Experience

Austin Jewish Academy

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

• Learning Specialist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Support students grade four through eight in Humanities and STEM classes using a push in/pull out model • Evaluate non-native speaking students' English reading comprehension as it relates to class engagement and various assessments • Collaborate with classroom and subject teachers to discuss and implement differentiated assignments to ensure individualized education plans are enacted • Advise middle school students academically and socio-emotionally twice a week, teach study skills class Show less



River View Christian Academy

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

• Teacher

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Enact individualized academic plans for five assigned students grades nine through twelve with learning differences and trauma • Provide tailored instruction and support in humanities, math, and science • Advise students socio-emotionally through daily check-ins • Chaperone and organize off-campus outings, proctor study hall and lunch • Enact individualized academic plans for five assigned students grades nine through twelve with learning differences and trauma • Provide tailored instruction and support in humanities, math, and science • Advise students socio-emotionally through daily check-ins • Chaperone and organize off-campus outings, proctor study hall and lunch



Rodeph Sholom School

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

• Learning Specialist

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Work with Director of Student Support to review and implement accommodations as recommended by neuropsychological evaluations• Support students through the curriculum in one on one sessions and small group work• Provide targeted and ongoing instruction of student skills such as time management, organization, test preparation, intellectual stamina• Collaborate with Department Chairs to modify assignments for developmental appropriateness• Participate in weekly meetings to review students’ progress, track their patterns, and notify advisors and parents of updates Show less

• Student Advisor

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2019

  • Advise students academically and socio-emotionally; plan and oversee advisory periods that build community, encourage student accountability, and allow for appropriate independence• Act as student advocate as needed with the greater goal of teaching children self-advocacy• Model self-reflection and communication activities to help support accurate student self-assessments and communication• Support parents and develop relationships with parents as they work to empower their children both academically and socially Show less

• Grade 5-8 Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2015

  • Use framework of advisory program to oversee and plan grade activities such as outings, assemblies, and character-related education• Work with fellow advisors, Head of Middle School, learning specialists, and school psychologist to create and implement grade-wide goals and individual educational plans• Train new advisors through weekly individual meetings reviewing both activity plans and parent relationships• Run weekly meetings for group of grade advisors tackling all broader issues Show less

• English Teacher, grades 5-8

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2015

  • Develop daily lesson plans centered around explicit thematic units, texts, vocabulary, and/or grammar• Provide timely and detailed feedback to students and advisors regarding progress and challenges• Design and implement Writing Lab: a drop-in writing support class for all writing needs across the subjects

• English Department Chair

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2013

  • Oversee grade level curriculum and standards; identify student weakness and strength as demonstrated by proficiency on class-work, assignments, and assessments• Working with Directors of Curriculum and Support Services, introduce new texts, writing exercises, and reading plans to meet student need• Hold weekly meetings for English faculty in addition to one-on-one sit-downs with teachers to support professional goals. Topics included differentiated instruction and transparency of grading and student assessment• Work with History and Science Department Chairs to align writing instruction and requirements in classes Show less



Oliver Scholars

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

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Work with rising ninth graders in an intensive summer program designed to strengthen writing and reading skills • Work with rising ninth graders in an intensive summer program designed to strengthen writing and reading skills



Columbia University in the City of New York

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2006

  • Columbia University Medical School: Guest lecturer, creative writing workshop, Narrative Medicine • Columbia University School of Continuing Education: Guest lecturer, creative writing workshop • Columbia University Medical School: Guest lecturer, creative writing workshop, Narrative Medicine • Columbia University School of Continuing Education: Guest lecturer, creative writing workshop