Experience

SAR High School
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Learning Specialist

  • Aug 2019 - Present


Westchester Day School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Learning Specialist

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Middle School Learning Specialist, August 2017– present -Provide one-on-one and small-group direct instruction for students in English Language Arts and social studies -Collaborate with English Language Arts and social studies teachers to directly instruct students in mainstream curricula aligned with Common Core and New York State Standards -Help students improve their writing skills using the Hochman Method and by attending ELA classes -Assess student achievement and progress and prepare report cards on their progress -Attend parent-teacher conferences and maintain e-mail and phone contact with parents to discuss pupils’ progress and status of their current assignments -Read and summarize all school learning plans for the faculty and offer resources, assistance and guidance to enable faculty members to better meet the needs of the students and implement classroom accommodations such as visual cueing, clarification of directions and checking for understanding and previewing of materials. -Participate in weekly grade level team meetings to assess students' challenges and progress, oversee all extended time testing and attend CSE meetings as appropriate -Launched and supervised a daily lunch-time study hall that offered individualized support in ELA and social studies to all students -Established a dedicated Learning Center classroom in October 2017 to respond to the learning needs of students at academic risk that offered assistance in studying for tests and preparing outlines and essays Show less



The Shefa School

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator of Social Studies and Study Skills

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  Coordinator of Social Studies and Study Skills, July 2016-August 2017 -Manage the Social Studies and Study Skills Departments; prepare original social studies curriculum for the Lower School (1-5) groups and for Middle School (6-8) graders that were aligned with New York State standards -Create and teach a writing curriculum for Middle School students (6-8) using the Hochman Method as the vehicle for teaching writing skills; content focuses on social and Judaic studies as well as expository issues and everyday narratives -Engaged in the development of a custom library collection for students with language- based learning disabilities -Create and present staff development to teachers on social studies and writing curricula Show less



The Windward School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Coordinator of Social Studies, Library Services, Research Librarian & Master Teacher

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2016

  Coordinator of Social Studies (1-9), Library Services, and Study Skills Coordinate, assess and write social studies, research and library skills curricula for students with language based learning disabilities; create unique curricula for teaching DBQ essays; create and integrate research lesson plans using interactive whiteboard and computer technology; observe and evaluate teacher performance; mentor and supervise teachers and library staff; assess curricula for alignment w/NYS and Common Core Standards; create and maintain school library page with links to appropriate databases; build yearly custom book fair for students with language disabilities; arrange yearly author presentations; NYSAIS Steering Committee member; collaborated with administrators and teachers to prepare and present NYSAIS Self-Evaluation Report. Research and Curriculum Resource Librarian - 2003 - 2009 Create, implement and evaluate library and research skills curricula for students with language-based learning disabilities. Integrate library research with social studies and language arts curricula. Master Teacher - 2001 - 2003 Taught classes in Global History and Geography to students with language-based learning disabilities; prepared students for New York State Regents Examinations; taught courses in study skills with emphasis on analytical thinking and expository writing; instructed students using multisensory language-based techniques; developed a modified history curriculum which enabled students to learn in a manner commensurate with their skills. Show less



The Soifer Center for Learning and Child Development

• Educational Therapist

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2010

  Provided direct instruction to high school students in reading, writing, analytical skills, research and study skills in content areas including language arts, world civilization, United States history, religion, and science; evaluated history and English research papers for content, form, organization, appropriate expression, and grammatical accuracy. Provided direct instruction to high school students in reading, writing, analytical skills, research and study skills in content areas including language arts, world civilization, United States history, religion, and science; evaluated history and English research papers for content, form, organization, appropriate expression, and grammatical accuracy.



Quinnipiac University School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Law

  • Sep 1994 - Dec 1994

  Developed and taught a new course on the impact of the federal and state constitutions, federal and state legislation, and administrative regulations on lower income Americans. Developed and taught a new course on the impact of the federal and state constitutions, federal and state legislation, and administrative regulations on lower income Americans.



New York University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 1993 - Jun 1994

  Developed and co-taught course on the impact of the federal and state constitutions, federal and state legislation, court cases, and administrative regulations on urban problems. Developed and co-taught course on the impact of the federal and state constitutions, federal and state legislation, court cases, and administrative regulations on urban problems.



Urban Justice Center

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Litigation

  • Jun 1990 - Aug 1993

  Directed litigation activities for organization engaged in legal advocacy for homeless single adults; was responsible for all stages of class action and law reform lawsuits from inception to drafting to trial; supervised pro bono attorneys assisting with complex litigation; participated in office administration, including developing and implementing advocacy strategy, fundraising and grant-drafting; planned and executed community education and outreach efforts including forums on homelessness, gave testimony before government committees, and public speaking engagements. Show less



Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Litigation Associate

  • Sep 1986 - Aug 1990

  Represented clients in state and federal courts from initiation of lawsuits through discovery, pretrial motions, and trial preparation with particular concentration in bad faith insurance litigation; researched and prepared briefs and legal memoranda; took and defended depositions; represented clients in hearings; represented Natural Resources Defense Counsel in pro bono litigation; coordinated the summer associate program; served as member of the hiring committee for the firm; Board of Directors of the Executive Committee on Women of the Santa Clara Bar Association, and the Board of Women Ahead-an organization dedicated to raising funds to assist women in need. Show less



Covenant House

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Executive Director of Institute for Youth Advocacy

  • Sep 1989 - May 1990

  Advocated on behalf of street youth through litigation and legislation at state and federal levels; researched and prepared appellate briefs and legal memoranda addressing federal child pornography and prostitution laws; interpreted the confidentiality provisions of the New York State Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, child abuse and neglect reporting requirements under California Law, and the rights of pregnant substance abusing minors to equal access to drug treatment programs; prepared public testimony and recommendations on issues involving the needs of homeless youth for senior staff to present to Congress. Show less