Find Henderson, NC Chess Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

James D.

• Rocky Mount, NC 27803 ( 35.2 mi )
• Experienced Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 03/2015
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $55 /hr
• In-Home
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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My comments on tutoring Chess : Chess skill comes from much experience in both winning and losing games (obviously). Yet there ARE winning principles that are not generally known. This, then, is what I tutor -- how to mainly win when playing Chess. I have experience in playing Chess since 1949, and I love to teach winning principles to "new minds".

I have been teaching throughout my career, and students learn quickly because of my easy-going style. I have been vetted by WysAnt Tutoring Service. I am an experienced Public Speaker and Toastmaster.
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Steven P.

• Durham, NC 27705 ( 29.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $52.00 to $68.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I believe all children can learn but each in different ways.I love teaching and working with all children.I believe in teaching through discovery,and I believe all children can meet thier potential if they are properly coached and provided with appropriate surroundings and learning expierences.A few good educators can make a world of difference in a child's education.I am highly motivated to making a difference in all of my students' lives.
As a candidate for employment with your company,I wish to clearly express my passion for educating children.As indicated by my academic background it is easy to see how I have been driven to achieve a high level of excellence in my educational achievements.I have earned three college degrees including,an Associates in Business Administration,a BS in Public Administration,and a Doctorate in Law.I have learned extensive grammatical skills in pursu ... read more

Ryan C.

• Durham, NC 27701 ( 30.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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When I approach a student I've never worked with, my first priority is to make them feel comfortable by letting them see that I am a very nice, friendly, and compassionate person that they might like to have as a friend. Next I try to get them to tell me about themselves in some way (what they've been working on, their favorite subjects) to try to encourage them to speak freely with me about what they're thinking. Then, after personal rapport is established, I begin my academic approach to tutoring by finding out how they think based on their interests or common themes, and I try to connect the material to these things. Children have trouble learning, often because the addressed concepts don't relate to their lives. I strive to connect the material to them, demonstrate its influence on their interests, and allow them to greet the academic engagement as some sort of useful tool, not a ... read more

Mitchell U.

• Durham, NC 27701 ( 30.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

I am a very experienced tutor. I have tutored math, reading, writing, history, ESL, and other subjects to students of all ages from elementary school through adult education. I am a specialist in SAT preparation (both math and verbal) with extensive experience helping many students score significant gains on their tests. I also have taught and tutored the ACT, LSAT,GED, and SAT II tests. I also have taught English and Literature courses at colleges. In addition, I am a journalist and a playwright whose plays and musicals have been performed in theaters nationwide.
My students have always found me to be extremely enthusiastic, thoroughly prepared, and genuinely concerned about their progress and success. I am very patient and encouraging, and I will keep working with students until they truly understand the material. I have had great success with students of all ... read more

Jamieson M.

• Raleigh, NC 27612 ( 31.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

Teaching to me is about relating the information to the students in a way they can understand. It is very important to make the material relevant to their lives somehow. Therefore it is important to get to know your students and their hobbies and interests. Another key thing needed to teach is patience. You cannot expect them to race through anything. Everyone has their own pace. It is also important to make the information interesting and entertaining to some extent, Especially for younger students. Sometimes an educational game is just as good at getting the information across but at the same time engages the students and keeps them interested.
I have been tutoring since I was 13 years old. Parents of my peers always approached me to teach their son or daughter. After I completed high school with a 4.0 GPA I was hired at a professional tutoring school. There I worked fo ... read more

Aishia C.

• Durham, NC 27705 ( 31.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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As the child of a school system administrative professional, I have always spent extra time in the school environment. As a high school freshman I began to tutor elementary school students based on the needs highlighted by their teachers. I spent a lot of time working one on one with English as a secound language students. I assisted with their writting, reading, and basic math skills. Additionally I work particularly well with withdrawn children who need special attention.
My teaching style is simple. As it has not been professionally nurtured I have taken my ques from those I have taught. It is simply to provide what is needed. I prefer to spend time with a student and learn what works for them. I believe trial of multiple styles to find success is critical to each student. Additionally, there is nothing wrong with having fun while you learn!

Khyati P.

• Durham, NC 27705 ( 32 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I am a very patient person, a trait which I believe is very beneficial for a tutor to possess. I am always patient when teaching, and in doing so have succeeded in getting my point across. I like to pass on small tricks and acronyms that I have came up with for many things, some of which I have still retained to this day for my own personal use, not just for school work.
Since I am an engineering student, I have always been interested and excelled in math and science, so I have tutored many kids in all areas of science and mathematics. I have also tutored in Spanish and French. Last year, I worked with a young man who had dyslexia. I have helped kids of all ages, whether at the elementary, high school, or collegiate level.

Michael H.

• Durham, NC 27713 ( 35 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

My teaching style is a mixture of direct instruction and discovery based learning whose components depend on the student(s) at hand. I've been known to make generalized lesson plans and improvise as I go, because every class is different, and too strict of a plan is destructive and boring for the students. Students typically need things explained to them in many different ways to garner a solid understanding of any topic, but especially upper level math and physics. Therefore, I pride myself on using any props, explanations, or examples that I can come up with to get the point across. At the same time, I tailor each lesson to the speed of the student(s) and the time constraints of the situation, varying the amount of direct vs. discovery learning accordingly, and making sure that the lines of communication between myself and the student are wide open so I can continually assess their ... read more

Karen F.

• Morrisville, NC 27560 ( 35.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I graduated from San Diego State University, with a B.A. in Social Sciences and a Biology minor (Animal Behavior), in 1995. Previously, I had served four years in the U.S. Navy from 1982-1986. During 2001-2003, I worked for Salem-Keizer School District in Oregon as a Special Programs Instructional Assistant. I worked primarily with an autistic child, but also assisted the other students in math and reading. I have excellent writing skills, and have had some materials published for pay.
I am a patient and empathetic tutor. I have come to realize that there is sometimes a correlation between students having problems in school, and having problems elsewhere. Sometimes they feel the need to discuss these things. I think it's important to listen, but on the other hand, not let that take up a great deal of time. I am able to redirect and focus the students' attention, and to expl ... read more