Aaron Grabinsky - Chess Instructor, Self Employed

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Work Background

Chess.comChess Instructor

Jan. 2016VirtualI teach chess to students from all over the world through Chess.com. My specialization is in psychology and tactical trickery; however, students of every skill level gain a deeper understanding of the many facets of the game through our private, 1-hour sessions. I focus heavily on game analysis and positional, tactical, planning, and pattern recognition concepts are all discussed in detail. This job required a very high level of chess understanding, patience, scheduling, punctuality, lesson planning, organization, and strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Vesper EnergySolar and Battery Storage Development Engineer

Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024Irving, Texas, United StatesSupported utility-scale PV, PV+BESS, and BESS-only projects ranging from 40-600 MW-ac. Worked on preliminary site designs which require knowledge of BESS/PV equipment specifications and sizing to capacity, substation and switchyard design assumptions. Conducted analysis of existing land constraints including electrical infrastructure (buried and overhead), waters/wetlands and floodplains, topology, and community/civil permitting concerns. Managed the review of technical studies including geotechnical, hydrology, topology, and ALTA surveys. Engaged in consultant interfacing and management (service orders, purchasing and invoicing, weekly task updates, design edits and discussion, etc.). Helped with multiple long-standing process improvements via the creation and refining of internal tools and templates.

Russian School of MathematicsChess Camp Instructor

Jun. 2020 - Jul. 2020VirtualChess teacher and coordinator for a six-week long summer chess camp for children hosted by the Russian School of Mathematics (RSM). I was responsible for putting together comprehensive lesson plans suitable for two different groups of children of varying skill levels. This position required patience in working with young children, time management, a high level of chess knowledge, effective verbal communication, Zoom familiarity, and the ability to formulate appropriate lesson materials for given chess strengths.

Webster UniversityChess Camp Instructor

Jun. 2017 - Jul. 2019Webster Groves, Missouri, United StatesI was responsible for instructing large groups of children for around six hours a day, a week at a time. There were lecture portions, group playing sessions, analysis, and problem solving. I managed all of my lesson plans, and had to ensure that everyone in the group learned something and felt included. Key skills necessary for this position were leadership, patience with managing younger children, planning, organization, punctuality, and a high level of chess understanding. These chess camps hosted by Webster University lasted one week at a time, twice each summer, one in June and one in July.

Webster UniversityChess Class Instructor

Sep. 2017 - Apr. 2019Webster Groves, Missouri, United StatesI taught group sessions for young children as a part of Webster University's semester-long chess camps. Every Saturday, for roughly four hours, I was responsible for around 10-12 kids at a time. There would be lecture portions, along with practice sessions and analysis. This job required significant organization skills, as well as lesson planning, punctuality, strong communication abilities, along with patience and understanding in working with relatively large groups of children.

Webster University School of EducationOffice Assistant

Aug. 2016 - Dec. 2017Webster Groves, MOThis position required me to answer department-specific phone calls, assist with projects including data entry and spreadsheet manipulation, as well as complete printing and copying jobs for faculty members. Punctuality was a must, and I was expected to clean the entire office area before leaving in the evening. Important skills required for this position were attention to detail, cheerfulness, a strong work ethic, motivation, phone etiquette, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, and strong listening abilities.

City of Coquille Project Manager

Oct. 2013 - Nov. 2014Coquille, Oregon, United StatesAs part of my Eagle Scout project in the former Boy Scouts of America (BSA), I chose to lead a small-scale landscaping endeavor for the City of Coquille's river walk trail. This project involved putting down topsoil, agricultural fabric, and mulch along a 175-foot section of unkept turf alongside the trail. Furthermore, a variety of native plants were installed, as well as small aluminum signs displaying both the Latin and common names of each plant. I was responsible for all aspects of the project, including preliminary planning and research, purchase and delivery of all materials, recruitment and supervision of a workforce, and obtaining all necessary funding. I met with a local plant architect to discuss appropriate selections of native shrubbery, and calculated how far apart to plant each specimen so as not to result in crowding together as the plants grew to maturity. I also attended a city council meeting and successfully pitched my project idea to the board members resulting in their unanimously agreeing to fund the approximately $2,000 project. In total, this endeavor took me roughly one year to carry out and complete, from initial inspection and research all the way to supervising the final installments of the small aluminum markers. The result was a significant visual improvement to the City of Coquille's river walk trail, making it a much more attractive destination for locals and tourists alike.

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