Find Bass Lake, CA Chess Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Timothy H.

• Clovis, CA 93619 ( 29.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $51.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help

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As long as I could remember academics have come quite easily to me, from elementary school to current classes in college. Prior to this year I've only helped out my sister extensively as she has had problems understanding most teacher's methods. I understand nearly every aspect of math up to Algebra II along with most English, philosophy, and psychology classes and have helped people that I shared a class with in all mentioned areas.
Since I'm not a teacher and don't follow a schedule or have designated hours, I feel like I can be a lot more patient and easy going with students. I'd like to pride myself in how well I can take a complex idea and break it down into its sub-parts and explain it simplistically. While in a class, students may not get the attention they require, which is why I like working one on one or in small groups as that way I can get a feel of what each student ne ... read more

Aaren C.

• Fresno, CA 93720 ( 30.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $46.00 to $56.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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During my time as a tutor I've learned a variety of teaching styles. I've worked with kindergartners and employed an animated, high energy style to capture their attention and keep them motivated. For older students I use a type of Socratic method where instead of answering questions for them, I work with students by requiring them to answer questions so they can lead themselves to the right answer. I feel this method not only allows a student to develop confidence, it teaches them to rely on their own processes to develop answers. In addition to that method, I use traditional tutoring methods that involve discussing topics, developing strategies for remembering material, and identifying learning methods that work best for each student.
As a lead teacher for a Ace It! Tutoring and an Instructional Aide for Disabled Students Programs and Services at Reedley College, I've had conside ... read more