My background in chess consists of over twenty years of playing experience, hundreds of tournaments, teaching many chess classes to adults as well as students of all ages, numerous lectures, and  dozens of simultaneous exhibitions in which I played as many as 50 people at the same time.  I also have teaching experience in all subjects, both academic and vocational at levels ranging from 1st grade to collegiate.  I’ve worked 3 years as a certified substitute teacher.    

I’m a certified chess coach and a lifetime member of the United States Chess Federation (USCF). Some of my other experience includes chess instruction at Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs (Winter & spring 2003),  St. Regis (Fall 2000, 2001, 2002 & Winter and Spring 2001, 2002, 2003), West Bloomfield School District, Ealy Elementary (Spring 2003), Green Elementary (Spring 2003), Doherty Elementary (Fall 2002, Winter 2003, & Spring 2003), Scotch Elementary (Winter 2003, Spring 2003), Roosevelt Elementary (Fall 2002), Our Lady Of Refuge (Winter 2002, 2003, & Fall 2002), Plumbrook Elementary (Winter 1998, 1999), Saturday Scholars at Shelby Jr. High School (Fall 1997, & Winter 1998), student and adult classes through the Troy Recreation Department (1998 & 1999), and the Rochester Recreation Department (Winter 1998).  In addition, I served as president of the Troy Chess Club (a volunteer position which I held for 9 years, from 1990 until 1999), a board member of the Michigan Chess Association (MCA), for three years (1996 to 1999), and a United States Chess Federation (USCF) Delegate two years (1997 to 1999).  I also provide one on one private lessons and tutoring.  Any parents wishing private tutoring for their son or daughter may call me to set up an appointment in their home.

If you have questions about the proposed chess program, or chess in general, please contact me at:  Phone: (248) 219 -5624, Email me at: Sal@ChessInSchools.com  or  please write to P.O. Box 99432 Troy, Michigan 48099.

 References  will be provided upon request.

Thank you in advance!

Sincerely,  

Sal Chehayeb