Find Gorham, NY Chess Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Zachary L.

• Rochester, NY 14616 ( 36.5 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Male Age 49
• Member since: 02/2012
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $12 to $20 /hr
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Chess

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My comments on tutoring Chess : Introduction, Mastering the Pieces, Tactics, Opening Principals, Pawn Structure, Evaluation of Position, Endgame Evaluation.

"Chess lessons" are usually just that, chess lessons. I think that there are more dynamics to teaching chess than just moving the pieces. Most chess lessons for beginners, start with an introduction to chess. I teach this way too, but everything I am able to teach starts with respect. Every person should understand and accept that they will not always win. They must also accept that they may not always play their best. They must also respect their opponent. So often chess "coaches" forget about these key elements and life lessons. Tradition and culture are important to me and my style of teaching. With these few elements, learning is fun and the teaching is effective. Prime teaching focuses are: 1) Introduction to chess a) Learning the chess board b) Getting to know the pieces 2) Tactics a) Purposes of each piece b) Discovery 3) Strategy a) Opening Principals b) O ... read more

Gregory J.

• Rochester, NY 14616 ( 36.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 10/2012
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20.00 to $30.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have a holistic, eclectic style of Teaching. When I work with any student,or students, I always determine what proficient level they are at.If they are having any problems grasping the subject, I must do diagnostic testing to remediate at progress from that point forward. When the student has reached a level of proficiency,he or she may move on to whatever subect,or level that pertains to. Yes, each student is unique and can reach their full potential under the right guidance encouragement,and support. Yet, I firmly believe that all students must master the fundamentals, no matter what subject.
As a private school and state school graduate,I recieved a broad and varied background in higher education.I taught at two Catholic Schools. I have performed also as a substitute teacher with the experience of teaching at most grade levels and subjects. I have also performed Homebound Teac ... read more

Michele U.

• Canandaigua, NY 14424 ( 9.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $56.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have been teaching for 21 years now (wow, that's gone by fast!) and I love every second of what I do. I have also been a tutor in the district for the past 9 years, tutoring every subject possible--math, English, Social Studies, etc. I enjoy tutoring because it allows me to get to know students who don't take French and also I love to teach other subjects outside my own area. Teaching is the best job there is--I get such a great energy from my students every day! I rarely miss a day of school, and I look forward to going in to work every morning. Everyone should be so lucky to have a job they absolutely love!
My teaching style.... depends on the day, depends on the students, depends on the topic. One minute I can be dancing around the room and the next we're having a more serious discussion. My expectations are very high and I always push my students to do "just a bit bet ... read more

Michael M.

• Macedon, NY 14502 ( 22.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

Though teaching is not my profession, I have taught as guest lecturer in college level investment classes, as well as tutored one-on-one basic English reading to those unable to for LVA in the 90s. I have a BS in Accounting and a MBA in Finance. I have been working in the areas of Investment/Finance. I have improved my own ability to write effectively from the reading of poetry. In a written venue such as that, every word, space, and symbol has a purpose and meaning.
I believe it is easier for a student to learn when the topic being studied is of interest to that student. Thus, it is important to relate each topic to those things that the student most easily relates to.

Anna L.

• Henrietta, NY 14467 ( 26.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Born as a Chinese national and I speak fluent Chinese Mandarin language and I studied Business in Accounting and graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1990 and my mathematical course I always get "A" on my grade (I even get 105 on my test score, believe it or not) and I still love math. Therefore I can tutoring not only business in Accounting and also Math or language in Chinese.
I enjoy teaching one on one more then in a group class setting and I do enjoy teaching individual more then in a group setting. I do wish to teach "Chinese" as a personal language when I retire in the future if we don't have SS since I am a baby boomer (hope this is not true)

Mark M.

• Watkins Glen, NY 14891 ( 28.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Since April 2007, I have been a substitute teacher at both the Watkins Glen High School and Middle School. Frequent subjects include English, Psychology, and Physical Education. I belong to a writers group which meets at the local library every first and third monday. I belong to a chess club that meets at a coffee shop every Thursday. I also assistant coach varsity and college soccer during the spring and fall seasons.
I believe that education should present as much material to the student as possible, which includes using various textbooks, lecture, and inquiry. After that, it will be up to the student to assess and construct the information given in order to form his/her own opinion about the subject matter. True education and learning is ownership of the subject matter which comes through effort and discipline and a little bit of guidance.

Michael C.

• Williamson, NY 14589 ( 28.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Although my BS has a concentration in environmental science, I have taken elementary teaching classes during my undergrad at ESF. I have gained experienced in several subject areas during my career including: Math, Science, and Writing. I feel confident in my abilities and skills I have obtained from my course work at ESF and professional experienced after graduating.
I feel I can make a difference in children’s learning careers. My interest in teaching comes from my mother who is a current teacher at Gates. I am compassionate, firm, patience and fun! I feel every child learns best through self discovery. My teaching style will reflect the students best learning style.

Jeffrey R.

• Rochester, NY 14610 ( 29 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $68.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Throughout my academic career, I have been motivated to achieve at a high level, regardless of the discipline I was studying. This motivation has allowed me to obtain two bachelor degrees, a BS in Business Administration and a BA in Psychology. My specialization in two distinct areas has allowed me to adapt to a variety of research and writing methods. Starting at an early age, I was able to gain experience teaching skills to others as a member of the Boy Scouts of America and eventually achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. I have also mentored adolescents in a variety of areas while working as a youth counselor.
I have always aspired to adapt my teaching techniques to each student on an individual basis. I have been successful in doing so by utilizing a vast array of methodologies to instruct and provide examples which are relevant to each unique student. I believe there is no ... read more

Jayson D.

• West Henrietta, NY 14586 ( 29.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 12/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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With my combined six years of working with children who have emotional and behavioral disorders and the five years of graduate school education, I bring a unique skill set to the classroom. I have a creative and engaging teaching style with utilizes technology in daily classroom lessons. I am a dedicated and hardworking individual who is committed to having a safe learning environment where students can produce relevant and high quality work.
I have earned two degrees from the University of Rochester. My undergraduate studies were in psychology and I completed my Masters degree in Childhood Education with a certification in Inclusion. I am a certified teacher in New York State. I am familiar with New York State curriculum for grades 1-6.

Kathleen S.

• Ontario, NY 14519 ( 30.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $62.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I am looking to forward to teaching and would like display my skills. I am a very energetic person with the ability to take control of a classroom while producing winning results. It is my pride and joy to work with children and to help them grow and learn through an individualized learning environment. I command a strong and positive presence in the classroom in where the children respond well and look forward to learning every day. It is important to make learning fun and even more important to instill pride in ones accomplishments. These are some of the building blocks of a successful classroom and classroom environment.
I have had the unique opportunity through my diverse educational experiences to work with many different types of people. My initial degree is in Social science from Alfred State University. Throughout my education at Alfred State University I truly believe ... read more

Stephen D.

• Rochester, NY 14619 ( 31.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $64.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I love working with people and teaching them about the things that I am passionate about. I am very patient and throughout and I have learned a lot of valuable techniques such as asking the right questions to confirm that the student has learned the lesson as well as planning out what the important points are that I need to cover. I also try to illustrate points using a variety of learning styles that over time I can customize to individual students.
Between my studies at Roberts Wesleyan College in the liberal arts field, where I earned a bachelors degree, and my studies in math and computational science I have an exceptionally broad knowledge base. My work experience further illustrates this having worked briefly as an English teacher in Prague as well as the various sales and customer service jobs I have had including Verizon Wireless, Wegmans, and Radio Shack.

Austin M.

• Rochester, NY 14619 ( 31.6 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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Given my knowledge of mathematics, I love teaching it and working with students, so they too can be experts and appreciate its value in their future endeavors. I am able to work with students at a pace that fits their needs. I understand that not all students learn at the same level, and so creating an appropriately stimulating environment for utmost grasping or concentration is very critical to success in teaching mathematics. Not only am I open-minded to other options that help impact the mathematics concepts but I am also patient, and considerate of each student’s level of mathematics with respect to a given topic. I give examples that help students discover and find it even more interesting to learn mathematics. My goal is to give each and every student I am assigned the guarantee that at the end of the tutoring period, they actually succeed in mathematics.
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Orlean T.

• Rochester, NY 14624 ( 32.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 07/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $55.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

As a Research Scientist in Corporate America, I took the opportunity to focus on enhancing the math and science education of high, middle, and elementary school students. In addition to hands-on classroom activities, I was involved in the Program In Rochester to Interest Students in Science and Math (PRISSM), judged Science Fairs and Science Competitions. Because of my goal of enhancing student achievement, I have taught Chemistry at the Junior College level for the past eight years. I love the appreciation of English Literature and English Grammar as well and so, upon retirement, have taught French and Latin to students in middle school and high school.
The word student comes from the Latin to be eager, and I love to instill the love of learning, n eagerness to learn, in children. The education or drawing out of a child's mind is the ultimate goal, and doing so in a discipline ... read more