Experience

The Leffell School

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

• Dean Of Students

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  -Maintain responsibilities as grade-level dean and -Serve as a point-person for teachers, families, and students for issues pertaining to student wellness, success, and school culture -Mediate conflicts between students, teachers, and families -Collaborate with College Counseling department regarding academic advisement process for high school students -Oversee school schedule, including implementation of school management software -Develop programming that supports the school’s mission and plan non-academic learning opportunities i.e. special programs and trips -Create and execute logistics and guidance team meeting agendas with the goal of enhancing the holistic student experience -Train new faculty on various school policies and procedures -Mentor Grade-Level Deans and advisors -Active member of School Leadership Team -Advise Student Government Show less



Solomon Schechter School of Westchester

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

• Grade-Level Dean

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  -Counsel students and provide social, academic, and emotional guidance -Facilitate “Student Support Team” meetings and consult with teachers and families to develop appropriate plans for students -Lead psychoeducational groups including ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade advisory and support groups -Develop advisory curriculum with other grade-level deans and school psychologist -Plan student programming such as special events, school trips, guest speakers, and holidays -Collaborate with physical education coaches and school rabbi to implement culturally-sensitive, comprehensive health class -Assist college counselors to write recommendations and provide post-secondary guidance to students Show less



Success Academy Charter Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Relations Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  -Directed all parent communication including newsletters, recorded calls, e-mail updates, and text messages -Managed school calendar including the logistics of all school events such as field trips, family events, and performances -Fostered “school culture,” tracked attendance data, and implemented systems to help families get to school on time every day -Oversaw all parent council meetings and activities and established parent resources -Organized the collection and maintenance of all student files and records, including medication and medical records Show less



Brandeis University

• Waltham, MA

• Teaching Assistant: Looking with the Learner

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  -Implemented art education program for local elementary school students at the Rose Art Museum -Recorded class procedure, discussion questions, and student thoughts during class time -Led weekly discussion about teaching practice -Collected donations from local bakeries for the program -Implemented art education program for local elementary school students at the Rose Art Museum -Recorded class procedure, discussion questions, and student thoughts during class time -Led weekly discussion about teaching practice -Collected donations from local bakeries for the program



Newton North High School

• Newton, MA

• ELL Health and Sexuality Instructor

  • Dec 2011 - May 2012

  -Developed a culturally-sensitive, comprehensive health and sexuality curriculum for high-school ELLs (English Language Learners) -Assessed the health education needs of ELLs with teachers and guidance counselors -Taught weekly workshops about health, anatomy, self-esteem, nutrition, and sexuality -Researched the ways in which ELLs access health information can be improved -Developed a culturally-sensitive, comprehensive health and sexuality curriculum for high-school ELLs (English Language Learners) -Assessed the health education needs of ELLs with teachers and guidance counselors -Taught weekly workshops about health, anatomy, self-esteem, nutrition, and sexuality -Researched the ways in which ELLs access health information can be improved



Temple Emanuel

• Newton, MA

• Lead Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - May 2012

  -Taught fourth grade students Judaic Studies and Hebrew language three days weekly -Collaborated with other teachers to create programs -Invented lesson plans and curricula -Communicated with parents regarding child’s development in conferences, meetings, and progress reports -Taught fourth grade students Judaic Studies and Hebrew language three days weekly -Collaborated with other teachers to create programs -Invented lesson plans and curricula -Communicated with parents regarding child’s development in conferences, meetings, and progress reports



John Paul Slum Development Project

• Pune Area, India

• Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  -Trained female sex workers on contraceptive options. -Interviewed female sex workers regarding peer education, pregnancy/STI prevention, and partner communication -Evaluated the peer education system at JPSDP -Presented recommendations to leaders and peer educators at the organization -Created fact sheets for peer educators to utilize during sessions with sex workers -Trained female sex workers on contraceptive options. -Interviewed female sex workers regarding peer education, pregnancy/STI prevention, and partner communication -Evaluated the peer education system at JPSDP -Presented recommendations to leaders and peer educators at the organization -Created fact sheets for peer educators to utilize during sessions with sex workers



Brandeis University

• Waltham, MA

• Peer Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  -Selected by faculty to facilitate Sociology of Body and Health discussion section -Held weekly office hours -Met with students to support their learning -Corresponded with professors and other teaching assistants to create lesson plans -Spoke as a guest lecturer -Selected by faculty to facilitate Sociology of Body and Health discussion section -Held weekly office hours -Met with students to support their learning -Corresponded with professors and other teaching assistants to create lesson plans -Spoke as a guest lecturer



Exploration Summer Programs

• New Haven, CT

• Instructor/RA

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  -Taught public speaking, event planning, and stress management courses to high school students -Directed residential programming in the evening -Supervised adolescent girls in resident halls and provide support throughout the summer -Led trips of more than 100 students to Six Flags, Broadway shows, and New York City parks -Taught public speaking, event planning, and stress management courses to high school students -Directed residential programming in the evening -Supervised adolescent girls in resident halls and provide support throughout the summer -Led trips of more than 100 students to Six Flags, Broadway shows, and New York City parks