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Vincent B.
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Speaks English, Spanish -
Teaches students 5 and up -
Teaching since 2016
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Beginning chess students will learn how to properly move the pieces, opening technique, tactics, and basic endgame concepts.
About Vincent
Hello, my name is Vinnie. Founder and owner of Basile's Beats Music Studio. I am a professional trombonist and bassist who studied music at Joliet Junior College and Olivet Nazarene University. During my college years, I wanted a way to spread the wealth of skill and knowledge I was obtaining at
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Jameson T.
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Teaches students 10 and up -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate -
Bachelors in Economics with Quantitative Emphasis from Boise State University
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Jameson T.
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I have experience teaching beginners and intermediate players for the last 5 years. Incredibly flexible with the schedule and the amount of time is up to you!
About Jameson
I am an active tournament player and director. At the moment, I am a Class A player actively improving. Currently I have experience teaching both beginners and intermediate players. My schedule for the lessons will work around you. The first lesson I will assess your game and see what can be improv
Shonda W.
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Teaches students 5 and up -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaching since 2000
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Shonda W.
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Critical thinking- strategy and confidence are key to being great in the game of chess- as well as in life. My unique training techniques build life skills that will be used on and off the chess board.
About Shonda
Summary ● Highly qualified educator and activist with experience teaching K-12; public and charter, including five years teaching with National Heritage Academies schools and three years at Reelworks Teen film-making. ● Extensive grant-writing and fundraising experience with strong management ab
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Joshua F.
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Speaks Mandarin, Spanish -
Teaches students 1 and up -
BS, BA from Rutgers University
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From castling to rey de Lopez to the gambit, I can teach you chess.
About Joshua
Hello, my name is Joshua. I have years of experience in teaching children, in music and many other subjects---including work with special needs children. I have been in professional bands, composed electronic music for video games and YouTube videos, and written and contributed to textbooks on m
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Tyler P.
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Teaching since 2012 -
Teaches students 5 and up -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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I was rated in the 98th percentile of scholastic chess players and wants to show YOU how to kick your friends’ butts and embarrass your family members. I teach the classic positions and patterns so all my students have strong fundamental tactical and strategic understanding. I've taught students of all levels and is excited to help develop your game and have fun!
About Tyler
I grew up learning slower than everyone else. So slow that it was obvious from a very young age that there was something the matter with me. My mom would drive four hours to go to classes for children with learning disabilities on the weekends. I started speech therapy and eventually we would learn
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Cindle V.
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Speaks Spanish, English -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 8 and up
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I am ranked as a top female chess player and have played the game for most of my life. I have played in many national, state, and local tournaments and place well. I have been teaching students of all ages for over 15 years. I make lessons fun and enjoyable but also very understandable. I teach all levels and ages. This is a great game and I believe anyone can benefit from learning the game of chess.
About Cindle
Hello, my name is Cindle V. and I love teaching music and chess. I have been teaching for 12 years. I have a bachelor's degree in music education and am currently teaching around 30 lessons a week to students ranging in ability from beginner to professional. My experience working with all types of
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