Lawrence L.

• Woodruff, SC 29388 ( 16 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $71.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills

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A Little Bit About Me...

What I have discovered about myself is that I learn differently from other people. I am the kind of person who prefers to set aside that assembly instruction manual and put together that Christmas toy by laying out the pieces in an orderly fashion. There is so much pleasure in problem solving. I learn by asking myself questions. I have little patience for mundane drills and memorization if they can be avoided. Each child is different. It is meaningless to say that a child is intelligent. There are many kinds of intelligences. Some children are more intelligent in memorization. Others are intelligent in solving problems. It is best to discover the child's strengths and weaknesses and adapt a program to each and every child.
I love learning and the precision arts such as mathematics. This has driven me to begin in a computer career. I spent almost two decades applying ... read more

Charles W.

• Shelby, NC 28152 ( 17.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Teaching style depends on the subject, the type of material, and the student’s level and ability. The goal is to inspire a student to learn the study skills necessary to excel on their own. In a tutoring situation there is usually the immediate need (to pass a test) and the long term need to be able to succeed on their own. I try to balance these two goals but the guidance of the parents is most critical. I use a combination of repetition, memorization, quizzing, recitation, and problem solving to challenge a student’s thought process so that they may grasp the material. My learning philosophy is that the most successful learning is demonstrated when the student is able to explain the material being studied.
I have worked and volunteered to teach or tutor students in academic and physical training. I understand both the desire to learn and the resistance to it having three ... read more

Viraj M.

• Greer, SC 29650 ( 22.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have begun volunteering as a math instructor for the Greenville Literacy Association. This has been the most eye-opening and rewarding experience for me. I have seen the tangible impact and positive contribution that community members can achieve through concerted action and educational empowerment initiatives. I hope to use my passion for education not only to become a great teacher, but also to inspire students by providing guidance and setting a good example. Because of my background and upbringing, I am able to relate to students on their level and make a deeper connection. I am confident that my combination of practical work experience and solid educational background has prepared me for making a positive and lasting contribution.
I see teaching as a challenge to me. I love to help students and Elderly people. While attending community college and later university in South ... read more

Rebecca M.

• Columbus, NC 28722 ( 22.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I believe in good classroom management and organized lesson plans. I set appropriate boundaries and expect the students to follow the rules that are set before them. That being said I try to make the learning as fun as possible but organized. I also try to bring in anything that they are interested in to make them enjoy the subject they are learning. If I can find an example in life they can relate to that will help them learn something I will find it and bring it in. I love working with children and really love math.
Although I have been self employed for the last 6 years, I went back to school last year to add Science and Math for middle school to my certification. I passed the Praxis for both of those subjects spring of 2010. I was not able to get a full time teaching position this year. I went back to working for myself but would love to tutor. I have tutored for 3 yea ... read more

Joe P.

• Greenville, SC 29617 ( 30.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I believe education is primarily about learning, not merely making a grade. As I applied this philosophy in college, I realized that where true learning occurs good grades follow. I completed a bachelor's in accounting summa cum laude in 2009. In addition to my major focus in finance and business, I completed a minor in History and took an extensive number of English courses as well. The broad liberal arts framework for my college curriculum taught me not only specific subjects, but how to learn and how others learn. I have had experience tutoring in math, accounting, and history.
I believe that true education requires your child to synthesize the material, not merely memorize answers. As your child's tutor I will seek to provide them guidance and instruction to help them solve problems and learn material on their own. Not only will your child learn the material, but my goal is to ... read more

Michelle C.

• Pelzer, SC 29669 ( 33.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I was home-schooled until the sixth grade with my three brothers. I completed junior high at a private school and then graduated Salutatorian from a public high school. My parents operated a small day care that I worked in with school age children completing homework assignments. I have also worked in a Day Care as a caregiver for small children. Volunteering at a Family Literacy program and doing Student Practicums for three years followed by a semester of Student Teaching have all prepared me to teach children from all backgrounds with different educational and emotional needs.
I believe that all students can learn. It is the teacher’s responsibility to teach the standards in the way that the students learn, and to create a nurturing environment for the students. Over the last four years, I have spent countless hours working in classrooms cultivating my ability to meet that re ... read more

Daniel S.

• Lincolnton, NC 28092 ( 36.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My background includes 25 years in upholstery manufacturing and also honorable military experience. I have worked for many years to complete my degrees, and they are very valuable to me. My skills include computer proficiency, grammar,math, and communication. I pride myself in having a well prepared plan for any project I am involved with. I have led major projects for my church such as the Call Committee to hire our new pastor and the Family Fun Day for our community outreach. I relate to young people very well and feel confident I can help with their studies.
My approach is to establish a relationship with small talk and introductions. A parent must be present at all times. I will keep up with the child's work load in the respective subject and also be in contact with their teacher. But my inital style will be repetition, which I found to be most productive during my time in the ... read more