Shalmali G.

Experienced Chess Coach, Inspiring The Next Generation Of Thinkers.

Boston

• I am a supercomputer, I know millions of chess games.
• I have x-ray vision, I see every mistake on the board.
• I never feel tired, I can play chess all night long.

I have been playing Chess professionally since 2004 and have won lot of medals at international, national and state level competitions. I have achieved Women International Master Title in Chess with peak fide rating - 2203 and one Woman Grandmaster Norm. I have been coaching Chess to students for 6 years and have completed 2000+ hours of coaching. I have worked with various organizations and taken Chess camps for young children. My students have won state title, international medal and significant increase in rating. I have extensive experience working with children, utilizing a fun, interactive approach that balances skill development with life lessons. My background includes managing diverse group of campers, teaching fundamentals through stories and prompting good sportsmanship. I utilize a mix of preemptive and reactive strategies to keep classrooms focused, using calm direct instructions and positive reinforcement, I teach students to view losses as learning opportunities, fostering resilience, empathy, and respect on and off the board. I break sessions into manageable chunks, balancing structured instruction with ample time for supervised practice and peer play.