Director Special Needs

• Aug 2022 - Present

Director Hebrew High School/Religious School Inclusion Coordinator

• Jul 2022 - Present

Assistant Director Of Education/Inclusion Coordinator

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

I work with all families within the Religious School to ensure an inclusive learning environment for their children. I currently track 60+ students ranging from Pre-K/Kindergarten thru 12th grade. Whether students have unique learning differences or food allergies I craft individualized classroom care plans for each student with suggested modifications and/or accommodations to the curriculum. Additionally, I collaborate with the clergy and Hebrew tutors to ensure students in the B'nai Mitzvah program are receiving the appropriate modifications and/or accommodations while studying and preparing for their Torah, Haftorah and D'var Torah portions. I oversee the Madrikhim Program, which currently has 30, 10th-12th grade students who act as one-on-one support for students with special needs. I provide training's and continuous support for both teachers and teenagers. Also responsible for producing two Special Needs Shabbat Services for the community-at-large each year, with guest speakers for parents/care-takers and activities for the participants. I will oversee our Hebrew High School program for grades 7-12, ensuring that each grade has relevant and engaging curricula to follow including coordinating our Confirmation Israel Trip, Confirmation Service and Hebrew School Graduation. Show less

Structured Learning Experience Coordinator

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

The Structured Learning Experience, Workplace Readiness Program is designed to provide students, aged 18 - 21 with diverse learning needs, the opportunity to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and motivating factors that lead to independence. With a focus on independence in the community and the development of functional skills in all transition areas, instruction takes place in community-based settings such as stores, restaurants, businesses, and agencies rather than in a traditional school setting. Show less

Business/Special Education Teacher

• Jan 2012 - Apr 2019

•New Jersey State SLE Certified Educator •Certified Google Educator•MD/Life Skills ESY Educator •District Technology Steering Committee•District Strategic Planning Committee member•Future Ready Schools Committee member •School Safety Team Committee member •Retirement Committee Chair•Develop and instruct technology driven professional developments district wide•Facilitator for GLSEN professional development •Review textbooks, software and educational business simulations for courses.•Business, Career and Vocational Readiness curriculum writing.•Future Business Leaders of America,Adviser•DECA, Adviser•Ladies OUT LOUD, Co-adviser•Courses taught: Honors Global Business, Honors Entrepreneurship, Honors Web Development, College and Career Readiness, Workplace Readiness, Marketing and Basic Computer Applications. Show less

Director, Special Needs Summer Camp

• Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

Join us as we embark on our first virtual camp experience, together, as a community! This summer we will have a workshop style program for ages 5-25. More details to follow!! Join us as we embark on our first virtual camp experience, together, as a community! This summer we will have a workshop style program for ages 5-25. More details to follow!!

Special Needs Coordinator

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

I work with all families within the Religious School to ensure an inclusive learning environment for their children. I currently track 60+ students ranging from Kindergarten thru 12th grade. Whether students have unique learning differences or food allergies I craft individualized classroom care plans for each student with suggested modifications and/or accommodations to the curriculum. Additionally, I collaborate work with the clergy and Hebrew tutors to ensure students in the B'nai Mitzvah program are receiving the appropriate modifications and/or accommodations while studying and preparing for their Torah, Haftorah and D'var Torah portions. I oversee the Madrikhim Program, which currently has 30, 10th-12th grade students who act as one-on-one support for students with special needs. I provide training's and continuous support for both teachers and teenagers. Also responsible for producing two Special Needs Shabbat Services for the community-at-large each year, with guest speakers for parents/care-takers and activities for the young adults. Show less

Hebrew School Teacher

• Sep 2009 - May 2020

I work with the youth of the congregation to assist them in gaining a deeper understanding of their Jewish heritage and culture. I have taught both Hebrew and Judaica to various grades, but currently I co-teach our 9th Grade program, which is designed to allow for discussing and debating issues pertaining to a modern Israel and how to handle teen social and ethical issues from a Jewish perspective. Additionally, I have had the unique honor and privilege to chaperone a number of our Confirmation Israel trips with our 10th Grade Confirmation students. Show less

Special Education Social Studies Teacher, Special Education Case Manger

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2012

•Taught African American History, Special Education, General Education and adult students seeking their GED as part of the Educational Opportunity Fund. •Case manager for 25 students, responsible for their IEP goals and objectives and the implementation of needed services. •Trained as a Classroom’s for the Future Teacher. •Worked with building Administrators to address concerns of the staff as a Co-Building Representative on union issues. •Selected by administration to serve on the Safe and Civil Schools Committee to assist in designing a curriculum to be implemented school wide addressing student behavior. Show less

Special Education Social Studies Fellow

• Apr 2009 - Jan 2012

Highly selective program that provides intensive training in the foundations of teaching grounded in research based curriculum proven to be effective with urban, high-need students. Highly selective program that provides intensive training in the foundations of teaching grounded in research based curriculum proven to be effective with urban, high-need students.

Marketing Associate

• Sep 2008 - Feb 2009

•Instrumental in developing an initiative devoted to building awareness within the LGBT community regarding estate and financial planning. •Responsible for organizing and planning all initiative based events and seminars. •Liaison between management and MetLife’s Advanced Markets Division. •Responsible for building strategic alliances with individuals and organizations. •Developed a Board of Directors consisting of leading members and allies of the Philadelphia area LGBT community. •Facilitated weekly meetings with senior management and agents to asses progress. •Responsible for attracting, developing and maintaining clients. •Hold passing scores in Series 6 and 63 financial exams along with Life, Accident and Health Insurances. Show less

Director Public Relations and Events

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

•Responsible for development and implementation of all public relations initiatives involving all brands represented by Time Central Inc.; Martin Braun, Pierre DeRoche and Meyers •Communicate with each brands corporate office in their respective countries of Germany, Switzerland and France in an effort to ensure all target goals are achieved •Organize and oversaw all events. Past Events - Martin Braun and Pierre DeRoche: Private Collectors Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria’s Bull and Bear Room. Meyers: Sundance Film Festival with Fred Segal •Instrumental in development and implementation of a celebrity charity program called Gifting Back, current participants include Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba •Develop layout and design of trade show booths •Conduct media appointments at trade shows: BaselWorld, Switzerland and JCK, Las Vegas •Work diligently with members of the media in a wide array of industries from fashion, music and news, to luxury goods and fine watches and jewelry •Products featured in the following publications: Forbes Life, Forbes.com, In Touch Weekly, OK! Magazine, AOL MovieFone.com, MSN.com, AskMen.com, IMDB.com. Upcoming editorials: BlackBook Magazine CelebWatch, Chronos, InSync, International Watch. Show less

Marketing and Public Relations Manager

• May 2007 - Jan 2008

•Coordinated all trade shows: JCK Las Vegas, AccessoriesTheShow, The Rosen Show and promotional events: In store personal appearances and trunk shows •Development of high end 14K-18K Gold line •Instrumental in development of product lines: style, color and concept •Responsible for generating new accounts; facilitated the placement of our Sterling Silver and 14K Gold collections in Fortunoff’s Department Stores •Oversaw design and development of a line of jewelry carried by Lohemanns and being implemented into TJMAXX stores across the country •Continued to service and open additional Bloomingdales accounts •Managed company quality control for all product lines •Managed sales representatives in all territories •Managed all day to day business operations •Account Manager for all accounts: department stores, fine jewelry stores and boutiques •Oversaw accounting office •Handled all editorial product placements Show less

Graduate Assistant Fellowship

• May 2006 - May 2007

•Advised, mentored and developed schedules for approximately 420 graduate students in all graduate business programs. •Handled correspondences with prospective graduate business students. •Organized and manage on-campus graduate events. •Attended graduate school fairs as a representative for the Silberman College of Business to recruit prospective graduate business students •Conducted research regarding the University’s MBA, Accounting, Taxation and Post-MBA Certificate students to better assess program enrollment and course selections. •Assigned and manage the research projects of peer Graduate Assistants. •Coordinated the Program for Academic Strategy and Success (PASS); organized mentoring program between graduate assistants and undergraduate business students. Show less

Marketing and Public Relations Assistant

• May 2002 - Mar 2007

•Served as the company contact for all sales and public relations; developed press kits •Account Manager for Bloomingdale’s, New York City; cultivated the client relationship and ensure arrangement of line in the flagship store •Determined appropriate jewelry for editorial layouts featured in publications, including Modern Jeweler, Brides Magazine and Modern Bride Magazine •Coordinated all domestic promotional events, trunk shows and special events designed to showcase collections and generate sales •Designated high priority pieces; arrange store case and trunk show layouts to maximize sales Show less