My full name is Winston Joseph Ruales Silva. I'm from the Philippines but is now based in Bangkok, Thailand over the last 2 years. Presently I'm the Chief Operations Officer of Creative Minds Thailand (CMT) and also doing the operations and marketing stuff for Jirapak Chess Academy. I do normally teach chess in the after school programs at some international schools in Bangkok for the weekdays, as well as teaching online and face to face private classes.
I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. Earned a few units in Master's in Business Administration from UST Graduate School. Studied and earned units in Law at St. Thomas More school of law and business.
NM Winston Joseph Silva
Chess teacher and life coach mostly for young kids.
| Location | Bangkok Thailand |
|---|---|
| Languages | English |
| Rating | FIDE: 1890232121952195 |
| Hourly rate | cases may vary as to time zone, frequency,age of student , and as to individual or group settings |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
Winner of the 2019 1st Thammasat International Rapid Open Chess Championship (Thailand).
Former Chess Coach at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines (2001-2011).
Tied for 1st in the 1994 Palarong Pambansa secondary boys div. in the Philippines (settling for silver after the tie break).
Won the Davao Region (SMRAA) Junior title 3 years in a row for board 1 boys secondary (1992-1994).
Awarded the National Master title in the Philippines in the year 2000.
Consistently writing several articles and blogs in various publications.
Former Chess Coach at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines (2001-2011).
Tied for 1st in the 1994 Palarong Pambansa secondary boys div. in the Philippines (settling for silver after the tie break).
Won the Davao Region (SMRAA) Junior title 3 years in a row for board 1 boys secondary (1992-1994).
Awarded the National Master title in the Philippines in the year 2000.
Consistently writing several articles and blogs in various publications.
Teaching experience
FIDE TRAINER 2018
FIDE INSTRUCTOR 2013
Teacher at Jirapak Chess Academy 2019-present
Teaches online for students in Germany, China and Philippines 2018- present
Teacher private classes for chess, Math, and English in Bangkok 2018-present
Teacher at Big Rook Chess Academy 2017-2019
Lecturer at DavNor Chesskwelahan (2014) Philippines
Lecturer at Caloocan City Summer program for two years (2009-2010) Philippines
FIDE INSTRUCTOR 2013
Teacher at Jirapak Chess Academy 2019-present
Teaches online for students in Germany, China and Philippines 2018- present
Teacher private classes for chess, Math, and English in Bangkok 2018-present
Teacher at Big Rook Chess Academy 2017-2019
Lecturer at DavNor Chesskwelahan (2014) Philippines
Lecturer at Caloocan City Summer program for two years (2009-2010) Philippines
Other experiences
Citi sales Officer, Citibank Philippines 2010
Property Specialist, Ayala Land Inc, 2005-2008
Branch Manager, St Peter Life Plan ( San Francisco Branch, 2014)
Property Specialist, Ayala Land Inc, 2005-2008
Branch Manager, St Peter Life Plan ( San Francisco Branch, 2014)
Best skills
Uses a lot of materials for reference ( books, programs, etc.)
Have years of experience in teaching at various kinds of audiences like, prep schools, primary, secondary and tertiary schools.
Have years of experience in teaching at various kinds of audiences like, prep schools, primary, secondary and tertiary schools.
Teaching methodology
Engages with students in almost all factors that can affect learning. Motivates and check students on their academics as well.
Uses personal notes for every student and follows a lesson flow according to the level of the student.
Uses personal notes for every student and follows a lesson flow according to the level of the student.