Find Clarksville, NY Chess Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

RJ R.

• Averill Park, NY 12018 ( 22.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 29
• Member since: 10/2015
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $10 to $60 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact this Tutor View Full Profile

Math tutor available

Open to finding new methods. Will not give up on anyone.
My experiences include a high average in all of school whilst participating in sports. Graduated in the 15th percentile. In all advanced classes. I have a great understanding of life and the importance of education. Military experienced dedicated to hard work and self-confidence. Love math, seeking Math Education degree. Have experience tutoring my classmates.

Martin G.

• Albany, NY 12208 ( 10.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

Besides having a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, I have a strong analytical/technical background that enabled me to succeed in physics, civil engineering, and electrical engineering electives that I took as part of my undergraduate studies. During a ten-year period during my professional career in the telecom industry, I trained managers and technicians in a number of subjects. I also developed training curriculums and prepared training materials for my classes. The subjects involved classroom training in use of a Verizon inventory management system, quality assurance seminars, and informal mentoring workshops for new managers on improving their leadership, interpersonal, communications, and conflict resolution skills.
My teaching style is engaging since I like to get the student or students involved in learning and practicing the material as much as possible. I am anima ... read more

William D.

• Schenectady, NY 12303 ( 10.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Read More About William D...

My approach to teaching/tutoring is simple. 1) Make an assessment of the student’s needs. This is a critical part of the methodology. The assessment of needs is based upon the student’s own statement of his abilities as well as empirical evidence of his performance and capabilities. 2) Develop a plan and design goals to meet those needs. Explain to the student the plan and the goals of how we are going to meet his/her needs. 3) Assess performance and adjust the plan and goals as needed. 4) Throughout the process, keep in mind that both the tutor and the student should have an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
I obtained a B.S. in engineering from Webb Institute in 1968, entered the U.S. Coast Guard and thereafter obtained a JD in Law from SUNY, Buffalo. I tutored underclassmen in calculus while at Webb and taught seventh and eighth grade math and science in a ... read more

Scott V.

• Albany, NY 12208 ( 11.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

My teaching style is fueled by my personal enthusiasm for academics. For instance, my passion for math and science embodies how I approach the world. I think of life on a molecular level. In other words, where many get frustrated with complex theories as they become increasingly abstract, I can easily visualize the intangible and relay concepts in more graspable terms that most teachers and textbooks cannot provide. I bring humor and light-heartedness to abstract subject matter, thus making critical-thinking less critical and just thought. Having conversations about how science informs the world is an important part of my livelihood. Furthermore, rather than conversing with colleagues, sharing my knowledge with those who have difficulty understanding subjects where I excel, brings me such gratification. Knowing that I have helped someone else understand an aspect of the world even just a ... read more

Tara G.

• Albany, NY 12209 ( 11.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $60.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Read More About Tara G...

Throughout my teaching career, I have become accomplished in creating efficient lessons that reach diverse learners and make relevant connections to the world beyond the classroom. I am proficient in the areas of British and American Literature and have designed innovative units based around such classics as The Scarlet Letter and Of Mice and Men. Making germane connections and scaffolding ideas, allows for deeper comprehension, interpretation, and analysis. This methodology, as well as my vast range in experience has allowed me to thoroughly prepare my students for the English Language Arts Exams, English Regents Exam, and PSAT/SAT. I have prepared students in terms of vocabulary, reading comprehension, and test taking skills. I dedicate my efforts to improving writing on all levels, whether it is creative, professional, Regents, SAT, outlining or proofreading. Writing is a very i ... read more

Barbara Fisher F.

• Albany, NY 12206 ( 12.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

I believe in showing through example, repetitiveness, breaking a concept down to basic molecules and finding the missing link. If you understand the foundation, you will be able to grasp the total concept. My experience has taught me that there is a disconnect particularly in math. It takes lots of patience and to me you either have it or you don't.
I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to possess the drive and desire to want to achieve academic success. Having a love of learning and understanding what it takes to transfer that love to young people is a gift and my purpose in life. I believe in helping individuals to become the best that they can be. When you are on target in your purpose, it is like breathing - easy. With that said, my area of expertise is math up to algebra. On the elementary level, I can assist with all fundamental subjects but again math ... read more

John H.

• Niskayuna, NY 12309 ( 14.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I believe in challenging a student to do more than they were aware they could do - I have consistently found that individuals give themselves less credit than they deserve. I believe in making a lesson relevant to a student - keep it abstract and it will remain difficult, but bring it home and they will own it. I am excellent at distilling the basic lessons within a topic into take-home messages that give the student more than merely a list to memorize; they get actual working knowledge that will not erode so quickly from memory. I can communicate at many different levels, and am sincere about sharing my love of learning. I believe in the scientific method as a key to intellectual and technological progress, and in the inherent robustness of truth. But the foundation of my philosophy is that each individual, as well as his or her community, is improved through learning. Each individual i ... read more

Vincent I.

• Schenectady, NY 12304 ( 14.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

As a graduate from SUNY Albany with a Masters in Literacy I take education in reading very seriously. I have been tutoring local students for the past three years. I have also substituted in the Capital Region for the past four years at various grade levels. In 2008, I taught 6th grade English Language Arts at Hoosic Valley Elementary school. I believe that literacy can be inetegrated within any subject and can be made accessible for any student regardless what there strengths or weaknesses may be.
I enjoy teaching children of all ages. I believe that a good teacher is one that can reach any child regardless of how that specific student learns best. One thing that I have found that works best is finding out the many interests of a student and then using those interests to engage the child. Once a child is engaged in the material, teaching is the easy part. I believe modelin ... read more

Brynne G.

• Latham, NY 12110 ( 15.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I hated science and math when I was in junior high and high school. When I asked my teachers questions, they didn't give me the answers I was looking for. Luckily, I got into a great university and found out, after taking a few core classes, that I actually love science. Once I really understood some of the key concepts, I found it to be fun and interesting. I have taught several sections of undergraduate geology labs while attaining my BA in geological sciences and have enjoyed being the one who gets to answer the questions.
I teach others by learning and adapting myself. I love finding new and creative ways to explain familiar concepts. For my degree I had to take a year of chemistry, which I immediately fell in love with, even though I had hated it in high school. I found myself tutoring the other students in my class for fun and even took two organic chemistry classes as elec ... read more

AliciA H.

• Schenectady, NY 12309 ( 16.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Read More About AliciA H...

I began teaching as a college sophomore at MIT. For 9 years, I taught primarily Multivariable Calculus, but also single-variable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and several writing courses. Since graduating, I have been involved in various volunteer tutoring efforts. My minors are in Math, German, and Writing. I happen to be a black female, the first to earn bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering at MIT. I am happy to work with anyone, but I might be a particularly meaningful match for a minority or female student. In addition to tutoring, I would hope to serve as a "can-do" example for someone who might not have dared to dream big enough.
I believe in the "practice makes perfect" approach, especially when it comes to math, science, and language study. That said, I also believe that practice can be interesting, fun, encouraging and reinforcing. I would hop ... read more

Stephen R.

• Niskayuna, NY 12309 ( 17.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

I believe in adapting the teaching style to the pupil and selecting the correct materials to convey the necessary concepts. I have great patience, empathy and dedication. I enjoy helping students succeed at a personal level.
I am a graduate of the State University at Oneonta, and hold a BS in Secondary Education, with an emphasis in Social Studies. I have taught Summer school Math, Civics and U.S. History, as well as Pre-Employment Training classes at Job Corps. I have tutored in Math, English and History in grades that range from 4th to 10th.

Deborah T.

• Troy, NY 12180 ( 17.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Read More About Deborah T...

Sine high school, I have worked with children in BOCES. However, I started college later in life, after children and marriage. I wanted to provide my children with an education that I couldn't afford since I knew nothing of grants in 1974. I started with my AA and did not stop until I achieved my MS. My education has taught me discipline, research, study habits, and critical thinking skills. I have tutored students K-12; in Language Arts, Reading, Literature, English, Parenting, Nutrition, Careers, and electives for 11 years. Each individual student has taught me something new.
My teaching style is to discovery how each child learns, whether it is visual, audio, movies, written, tactile, CD's, adaptive technology, and re-learning. I want my students to have success and become life-long learners while providing them with the tools that help them reach their potential. Learning ... read more

Connie S.

• Middleburgh, NY 12122 ( 18.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

Read More About Connie S...

I have been supervising other counselors since 1997 in their report-writing. I take pride in my writing skills in the face of a field riddled with nurses who prefer abbreviations to beautifully executed coherent sentences. The sheer eloquence of being able to deliver a report allowing the reader to infer the true meaning of your words, while not providing any statements that will give fuel to a legal representative is a time-earned skill. In addition to my writing skills, I have 14 years of business skills, extensive analytical skills, which transfer into expertise in geometry, and of course 20 years of experience as a counselor.
I teach the way I counsel--by expecting self-responsibility. I use humor to enhance one's motivation to seek out and focus on one's strengths. I am not a coddler--I believe that higher expectations result in higher performance. When coupled with e ... read more

Jarrett R.

• Central Bridige, NY 12035 ( 19.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

A Little Bit About Me...

Most of my work experience was gain as a teacher’s aide.I work in a self contained classroom.I worked with students in small groups or individually.I would grade and enter grades for the teacher.I took students to Physical Education by myself.I organize and prepare the learning material for the week.I taught science and computer skills portion of the classroom.Each student gave a short PowerPoint on what they where learning in science during Parent Conference.First quarter of the year I was an Assistant Soccer Coach and the rest of the year in the After School Program working with elementary students as a tutor.On occasional I tutored high school students during my personal lunch period.
I enjoy demonstrating skills and processes and then as a coach/guide in helping students develop and apply these skills and knowledge. I show the students how to properly do a task or work through ... read more

Matthew B.

• Scotia, NY 12302 ( 19.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

Contact This Tutor View Full Profile

More About This Tutor...

I think it is more important to understand the student than to understand the material. Don't get me wrong - as a teacher I always re-educate myself to the material if need be - but I feel my real strength as an educator lies in finding a new way to teach the same concept. If a student is failing to learn, it is less often the material itself and more often the way it is being presented. Finding a new way is something I have practiced in school and at BOCES, and is my greatest strength as a teacher.
I hold an English degree from a program that largely overlapped with Education - basically, I have studied teaching as a student at college. On the other end of the spectrum, I have been a substitute educator for Capital Region BOCES for 3 years, working with teaching professionals on short-term assignments. Through this experience I believe I have gathered a good deal of craft in the a ... read more