. I do not have any experience in tutoring, but I have been a mentor to kids in other jobs I have had. In the job I had where I mentored kids, it was a program called Lil Kickers. This program was for kids 3-10 years old where they were taught how to listen to instructions and communicate with one another. This was mixed in with games that helped their motor skills and ultimately helped them with their soccer skills. I have learned it is very important to be enthusiastic and passionate with the kids.

$ 44.00

average per hour

($49.00-$53.00)

Range

At university I spent a year tutoring economics and a year tutoring accounting. This was done in my senior year once I had acquired a thorough understanding of the course requirements. During this time much effort was devoted to assisting those students who had particular problems related to the lectures previously presented. I thoroughly enjoy preparing my course material and do so in such a way as to make understanding my major concern. Much time is devoted to basic principles and imparting this to the best of my ability. I particularly enjoy teaching those students who have difficulty with the subject as I like the challenge inherent in creating understanding. I am always grateful at having been a part of the educational process.

$ 39.50

average per hour

($41.00-$52.00)

Range

I believe that education and learning are two of the most exciting and fulfilling elements of life and believe that helping others to learn is a way to give something back to this world. I have a Masters degree in Business. Not surprisingly, my math skills are quite good. Additionally, I possess strong communication skills (verbal and written) and am working on my first novel. In my professional life, I have managed staff and welcomed opportunities to teach and mentor. An intern from years ago recently contacted me and told me that he still fondly remembers us working on a white board to problem solve an issue. I believe that learning and problem solving should be fun, a puzzle that can be cracked if we just approach it the right way. I love the learning process. Few things in life are as rewarding as teaching and learning. Stylistically, I would consider myself to a patient and passio

$ 49.00

average per hour

($50.00-$62.00)

Range

I love teaching and working with children of all ages. I believe all children can learn, but each in a different way. I am available to help your child be successful in academics. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe every child can meet his or her potential if he or she is given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few inspired educators can make a big difference in a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives. As a Harvard College graduate, I was always driven to excellence in education. I have earned a Master of Business Administration and a certificate of completion of a Single Subject Credential for the state of California. I have spent the last eight years teaching math and science in Contra Costa County middle and high schools. I taught Algebra

$ 43.50

average per hour

($47.00-$54.00)

Range