Experience

de Toledo High School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Jewish Life

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Associate Director of Jewish Life

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  Educator/Teacher



Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jewish Learning Community Director/Camp Keshet Co-Director

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  Director of religious school program of approximately sixty families; Co-Director of summer program, Camp Keshet 250+ students. Responsibilities include: create and oversee design planning, supervision, and evaluation of relevant curricular programs including Judaic curriculum, Hebrew curriculum, specialized daily programming and retreat programming, planning and implementation. Responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, inclusive and vibrant atmosphere for faculty, parents and… Show more Director of religious school program of approximately sixty families; Co-Director of summer program, Camp Keshet 250+ students. Responsibilities include: create and oversee design planning, supervision, and evaluation of relevant curricular programs including Judaic curriculum, Hebrew curriculum, specialized daily programming and retreat programming, planning and implementation. Responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, inclusive and vibrant atmosphere for faculty, parents and students. Cultivate relationships with external partners to integrate new talent, ideas and collaboration into programs. Teach and engage students, faculty, and parents both formally and informally. Hire, train, supervise and develop faculty and staff. Mentor faculty and staff one on one and in group settings, creating structures and procedures for accountability and professional rewards. Provide an ongoing presence and support inside and outside classroom with reviews, evaluation, and feedback. Coordinate and facilitate faculty meetings and small group collaborations. Design, plan, and implement opportunities for parent engagement in social and learning opportunities. Plan and facilitate school or camp lay led committee in coordination with committee chair. Develop systems for continued refinement and innovation in curricula, programming, and engagement. Coordinate, design, implement, and oversee parent and synagogue communication, promotion, recruitment, maximization of viewership internally and external of synagogue. Oversee registration, class placement, and schedule/calendar management. Develop relationships with various feeder schools and interested parties looking to enroll in the program. Develop and implement re-enrollment strategies for current participants. Develop and support a volunteer base of parent ambassadors. Manage oversight of budget, and oversee spending and revenue. Show less Director of religious school program of approximately sixty families; Co-Director of summer program, Camp Keshet 250+ students. Responsibilities include: create and oversee design planning, supervision, and evaluation of relevant curricular programs including Judaic curriculum, Hebrew curriculum, specialized daily programming and retreat programming, planning and implementation. Responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, inclusive and vibrant atmosphere for faculty, parents and… Show more Director of religious school program of approximately sixty families; Co-Director of summer program, Camp Keshet 250+ students. Responsibilities include: create and oversee design planning, supervision, and evaluation of relevant curricular programs including Judaic curriculum, Hebrew curriculum, specialized daily programming and retreat programming, planning and implementation. Responsible for creating a warm, nurturing, inclusive and vibrant atmosphere for faculty, parents and students. Cultivate relationships with external partners to integrate new talent, ideas and collaboration into programs. Teach and engage students, faculty, and parents both formally and informally. Hire, train, supervise and develop faculty and staff. Mentor faculty and staff one on one and in group settings, creating structures and procedures for accountability and professional rewards. Provide an ongoing presence and support inside and outside classroom with reviews, evaluation, and feedback. Coordinate and facilitate faculty meetings and small group collaborations. Design, plan, and implement opportunities for parent engagement in social and learning opportunities. Plan and facilitate school or camp lay led committee in coordination with committee chair. Develop systems for continued refinement and innovation in curricula, programming, and engagement. Coordinate, design, implement, and oversee parent and synagogue communication, promotion, recruitment, maximization of viewership internally and external of synagogue. Oversee registration, class placement, and schedule/calendar management. Develop relationships with various feeder schools and interested parties looking to enroll in the program. Develop and implement re-enrollment strategies for current participants. Develop and support a volunteer base of parent ambassadors. Manage oversight of budget, and oversee spending and revenue. Show less



Temple Isaiah

• Los Angeles, CA

• Assistant Director of Educational Engagement

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Crafting and implementing a parallel curriculum for adult and child learners, that engages families in conversations of religion, God, spirituality, and participating in Jewish spiritual and ethical practices both in the synagogue and at home. Supervising and hiring staff; guiding and motivating staff members through formal and informal observations, in addition to individual mentoring. Created and put into action professional development program for all religious school staff members to help… Show more Crafting and implementing a parallel curriculum for adult and child learners, that engages families in conversations of religion, God, spirituality, and participating in Jewish spiritual and ethical practices both in the synagogue and at home. Supervising and hiring staff; guiding and motivating staff members through formal and informal observations, in addition to individual mentoring. Created and put into action professional development program for all religious school staff members to help strengthen cohesion and collaboration in classrooms. Planning and development of weekend retreats for children, adults, and families. Teaching adult, teens, and children a combination of Judaic texts and values in spiritual and moral traditions. Collaborating with senior staff to implement and facilitate new innovative temple programming. Show less Crafting and implementing a parallel curriculum for adult and child learners, that engages families in conversations of religion, God, spirituality, and participating in Jewish spiritual and ethical practices both in the synagogue and at home. Supervising and hiring staff; guiding and motivating staff members through formal and informal observations, in addition to individual mentoring. Created and put into action professional development program for all religious school staff members to help… Show more Crafting and implementing a parallel curriculum for adult and child learners, that engages families in conversations of religion, God, spirituality, and participating in Jewish spiritual and ethical practices both in the synagogue and at home. Supervising and hiring staff; guiding and motivating staff members through formal and informal observations, in addition to individual mentoring. Created and put into action professional development program for all religious school staff members to help strengthen cohesion and collaboration in classrooms. Planning and development of weekend retreats for children, adults, and families. Teaching adult, teens, and children a combination of Judaic texts and values in spiritual and moral traditions. Collaborating with senior staff to implement and facilitate new innovative temple programming. Show less



Valley Beth Shalom

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Performing Arts Academy Program Director

  • May 2013 - Jul 2014

  Launched and created innovative alternative to traditional Jewish education. Responsibilities include: Developing and creating a curriculum that integrates Judaic studies and the arts; creating and adjusting syllabus. Supervising and hiring staff; guiding and inspiring staff members through staff development meetings; constant collaboration with team members. Recruitment of students and enrollment. Creating and maintaining budget. Teaching 3rd -5th grade students Torah, Talmud, various… Show more Launched and created innovative alternative to traditional Jewish education. Responsibilities include: Developing and creating a curriculum that integrates Judaic studies and the arts; creating and adjusting syllabus. Supervising and hiring staff; guiding and inspiring staff members through staff development meetings; constant collaboration with team members. Recruitment of students and enrollment. Creating and maintaining budget. Teaching 3rd -5th grade students Torah, Talmud, various midrashim and other texts in combination with theatrical aspects of the arts. Responsible for promoting the program through various media, including Facebook.

• Administrative Specialist/Graphic Artist

  • 2005 - 2014

  Responsibilities include: creating and designing promotional materials for the school (proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic programs); communication relations; overseeing and maintaining facility schedules; acting as support staff to Senior Educator and Associate Director; facilitate programs and school events; providing teachers with creative and administrative support, overseeing general school procedures and policies; providing technical support to senior staff and… Show more Responsibilities include: creating and designing promotional materials for the school (proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic programs); communication relations; overseeing and maintaining facility schedules; acting as support staff to Senior Educator and Associate Director; facilitate programs and school events; providing teachers with creative and administrative support, overseeing general school procedures and policies; providing technical support to senior staff and teachers, acting as technical supervisor for use with computers, smarts boards, and other electronic equipment; serving as a liaison with parents, students, and staff.

• Teacher

  • 2010 - 2013

  Responsibilities include: teaching 7th grade students Torah and Jewish thought through art and experiential education; project and curriculum development; collaborate with other 6th and 7th grade teachers; teaching prayer and preparing students for their B’nai Mitzvah. Participating in weekly staff development with continuing educational training and team building.



Valley Beth Shalom

• Encino, CA

• Director of VBS Actor's Studio

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Complete development of the VBS Actor’s Studio program. Creation of original production; writing the play and directing students; designing and assembling sets, costumes, and props. Responsibilities include: developing daily schedule, teaching acting, and crafting the stage; hiring staff and overseeing and supervising primary and secondary staff; budgeting; promoting and creating promotional materials; developing additional fundraiser for final performance; general administration. Complete development of the VBS Actor’s Studio program. Creation of original production; writing the play and directing students; designing and assembling sets, costumes, and props. Responsibilities include: developing daily schedule, teaching acting, and crafting the stage; hiring staff and overseeing and supervising primary and secondary staff; budgeting; promoting and creating promotional materials; developing additional fundraiser for final performance; general administration.



Valley Beth Shalom

• Encino, CA

• Assistant Director, Costume Designer, Stage Manager, and Head Counselor

  • 2005 - 2011

  Worked closely with Director and other Senior Staff to facilitate and schedule daily activities. Worked with children in performing, problem solving, and creating a safe environment for them to develop and participate in theatre production. Designed and created costumes and sets for final production. Worked closely with Director and other Senior Staff to facilitate and schedule daily activities. Worked with children in performing, problem solving, and creating a safe environment for them to develop and participate in theatre production. Designed and created costumes and sets for final production.