Find Orleans, MI Chess Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Ezekiel H.

• Grand Rapids, MI 49525 ( 23.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 33
• Member since: 04/2017
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $25 to $40 /hr
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Chess

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Enthusiastic and Passionate Chess Tutor

When I teach I try to instill a deep love for the subject matter. My philosophy is that a student cannot be forced to learn but must want to learn. I achieve this by individualizing my lessons for each student and their playing style. Everyone learns differently and each lesson reflects this fact. Before our first lesson, I encourage students to tell me a little about themselves and to also send me some of their games. During our first lesson, I try to establish a baseline of skill and playing style. At the end of our lessons and, only If the student wishes, fun work may be assigned to reinforce concepts learned during the lesson.
I am a recently graduated college student from Michigan with an intense passion for chess and teaching. In college, I helped run the Michigan State Chess Club first as vice-president and then as president. In 2015 and 2017, I won the Michigan Master/Ex ... read more

Jordan K.

• Alto, MI 49302 ( 20.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $47.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I love working with students, particularly on an individual level. Classrooms can be fun, but I feel as though the greatest learning comes from personal interaction in one-on-one sessions. As such, I see teaching and learning as a relationship structured around mutual respect and positive reinforcement. I have a lot of experience trying to understand the "logic" of a student's error and helping them take the positive aspects of their work and build on them while overcoming the negative. All students are gifted; building on preexisting talents and predispositions should be the cornerstone of teaching. Consequently, I tend to guide students towards making their own discoveries and building their own conclusions. Education is and experience of growth and personal development, not a filling of mental file cabinets. Making a difference in a student’s life through education is like open ... read more

Kristy K.

• Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ( 25.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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As a graduate of a Big Ten school, and a current master’s level student, I have had many focuses in school that I can teach in the tutoring setting. I also currently work in education as a tutor and a substitute teacher, sometimes as a child care worker. Subjects: political science, biology, math through pre-calculus, accounting, English, computer technology, and a few more. I have honed my writing and research skills through my experience in my master’s program, and through a year working as a full time staff writer for a health and wellness company. My teaching experience and family have aided me in developing a teaching style that appeals to the four different types of student learners.
My teaching methods vary depending upon the subject matter and the pupil’s preferences. I enjoy getting to know students and customizing their learning experience to the methods that will best se ... read more

Dean S.

• Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ( 26.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2010
• Will travel up to 40 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $51.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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Growing up in a family that did not value an education, I saw education as a way to make a better life for my self than gangs, drugs, and violence. I am the only one in my family to graduate from high school, then college. I firmly believe that education makes a person better by pursuing it. I achieved an Associates in Science, then two Bachelors of Science degrees. In addition, I earned various certifications in Environmental Health due to my job experiences. I have tutored many science classes, math, algebra, history, archery, martial arts, outdoor survival techniques and wildlife studies. I have also tutored students in the art of playing musical instruments.
I am an essentialist in philosophy, meaning I want the student(s) to learn material that is relevant to their experiences and that they can find useful to their lives. I want to engage them in their learning so that ... read more

David M.

• Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ( 27.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $37.00 to $42.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I currently hold an associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Community College in applied arts as well as an associate’s degree from Davenport University in accounting. I will also graduate with a bachelor’s degree in accounting on April 25, 2010. I worked for over three years for the Boardwalk Fitness Center where I was the general manager in charge of over 20 employees. I was also responsible for the general accounting duties, payroll, and customer billing. I am also an Eagle scout, where I spent years doing community service and teaching younger scounts.
I love working with children of all ages. My teaching style I would describe as a friendship in which I work together. I have found as long as you are a positive force and are willing to put in as much time as it takes, you can help the student reach their fullest potential.

Wesley B.

• Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ( 27.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I worked as a substitute teacher for a charter high school in St. Louis, MO directly out of undergrad. I taught most subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, History and Language Arts. I feel comfortable in my ability to teach most subjects and have no issue working in difficult classrooms as I have grown accustomed to such environments working in St. Louis.
Being no stranger to difficult classroom settings, I understand that ideal teaching conditions rarely exist. I enjoy to challenge of encouraging more distracted students to learn, and possess the compassion and patience to work with most students. If a teacher can earn a student's respect, which comes easier for a younger instructor such as myself, then positive reinforcement has a much greater impact on that student's motivation to learn. My experience teaching lends the skill to gain student's trust in confidence ... read more

Amr A.

• lansing, MI 48917 ( 31.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 08/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $58.00 /hr

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Fun,Fun and Fun.Math is the subject that I enjoy tutoring the most.I have the ability to make math very simple and enjoyable.I have a very good sense of humor. I believe being happy and positive makes people around me feel the same and make them learn the material easily. Students that I have tutored found me to be very engaging and very friendly. I am very easy going, respectful and considerate.
I earned BA degree from Cairo University, which gave me a strong background in math and science. I joined J.C.C this summer for a Precalculus class I got 4 points and I scored 99% in the class.I achieved great progress and I received several letters of recommendation from my math instructor and from the students that I tutored. I am very passionate when it comes to teaching specially math.