Sila Caglar
Saint Louis,Missouri
Summary
Junior at Saint Louis University majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Psychology. Passionate about neuroscience research, psychology, and community engagement, and eager to apply skills in academic and professional settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Berna Dogan Chess Academy
Türkiye
01.2023 - Current
· Teach individual and group chess lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
· Develop personalized training plans to improve students' strategic thinking, focus, and problem-solving skills.
· Coach students for tournaments and competitive play and built long-term relationships, leading to growth.
· Assessed student learning styles to tailor tutoring methods for individual needs.
· Provided constructive feedback to students, fostering improvement and confidence in academic performance.
Tutor
Private Chess Coach
Remote & In-person
03.2021 - Current
· Provide one-on-one instruction to beginner and intermediate players.
· Guide students through structured training programs, fostering critical thinking and resilience.
Built long-term student relationships, leading to consistent skill growth.
Teacher's Assistant
UTRGV Chess Program
Brownsville, TX
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and classroom management.
- Assisted students with individual learning needs, fostering engagement and participation.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to enhance learning environment efficiency.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to improve academic performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO12-2026
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Turkish
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Skilled in literature review and data analysis
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of R programming
- Experienced in teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students
- Effective communication across diverse groups
- Creative and adaptable in dynamic environment
Accomplishments
- 2025 Benasque Chess Open – 1st place in Women’s Standings (Best Female), Open Section
- 2025 34th Kavala Chess Open – 1st place in Women’s Standings (Best Female), Open Section
- 2022 U.S. Masters – Best Female & 2nd place in U2400 Section
- 2019 Turkey Women’s Chess Championship – 2nd place
- 2018 FIDE World Junior Chess Championship (Girls Section) – 10th place
- 2016 European Youth Chess Championship (Girls U12) – 12th place
- 2016 Turkey Chess Championship (Girls U12) – 1st place
- 2014 Turkey Chess Championship (Girls U10) – 1st place
Extracurricular activities
Ride Lead, SLU On The Move (E-Board Member) | Saint Louis University
2024 – Present
- Serve on the executive board of SLU’s active transit advocacy organization.
- Coordinate campus events promoting sustainable and safe transportation.
- Lead group rides, manage outreach, and support organizational operations beyond assigned role.
Policy Pod Member – Environmental/Transit Policy | Saint Louis University
2024 – Present
- Collaborate with peers to research and propose solutions for environmental and urban transit issues.
- Engage in policy analysis, community outreach, and strategy development.
Timeline
Tutor
Berna Dogan Chess Academy
01.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
UTRGV Chess Program
12.2022 - 05.2023
Tutor
Private Chess Coach
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Saint Louis University