Christopher O.

• Graham, WA 98338 ( 13.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $58.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

I love teaching students who like to learn. I am pursuing a career as an English Teacher at the college level, and I'll be looking for college positions as soon as my Masters Thesis is reviewed and my graduation paperwork goes through.
As a bachelor's student in English, I tutored students at Sonoma State Univeristy's writing center for two years. I have now completed all of the coursework for my Masters, and my graduate committee is currently reviewing my Thesis.

James I.

• Tacoma, WA 98404 ( 19.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I have twenty-five years of experience teaching religious subject matter(and the Bible)in smaller church settings. I have both a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree, and am in the process of completing a professional Doctorate at a local seminary. I have also had the opportunity to teach a graduate level seminary class. Most people believe that teaching is my strength and my greatest gifting, and that some of my best work has been done in one-on-one settings.
It is my considered opinion that there are many styles of teaching that can work effectively with students. Generally, I feel that it is best to adapt the style of teaching to the personality, interest, and capability of the student. My preference is working with teens and young adults, with whom I find that a style that guides them to find the answers for themselves is of greatest advantage. To do this, I tend to patient ... read more

James J.

• Tacoma, WA 98405 ( 23.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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Though my primary study has been of a religious nature, I am very skilled in the other subjects of a quality educational foundation, as well. I am especially gifted at math as I scored a 730 in math on my SAT's. In 2003 I worked at Cedarcrest High School in Duvall as Special Education Assistant tutoring students with ADD and ADHD. I have also taught in a private kindergarten in Taiwan. I have had many positive experiences mentoring high school and middle school students in faith based organizations. In recent years I have served as a mentor, guide, and teacher in non-profit settings primarily investing in young adults between 18 and 30. During this time I have also mentored high school interns in my non-profit leadership roles.
I love the learning process. My goal is to provide an environment for the student to grow to love the process of learning. I see myself as a guide ... read more

Gabriel T.

• Seattle, WA 98101 ( 28.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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Everyone has the ability to learn but not everyone has the same ability. Most people are visual or tactile learners whereas most teachers, in my experience, use verbal/aural instruction methods. I believe in tailoring my teaching to the needs of the student and not to what I am most relaxed with. I have personally taught several tactile students who had to have something in their hands or they could not grasp the concepts. Other times I've instructed students in strong visual methods incorporating drawings, artwork and short videos.
During my studies at USU I worked at Adams Elementary both as a Teachers Aid as well as a Mentor during the After School Program. I worked one-on-one as well as in groups of students grade k-5. This position was one of the most rewarding and enjoyable that I've had and would love to continue. I have also taught American Sign Language at the University ... read more

Mark R.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98335 ( 31.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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It is my experience that an instructor delivers more learning when a student has an interest in the subject. "Inspire rather than require," has far greater efficacy in delivering information. I tend to make it fun, interesting and encourage student participation and feedback. Reward, a basic human desire, engenders craving for learning. As each individual’s qualities are unique, I try to determine if one is a visual, auditory or tactile learner. Analogies often make good teaching aids. For example, if the subject were human circulatory systems, shining a light through a leaf reveals veins similar to our own and is more apt to draw the student into the subject. When appropriate, I ask the student to teach me.
In graduate school, I developed a management style, Egalitarian Leadership. The faculty encouraged me to submit my paper to Harvard Business School. Currently, I am writ ... read more

Jason K.

• North Bend, WA 98045 ( 32.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I first tutored for two years during high school when a family friend asked me to help him teach kids chess at four elementary schools. I thoroughly enjoyed these experiences and developed a patient tutoring style that emphasizes critical listening. I continued to tutor in college, after a professor recommended me to the Central Washington University Writing Center. I trained with eighteen other students and was one of five selected to continue in practicum classes for the 2008-2009 school year. I went on to work as a paid writing consultant for the fall and winter quarters of the 2009-2010 school year and consulted 293 undergraduate and graduate students on writing from a variety of disciplines.
If students lack motivation or direction, it’s often because they are trying to perform an advanced task without basic skills. For example, many students know about the “five-paragraph ess ... read more

John E.

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332 ( 34.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

Since completing my formal degree training I have worked in several capacities in the field of education. I taught inner-city young adults in Washington, D.C. in all GED subjects. I worked as a Guidance Counselor and Education Services Officer for the Army for eight years. In the past two years I have tutored under the auspices of Tacoma Community College in all GED subjects. Prior to my work with TCC I tutored in the Kid Reach program for three years.
I try to match my own teaching style with the learning style of the student with whom I am working, paying particular attention to language and vocabulary usage. I also strive to emulate my favorite math teacher's ability to think out loud in teaching any kind of problem solving task.