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

I am a decent chess player with current USCF rating of 1803 and FIDE rating of 1987. I won many district and state level championships in India. I earned 3rd category title so far with USCF. I have a Master's degree in computer science, the field that requires pure logic same as chess. Since I was passionate in chess since childhood, I had an inclination to do research and so earned the masters in research. I have defeated 3 master level players (2200+ USCF) and am motivated to do more. Interactive

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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. easy going

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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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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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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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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!

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I taught advance instrument design at Stanford University using laser detection technology. The two semsters involved handles on generation of working prototypes. During my time as an graduate student, I tutored undergraduate classes in organic and math while I was a Teachers Assistant for the General Chemistry classes. I ran and graded three lab classes as part of my duties. I homeschool my children in math, art and science. They ask question about a subject and I give them answers to their questions. If I do not know the answer, I then teach them how to look up the answer or work it out from fundamental assumptions. By having them approach me their interest level is peaked and them retain the information. I learned in graduate school how to learn which I then pass along to my students.

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I've aided ESL students, native Japanese students, K-12 students, as well as college students. Even when I tutor groups, I mold my questions and instructions to each student to try and tailor instruction to his or her personal learning style. I offer a broad background of teaching experience and a strong understanding of science and mathematics. I try to maintain a fun environment, encouraging student participation while ensuring that the main concepts our understood. As a tutor I try to complement the instructions of the teacher by offering a broader understanding of the topic or new methods to approach the same answers. Tutoring and helping others has always been a big part of who I am, and recently I have not been able to fulfil that part of my life. I'm a graduate with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, but I spent a significant portion of time earning the equivalent of a minor in

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I am a recent graduate from Santa Clara University with a double degree in Economics and Finance. I worked for three years at Stanford University with the Foundation for Education (F4ED) tutoring advanced elementary students in applied mathematical concepts. I am currently working as a research analyst for the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (A.N.D.E.) as well as co-writing a paper on applied financial concepts with a professor from Santa Clara University. I enjoy teaching students of all ages. I believe the best way for students to learn is by asking questions. I encourage students to think outside the box and ask as many questions during each session. In addition I feel that students learn best when they are able to apply a recently learned concept to a more challenging or different problem. I believe that every student can surpass expectations and reach their full pot

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I love working with students. One on one is even better than teaching groups of thirty in my book. I also worked ten years as a Physical Chemist where I had to know Math and Physics as much as Chemistry. I have taught Math, Physics, Biology in addition to Chemistry, and tutored in all these areas. I also graded essays for the state of Georgia and so I could sharpen any students essay skills. I have lived in Africa and so am ready to work with any culture. I believe that each student should learn to be in charge of their own education. My goal is to help them achieve that goal. I am not quick to jump in with the answer but can wait patiently for them to work through the problem. Since I learned by a very different method than my teachers tried to teach, I look for a students learning style. If he is not getting the concept, I'll try another or even invent one on the spot. It is

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As a Scientist with both Bachelor and Doctorate degrees, I have a broad knowledge of Biology and a good understanding of math, chemistry and physics. I have a passion for writing and have been completing the AMWA core certificate for medical writers. My writing experience includes writing a thesis, research papers and reports. I also have extensive experience of presenting and interpreting data for lay audiences. During my Postdoc, I taught biology to students in 7th and 8th grade as part of the Science and Health Education Partnership at UCSF. I have also tutored children with reading difficulties. I love to teach children and help them develop a love of learning which I believe is crucial for their academic success. I am very patient and calm. From my experiences both as a parent and as a Scientist, I can explain complex concepts in a simple, creative way which will enthuse the student

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At university I spent a year tutoring economics and a year tutoring accounting. This was done in my senior year once I had acquired a thorough understanding of the course requirements. During this time much effort was devoted to assisting those students who had particular problems related to the lectures previously presented. I thoroughly enjoy preparing my course material and do so in such a way as to make understanding my major concern. Much time is devoted to basic principles and imparting this to the best of my ability. I particularly enjoy teaching those students who have difficulty with the subject as I like the challenge inherent in creating understanding. I am always grateful at having been a part of the educational process.

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I earned my Bachelors of Science in Psychology with minors in Chemistry and Biological Science at San Jose State University. As an undergraduate, I was an honors student. I'm a Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, inductee, regional research award recipient and former Vice-President for the San Jose State chapter. I have four years of private tutoring experience and two years working experience at San Jose State University's Learning Assistance Resource Center as a math and science tutor. I've tutored algebra, geometry, psychology, chemistry and biology courses. I specialize in statistics. The one thing I love about tutoring is helping someone, who is struggling, succeed. I've worked with students from diverse backgrounds ranging from middle school students, college athletes and graduate students. I'm am patient and considerate. As far as my tutoring style, I like to g

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Since high school I have been involved with tutoring. Although on a voluntary basis I tutored Algebra 2 and BIology in high school. At Stanford, I have been involved with various programs like Math Magic, East Palo Alto Children's Association, HAAS Center...in tutoring students from the area. I have instructed elementary, middle, and high school students thus far. In addition to academic subjects I have tutored guitar at at the beginning and intermediate level. I have studied Sociology and thus I have knowledge about qualitative and quantitative research. I have also received a B at the 1st level and an A at the 2nd level of Stanford's Program in Writing and Rhetoric. I have learned to adjust my tutoring skills specifically for the student based on their learning style; allowing the student to get much more out of the experience. The fact that I've worked with various levels has allowed

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