Varun C.

• Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 21.9 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member since: 11/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15 to $35 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills

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Experienced, Patient, Versatile Tutor

have been tutoring for many years. I tutored students of Math especially. All my students,passed their tests successfully, with no exceptions. Moreover, they all left me equipped with good problem-solving tools that have served them in their future careers. I am sensitive to the specific strengths and weaknesses of each individual student, and I expect the maximum from each. It will be fun working together. But it will require effort. I deeply believe that success earned by sweat is the most important gratification in one's life. Usually the student's motivation for the tutoring is the desire to succeed in a test. But I understand the learning experience as a long-time investment, from which the student will continue to benefit throughout life.

Erica M.

• Hawthorne, FL 32640 ( 8.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female Age 38
• Member Since: 02/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $35.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help

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I love to learn and help others learn too.

I graduated from Brooke Point High located in Stafford, VA in 2004 with a 3.0 GPA. I attended Northern Virginia Community College for a year studying basics. I attended Virginia College for a year studying Criminal Justice. I now am attending Full Sail University for a Bachelors Degree in Game Design.

Alan R.

• Gainesville, FL 32609 ( 21.9 mi )
• Experienced Chess Tutor

• Male Age 29
• Member Since: 05/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $30.00 /hr

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Chess is one of my top subjects!

Hello, my name is Alan Reyes. I am a 19 year old college student attending the University of Florida for a BS in Physics and Astronomy. I have been playing chess for 5 years and have placed first in my section in the Jacksonville Open and two years running in the Sunshine Summer Opens 2013 and 2014. I also placed first in my section at the 2014 CFCC Tornado in Orlando. I am currently rated USCF 1705, based on 24 games. At the local Gainesville chess club, I can easily play with Class A players, and am considered among their ranks.
I am particularly looking for younger students, ranging from completely new to chess or the beginner looking to make advancements to the next level. I am prepared to offer the student plenty of my time and dedication; I will teach them the rules, standard opening theory, endgame theory, tactical concepts, and of course strategy in the middlegame. I will p ... read more

Alexander B.

• St Augustine, FL 32084 ( 38.2 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Male Age 74
• Member Since: 02/2012
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $25.00 to $30.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home

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Experienced Tutor from Germany

I lived in Germany for 17 years, in Russia 33, in Canada 10, and now in the US 3 years. I have over 20 years of experience as a teacher/tutor in subjects math, algebra, computer science, languages (German + Russian, both fluent). Taught students of all ages (elementary school through college students, and adults). Experienced in working with students with special needs.

Chad S.

• Palatka, FL 32177 ( 16.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2009
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe that an instructor’s primary role is to create an environment that encourages a real desire to learn by presenting the subject matter in a way that is interesting to the student and by striving to make it make it relevant to their lives. It is my role as an instructor to take abstract concepts and breathe life into them and make them real to the student. I think that it is important to understand and be constantly aware that different people learn in different ways. Because of this, I feel that it is important that an instructor uses a wide range of teaching methods in order to give each student the best opportunity to learn and understand the material.
I have earned both a MA and a BS in Urban and Regional Studies from Minnesota State University. I spent 15 years working in local government management. Throughout my career, I have taken opportunities to hire and mentor ... read more

Ian D.

• Palatka, FL 32177 ( 17 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $52.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I began my teaching career as a writing/reading tutor while attending Ramapo College of New Jersey. During this time I was working in the English Lab, and was responsible for helping students improve their skills in researching and writing essays, compositions and research papers. After graduating from Ramapo, I entered the field of aviation, where I earned a certificate as a Certified Flight Instructor. I have been teaching various aviation related subjects for over 5 years. Most recently, I have been living in Daegu, South Korea teaching English as a Second Language to Korean students between the ages of 6 and 18.
I consider myself easy going and fun. In my experience as a teacher, I find that the most effective results come through what might be called "gentle guidance" rather than a more dictatorial style of teaching. I believe that children love to learn new things and are cur ... read more

Heather H.

• Keystone Heights, FL 32656 ( 18 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $49.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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Hands on teaching and kinesthetic learning are key to success in my mind. I love to involve the student's entire body in the learning process. From their senses to their movements to memory device techniques in the form of song or poem, using alternative methods of teaching seems more effective in the learning process.
As a Cum Laude graduate from the University of Florida, I continue to hold a high level of discipline in every aspect of life. Whether it be at work, at home, or at school, I feel it is imperative to do your best no matter what the situation. Upon graduation at the age of twenty, I began teaching undergraduate courses for UF. This was an honor, but it was not challenging enough. It was not until I helped students with severe mental and physical disabilities that I felt fulfilled in my profession. Being able to teach student who are eager to learn, but have obs ... read more

Arjun G.

• Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 19.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $44.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Coming from an industrial engineering background, I have all the necessary math and physics skills to train students at the high school and early college level. A major career shift to modeling nature made me acquire new knowledge of biology, ecology, and, of course, much more math. I have been on field-work for a long time, and I've trained several people in sampling techniques. I am currently teaching wildlife population ecology to undergraduate students at the University of Florida.
I am good with all ages. My ideas in physics, math, statistics and wildlife are very concrete. I am a visual person and do most of my teaching with real world examples. I believe that students only grasp concepts when they see things and relate situations into real life examples that they have experienced in their life. Helping a student get excited about the subjects I teach gives me tremendo ... read more

Tyler K.

• Gainesville, FL 32612 ( 20.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have gained tutoring experience as a volunteer tutor at Bartow High School, treating Spanish, math, and the sciences. Additionally, while serving as a Troop Guide for Troop 500 of the Boy Scouts of America, I had the opportunity to teach younger peers an assortment of survival skills. I am currently a freshman engineering student at the University of Florida pursuing a BS in Chemical Engineering, and I am a graduate of Polk State College, having earned an AA with honors in History.
I believe that the key to academic success lies in developing a personal passion for any given subject area; I live to share my passion for knowledge with others. I am authentic, intuitive, and calm. I feel that all persons can learn any subject provided sufficient internal motivation. As much as possible, knowledge should be discovered in a relevant manner so as to ensure a continued interest. Sometim ... read more

Christine R.

• Gainesville, FL 32609 ( 20.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills

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A Little Bit About Me...

I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and I have a Master's degree in Family, Youth and Community Science, with a focus on youth and community development. I was a substitute teacher in the Atlanta area for one year which gave me the chance to mentor and tutor several high school students in math. I have worked with kids through volunteer opportunities as well, such as a local community garden at a middle school. I have excellent written communication skills as well due to writing a thesis, research reports and running a business for the past 5 years.
I love mentoring and working with all children. I believe all children can learn, but they all have different learning styles (auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic). Also, learning must be relevant to each student. For example, using sports statistics to teach math. I am patient, easy going, and fun. I am a firm believe ... read more

Scott M.

• Gainesville, FL 32603 ( 20.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $39.00 to $42.00 /hr

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I have worked as a substitute teacher in a wide variety of subject areas, and have volunteered as a tutor for some time. However, since beginning a PhD program at UF I have done neither. Though most substitutes are not much more than babysitters, I attempted to teach whatever subject matter was before the students. I regularly heard from students that they understood my way of explaining something better than they understood their regular teacher (though this by no means happened in every class). This happened most often in math and history courses. In my work as a lawyer (I was an assistant district attorney between law school and the PhD program) I honed my conciseness skills. I have prepared more academic papers than I care to recall during my eleven years (and counting) of higher education. My particular field of political science requires proficiency with higher math and statistic ... read more

Diana K.

• Gainesville, FL 32601 ( 20.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help

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I graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in Neuroscience. This degree has allowed me to achieve a great understanding of the sciences. I have taken math classes up to Calculus 2 and a variety of science classes. In addition to this, I wrote my own thesis paper for a neuroscience laboratory that I worked in for two and a half years. This improved my writing skills, lab skills, and critical thinking skills immensely. In high school, I tutored after school calculus for a year while in college, I have tutored fellow peers in science and math classes in which they had difficulty.
I love teaching one on one because I believe that is the most effective way to teach one person. By teaching one on one, you can focus on the student's personal weaknesses and strengths in the subject and mold your lessons to their benefit. My teaching style involves showing lots of e ... read more

Pruthu P.

• Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 20.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2006
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $41.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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As a microbiology student, I have taken rigorous courses in the sciences as well as math. The laboratory classes that accompany the science classes also provided first hand knowledge and the ability to write research papers and lab reports. This along with my passion for chemistry let me to take a position at the University of Florida Teaching Center. I first started teaching as a math tutor but then I was moved to a chemistry position. I have also held a tutor position when I was a peer mentor to students in an introductory chemistry class. Also, my work through Big Brothers/Big Sisters has allowed me to focus on my tutoring skills.
My teaching style is very specific to each student I tutor. I try to tailor my thoughts so that any student at any level in the subject can understand me. At the teaching center, the focus was to help guide the student to get the correct answer and not ... read more

Kyle O.

• Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 20.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Throughout my schooling, I’ve been very driven towards academic excellence. Because of my successes, I skipped 1st and 12th grade to begin college as the youngest freshman of the year at Carnegie Mellon University. I completed 2 years of Industrial Design, and Rapid Prototyping Engineering education at that fabulous institution; and, I am currently studying for my bachelor’s degree at The Art Institute Online (A Division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh) in Interactive Media Design. I have been tutoring in mathematics for the past four years, specifically Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus. Professionally, for the past two years, I’ve worked as a freelance graphic artist. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite 2, Rhino 3.0, and Corel Bryce 5.
I enjoy guiding pupils through the journey of “ah-ha” moments. That initial expression of joy and true understanding is my fuel for teaching ... read more

Erik D.

• Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 21 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2007
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $36.00 to $44.00 /hr

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While in business college, I am constantly tutoring fellow classmates and peers. Tutoring is very rewarding to me because I can be a part of each student's success.
My teaching style is largely based on my learning style. I am a very fast learner and I decipher the big picture and the essential concepts of a subject or problem before looking into the details.