Find Durand, IL Chess Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Alec F.

• Whitewater, WI 53190 ( 35.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 27
• Member since: 02/2018
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $20 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Chess

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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

Andrew S.

• Clinton, WI 53525 ( 20.8 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!

Richard Z.

• Roscoe, IL 61073 ( 14.2 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 ( 15.5 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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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 the North American market. Having tired of the office environment and its distractions, I was fortunate enough to be able to resign this position and now offer my services on a freelance basis, which allows me to focus solely on what I enjoy in my work.
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). Th ... read more

Paul M.

• Rockford, IL 61114 ( 15.6 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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A Little Bit About Me...

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.
While at Appalachian State I tutored upward bound high school students. I also tutored some privately. While at Kansas State I tutored privately.

Linda H.

• Freeport, IL 61032 ( 19.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I am best in a one-on-one environment and can acclimate to most personalities. I love learning and care very much about passing that on. I attempt to find each student's "barrier" to learning and customize my approach. I am especially good in the math subjects.
With my undergraduate degree in hand I taught Marketing and Sales at Whiteside Area Vocational Center in Sterling, IL, for eight years. I left teaching to enter the corporate world working for several companies, i.e., National Manufacturing Company in Sterling, Amerock Corporation in Rockford, and Greenlee-Textron in Rockford. I moved from a product manager to national account manager. Following my corporate experience I returned to tutoring students, K-12, in Princeton, IL, in math up through geometry, and specializing in tutoring students who could not go to school either due to an accident or illness.

Philippe G.

• Stillman Valley, IL 61084 ( 20.1 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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More About This Tutor...

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.

thomas o.

• janesville, WI 53545 ( 21.4 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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A Little Bit About Me...

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.
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.

Spencer R.

• Whitewater, WI 53190 ( 35 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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A Little Bit About Me...

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