James H.

• Carrollton, GA 30116 ( 22.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 40
• Member since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $30 to $100 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Chess

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I have been playing chess for 26 years and teaching chess for over 10 years now. I've played in several competitive tournaments and placed very well in most of them including 1st place in the Magic City Classic Reserve Section and I placed 2nd in the 41st Annual World open 1400 section. I also have a lot of experience teaching people from beginner level all the way up to strong tournament players. I know of all the best chess training materials around and I use the best from all of it when I'm teaching someone.
I believe in helping students learn chess in a straight-forward manner. I teach the importance of chess strategy using the 5 most important chess principles. This teaches the student to learn how to think in chess, make great moves, figure out what the opponent is trying to do and prevent them from doing it. I teach how to come up with and execute a plan, openings, tactics, ... read more

Paul B.

• Peachtree City, GA 30269 ( 16.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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My teaching style is conversational and generally straightforward. I work through translators, so it is important to keep a positive presentation style to avoid misinterpretation and miscommunication. After each segment, I ask the students if they have any questions or concerns. The students are also invited to stop me at any time to ask me questions. I also like to provide visual demonstrations on a white board, which helps me to explain my point in further detail. I provide all my students with my Powerpoint presentation translated into the Bhutanese and Burmese language so that the students have a guide for future reference. My goal is to help the students to understand the U.S. banking system in general, and to overcome any fears or hesitations that they may have about opening a checking account. I teach them how to write a check, and keep a check register. So far, th ... read more

Michael G.

• Peachtree City, GA 30269 ( 16.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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I have always enjoyed teaching at any level. One of my strengths is to recognize the personality of the student and contour my style to that particular personality. In a class room setting, I would focus on a student that I feel is shy and afraid to speak. I would gently get them involved with simple questions to build their confidence so that others in the same realm would understand and overcome the fear associated with participation and become involved with the existing interaction.
As a Facilitator for Western/Delta Air Lines, I was sent to a Training Mapping class in Los Angeles, Ca. to master writing training materials based on the Fogg Index of the trainees. I have also been a Substitute Teacher in the Fayette County School system from 2003-2008 in various grade levels (kindergarden to High School. The subject levels that I have taught range from art, mathematics, English, ... read more

Elvia E.

• Fayetteville, GA 30214 ( 25 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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The quality of education that I received has inspired me to give the same quality and better. Because my students bring a wealth of different knowledge and skills, I attempt to help them use that knowledge towards the topics learned. Students learn better when they are able to apply the course materials to their own lives experiences which empowers them to articulate ideas and process concepts that reflect understanding of the materials. My students have ownership of their learing and I support my students by providing encouragement as well as useful feedback on their assignments in a timely manner. I also value the diversity in my students' learning styles and I am committed to promote their knowledge development.
As an adjunct instructor, I have the responsibility to provide to students a curriculum that covers the course objectives as well as to utilize related technolo ... read more

Keith S.

• Union City, GA 30291 ( 25.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $54.00 /hr

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For me, teaching began in my senior year of high school, where I would lead extensive calculus groups. After entering college, where I obtained a Batchelors degree in Applied Mathematics, I tutored pre-calculus and differential equations. I then began to tutor math to at-risk high school students. For a period of more than 2 years I taught computer-related subjects, particularly those that would enable students to obtain Microsoft certifications. Currently I teach and tutor all school mathematics subjects as well as SAT math.
In my opinion my teaching would have to be considered unique. Usually I teach math in laymans terms and use analogie that students can relate to. Once the student understands the concepts I can then express the same ideas in the more rigorous mathematical terms. I also teach so that the student becomes active in his or her learning experience. I try to ... read more

John D L.

• Atlanta, GA 30311 ( 31.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2005
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Since choosing a career in education, I have been an enthused advocate, promoting opportunities for young people. I have gone as far as getting my Masters in Education Leadership. I also plan to get my PhD in the next couple of years. I have taken many workshops and trainings to become a more effective teacher.
My teaching style is somewhat unorthodox. I try to use as many styles as possible. I create activities and different opportunities for my students to learn so that they can achieve. I am a motivator and I try to relate real life experiences so that my students will see the benefits of education. My ultimate goal is to become a teacher who is effective at teaching to every type of learning style.

Chris R.

• Atlanta, GA 30312 ( 36.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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The last five years have seen me working in research and development roles, but teaching math and science has always been a dream of mine and it is time for a career change. Having earned BS and MS degrees in materials engineering, my technical education as well as my career have provided almost daily practice of chemistry, physics, and mathematics. I want to not just teach students something, but also show them how and why it is relevant and useful. Aside from my technical background, I am also a semi-professional jazz guitarist of 20 years experience. I have played with many groups of various genres of music over the years, but jazz has been my primary passion since high school and I currently play with a jazz quintet named Style Points.
As mentioned above, I want to demonstrate to students the real-world applications of scientific and mathematical principles. This will not only ... read more

Cydni M.

• Atlanta, GA 30316 ( 36.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $49.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have five years of experience in teaching, childcare, mentoring and community service. My bachelor's degree in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign indicates my highly developed verbal and writing skills. In addition, on a recent verbal teacher's exam, I achieved a score of 750/800. I plan to attend a Master's program in Middle-Secondary Education this year.
As the oldest child of a family with seven, I have an intuitive understanding of child psychology and motivation. I have a sincere love for children, and I am pursuing a career as a teacher. The children I have worked with who have learning challenges have been the most influenced by my positive reinforcement. I focus the most attention on changing the way they think about learning, and keeping our approach simple. I practice the material with them as much as needed, reward progress and constant ... read more

Talib D.

• Atlanta, GA 30312 ( 36.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills

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I use a differentiated instructional approach that is designed around the student's particular needs. After assessing the students needs and setting targeted goals, I develop a (lesson) plan to meet those targets.
For five years, I was professor of World Literature/English Composition at Clark Atlanta University. For two years, I taught Literature/Composition at North Atlanta High School. During this time, I developed a linguistically oriented method of teaching writing that allows students to appreciate and exploit the instructive correlations between the writing and reading processes. Equipped with such knowledge, students developed not only the skill, but also the confidence required for successful writing.

Jameelah J.

• decatur, GA 30034 ( 38.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Over the past ten years I have gained experience in education. As a high school student I volunteered to work at a couple schools. Shortly thereafter I began working as an after school tutor. I've worked in summer camps and currently work as a substitute teacher.
My teaching style is simple, whatever it takes! Working in the school system has given me the opportunity to work with all types of learners. Some students do well with a quick learning session, others work at a slower pace. I believe that teachers should work in conjunction with parents to tap into the nature of their childs learning habits and then utilize this information to make a comprehensive plan of action.