Experience

Christ Church Day School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Early Childhood Educator

  • Sep 1995 - Present

• Head Teacher

  • Jun 2006 - Present

  Developed a unique social justice curriculum for 4/5 year-old children . Creates yearly class-specific curriculum, incorporating age-appropriate skill development and goals. Utilizes The Responsive Classroom Approach, Zones of Regulation, Sounds In Motion, Handwriting Without Tears as well as a child-centered project-based philosophy influenced by Reggio Emilia. Daily use of American Sign Language. Creation of an edible gardening program. Responsible for writing accurate and detailed ISAAGNY reports for ongoing school exmissions process. Show less

• Admissions

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Managed content and logistics for open house events. Gives presentation informing prospective families of the school’s educational philosophy and curriculum; Conducted admissions interviews

• Outreach Coordinator

  • Aug 2007 - May 2012

  Produced videos, gave lectures and wrote documents informing the community of the program’s ongoing work; Volunteered in schools, foster homes, libraries and orphanages internationally; Facilitated an ongoing exchange wherein children shared letters, pictures, songs and games with their global peers; Raised funds and coordinated donations.

• Associate Teacher

  • Aug 1995 - May 2006

  Developed and implemented multi-sensory, thematic, and project-based curriculum designed to reinforce age-appropriate skill development; Facilitated a nurturing classroom culture supporting children's self-confidence, independence and creativity; Observed, assessed, and maintained records for each child; Supported the development of emergent literacy skills; Reinforced mathematical concepts and scientific-process thinking through authentic concrete experiences; Created a gardening/cooking program; Instructed children in American Sign Language. Show less



Climate Kids Club NYC

• New York City Metropolitan Area

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Co-Founder of a weekly climate activism club, geared for groups 3-7 years and 8-12 years of age. Sessions include songs, movement, creativity and climate ACTIVISM for young children and their adults. Co-creator of the curriculum and social media content. Providing activities for children as well as ongoing information to guide parents in how to engage their children in empowering conversations about the climate and social justice. Co-Founder of a weekly climate activism club, geared for groups 3-7 years and 8-12 years of age. Sessions include songs, movement, creativity and climate ACTIVISM for young children and their adults. Co-creator of the curriculum and social media content. Providing activities for children as well as ongoing information to guide parents in how to engage their children in empowering conversations about the climate and social justice.



One Queens Indivisible, Sunrise Movement, Women’s Action Group of Forest Hills

• Queens, New York, United States

• Activist

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Served as climate lead for One Queens Indivisible. Coordinates environmental justice initiatives, works with local/national elected officials and activist groups for social and environmental justice. Continuing work includes phone banking, canvassing, talking to constituents, getting signatures for primaries, registering voters and assisting with or leading fundraisers for progressive candidates. Attends rallies, marches and other forms of peaceful protest. Serving second two year term as Queens Democratic County Committee Member. Show less



Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Consultant

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavioral Therapy Mentor

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

  Served as an individual and group mentor in intensive group treatment camp for children with selective mutism; Assisted patients in practicing verbalizations employing PCIT behavioral therapy treatment protocol. Served as an individual and group mentor in intensive group treatment camp for children with selective mutism; Assisted patients in practicing verbalizations employing PCIT behavioral therapy treatment protocol.



Club Getaway

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Writer

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2009



New York Post

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Travel Writer

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004