Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 35.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 31
• Member since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers.
Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem.

noelle m.

• Petaluma, CA 94952 ( 4.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female Age 61
• Member Since: 01/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30.00 to $40.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Continuing Education

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Fluent in Arabic and have 5 years tutoring experience.

Grew up in Lebanon. My education included Arabic and french languages. Earned a high school degree in Literature. Tutored elementry and middle school children many subjects including writing essays and translating French to Arabic. Able to speak and write modern and classic Arabic. i would love to tutor children and adults alike. i am compassionate, patient, and an active listener. Hope to hear from you.

Christopher O.

• San Francisco, CA 94105 ( 34 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 52
• Member Since: 05/2018
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $35.00 to $65.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Tutor for Several Elementary & College Courses

Depending on the course and student, I vary my teaching style from the Socratic Method (with a lot of questions and answers between the student and me), as well as utilizing real world examples to reinforce concepts. Finally, I strive to move from the basics of a concept, to intermediate types of problems, and build to advanced level. By doing so, I focus on the student's increasing confidence to tackle tough problems.
Extensive experience as both a college adjunct (at 6 different universities) as well as a tutor for various courses, with particular skill assisting students in overcoming exam-related stress and learning blocks. My experience includes teaching children (8 years old and above), as well as diverse college students, including student-athletes, and those with a learning disability/hearing disability. I hold three graduates degrees--it's fair to say that I am a life- ... read more

Catherine M.

• Napa, CA 94558 ( 35.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female Age 30
• Member Since: 06/2012
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $20.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I am ranked 12 ou of 496 in my class. I am an Honors and AP college student. I have a 4.83 grade point average. I take eight classes a day from 5:50am - 3:00pm. I am a voluntary tutor for students after school and I have been successfully doing that for a year now. I love working with studens and I get along with all of them because they are usually around my age as well.

Marc P.

• Camp Meeker, CA 95419 ( 14 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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My approach to teaching is to provide what is needed, and sometimes that is not limited to the explicit task at hand. As an English teacher/tutor, I have often found that, rather than merely showing students how to recognize a complete sentence and use correct punctuation and grammar, the more important thing is to prove to them that they can think, and that they are intelligent. To this end, I use gentle Socratic questioning to stimulate students, loosen them up, get them interested, and increase their comfort. Often, what comes out of a student's mouth is surprisingly wonderful, and I quickly say, "That's great! Write that down!"
I was a community college English teacher for 12 years at Vista Community College in Berkeley, CA (now Berkeley City College). I taught in a special program tailored to working adults who had returned to school in order to earn their Associate of Arts de ... read more

Clifford K.

• Morris, CA 06763 ( 31.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I really like working with all sorts of people. There is no satisfaction greater than when I can see the spark in a person's eye when they comprehend materials they had not before. Everyone can learn any material they set their mind to if they have the motivation and the proper learning environment, and of course the right teacher. It is my desire to be a great teacher, educator, and mentor.
As a recent graduate from the University of California Riverside, I have earned a bachelors of science degree from the institution. During my time at UCR I developed a passion for the sciences which was taught by dedicated professors who served as my mentors. After being exposed to many professors who have a passion for teaching, I want to also give back to the community in this way.

Christopher U.

• Berkeley, CA 94705 ( 36.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I would describe my teaching style in terms of the activity, belaying. Slack is given to the rope at times so that the climber may advance, or traverse, the face of the mountain. When the climber feels tired, or incapable, the rope needs tightening so the climber stays secure. If the climber falls from the face of the mountain the taught rope will prevent injury or possible demise. I tend to give my students slack when I feel they are advancing in terms of curriculum, yet once I notice their tendency to rest, or falter, I tighten my teaching approach by using more straightforward methods so that they are not confused, or do not wear themselves out with struggle. This is all so they reach the top of whatever mountain they choose to conquer.
My bachelor's degree in English serves as an example for the effort and time committed to education and a service to academia. I learned literar ... read more

Ajay H.

• Alameda, CA 94501 ( 38.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I love teaching whether they are kids, high school kids or adults. I believe I was blessed to have had my college education for free and my way of giving back is teaching. I believe anyone can learn anything if one has the right teacher and environment. So my style is custom made to the person I am working with at a particular time.
I had full scholarship for both my BS in Computer Science and MS in Data Communications in two of the best colleges in the world. I thus have very deep understanding of Maths Physics and Chemistry. I have taught and tutored at middle & high school, ITT-Tech, The Art Institute of California -San Francisco and Menlo College. I have been an Instructor in the enterprise hi-tech industry on and off for the past 16 years. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer. I have taught yoga, dance, soccer and athletics.

Michael S.

• Alameda, CA 94501 ( 38.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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As a recent college graduate, I know how to work hard. I earned a bachelor degree, BS in Marine Biology from UC Santa Cruz, where I took many science and math classes. I do not have any experience in tutoring, but I have been a mentor to kids in other jobs I have had.
In the job I had where I mentored kids, it was a program called Lil Kickers. This program was for kids 3-10 years old where they were taught how to listen to instructions and communicate with one another. This was mixed in with games that helped their motor skills and ultimately helped them with their soccer skills. I have learned it is very important to be enthusiastic and passionate with the kids.

Ruby V.

• Alameda, CA 94501 ( 38.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $65.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Homework Help

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I am an example that having the right guidance at an early age can really make a difference. I was accelerated from level 4 to 5 based on academic proficiency, and was granted a scholarship to the most prestigious math and science high school in the Philippines, which gave me a very good foundation in math and sciences, and that knowledge made my transition into university very easy. I was then admitted to the top performing university (UP) in the Philippines, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at the age of 20. For the last 5 years, I have been doing volunteer tutoring in Math for children in middle school and for those who are reviewing for high school and university entrance examinations .
I love working with children. I can easily build a rapport with kids, making them more comfortable because I believe that learning should also be fun and enjoyable. ... read more