Experience

Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Present



Temple Chai

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • 2004 - 2010

  Grade 3 and Adults, Teacher 2004-Present Initiate program where third grade parents and students learn Hebrew and Judaic content every Sunday. Created and teach curriculum for Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, a two-year process of Hebrew learning for a group of 15 adults, culminating in an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Ceremony. Grade 3 and Adults, Teacher 2004-Present Initiate program where third grade parents and students learn Hebrew and Judaic content every Sunday. Created and teach curriculum for Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah program, a two-year process of Hebrew learning for a group of 15 adults, culminating in an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Ceremony.



Temple Jeremiah

• Teacher

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2008

  Developed and taught Hebrew values and mitzvot (commandments), Israel, and Holocaust classes. Oversaw Hebrew program through observation of teachers and lesson plans, evaluation of students, acting as a liaison to parents, and transition to new module-based textbook system. Created and implemented family programs for third and fifth grades, all-school assemblies, and Holiday celebrations. Developed and taught Hebrew values and mitzvot (commandments), Israel, and Holocaust classes. Oversaw Hebrew program through observation of teachers and lesson plans, evaluation of students, acting as a liaison to parents, and transition to new module-based textbook system. Created and implemented family programs for third and fifth grades, all-school assemblies, and Holiday celebrations.



Behrman House Publishing

• Author

  • 2008 - 2008

  Review and offer advice on curricular and instructional innovations, initiatives, programs, and assist with the preparation of the district calendar for the Board of Education. One of two representatives chosen to represent Prairie School.; Author 2003 Wrote book, Hineini: Family Companion to Books 2 and 3. Created black line masters, original activities, and readings. Review and offer advice on curricular and instructional innovations, initiatives, programs, and assist with the preparation of the district calendar for the Board of Education. One of two representatives chosen to represent Prairie School.; Author 2003 Wrote book, Hineini: Family Companion to Books 2 and 3. Created black line masters, original activities, and readings.



Isaac M. Wise Temple

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Education and Lifelong Learning

  • Jun 1995 - Jun 2000

  Teaching and Programming Experience o Oversaw, developed, and taught parent education program that linked home and school with parallel and joint learning experiences. o Managed comprehensive adult education program that included over 100 classes annually for participants of all educational levels. Taught numerous classes in program. Curriculum Development o Designed innovative curriculum for Hebrew program that addressed issues various levels and styles of learning. Authored book based on this program. o Redesigned junior high curriculum based on an elective system. o Developed new Judaic curricula for grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 and augmented curricula in all other grades. Goal-based curricula include complete resources, activities, and tools to allow teachers to customize within the school philosophy. Administrative Experience o Supervised over 40 faculty members, a ¾ time assistant director of education, and a full time secretary. o Guided school in successfully becoming accredited by the National Association of Temple Educators. Show less