Find Collins, OH Chess Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Russ W.

• North Olmsted, OH 44070 ( 29.5 mi )
• Experienced Chess Tutor

• Male Age 39
• Member since: 01/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $10 to $20 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Homework Help

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Chess is one of my top subjects! I'm a strong amateur/club-level player, no tournament experience but I have a good grasp of general principles and tactics, along with a decent grasp of positional play and general opening knowledge (more knowledge in the systems I generally play, obviously.) I'm able to instruct/coach beginning/intermediate players. Notice also that my rate is half the rate of other chess coaches. I'm of the belief that you don't need a titled player tutoring you to improve your chess, hiring one would be a waste of money. Just hire me instead... u3batlin@yahoo.com for more info or call/text 216-820-8278 (text preferred)

I employ a personalized teaching style, very interactive. Instead of just answering a question or stating why something is the way it is, we'll work it out so there is real understanding, not just memorization of facts (which will ultimately be forgotten and thus a waste of time.) The focus is more on the method of solving the given problem rather than just the end result whenever possible.
I learned how to play chess about twenty years ago, it's been rather on and off since then. I've steadily improved and tried so many different ways to improve before finding the right method for myself that I'm confident in my many approaches to teaching. As far as other subjects, I graduated high school with honors back in 2003 with a 3.8 GPA, and scored a composite 30 on the ACT. I was awarded the Presidential Scholarship from Baldwin-Wallace, went there for a year, didn't like the school at a ... read more

Ana T.

• Elyria, OH 44035 ( 20.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $59.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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The methods of teaching I was instructed when I obtained my Bachelor in Education at the University of Akron Ohio, from 1989-1991, was the following Integrated, Whole language approach and Montessori. The method we were instructed to use in the Akron city school system was Integrated which uses basic and whole language approach language Arts. These integrated units allow us the opportunity to make sure children are learning relevant information and applying that knowledge to real life scenarios. Language Arts is what I use in all my teachings and lesson plans.
My experiences as an educator have been numerous and continuous throughout my life. I have a Bachelor in Education 1-8th (Science) I have taught all subjects. Actually I am multilingual. I am native Spanish speaker; I can read, write; translate in my language of origin. I also have five years of French, I read and tra ... read more

Kimberly B.

• Westlake, OH 44145 ( 30.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $45.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I graduated from Hope College in three years with a BS in Biology, a BA in Chemistry, and a minor in Classical Studies. I tutored throughout high school and college. I have tutored Latin (both into and upper level courses), Math (high school), history (high school,) Mythology (college), Biology (both intro and upper level courses), and Chemistry (both intro and upper level courses). In college, I was also a TA for Organic Chemistry discussion workshops, as well as biochemistry and organic chemistry labs. Also in college, I worked with science camps, grades 1-5. I have also worked at a summer camp, working with kids ages 8-20. I also have experience teaching Sunday school ages 4-12.
I have a variety of experience. Most of my tutoring experience is with older students, aged 15 or older. However, I feel that I could work with younger kids as well. I love learning, and I get excited wh ... read more