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Dawson Yamasaki

Scarborough

Summary

Dedicated educator with a proven track record of nurturing young minds through the strategic challenges of chess, fostering skill development and personal growth. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments that emphasize consistent daily practice, empowering students to become self-directed players capable of analyzing, dissecting, and implementing new strategies. Committed to guiding learners through progressive skill levels, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of chess fundamentals and advanced techniques. Focused on inspiring a lifelong love for the game while cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Three Flavors Summer Chess Camp
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • 6 weeks of chess instructions 5 days a week
  • Evaluated players’ skill level
  • Hosted in-class chess tournament
  • Reviewed model games from chess books
  • Reviewed my model games
  • Reviewed and taught tactics and strategy
  • Students Grades K-9

Coach

Vancouver Chess School
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Taught a beginner chess class
  • Taught an intermediate chess class
  • One-on-one coaching with beginners
  • Chess summer camps

Moanalua High School Online
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Reviewed games played, tactics, practical play, strategies and systems, positioning

Assistant

Moanalua Middle School Chess Club
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Assisted coaches with supervision of middle school students (Grades 6-8)
  • Reviewed games played, tactics, practical play, strategies and systems, positioning

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University
Ontario

High School - undefined

Moanalua High School
Honolulu, Hawaii
05-2020

Skills

  • Able to receive and implement constructive feedback
  • Hard-working
  • Focused
  • Able to work as a team and independently
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Three Flavors Summer Chess Camp
07.2023 - 07.2024

Coach

Vancouver Chess School
06.2022 - 12.2023

Moanalua High School Online
01.2020 - 01.2022

Assistant

Moanalua Middle School Chess Club
01.2016 - 01.2020

High School - undefined

Moanalua High School

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

York University

AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

4th place at World Open Chess competition in Philadelphia 2019 (under 1200 section), 1st place Las Vegas Chess Festival 2018 (Beginner section), High School Division Scholastic Chess 1st place 2016, 2nd place at Las Vegas Chess Festival 2024 (under 1500 section)