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Deron

5 (4 reviews)

Rate $60
Response 4h
Students
Number of students Deron has taught since their arrival at Superprof
3
Number of students Deron has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (4 reviews)

$60/h

1^st lesson free

Chess

Patient Chess Coach for Young Students of All Skill Levels | Personalized In-Person & Online Lessons

Chess

Lesson location

- online
- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Mahwah

About Deron

I am a patient, encouraging chess instructor who enjoys helping young players build confidence and discover the fun of chess.

I currently teach three private students between the ages of 5 and 13. Previously, I taught up to 15 students weekly at Hillside Elementary through the Champions after-school program. My experience includes creating a curriculum, providing individual and group instruction, and assessing students’ understanding and progress.

I create a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, learning from mistakes, and celebrating their improvement. I tailor my coaching to each student’s personality, interests, and pace.

About the lesson

My lessons combine instruction, interactive puzzles, and practice games to make learning chess engaging and enjoyable.

For beginners, we cover piece movement, board setup, safe moves, and basic checkmates. For developing players, we explore tactics, opening principles, piece coordination, and how to turn a strong position into a clear plan.

I begin by assessing each student’s understanding, then tailor lessons to their strengths and areas for improvement. During practice games, we discuss the reasoning behind moves so students learn to think independently.

Lessons are available in person or online.

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5 (4 reviews)

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Elizabeth
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Perfect! Deron made my grandson feel very comfortable. He appreciated Deron’s positive and helpful suggestions. He appreciated his knowledge of the game and is looking forward to future lessons.
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Elizabeth

Perfect! Deron made my grandson feel very comfortable. He appreciated Deron’s positive and helpful suggestions. He appreciated his knowledge of the game and is looking forward to future lessons.

Deron's response
It was an absolute pleasure meeting Liz and working with Declan! Liz was punctual, welcoming, attentive, and an excellent communicator throughout the entire process.

Declan is a bright, respectful, and highly coachable young man with a solid understanding of chess. He was engaged, receptive to feedback, and a genuine pleasure to teach. I would gladly welcome the opportunity to coach him again anytime. Highly recommend!
- Deron's response :
  It was an absolute pleasure meeting Liz and working with Declan! Liz was punctual, welcoming, attentive, and an excellent communicator throughout the entire process.
  
  Declan is a bright, respectful, and highly coachable young man with a solid understanding of chess. He was engaged, receptive to feedback, and a genuine pleasure to teach. I would gladly welcome the opportunity to coach him again anytime. Highly recommend!
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Pamela

I’ve spent a lot of time with Deron, and he is extremely organized and thorough in his teaching. He’s also very patient, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Pamela
I’ve spent a lot of time with Deron, and he is extremely organized and thorough in his teaching. He’s also very patient, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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Shun

It is with great pleasure I write this letter of recommendation for Deron Burks . Deron and myself have been playing chess for many years dating back to the early 2000s about 20+ years or so.
I have been knowing Deron for 37 years and he is very knowledgeable and would be capable of teaching anyone entry level and above how to become a strategic chess player. I will also add that more importantly Deron would make the game exciting and fun to learn. I would highly consider Deron Burks as a Chess Tutor.

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Shun
It is with great pleasure I write this letter of recommendation for Deron Burks . Deron and myself have been playing chess for many years dating back to the early 2000s about 20+ years or so.
I have been knowing Deron for 37 years and he is very knowledgeable and would be capable of teaching anyone entry level and above how to become a strategic chess player. I will also add that more importantly Deron would make the game exciting and fun to learn. I would highly consider Deron Burks as a Chess Tutor.
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Terrence

He’s a very smart chess player. Gives good advice and timely suggestions. He’s an extremely observant and intuitive player. He will teach you to be an astute chess player.
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Terrence
He’s a very smart chess player. Gives good advice and timely suggestions. He’s an extremely observant and intuitive player. He will teach you to be an astute chess player.
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5h: $285
10h: $550

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This first lesson offered with Deron will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

45mins

online

$60/h

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Lessons are tailored to each student’s age, experience, and goals. Online and in-person instruction are available. Multi-lesson packages offer a discounted hourly rate.

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