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Joseph F.

• Carmel, NY 10512 ( 23.4 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.

Nate T.

• Shelton, CT 06484 ( 10 mi )
• Expert Chess Tutor

• Male Age 46
• Member Since: 10/2014
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
• In-Home In-Group

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Chess is one of my top subjects!

1st 30 min lesson is FREE! Throughout my career and also my time in school, I have always been able to not only achieve success in various levels of mathematics, but also articulate to others through teaching and working through examples so that they can achieve similar success and have a clearer understanding of how to complete their work independently. I also have over 25 years of chess experience, including both playing and teaching. I was taught at the high school level by someone who has coached many individuals and teams to various local, state and national championship victories. I also run an annual Sudoku seminar locally, where I walk through examples of puzzles with full crowd participation, and discuss tips and tricks to get you through more challenging puzzles.
Teaching through example. I will not do your work for you, but rather show you the roadmap to success an ... read more

Birenkumar P.

• Derby, CT 06418 ( 11.3 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $62.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Continuing Education

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- Instructor for graduate students in leading Engieneering Institutes for 8 months. Train and guide student in different courses such as Maths, Physics and Electronics Technology. - Graduate Assistant for 1 year in University of Bridgeport for Maths ,Physics and Electronics Technology.
- Classroom experience in diverse environmental and geographical setting.Develop and presentation of materials and knowledge sharing in a manner that allows for full understanding of intended audience.Interact easily with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and age levels.Plan and conduct group individualized training designed to enhance knowledge of and ability of students to complete coursework.Apply new strategies, theories, methodologies and practices Organize, analyze, assess, and make recommendations based on individual talents and abilities. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, resea ... read more

Christopher F.

• Danbury, CT 06810 ( 11.6 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 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 students to think of their own examples. I like to ensure that I am very clear in delivering my point, because I know how some students will remain quiet, even if they do not understand completely. If a student struggles to comprehend, and then I move on to the next topic too quickly, it is easy for that student to fall behind. I find it very important for students to hear what I'm talking about, then take notes on the topic, and then offer their own insight. I believe this process improves their ability to think creatively and become active participants in their learning.
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 und ... read more

Hannah B.

• Washington Depot, CT 06794 ( 13 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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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

Roland F.

• Prospect, CT 06712 ( 13.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

After over decade of classroom teaching and preceding experiences teaching as a manager, I have developed a style that would be considered eclectic, at once rooted in the cognitive behavioral and infused with existentialist expectations. The key element is to reach each unique individual, assessing strengths and weaknesses, and facilitate an atmosphere in which students can find personal success while engaging the group dynamic. I spend a great deal of time examining just what it is I am doing as an educator, how I feel about outcomes and how I can adjust curriculum, practices, and in my case, administrative functioning to better serve my charges. Existing educational practices in no small way determine the modes and methods one uses to engage learners in and out of the classroom. However, teaching style and empathetic relationships to a great extent determine how students are engag ... read more

Amanda C.

• Stratford, CT 06614 ( 15.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I really enjoy teaching because I enjoy seeing the progress with people as they excel in something they thought they would never be able to do. I like working with children because I can make learning fun and interesting to them. I have a lot of experience working with younger children in elementary school all the way up to young adolescents in high school. I have also been a mentor to freshmen in college. My teaching style is very eclectic. I understand that all people learn differently, and I am very open to adapting to the style that works best for them. Ultimately my main goal is to see people succeed and feel good about them selves. Teaching and tutoring comes very natural to me, because I have a lot of patients, and enjoy problem solving with a variety of people.
I am a recent college graduate who is very focused and motivated. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology an ... read more

Markiesha A.

• Bridgeport, CT 06606 ( 15.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $42.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have always had a strong interest in Education. From my High School teenage years, I tutored Elementary and High School students in the summer that attended my church in my home country Barbados. I went on to pursue my Bachelors degree in Psychology, in which I earned Second Class Honors, so that I could have a deeper understanding of how individuals develop mentally. This advanced understanding of the distinct developmental stages allows me to better adapt my lesson plans to each unique individual that I tutor. While pursuing my masters degree in Industrial Psychology at Iona College, I home tutored 2 very different 5th Grade Elementary School girls from diverse backgrounds. I also worked as the Graduate Assistant of the Education Department at the College and gained invaluable knowledge from co-workers who are experienced teachers, lecturers and Superintendents from all over the ... read more

Victor F.

• Milford, CT 06460 ( 16.7 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 07/2008
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $38.00 to $48.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

After graduating from college with a BA, I began working for an environmental restoration and public education program. We led large volunteer groups sometime of more than 100 people, in local park and forest restoration event, and also led youth groups on 10 day restoration and hiking trips in the national forest. After this I worked for a program that places tutors in schools that are in need, where i tutored K-5 students in reading, led a ESL class of about 10 students, and worked as a teachers assistant in the class room. I have spent the last several years at a monastery where I have had experience mentoring and working with the public in meditation programs. I enjoy learning myself, and find the opportunity to help others learn and enjoy expanding their knowledge a very worthwhile activity.
I would say that all people are capable of learning and improving their abilities, kno ... read more

Deirdre V.

• Stratford, CT 06614 ( 16.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $43.00 to $59.00 /hr

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I am a retired teacher. I teach Drivers Education part time now, so I have good flexibility. My strength is English, History and Earth Science having particiatated in many workshops on such as Project Wild. I have also taught private music lessons, and Red Cross Safety Health and Safety classes.
I have always tried to encompass all modalities and learning styles. One on one should provide a postive and enlightening experience. All students are unique.

Eriona H.

• New Haven, CT 06511 ( 17.6 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $68.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I graduated Rutgers University majoring in Biology and German, and minoring in Chemistry. I have a strong science background, which I will continue to expand by completing a PhD at Yale starting in the Fall. I have experience tutoring students in math during the last 2 years of high school, and 1 year of calculus tutoring in college. In addition, I tutor my 13 year-old sister in all the subjects of her curriculum.
My approach is to determine the student's weaknesses, and then formulate analogies to explain the difficult concepts. I study the student's learning style in order to infuse the new material as easily as possible. Additionally, I introduce new ways to understand the material, and then observe the student's reaction.

Gerald P.

• North Haven, CT 06473 ( 17.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $58.00 to $72.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help, Continuing Education

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I am currently self-employed as a computer software trainer. My practice includes clients as well as groups. As part of my work, I'm currently an adjunct professor at 2 local community colleges. I'm also a Sunday school teacher at my local congregation. I've been doing this for many years. My classes over the years have ranged from K-6th grade. I thoroughly enjoy it and it's fair to say I get more than I give. Finally, I also teach adult ed as part of my business. My catalog includes not only computer courses but also piano, voice, guitar, and songwriting, as well as any other courses that I feel confident in teaching. I'm also a musician and believe in music, where possible, as part of my teaching philosophy.
People who've seen me teach describe me as relaxed, focused, and funny. For better or worse (I like to think better), I believe in age appropriate humor as part of an ove ... read more

Michael G.

• Harwinton, CT 06791 ( 18.4 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $44.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Study Skills, Homework Help

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I enjoy helping people acquire knowledge. I have experienced the full spectrum of both poor and excellent instructors myself, so I am aware of what needs to be done in order to facilitate learning. I assess the abilities of each person I work with and develop an approach accordingly. I think that a combination of patience and humor can provide for an outstanding learning environment, and I employ this approach when teaching.
Both my Education and work experiences have thoroughly enhanced both my knowledge, as well as my communications skills. Having a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, I have attained knowledge in various fields of science. I have been gifted with a natural ability to communicate, and my experiences in both work and study have enhanced both my verbal and my written communication skill. Both in college as well in camps, I have had the privilege of tutoring ... read more

David M.

• Southington, CT 06489 ( 19.9 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $63.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Typing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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I have studied and worked with people for the majority of my career. I have tutored and taught students for eleven years in the towns of New Britain and Southington, CT. I am a professional and this fact is supported by years of experience in teaching and my career.
An honest teacher can be very effective and productive. If I am honest and open with students they will relate to me as a person. This will allow them to feel comfortable and welcome in my classroom. I am a very caring person. I am also a very caring teacher. I am an effective teacher because I care for my students. This shows in how I share the world of Science with them. The hands-on activities I use in my classroom allow my students to “learn by doing”.

Jayson M.

• meriden, CT 06450 ( 22.2 mi )
• Chess Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $53.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Homework Help

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A Little Bit About Me...

I teach people to learn and find answers on their own. I guide the student through exercises in any field and try to avoid straight memorization by putting the subject is some kind of context. I keep up with current trends and technology and can use that to aid in relationships and teaching.
I studied education at Montclair State University for 4 years but I have a always been a teacher. From leadership roles in high school to corporate training, I have a talent for being able to boil subjects down to their basics and provide true understanding. My strongest subjects are Math, Music, and Literature. I can also do work in Science, English and Humanities/Social Studies.