William D.
- Painesville, OH 44077 ( 18.3 mi )
- Expert Chess Tutor
- Male
- Member since: 01/2016
- Will travel up to 5 miles
- Rates from $25 to $35 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
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On-line
In-Home
In-Group
- Also Tutors: Chess
Chess is one of my top subjects! 2. I have designed and taught chess classes for both children and adults. The age of students ranges from about five years through senior adults. One-on-one personal chess instruction has also been provided for those age ranges as well. With long term experience, I have founded or co-founded successful scholastic and community-based chess clubs. Students with a wide variety of backgrounds and mental skills have been instructed on topics from the basics through tournament success.
3. Instruction development includes class material, forms and PowerPoint presentations. I have developed various techniques targeted to the audience to enhance their ease of understanding and enjoyment of the game. Documents designed include instructional materials, hand-outs, tests, problems sets, and other chess related items.
4. Personal chess background includes successes in tournament play and club competition. These have been at various time controls and under a variety of conditions.
1. Formal education is extensive—four college degrees, several college certificates, etc. I am an avid, extensive and eclectic reader.
2. My background is strong and diverse with extensive knowledge in many areas. Most, but not all of my career has been involved in management and information systems consulting. Successes include starting and operating successful businesses in three different fields with both bricks-and-mortar and internet operations. I have also been a successful newspaper editorial column and article writer. I have developed, written, marketed and presented seven seminars/classes on communications, technical/scientific and recreational subjects. This multi-disciplined background gives me a unique viewpoint for coaching.
3. I have coached children and adults in other sports as well. I am also a certified CYO Coach. I am education and civic oriented and ha ... read more