RICK B.

• Louisville, KY 40220 ( 38.6 mi )
• Experienced Chess Tutor

• Male Age 64
• Member since: 08/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $22 to $35 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Six years of in home experience tutoring students in order to improve their academic performance. Work closely with both parents and students to determine needs and extent of tutoring required. Conduct individualized tutorial sessions for students with academic deficiencies to see what skill areas require additional assistance. Design and implement exercises and activities to facilitate students academic improvement.

John W.

• Shelbyville, KY 40065 ( 27.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Genuine, personal interest in the child; establishing rapport; establishing the student's mastery level, then building from there (instead of an arbitrary line which creates anxiety); affirmation of every step of progress/success; recognition but careful use of errors in non-judgmental, constructive correction; ease in backing up for review when needed; positive verbal and behavioral reinforcement to the student, including reports to parents about same, all these are things that come to mind. I have been recognized for being able to communicate and teach behaviorally-disabled and -challenged students. I think this is because of my many years as a minister. I am nonplussed by lack of cooperation, and seem able to penetrate quickly past the veil of insecurity that causes some students not to cooperate with adults. I believe I offer more, therefore, than mere subject expertise: I bel ... read more

Robert A.

• Lexington, KY 40517 ( 31.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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My previous job involved the design and review of Bridges, Culverts, and storm sewers on highway projects to insure completeness and accuracy. I also was involved in the development of drainage Designs and Hydraulic models for Highway Projects. Part of my job was to assist Drainage Designers with drainage design criteria and drainage design software issues. As a member of the Project Team, I would be a part of the discussion and decision making on required design exceptions, highway designs, and alternative selection based on cost, highway safety, maintenance preferences, ease of construction, and public involvement issues.
The most enjoyable part of my job is being able to show someone a bit of engineering or to help them with their engineering work . My teaching style is more to ask questions of student and not to lecture. I also believe in using a humorous or pratical an ... read more