Perry Tessel
Academic Interventionist / Student Support Services - Middle School at Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am- Claim this Profile
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Claudio Dunkelman
Fantastic educator, with a deep heart, that cares about the success of our children. The harder the child the more Perry strives to see them succeed. He doesn’t give up, and he doesn’t get discouraged, no matter how challenging the child (I know this personally). He taught in my child’s private school, and I saw how much he cared for his students. Now I’m so lucky to have him work one on one with my 4th grader. He goes the extra mile, and does what it takes to get his students to succeed.
James Haddad
I had the absolute pleasure of serving as Perry’s General Studies Principal while he worked as a 3rd grade Educational Assistant at Pressman Academy. During this time I was able to observe him as he worked with students of all ability levels. With patience and compassion, he used his instructional prowess to help scores of students not only succeed, but excel. Further, his relaxing demeanor and wonderful sense of humor always made those around him feel at ease. Though my time working with Perry was relatively short, the memories will last a lifetime!
Tina Nicotera Bachmann
When we reached out to a trusted family friend who is well respected in the education field to help us find a tutor for our 5 year old boy about to enter Kinder, she immediately gave us Mr T’s information. She knew he would be a perfect fit for our extremely energetic, inquisitive and often hard to keep engaged son. From the second we spoke on the phone I knew Mr T was the one! We wanted to focus specifically on math and reading and these two subjects are his passion! He asked all the right questions about my son both as a student and as a human. He was funny, thoughtful and his 15 years of student teaching experience was apparent right away. He met with my son the next week and they immediately hit it off. Mr T has the ability to keep even the youngest, most high energy students interested, laughing and learning. A++++ learning professional!!!!
Claudio Dunkelman
Fantastic educator, with a deep heart, that cares about the success of our children. The harder the child the more Perry strives to see them succeed. He doesn’t give up, and he doesn’t get discouraged, no matter how challenging the child (I know this personally). He taught in my child’s private school, and I saw how much he cared for his students. Now I’m so lucky to have him work one on one with my 4th grader. He goes the extra mile, and does what it takes to get his students to succeed.
James Haddad
I had the absolute pleasure of serving as Perry’s General Studies Principal while he worked as a 3rd grade Educational Assistant at Pressman Academy. During this time I was able to observe him as he worked with students of all ability levels. With patience and compassion, he used his instructional prowess to help scores of students not only succeed, but excel. Further, his relaxing demeanor and wonderful sense of humor always made those around him feel at ease. Though my time working with Perry was relatively short, the memories will last a lifetime!
Tina Nicotera Bachmann
When we reached out to a trusted family friend who is well respected in the education field to help us find a tutor for our 5 year old boy about to enter Kinder, she immediately gave us Mr T’s information. She knew he would be a perfect fit for our extremely energetic, inquisitive and often hard to keep engaged son. From the second we spoke on the phone I knew Mr T was the one! We wanted to focus specifically on math and reading and these two subjects are his passion! He asked all the right questions about my son both as a student and as a human. He was funny, thoughtful and his 15 years of student teaching experience was apparent right away. He met with my son the next week and they immediately hit it off. Mr T has the ability to keep even the youngest, most high energy students interested, laughing and learning. A++++ learning professional!!!!
Claudio Dunkelman
Fantastic educator, with a deep heart, that cares about the success of our children. The harder the child the more Perry strives to see them succeed. He doesn’t give up, and he doesn’t get discouraged, no matter how challenging the child (I know this personally). He taught in my child’s private school, and I saw how much he cared for his students. Now I’m so lucky to have him work one on one with my 4th grader. He goes the extra mile, and does what it takes to get his students to succeed.
James Haddad
I had the absolute pleasure of serving as Perry’s General Studies Principal while he worked as a 3rd grade Educational Assistant at Pressman Academy. During this time I was able to observe him as he worked with students of all ability levels. With patience and compassion, he used his instructional prowess to help scores of students not only succeed, but excel. Further, his relaxing demeanor and wonderful sense of humor always made those around him feel at ease. Though my time working with Perry was relatively short, the memories will last a lifetime!
Tina Nicotera Bachmann
When we reached out to a trusted family friend who is well respected in the education field to help us find a tutor for our 5 year old boy about to enter Kinder, she immediately gave us Mr T’s information. She knew he would be a perfect fit for our extremely energetic, inquisitive and often hard to keep engaged son. From the second we spoke on the phone I knew Mr T was the one! We wanted to focus specifically on math and reading and these two subjects are his passion! He asked all the right questions about my son both as a student and as a human. He was funny, thoughtful and his 15 years of student teaching experience was apparent right away. He met with my son the next week and they immediately hit it off. Mr T has the ability to keep even the youngest, most high energy students interested, laughing and learning. A++++ learning professional!!!!
Claudio Dunkelman
Fantastic educator, with a deep heart, that cares about the success of our children. The harder the child the more Perry strives to see them succeed. He doesn’t give up, and he doesn’t get discouraged, no matter how challenging the child (I know this personally). He taught in my child’s private school, and I saw how much he cared for his students. Now I’m so lucky to have him work one on one with my 4th grader. He goes the extra mile, and does what it takes to get his students to succeed.
James Haddad
I had the absolute pleasure of serving as Perry’s General Studies Principal while he worked as a 3rd grade Educational Assistant at Pressman Academy. During this time I was able to observe him as he worked with students of all ability levels. With patience and compassion, he used his instructional prowess to help scores of students not only succeed, but excel. Further, his relaxing demeanor and wonderful sense of humor always made those around him feel at ease. Though my time working with Perry was relatively short, the memories will last a lifetime!
Tina Nicotera Bachmann
When we reached out to a trusted family friend who is well respected in the education field to help us find a tutor for our 5 year old boy about to enter Kinder, she immediately gave us Mr T’s information. She knew he would be a perfect fit for our extremely energetic, inquisitive and often hard to keep engaged son. From the second we spoke on the phone I knew Mr T was the one! We wanted to focus specifically on math and reading and these two subjects are his passion! He asked all the right questions about my son both as a student and as a human. He was funny, thoughtful and his 15 years of student teaching experience was apparent right away. He met with my son the next week and they immediately hit it off. Mr T has the ability to keep even the youngest, most high energy students interested, laughing and learning. A++++ learning professional!!!!
Credentials
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CPR, AED & First Aid Certification
American Red CrossAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Double-Goal Coach: Sports Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
Positive Coaching AllianceOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate, DeLeT Fellow Program 2004-05
Hebrew University, Los AngelesJan, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Rabbi Jacob Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Academic Interventionist / Student Support Services - Middle School
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Nov 2021 - Present
Daily, I partner with Middle School Lead Teachers, Assistant Principals, Student Support Specialists, and Parents and provide 1:1 support and guidance in the preparation, understanding, and execution of their short-term assignments, test prep, and longer-term projects and presentations. Concurrently, I prioritize the cultivation of organization and planning skills and the intentional empowerment of these students, inside and outside of their classrooms.
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Educator - Classroom Experience Across K - 8th Grade
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Aug 2004 - Present
Active participant in the professional development, mastery, and effective teaching of "Singapore Math", Lucy Caulkins' "Writer's Workshop", STEAM methodologies, and GOOGLE Classroom. Teaching styles include both "Frontal" and one-on-one support. A long-time "go-to" resource for one-on-one academic support and tutoring in both on-campus and at-home settings.
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Assistant Sports Coach
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Jan 2010 - Jun 2017
Engaged and guided 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students in the fundamentals of cooperative play, teamwork, basic skill-building, and good sportsmanship over a variety of sports and outdoor activities.
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BREAKTHROUGH TUTORING
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Los Angeles
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Private Tutor and Academic Coach
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Jul 2017 - Present
2017 - Present: One-on-One Short and Long-Term Tutoring - Assignments, L/T Tests and Projects Combined with Guidance to Strengthen Fundamental Academic and Life Skills, including: Internalized Confidence of Self, Willingness, Organization Strategies, Self-Advocacy, and RESILIENCE! Collaborating with student, teachers, and parents, I strategically focus on the most meaningful and accessible academic and organizational tools available for comprehension and achieving mastery of the designated academics. One of my primary goals is to EMPOWER our kids to recognize and "own" their successes - whether "small" achievements or "monumental" - in academic, social, and emotional endeavors. As a tutor, my overarching goals are to cultivate an intrinsic drive for learning; a willingness to try that which may seem impossible; understanding what "giving your best" looks like; learning to be "okay" with a lack of immediate success; measured risk-taking; and honoring and building on the successes that will likely follow. Finally, I've discovered that, when coupled with sincere guidance, trust, meaningful support, and tangible successes, students CAN and WANT to learn how to "turn down the volume" of their often misguided internal thoughts of, "I can't...", "I'll never...", "I hate doing...", "I'm bad at...", while simultaneously building self-awareness, resilience, and new-found willingness to take on challenges. My most recent Professional Development includes three years of training in Singapore Math; Lucy Caulkin's "Writers Workshop"; GOOGLE Classroom; and K-5 STEAM curriculum. Show less
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Jewish Community Center
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Classrooom Assistant - Pre-School
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Jan 2003 - Jun 2003
Worked along lead teachers in twoi separate classrooms leading groups of 3 and 4 year old kids. I engaged the groups in outdoor and indoor projects and play, both structured and unstructured. Worked along lead teachers in twoi separate classrooms leading groups of 3 and 4 year old kids. I engaged the groups in outdoor and indoor projects and play, both structured and unstructured.
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Strategic Fine Art / Artbrokering.com
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Beverly Hills, California
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Principal / Gallery Director / Private Art Dealer
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1993 - 2003
Utilizing a retail gallery space in the fine arts district along La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles and then in Beverly Hills, assisted clients, both nationally and internationally, in the consultation and procurement of fine art work and collections of significant aesthetic, financial, and investment value. Curated and installed gallery exhibitions of established and emerging artists. Business and expertise focused on Post-War Contemporary Art, Early 20th Century California Impressionism, and Los Angeles-based Emerging Artists. In 1994, designed and authored one of the nation's first fine art websites, approximately 200 pages in breadth and depth designed for the purpose of educating potential and existing clients and fostering online commerce. Show less
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Laguna Fine Arts
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Laguna Beach, California
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Partner / Gallery Director
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1989 - 1993
Directing a team of seven employees, and utilizing traditional marketing media (Direct Mail, Television) my business partner and I were responsible for introducing the work and curating gallery exhibitions of well-established and internationally collected contemporary artists such as Warhol, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Francis, and deKooning. We provided consultation services to a burgeoning local and national client base of both new and established collectors. Directing a team of seven employees, and utilizing traditional marketing media (Direct Mail, Television) my business partner and I were responsible for introducing the work and curating gallery exhibitions of well-established and internationally collected contemporary artists such as Warhol, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Francis, and deKooning. We provided consultation services to a burgeoning local and national client base of both new and established collectors.
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Education
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National University, Los Angeles
K-8 Education / Best Practices -
Hebrew Union College - Los Angeles
Certificate, DeLet Fellow - Second Cohort - Extensive General and Judaic Studies Program -
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric w/ Sales & Marketing minor