Enrichment Services for Students of All Ages
Wood Enrichment Services
A Four Division Organization
♟️ Chess Instruction
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Inspiring young minds with structured chess clubs and personalized one-on-one coaching for students.
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Formal competition opportunities in sanctioned USCF tournaments supervised by certified tournament directors.
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Summer chess camps in Volusia County Florida
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Online Zoom Instruction throughout the United States with an expert chess coach from Pennsylvania.
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Activities from our own chess publication designed to correlate with our activities.
📚 Tutoring
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Academic tutoring tailored to students’ academic needs, helping them excel in various subjects.
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Individualized tutoring designed to enhance learning in areas beyond the classroom.
📚 Enrichment Classes
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Classes in geometry, travel, structure building, adult chess, and emergency health instruction.
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Customized classes developed with groups of similar interests.
🎓 Instructional Services
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Presentations for parents and educators on various educational topics.
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Parent meeting support during school conferences.
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Analysis of student achievement data
📩 Contact Us Today in Port Orange, Florida to learn more about our programs and how we can support your educational journey. Call us at (386) 366-2825
ABOUT OUR OWNER
MARK M. WOOD
Mark Wood is a seasoned educator and chess professional with over 30 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and gifted education specialist. His teaching career began in 1981, and by 1984, he was specializing in gifted education, where he nurtured the talents of advanced learners through engaging and challenging instruction.
Throughout his career, Mark has taught individual and group classes for adults and children, offering instruction in chess, hands-on geometry, and enrichment courses designed to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Holding a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Villanova University, Mark combines his academic expertise with a deep passion for chess education. He is a certified National Chess Coach and was a member of the USCF Scholastic Committee, contributing to the growth and development of youth chess programs.
As a tournament director, Mark has overseen numerous prestigious events, including serving as Assistant Chief Director for the U.S. Blind Championship in Kansas and directing two National Scholastic Championships in Tennessee. Most recently, he has directed over 100 tournaments in the United States, fostering a thriving local chess community.
Mark’s dedication to education and chess has made him a respected figure in both fields, inspiring students and fellow educators alike through his expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
What Customers Say About Us
At Wood Services, after each season, we give a survey to all the parents of the participants. We use the survey to help improve our services. The graph shows the survey results from the summer of 2025. This average reflects a current result of 62 surveys.
Quality Rating:
5= Outstanding
4= Good
3= Average
2= Below Average
1= Poor.
The overall score averages a teaching score, an interest score, a learning score and the value for the money. The teaching score represents the quality of teachers in our organization. This is our greatest strength. We have a blend of chess experts and certified teachers trained to teach beginners. The interest score is generated from the feedback of students and parents. Participants generally look forward to club activities and make the club a priority over other activities. The amount of learning growth is measured through pre and post assessments and USCF rating increases. The cost score compares our programs to those of equal academic goals and objectives. Our cost is reasonable for our quality of instruction and activity variety.