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

Joseph F.

• Carmel, NY 10512 ( 18.8 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male Age 69
• Member since: 10/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $25 to $50 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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Tutor for Regular Elementary and Special Education

I have recently retired after 30+ years as an elementary special and regular education teacher. For the past 15 years I have also worked as a tutor for the city of White Plains. I have done extensive private tutoring for the past 20 years. For 17 years I worked as an elementary special education classroom teacher at New York Hospital in an out-patient day treatment program. This program involved elementary school age children who displayed severe emotional and academic difficulties and were unable to function in a regular school setting.
Multi-sensory, positive reinforcement approach with a focus on student involvment by the use of manipulatives for a hands on approach. I have also employed behavior modification programs in the classroom setting when necessary.

Daniel M.

• Rosendale, NY 12472 ( 11.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $61.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I beleive everyone can learn, you just have to work with them. I am easy going, considerate, enthusiastic, and helpful with students. M goal is to help students learn the most they can. I beleve in a very hands on, active approach to learning, not just reading and repeating a textbook.
I have been on the National Dean's List as well as the Dean's list for my college, I was very much driven to achieve a high level of excellence in everything I do. I have my bachelor degree, BS in Chemistry, As well as an associates in Graphic Design. I have gained an understanding in many areas of math and science and spacial concepts. During the last three years I have tutored students in English, chemistry, the arts, history, and sciences.

John K.

• New Windsor, NY 12553 ( 14.1 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $59.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I prefer to work with students from the 4th grade up thru college level, and have experience working with individuals with special educational needs. I believe that each student has his/her own learning style. Some are visual learners, some auditory, some experiential. I try to tailor my teaching to each individual's style. I am patient, caring, sensitive and consistent. I am well versed in all areas of grammar, syntax and composition. I believe that every experience is a story that can be put down on paper and that every student can learn to write effectively. Most of all I believe that learning can and should be an enjoyable experience.
I have worked as a private consultant and trainer for the past 18 years. I have had over 100 feature articles and interviews published in local and statewide news publications. I have had poetry and short stories published. I have been ... read more

Robert D.

• Lake Katrine, NY 12449 ( 18.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr

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Most of my career has been spent at IBM, where I built on my Physics background for a broad range of opportunities. I am now seeking to move into a teaching career and plan to start a Masters in Teaching in the Fall of 2009. During my educational development, I taught for three years in undergraduate and graduate school as part of the duties of a teaching Assistant. I have tutored secondary school students for the last 5 years in Math, Physics, and Chemistry.
I enjoy helping students understand the principles they are dealing with, rather than focusing on helping them simply "get the answer" to the problem at hand. My goal is for them to be able to generalize the concept and apply it in different contexts. To develop interest, I seek to discuss related information or similar problems as much as possible. For Physics in particular, this approach is key to providing a sound fou ... read more

Isaac S.

• Goldens Bridge, NY 10526 ( 27.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $64.00 to $75.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have a passion for helping students of all ages and levels to comprehend academic concepts and issues. In particular, I find the one-on-one setting beneficial for my specific teaching qualities. I highly value the focus on the exchange of ideas and questions that private tutoring allows for. Additionally, I find satisfaction in the student's understanding of the material through a combination of personal investigation and my educational assistance. At the same time as I believe in rigorous discipline, I also strive to provide my students with an environment that is relaxed and stress-free.
My undergraduate education at Oberlin College has exposed me to a wide range of academic fields, including philosophy, religion, literature, psychology, physics, history, and economics. I have tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in reading, writing, math, and music theory for t ... read more

Christopher F.

• Danbury, CT 06810 ( 28.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $50.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Homework Help

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I have recently graduated from the M.F.A. program at Western Connecticut State University with a degree in Professional and Creative Writing. I completed my undergraduate work at W.C.S.U. as well, earning degrees in English: Creative Writing and Philosophy. After completing my undergraduate studies, I stayed at W.C.S.U. for my graduate work, and I also undertook the responsibilities of a graduate assistant. I taught two classes a semester and worked in the writing lab as a writing consultant, helping students with papers for various classes. In the writing lab, I not only honed my skills in detecting mechanical and grammatical errors, but I also learned how to teach students lessons in correcting and avoiding errors in the future.
I am a very descriptive and thorough teacher. I enjoy explaining subjects first, then writing examples on the board to encourage note-taking. Then I like ... read more

Robin B.

• katonah, NY 10536 ( 28.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $57.00 /hr

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I graduated from McGill University in Montreal in 2001, with a BA in Geography and a minor in History. Since then I have had a very diverse experience, working in Vermont as a teacher's aide as well as in a land trust, and in Montreal managing a nightclub and booking bands and acts from Canada and the US. My passion is English literature. I read constantly and love sharing books with my friends and students. I am fluent in French, having lived in France as a child, and graduated from the Lycee Francais de New York high school in 1997.
When I started working at Colchester High School in Vermont, I initially identified myself much more with the students than the teachers and staff. Back in high school, I went out of my way to rebel against the school. In Vermont I quickly learned that there is a big difference-- that as an adult now, I am on the "other side," but can use this closene ... read more

Hannah B.

• Washington Depot, CT 06794 ( 29.5 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I received my BA from one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. In addition to my psychology degree, I also studied Spanish extensively. Based on the liberal arts education that I received, I am fully capable of teaching a number of subjects including Spanish, History, and English. Currently, I teach Spanish and US History at a private boarding middle school in Connecticut but am moving to San Francisco for the summer. I also spent a lot of time in college and high school tutoring students in many subjects.
I believe that there is no such thing as a "bad" student/child. There are children that need more help and attention than others but everyone deserves the same amount of effort. I am very patient and laid back and really want to provide the best care possible to all children that I teach. I believe that students learn best when they are completely involved in t ... read more