Sakura L.

• San Jose, CA 95148 ( 30.6 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member since: 03/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

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.

Millicent A.

• Turlock, CA 95380 ( 20.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female Age 37
• Member Since: 04/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10.00 to $16.00 /hr
• On-line In-Home

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I am an author and have published my own book. With creative writing, I can help develop, plan, and coach until the book is finished. I also have experience in depth building. I have lived in Germany for over a year and know the culture. am familar with the grammar structure and will use examples from my own personal study.

JJ G.

• Stockton, CA 95204 ( 20.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2012
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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My comments on tutoring Chess : I've played all my life! I'm not a "BOBBY FISHER",butI know my way around a chess board!

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!!
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!

Alrick H.

• Ripon, CA 95366 ( 9.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills

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My approach to teaching begins with having a high expectation for what my students can accomplish. Therefore, my goal is, in part, to help my students love learning and to translate the love for learning into higher achievements. I try to inspire the students In terms of style, I explain the basic concept being taught and then illustrate by way of examples. I combine a bit of lecturing with meaningful interaction. Next, it is the students term to practice what has been taught. I may use a variety of interactive learning games in order to re-enforce the concept being taught. Somewhere down the line some for of testing is given for the purpose of checking to see if the student is grasping the concepts being taught.
I have worked with children and young people all my adult life from teaching VBS as a teenager to presently being a tutor and substitute teacher. In addition to my ... read more

Brock K.

• Modesto, CA 95356 ( 11 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I am a qualified teacher originally from Australia now living in Modesto. I am a graduate from the University of Tasmania in Launceston, Australia. I have taught the 6th grade for 6 years in Australia and I also taught in a high school in London. I have also worked as a private tutor for students from the 3rd through to the 9th grade. As a full time classroom teacher I have been responsible for all aspects of teaching classes of 30+ students including the planning, implementation and assessment of learning.
I enjoy working with a range of students. I strife to engage all students and to provide learning experiences that ensure that all students are challenged to grow as learners. I love to be a role model to students as a life long learner and to provide the support and encouragement that all students need to realize their full potential and ensure that students are ready to meet t ... read more

Vue Y.

• Modesto, CA 95351 ( 11.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $54.00 to $63.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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A Little Bit About Me...

I enjoy teaching and interacting with children from all age groups and different backgrounds. I am patient, easy to understand, and seek to enrich my students' experience with academics. I like to be as productive and creative with the time given for each student so that they may gain as much knowledge as they can to master subjects that they are struggling with. I believe each student is different and this calls for utilization of various teaching techniques to enhance their understanding. My goal is to help students realize their potential and help them understand the value of excelling in school and their future.
As a Honors graduate from California State University of Fresno, I am dedicated to helping students excel academically. I have experience tutoring Language Arts and Math from grade school to Junior High school. I believe that it is important to create a productive an ... read more

John D.

• Ceres, CA 95307 ( 13.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher

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After earning my Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Mathematics in 1990 from the California State University at Stanislaus, I entered the credential program. In the credential program at C.S.U. Stanislaus, I became well prepared for all the nuances besides teaching that goes with being a teacher. I was introduced to the concept of classroom management, assertive discipline, and establishing a warm and friendly learning environment in the classroom. I learned and developed a repertoire of hands-on manipulatives, games, and puzzles to make the learning of math more exciting, fun, and easy. Today, I still use most of these techniques although some have been altered to be more effective.
In Ripon Unified I taught for 2 years. In Hawthorne Union I taught for 1 year. In Hayward Unified I taught for 6 years. For 2 years I taught in Stockton Unified. At the SIATech Charter School at the S ... read more

Keitaro T.

• Modesto, CA 95355 ( 14.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

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

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A Little Bit About Me...

I graduated with an MA in English (TESOL), and a BA in English Composition (writing). I have had a successful career as an English Instructor. My notable areas of expertise include writing (essays, GREs, SATs, TOEFLs, resume writing, etc.), grammar/linguistics, reading skills, oral communication, and vocabulary development. I am proficient in several foreign languages as well: Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, and some Spanish.
I have had the experience of teaching students of all ages: kindergarteners, elementary schoolers, middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults. I have also taught students whose primary language is not English. Each age group has required a different style of approach, so I cannot comment on my teaching style in full here, but suffice it to say that I cater my teaching style to match the student's age, academic skill, and time.

Marian J.

• Modesto, CA 95355 ( 16 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 02/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $54.00 /hr

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I love teaching and working with all children. I believe all children can learn, but each in different ways. I am available to help your child find academic success. I am patient, easy going, and considerate. My goal is to provide the best education possible. I am a firm believer in teaching through discovery and in providing a constructivist approach to learning. I believe all children can meet their potential if they are given the appropriate surroundings and learning experiences. A few good educators can make a world of difference to a child's education. I strive to make a difference in all of my students' lives.
I have earned one bachelor degree, BS in Biology, which has enabled me to gain an understanding in many areas of science.

Kevin F.

• Stockton, CA 95206 ( 17.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I believe anyone can teach a subject, having enough knowledge of a subject allows one to pass it on. However, I feel what many teachers do not do is teach students how to learn. It is in my belief that teaching students to learn enables them to think independently allowing them to become more creative rather than repetitive. So not only do I teach students the subject, I teach them how to learn and apply it to every other subject.
As a accomplished student, I realized I always had help along the help with achieving academic success. From teachers and counselors to my peers and older students. I began to help other with academics as early as the third grade, however I began to commit to tutoring in High School and continue it through-out college, in hopes to eventually becoming a teacher in the future.

Elton A.

• Turlock, CA 95382 ( 19.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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My teaching style focuses on the student and his/her struggles. I really try to make the student understand the topic at hand and how to study it effectively. Studying techniques are very important and I introduce those techniques to the student. I really guide the student step-by-step through his/her struggles and to build their confidence. I change their mentality to a positive one. I enjoy working with others and I use all the resources that I can to make the student understand the topic. I usually give extra practice problems and I really challenge the students thinking pattern to make sure they understand the topic.
I have experience working with children and tutoring high school students on multiple subjects (math and science). I have also tutored in subjects such as economics and how to study effectively. I have taught subjects in small group settings as well. I hol ... read more

Mariel Z.

• turlock, CA 95382 ( 20.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills

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I am a recent graduate of California State University Stanislaus with a degree in Biology. Biology has always been a passion of mine. I am currently attending CSU Stanislaus for graduate school on the path to earning a Masters in Ecology/Sustainability. With all the courses I have taken through my undergraduate degree, my knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics is very rounded and extensive. I understand the in and outs of proper scientific writing and how crucial it is to understanding all aspects of the sciences. Since I am a current graduate student in the biology field, my accurateness and attention to detail is even more refined.
I understand how important it is have a good teacher when it comes to biology and the sciences. It takes time, patience, and deep understanding of the material to effectively learn it. On my way to earning my Bachelor’s degree and now workin ... read more

Enrique L.

• Stockton, CA 95219 ( 23 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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As a life longer, I have searched out projects that not only allow me to draw upon my current experiences while at the same time pushing and expanding my knowledge. Doing this has allowed me to tackle everything form the very basic of projects not only in computer technology but also in general labor fields. This has lead me to take on projects such as an Arcade System while a student at Heald college.
I love helping people to grow their understanding and reach their full potential. Not being one to stick stricly to the book, I have often employed many hands on and lecture based training aids. The only way for a person to truly learn is from their mistakes, as such, I take care to exercise patience and understanding.

James G.

• Livermore, CA 94550 ( 23.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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My teach style begins with a desire to improve the lives of everyone with whom I come in contact. I take great pleasure in helping others reach their goals. In a phrase, my style is both nurturing and demanding. I have tutored at-risk you men who might deserve sympathy. However, while I am with them I hold them accountable for learning what has been put in front of them. Although I have no formal training as a teacher, I take a lot of lessons from my wife. She is a first grade teacher in Dublin.
My career began with a ‘Big 5’ CPA company in San Francisco. I have held a number of accounting and general business positions over a 25-year period. I have served as controller, responsible for the proper application of accounting rules, and as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for compliance with all governmental and industry rules and regulations. During that time I have lear ... read more

Carolyn M.

• Livermore, CA 94550 ( 23.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I have over twenty years of experience teaching reading. I completed all of the Houghton/Mifflin Language Arts training sessions that taught California teachers how to be expert Language Arts teachers. I have also attended many Language Arts training sessions through my school district and county education offices. I also ran Language Arts and ESL Intervention programs at my school. I have a B.S. and a Master's degree in Education, and I am CLAD Certified. I love teaching and get along very well with children. I respect them and I know how to inspire them to do their best work.
I believe in "Assertive Discipline". This style uses lots of verbal praise, rewards and incentives. It keeps learning on a positive, moving forward track. This style of teaching is never negative. It encourages learning through engaging, age-appropriate, research-based, fun activities. It starts by assessing ... read more