Jonathan K.

• Springfield, TN 37172 ( 28.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

Pedagogy is the queen art and the most subtle science; like all creative endeavors, it involves a comfortable, mutual dialogue between the teacher and the taught in which both parties are effectively equal partners in the engagement and negotiation of the subject at hand. No truly transformative teaching is less than a journey, rich with surprises, in which student and teacher sojourn to the heart of great truths and discover the resolve to meet challenges and obstacles to learning with unfettered exuberance and eternal patience. Caring, kindness, and encouragement are the marrow of the relation; joy, together with accomplishment the twin results. There is no shortcut to great teaching but genuine caring, and the crafting of an individualized plan of study for each particular student. I employ this advice, and adapt integrated plans for student success based upon careful research and sop ... read more

Rachel M.

• Nashville, TN 37202 ( 30.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I am a college graduate, and have studied both stateside and abroad. This has given me the opportunity to work with colleagues from all over the world and given me a greater perspective on education. I have earned my Bachelor of Arts degree and am currently working towards my Masters. Because of my masters work I am proficient at writing in a formal research style. During my undergraduate years I tutored elementary kids in math, reading, and art.
I have enjoyed working with students who have all been at different levels in their education. I have found that every student learns differently and as a tutor in order to help them succeed you have to be able to quickly adapt your technique to fit that child. I have learned patience is key, it may take trying a few methods before finding one that benefits the student the most. I do believe though that most people learn best through exper ... read more

Keith T.

• Franklin, TN 37069 ( 30.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My teaching style varies with student learning styles. Although drill may be appropriate for some skills, my preference is project or problem based methods that draw on the learner's experiences and interests. I work from students' current skill levels, provide challenging problems, model successful learning skills, encourage students' to express creativity and intuition, and employ formative and normative assessments. I firmly believe that more advanced mathemtaics can be taught to younger and more diverse students. I believe that all students, of all skill levels, can learn mathemtaics if creatively taught.
I have spent over 30 years in business and financial consulting. My lifelong passion has been for mathematics and education. I have reached a point in my career where I can focus on giving back of my talents to students through mathematics education. I have minimal formal teac ... read more

Nathaniel S.

• Nashville, TN 37212 ( 31.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Because I have an extensive background in Psychology, I have a strong understanding of the learning process, as well as many other factors that affect it. I focus on each individual child's strengths and use that to bring their weaknesses up to a higher level. Through patience and encouragement, I believe that most children can experience dramatic improvements in their abilities. I am able to explain complex ideas clearly, in simple terms that are understandable. Then I expand on what the child already understands until they have mastered the more advanced concepts. I greatly enjoy the excitement, challenge, and reward of enriching a child's life through education.
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University. This gives me a broad knowledge base in many educational arenas. I have tutoring experience with the program "Second Chance Saturdays" fo ... read more

Michael D.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 33.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I have always told my classes, "Learning can be fun; and if it's not, you may not be doing it right." Of course, that does not mean learning isn’t work; but part of growing up – and selecting a career – is learning that work can be enjoyable. I should mention that it is not my way to enforce memorization for the sake of it. If you understand concepts, that is much better. I always say “an example is the embodiment of a rule”. I am always committed to a student’s success; and will not let him or her give up. The biggest thrill in teaching is watching a student suddenly understand a concept. It happens frequently, and it never gets old.
For four years I taught in private schools, where I gave instruction at the middle and high school levels in English, French, Hebrew, computer programming, and office applications (spreadsheets, etc). I taught Math and English for one year at ... read more

Jacklyn P.

• Franklin, TN 37064 ( 34 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $40.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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At the age of 24 already possessing a bachelor's and master's degree illustrates my efficiency and determination. I have taught English as a second language at the high school level and politcal science at the university level. I am very personable and able to relate to various types and education levels of students. I have tutored in history, english, spanish, italian, social studies, civics, and the arts.
I enjoy enabling students to discover the abilities within themselves. I excel at being able to get students to find answers to their struggles by asking them the right questions, leading them in the right direction instead of doing the work for them. I have an uncanny ability to see the best in all students, patience, understanding, and flexibilty are virtues in tutoring. Each student is unique and needs an individual style of assistance. A solid educational foundation provide ... read more