Chess Coaching & Academic Tutoring
Mark Chen
Hawaii State Chess Champion · Scored 5 on 8 AP Exams · 1560 SAT
Purdue Mechanical Engineering student, US Chess Federation First Category, National Merit Finalist. I help high school students compete at chess and excel in STEM.
Credentials
Chess Titles
- 2023 & 2024 Hawaii High School State Champion
- 2024 US Open U2000 — 1st Place
- 2020 Hawaii State Champion
- US Chess Federation 1st Category
Standardized Exams
- SAT: 1560
- PSAT: 1510
- National Merit Semifinalist & Finalist
AP Exam Scores — 5 on All
- Physics C: Mechanics
- Physics C: E&M
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Physics 1
- CS Principles
- US History
- Chinese
Testimonials
"I've gained over 300 ELO on Chess.com in both rapid and blitz after just a year of lessons with Mark. Highly recommend him as a coach!"
-Ethan L."Mark tutored me in AP Physics 1 & 2 and Pre-Calculus when I was struggling on tests. He explains concepts in a way that textbooks can't, probably because he's a former AP student himself. I'm confident I got a 5 on both AP exams, and I highly recommend him to any student who's lost in physics or math."
-Skylor C.
Approach
My methodology is centered around learning through making mistakes, recognizing patterns, and assisted repetition and practice. Where my value lies is in the pattern recognition and pinpointing what the biggest weaknesses are, and having the right material for targeted improvement.Above all, I will not only help you learn but teach you how to learn, which I couldn't figure out from just books and school. My end goal is for you to not need me, and develop the skills to grow by yourself!
| Subjects & Rates | |
|---|---|
| Chess Coaching | $50/hr |
| SAT / PSAT prep | $65/hr |
| AP Physics 1, 2, C: Mechanics, C: E&M | $45/hr |
| AP Calculus AB / BC | $45/hr |
| Other AP subjects (as listed) | $40/hr |
All sessions online via Zoom or Google Meet · In-person available for O'ahu residents (higher rate) · Package pricing available
Book a Session
I offer a free 20-minute intro call before we commit to sessions. Come with any questions!
calendly.com/markchen-tutor/20-minute-intro-sessionIf you're a returning student or just want to hop straight in, book a session here!
https://calendly.com/markchen-tutor/1-hour-tutoring-sessionFeel free to reach out with any inquiries:
[email protected]