Chess for Sharks | Private Lessons
30 minutes of private chess instruction tailored to the individual experience level and talents of each learner.
CarreiraChess
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5.0
Number of reviews:(2,633)
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. After each class parents will receive a followup with a link to an interactive lesson that reviews the work we did in class that day.Assessment
If your student regularly plays online or in person games you will watch their chess rating climb.Class Experience
Each class begins with 5 - 10 tactical problems chosen by theme and rating level optimized for the individual student. We talk through each puzzle and work through variations together on my shared screen. Next we review a very short (5-15 moves) game that illustrates more strategic ideas like development of pieces, control of the center, king safety, common openings, etc. Both the tactical and strategic lessons are delivered in a fun and encouraging question and answer style. We end each class with several games where your student plays directly against me. Live games mix free play and some light coaching to help guide students towards thinking deeper and finding hidden ideas. During these games your student will win! Losing is easy. Winning is hard and must be practiced. This is a different approach than many chess teachers but I think it is very important. As students improve and we develop a long track record of fun games and learning from our mistakes, outcomes of games can begin to vary. But at first your student will be very encouraged by their success. I followup every class with an interactive lesson that reviews exactly what we covered durning class. These lessons are linked to related puzzles and next level exercises for further study. For example: https://lichess.org/study/K2gTfca7 If you don't see an available time that fits your schedule please get in touch and we can try to find a time that works.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will use https://lichess.org/ to play live games during. It is not necessary to create an account but if you do please be sure to turn on Kid Mode: https://lichess.org/account/kid
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Boston University
When school went remote in March of 2020 my chess club (where I taught full time) thrived. This led to curriculum development, program development, and coaching work at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, SciGenius, BudBe, Zinkers, and the Chicago Chess Foundation. Before that I taught for three years at the Berkeley Chess School.
Chess is on the cutting edge of a shift toward globally connected, self directed, and play oriented education. I am thrilled to be part of it. As a self taught player currently rated over 2000 I have become an expert in using the most advanced learning tools available to bring lessons to life. I love helping young people discover and excel at this beautiful game.
***Age range and level guide for all of my classes***
If you are not sure it is best start with an easier class so your student has a positive, confidence building first experience.
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Chess for Sharks | Private Lessons
All levels. Ages 5-13
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$40
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 217 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-14
