Chess Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Moraga, CA

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. 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.

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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-long learner, which I try to instill in others. 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 increa

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easy going Life time K-9 Teaching Credential. Have been playing chess for 45 years. I teach that each student has their own way of learning and playing chess. I've also taught Montessori school for 2 years which teaches independence and confidence from the early years of 5-6. I have a credential from UC Berkeley with a focus on Developmental Psychology. My focus is a student enjoy learning and sees the great value in preparing and thinking.

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When it comes to teaching chess, my top rule is for my students to have fun. If you're not enjoying the game, how could you possibly be expected to learn more about it? I like to level with my students and go at their pace. If you want to go fast, we can go fast. If you want to take it easy and take a more casual approach to learning the game, I offer that as well. I'm very outgoing, open-minded, and just as eager to learn as all of my students. I take pride in developing a great relationship with my students and their families. Hi there! My name is Kelby Katz and I'm currently a graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Palo Alto University/Stanford. I am a registered member of the United States Chess Federation and regularly attend tournaments during my spare time. I coached and tutored the University of Miami Chess Team during my undergraduate career and proudly led

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I am a teenager who loves helping and tutoring people. I loves to read and play music. I played flute for 2 years as well as other instruments such as piano and guitar and percussion. I also love cheerleading and doing Theatre. My favorite thing to do is web designing and using programs like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Alice. I am a hearing impaired myself and I have been with many different kind of people with disabilities.

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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.

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I've played all my life! I'm not a "BOBBY FISHER",butI know my way around a chess board! GROWING UP I TAUGHT IN HALF-WAY AND GROUP HOMES! MY MOTHER WAS A TEACHER/PRINCIPLE AND I GREW UP LEARNING THE ROPES FIRST-HAND! IN COLLEGE,I MAJORED IN PSCYCHOLOGY AND MINORED IN ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCES. SHORTLY AFTER I WENT TO WORK FOR GANNETT AS A DRIVER/LIASION/TROUBLE-SHOOTER/CLERK/PROOF-READER. I WAS EMPLOYED THERE FOR A QUARTER OF A CENTURY! AS WELL AS CONVENTIONAL LEARNING TECHNIQUES,I EMPLOY UNIQUE TEACHING METHODS USING MULTI-MEDIA!! IF YOUR CHILD HAS LEARNING DISSABILITES OR DOSEN'T PERFORM AS WELL AS YOU WOULD LIKE IN SCHOOL MY "SPECIAL HELP" MIGHT JUST BE THE CATALYST THAT PUTS YOUR CHILD BACK ON THE RIGHT LEARNING TRACK!!

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As a Harvard College graduate, I was always driven to excellence in education. I have earned a Master of Business Administration and a certificate of completion of a Single Subject Credential for the state of California. I have spent the last eight years teaching math and science in Contra Costa County middle and high schools. I taught Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Physical Science, Earth Science, Forensics, and Physics. In addition, I have tutored spanish, math and science to middle and high school students. I also have experience teaching students with Asperger's Syndrom, Non-verbal Language Disorder, and other special needs. I love teaching and working with children of all ages. I believe all children can learn, but each in a different way. I am available to help your child be successful in academics. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery and in providing a c

$ 43.50

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I believe that education and learning are two of the most exciting and fulfilling elements of life and believe that helping others to learn is a way to give something back to this world. I have a Masters degree in Business. Not surprisingly, my math skills are quite good. Additionally, I possess strong communication skills (verbal and written) and am working on my first novel. In my professional life, I have managed staff and welcomed opportunities to teach and mentor. An intern from years ago recently contacted me and told me that he still fondly remembers us working on a white board to problem solve an issue. I believe that learning and problem solving should be fun, a puzzle that can be cracked if we just approach it the right way. I love the learning process. Few things in life are as rewarding as teaching and learning. Stylistically, I would consider myself to a patient and passio

$ 49.00

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During the ups and downs of my undergraduate career, I became self-aware of the challenges that a student faces, especially within subjects that are not his/her strong suits. I believe the best approach is one where self-motivation from within is encouraged, as any subject is difficult without the right motivation. To identify the right motivation, as a tutor back in 2001, I took time to discuss with the students their interests and goals. By understanding them on this personal level, I felt it was easier to connect with them and make them realize that their success was of great importance to me. As a graduate from a top-10 university and from graduate school, I know what it takes to get into a top program and succeed at a high level. In the past 5 year, I have been working as a consultant in the environmental industry, but want to take some time off now to explore other interest.

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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 literary skills concerning literary forms: folklore, poetry, short story, photography, personal essay, analytical essay. My two years of high school Spanish, one year of College French, and completion of breadth college requirements provide a slight ability for me to tutor Spanish and French language, computer navigation, basic algebraic math, and basic social studies. During the last three years I tutored ESL, reading, and Astronomy at Chaffey College, overlooked K-12 after-school P.E. programs with the Boys and Girls Club, and facilitated a course in wheelchair basketball and disability at UC Berkeley. 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

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Students learn best when they feel vested in the process of learning and excited about the journey; it is always my goal to convey my passion for the learning experience and my partnership with the student in that process. I am a firm believer in active learning and thus avoid rote memorization exercises and merely showing students how to do something. I help them to wrestle with the materials, to look at concepts from every possible angle, and to learn the importance of synthesizing information and determining what is wheat and what is chaff. I am patient and friendly with my students, but my focus is always on preparing them as learners. As a teacher and tutor for over 27 years, I have had the pleasure of helping students explore their potential, find their passion, and excel in their learning experiences. I have been the Editor-in-Chief of several journals, and have written more than

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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. 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.

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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. I bel

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