Jordan P.

• Brownsburg, IN 46112 ( 21.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a college graduate from a private, liberal arts institution, I was very much driven to achieve high levels of excellence in many areas of the world of education. I have earned a Bachelors degree in finance, which has enabled me to have a great understanding of many areas of math and business. By taking a diverse course schedule in many areas, including a focus on grammatical, historical, psychological and ethical areas has led me to develop a vast array of knowledge. Along with tutoring, I have coached youth sports in the area for the past five years.
I love teaching and working with all children. I believe that all children can learn, but each in their own unique way. My life has been based on a respect for people of all ages and abilities. Based on this, I believe that teacher and student in any situation can stand to respect and learn from each other in different ways. I bel ... read more

Jessica S.

• Indpls, IN 46254 ( 26.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $43.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I like to have a relationship with the students I tutored where they feel comfortable with me; I want them to be able to tell me the problems they're having with the work and what I can do to help. I like to be friendly with them while still being an authority figure where they want to do their best. I think this type of relationship allows me to push the students to their maximum limit without discouraging them when we're having a difficult session.
I worked at LearningRX as a cognitive skills trainer where I worked with students who were having difficulty in school and I was able to find their areas of difficulty and help build those areas up while also helping with their memory, visual acuity, and processing speed.

Steven C.

• Indinapolis, IN 46205 ( 29.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $44.00 /hr

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I approach teaching as a challenge; as I know not every student learns the same way. I first start by finding a common ground; a level of knowledge if you will. Essentially I find what they know and where do they need help. From there I like to find out something the student has an interest in; thus allowing me to relate subjects to something they find interesting. I also like to constantly reinforce what the student has learned with questions and examples. Finally I relate everything that the student has learned to the real world; which I find gives them a better understanding of what they've learned, and for the importance of it.
I graduated from Purdue University in May of 2007 with a BS degree in Applied Physics. The Applied portion means I took an additional 10 courses on top of the normal physics load. This has given me an in-site on math, physics, chemistry, computer ... read more

Richard F.

• Carmel, IN 46032 ( 34.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $43.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

I first try to determine what level of knowledge my "students" had. Then, building on that, I would add layers until the group I was with understood the material. I would check with them frequently to make sure they understood what we just covered and I allowed questions at any time. If necessary, I would back up and try a different approach. My goal was to make sure they understood the material, whatever it took.
While I have no "official" teaching experience, I was frequently required to teach other members of the various teams I was on as well as people from other groups. This involved everything from tutorial presentations to a large and diverse group down to individual tutoring at the table in my office. Most people told me I was pretty good at it.