Social Studies Teacher

• Sep 2022 - Present

Humanities Teacher

• Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

Developed and taught 9th grade English & World History and 10th grade English & American History curriculums with a high focus on using primary and secondary sources, and increasing students’ ability communicate their learning through oral presentation and a variety of different writing formats. In addition, I taught two Humanities elective courses for 12th graders on Issues of Social Justice and Creative Nonfiction Writing. Both of these courses were geared toward college-level participation and written work, including research projects, teacher-led and student-led class discussions, and transitioning through the writing process from brainstorming to publishing. Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced team of skilled educators to develop course content, streamline grading practices, and deliver lessons. Taught remotely due to the covid-19 pandemic using the Canvas LMS, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom. In order to engage students in these new formats, I participated in extensive professional development and mentored other teachers in how to use ever-evolving technology to support their course goals. I utilized a variety of teaching tools and modalities to engage students during remote learning including synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid learning. Formally advised a group of students, including support in mental health, academic success, and conferences with their parents/caregivers. Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

Educational Consultant

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

Helping schools realize their educational goals, from curricular design to professional development. Helping schools realize their educational goals, from curricular design to professional development.

Director of Student Life/Teacher

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

* Developed 9th & 10th grade World Jewish History curriculum and oversaw all school-wide activities, student government, a Day of Service, and all non-academic programming * Designed year-long Modern Jewish History course with specific focus on roots of antisemitism, the Holocaust, and modern Holocaust denial integrating supplemental resources from Yad Vashem, Facing History and Ourselves, the Shoah Foundation, and local survivor testimony. This course culminated in NYHS’ first March of the Living trip to Poland and Israel. * Led multiple immersive learning experiences including local excursions, political conferences to Washington D.C., and the March of the Living. * Facilitated an executive group of student leaders in the implementation of a bi-weekly "Town Hall" program based on the moral education framework of Lawrence Kohlberg Show less

Humanities Teacher

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2017

* Taught 9th grade Humanities curriculum using New Tech Network Project Based Learning model to diverse learners, including ELL and SPED students, in an inclusion framework * Participated in schoolwide & departmental professional development in TC Readers and Writers Workshop techniques, increasing student voice, cultural competency, classroom management, and facilitating group work * Served on 9th grade levy implementation team using student data to increase high school graduation rates Show less

School Administrator

• Sep 2009 - Jul 2011

* Oversaw an extracurricular Torah High cultural program * Initiated and completed the process of receiving Washington state accreditation * Directly supervised teachers and ran professional development seminars * Wrote grants and worked collaboratively with communal resources to secure funding * Provided support and conflict resolution for parents and students both in large group settings and privately * Oversaw an extracurricular Torah High cultural program * Initiated and completed the process of receiving Washington state accreditation * Directly supervised teachers and ran professional development seminars * Wrote grants and worked collaboratively with communal resources to secure funding * Provided support and conflict resolution for parents and students both in large group settings and privately

Seattle City Director/Regional Program Associate

• Apr 2008 - Sep 2009

* Used informal education techniques to involve teens between 6th and 12th grade in culturally-informed leadership and extracurricular programs * Taught formal, intensive leadership courses at summer immersive experiences for high-level teen leaders * Organized year-long programmatic calendars * Supervised 10+ volunteer staff advisors * Used informal education techniques to involve teens between 6th and 12th grade in culturally-informed leadership and extracurricular programs * Taught formal, intensive leadership courses at summer immersive experiences for high-level teen leaders * Organized year-long programmatic calendars * Supervised 10+ volunteer staff advisors

Program Associate

• Aug 2007 - Apr 2008

* Assisted in program development and engagement on campuses with underserved Jewish communities * Administered and staffed the Taglit-Birthright Israel: Hillel trip to Israel with 25 university student leaders * Assisted in program development and engagement on campuses with underserved Jewish communities * Administered and staffed the Taglit-Birthright Israel: Hillel trip to Israel with 25 university student leaders