Eric F.

Experienced Social Services and Government Relations Professional as well as Chess Instructor/Coach and Chess Book Author with a proven track record of excellence in Government, Social Services, and Chess Instruction.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Highly experienced and well-credentialed Social Services and Government Relations Professional, chess instructor and chess book author with a proven track record of excellence in Senior Services Community Administration, City Government, and Mental Health Services. Extensive experience in Directorial and Managerial capacities, Case Management, Counseling, and Relationship Building. Assist people in solving and coping with problems in their everyday lives. Demonstrated expertise in conducting assessment interviews. Instrumental in monitoring clients’ intervention, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Manage clinical records and maintain regular documentation for treatment of care. Effective chess teacher, coach and trainer for children and adults of all skill levels and ages. Demonstrated knowledge of opening, middle game, and end game chess strategy and tactics. Creative, methodical, and analytical with exceptional research, writing, teaching, public speaking, marketing, and organizational skills.

Experience

  • Chess Instructor at ChessChevra
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Conduct group instruction teaching basics of playing chess to school age children in Yeshivas who are of various skill levels participating in the In-School and After School Programs. Create lesson plans and exercises and guide students to professional chess resources for research and continued learning.

  • Chess Instructor for Senior Chess Classes at Jewish Association Services for the Aged (JASA) Trumps United
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Instruct chess classes to seniors of various skill levels on chess theory and provide practice sessions.

  • Chess Instructor and Coordinator of the Chess Club at The Brooklyn Strategist
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Conduct individual instruction teaching basics of playing chess to school age children of various skill levels participating in the After School Program. Provide chess instruction to children and adults of various skill levels participating in The Brooklyn Strategist Chess Club, on chess theory and provide practice sessions. Coordinate chess tournaments, lectures, outreach and marketing for The Brooklyn Strategist Chess Club. Create lesson plans and exercises; provide homework and guide students to professional resources for research and continued learning.

  • Chess Instructor at Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
    Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 · 6 mos

    Conducted group instruction teaching basics of playing chess to school age children of various skill levels participating in the After School Program. Created lesson plans and exercises and guided students to professional chess resources for research and continued learning.

  • Program Specialist-Crisis Counseling at CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES INC
    Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 · 6 mos

    Provided telephone crisis counseling to individuals and families impacted by COVID-19.