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Joseph F.

• Carmel, NY 10512 ( 7.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 69
• Member since: 10/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Tutor for Regular Elementary and Special Education

Multi-sensory, positive reinforcement approach with a focus on student involvment by the use of manipulatives for a hands on approach. I have also employed behavior modification programs in the classroom setting when necessary.
I have recently retired after 30+ years as an elementary special and regular education teacher. For the past 15 years I have also worked as a tutor for the city of White Plains. I have done extensive private tutoring for the past 20 years. For 17 years I worked as an elementary special education classroom teacher at New York Hospital in an out-patient day treatment program. This program involved elementary school age children who displayed severe emotional and academic difficulties and were unable to function in a regular school setting.

Vinai S.

• Hackensack, NJ 07601 ( 31.4 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Male Age 64
• Member Since: 10/2013
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Tutoring Rate: $60.00 /hr
• On-line In-Group
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My comments on tutoring Chess : SPECIALTY

TUTOR (available 24/7!)/ TEST PREP SPECIALIST- SAT/ ACT/ AP PHYSICS/ AP CHEMISTRY/ AP BIOLOGY/ GEOMETRY/ ALGEBRA/ PRECALCULUS/ AP CALCULUS A retired high school teacher (11 years) and college professor (4 years) with two masters degrees, 30 years experience of teaching/tutoring science and math [including standardized tests], nominations for the prestigious Princeton University Distinguished Teacher Award, and proven track record, I have the ability and experience to teach a vast range of courses and standardized tests involving math, science, and English. I work closely with a student to develop a teaching style that suits the student's learning style. My students show a quick improvement in their ability to do math and science questions reflected in their fast improving grades. I take students from middle school, high school, and college to keep evolving teaching techniques to serv ... read more

Nate T.

• Shelton, CT 06484 ( 27 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Male Age 46
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group

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Chess is one of my top subjects!

1st 30 min lesson is FREE! Throughout my career and also my time in school, I have always been able to not only achieve success in various levels of mathematics, but also articulate to others through teaching and working through examples so that they can achieve similar success and have a clearer understanding of how to complete their work independently. I also have over 25 years of chess experience, including both playing and teaching. I was taught at the high school level by someone who has coached many individuals and teams to various local, state and national championship victories. I also run an annual Sudoku seminar locally, where I walk through examples of puzzles with full crowd participation, and discuss tips and tricks to get you through more challenging puzzles.
Teaching through example. I will not do your work for you, but rather show you the roadmap to success an ... read more

Garth J.

• Bronx, NY 10467 ( 27.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 50
• Member Since: 04/2015
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $15.00 to $25.00 /hr
• On-line
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A1- Tutor

I have over 7 years experience tutoring students online for top online tutoring companies such as tutor.com. I have been officially approved to tutor over 80% of the courses in my tutor profile for these companies and have been told that I am an excellent tutor. I am routinely selected as a trial tutor to demonstrate these companies services to prospective clients.
My teaching style is engaging. It is interactive communication where I try to draw on what the student already knows. I am unfailingly patient and polite and have experience with all kinds of learners.

Isaac S.

• Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 ( 1.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $75.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have a passion for helping students of all ages and levels to comprehend academic concepts and issues. In particular, I find the one-on-one setting beneficial for my specific teaching qualities. I highly value the focus on the exchange of ideas and questions that private tutoring allows for. Additionally, I find satisfaction in the student's understanding of the material through a combination of personal investigation and my educational assistance. At the same time as I believe in rigorous discipline, I also strive to provide my students with an environment that is relaxed and stress-free.
My undergraduate education at Oberlin College has exposed me to a wide range of academic fields, including philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, physics, history, and economics. I have tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in reading, writing, math, and music theory for t ... read more

Robin B.

• katonah, NY 10536 ( 3.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $57.00 /hr

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When I started working at Colchester High School in Vermont, I initially identified myself much more with the students than the teachers and staff. Back in high school, I went out of my way to rebel against the school. In Vermont I quickly learned that there is a big difference-- that as an adult now, I am on the "other side," but can use this closeness I feel with the adolescent mindset to help with the learning process for the kids. I believe that every child is capable of learning anything, it is just a matter of sparking the fire and desire to gain knowledge within them.
I graduated from McGill University in Montreal in 2001, with a BA in Geography and a minor in History. Since then I have had a very diverse experience, working in Vermont as a teacher's aide as well as in a land trust, and in Montreal managing a nightclub and booking bands and acts from Canada and the US. My pa ... read more

Christopher F.

• Danbury, CT 06810 ( 11.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help

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I have recently graduated from the M.F.A. program at Western Connecticut State University with a degree in Professional and Creative Writing. I completed my undergraduate work at W.C.S.U. as well, earning degrees in English: Creative Writing and Philosophy. After completing my undergraduate studies, I stayed at W.C.S.U. for my graduate work, and I also undertook the responsibilities of a graduate assistant. I taught two classes a semester and worked in the writing lab as a writing consultant, helping students with papers for various classes. In the writing lab, I not only honed my skills in detecting mechanical and grammatical errors, but I also learned how to teach students lessons in correcting and avoiding errors in the future.
I am a very descriptive and thorough teacher. I enjoy explaining subjects first, then writing examples on the board to encourage note-taking. Then I like ... read more

Albion P.

• Congers, NY 10920 ( 14.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $65.00 /hr

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I really enjoy teaching students how to play the bass. It's a thrill when they have that "Aha" moment and what I'm trying to show them simply clicks. Every student I've ever had has had different reasons for coming to me and therefore I approach each individual differently and I try to tailor each lesson to their needs. One thing I do keep in common with all my students is encouraging them to practice and to think for themselves. Tutoring and private one-on-one lessons are the extent of my experience with teaching and hopefully I can continue to do so for as long as I'm able.
Since the age of 13 I have been playing bass. Since 1993 I've been a self employed bassist, audio engineer, producer and programmer. In addition to performing, I have extensive experience with computer audio/music recording and production. In that time, I have toured the world playing in several different musi ... read more

John K.

• New Windsor, NY 12553 ( 19.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I prefer to work with students from the 4th grade up thru college level, and have experience working with individuals with special educational needs. I believe that each student has his/her own learning style. Some are visual learners, some auditory, some experiential. I try to tailor my teaching to each individual's style. I am patient, caring, sensitive and consistent. I am well versed in all areas of grammar, syntax and composition. I believe that every experience is a story that can be put down on paper and that every student can learn to write effectively. Most of all I believe that learning can and should be an enjoyable experience.
I have worked as a private consultant and trainer for the past 18 years. I have had over 100 feature articles and interviews published in local and statewide news publications. I have had poetry and short stories published. I have been ... read more

Markiesha A.

• Bridgeport, CT 06606 ( 23.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have always had a strong interest in Education. From my High School teenage years, I tutored Elementary and High School students in the summer that attended my church in my home country Barbados. I went on to pursue my Bachelors degree in Psychology, in which I earned Second Class Honors, so that I could have a deeper understanding of how individuals develop mentally. This advanced understanding of the distinct developmental stages allows me to better adapt my lesson plans to each unique individual that I tutor. While pursuing my masters degree in Industrial Psychology at Iona College, I home tutored 2 very different 5th Grade Elementary School girls from diverse backgrounds. I also worked as the Graduate Assistant of the Education Department at the College and gained invaluable knowledge from co-workers who are experienced teachers, lecturers and Superintendents from all over the ... read more

Gregory V.

• Bronxville, NY 10708 ( 23.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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Teaching is a unique opportunity to shape a child’s world. I want to help children achieve their best, and have found that accomplishing this goal is best undertaken by exercising patience, care, and honesty. I believe interacting with all children is very important and having a strong relationship with them will also improve my learning abilities. With the appropriate tutelage, all children can succeed to their maximum potential.
I was very motivated to accomplish a high level of excellence in education, and have earned a BS degree in both Meteorology and Mathematics. Although initially motivated to study meteorology, I took on the additional math major soon after because of my longtime love of numbers. Both majors complemented each other and enhanced my problem solving abilities. Further, both majors have afforded me the opportunity to apply Microsoft Excel to my laboratory ... read more

Fernando C.

• Yonkers, NY 10704 ( 26 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $58.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have experience teaching Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science. I am a native Italian and French speaker, having been born to Franco-Italian parents in Montreal, Quebec, the second largest French speaking city in the world. I have years of teaching experience at the college and high school levels. I am NY State Certified to teach Science at the high school level. I have taught General Chemistry at Dartmouth College (part-time) and at the University of West Georgia (UWG-full-time). I have also taught (LIU, Yeshiva University (YU)) the one-year General Chemistry sequence using a more traditional lecture and lab approach. At YU, this involved using an inquiry-based laboratory with modules on a certain theme requiring increased independent thought and critical thinking. At LIU, I have taught undergraduate General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry (Quantitative-with lab) and graduate Analy ... read more

Robert C.

• Mount Vernon, NY 10550 ( 26 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have always enjoyed working with children and believe that they learn best when encouraged to participate in the educational process. My style is to allow them to discover information rather than being force fed. I also believe that every child learns differently and you have to be aware that what works with one person does not necessarily work with the next. I believe that I can be flexible enough that anyone can learn with me.
As an Ivy League graduate, I have always sought the best educational experience possible. I have earned my bachelors degree in Human Developement and Family Studies, a multi disciplinary major which incorporated psychology, sociology and other humanities. Over the last 20+ years I have worked with various populations that have required special attention due to being under educated and/or drug addicited. Although I have little formal classroom experie ... read more

Aftab A.

• Bronx, NY 10466 ( 26.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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During my time in SUNY Buffalo I took a wide variety of classes which have exposed me to different fields. Specifically, I excelled in those subjects relating to math and writing. As a result of my success, I was able to tutor my peers who were taking those classes with me, as well as those who had previously done poorly and were re-taking those classes. In regards to math, I took calculus and statistics, and received A's in both those subjects. Writing was also an integral part of all my classes when I attended Michigan State University during my freshmen year. My grammar and sentence structure was perfected, and I also learned how to write about a broad range of topics, from U.S. History to Accounting Principles.
I believe that there is no one standardized method to teach, rather each individual is unique in their learning abilities. Therefore, while teaching I often gauge ... read more

Deirdre V.

• Stratford, CT 06614 ( 26.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $59.00 /hr

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I am a retired teacher. I teach Drivers Education part time now, so I have good flexibility. My strength is English, History and Earth Science having particiatated in many workshops on such as Project Wild. I have also taught private music lessons, and Red Cross Safety Health and Safety classes.
I have always tried to encompass all modalities and learning styles. One on one should provide a postive and enlightening experience. All students are unique.