David Pollak Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Acting Director of Operations (formerly Program Coordinator) with responsibilities including:- Design, implement, oversee camp-wide communications, logistics and procedures year-round- Coordinate with vendors, manage the scheduling, payment, and bus transportation for off-site excursions (field-trips and daily swimming shuttle to two pool locations) for all camp units- Coordinate security and maintenance of camping facilities, including the supervision staff- Design and oversee program wide arrival and departure of 600+ campers, including implementation of COVID protocols, management of traffic, and camper safety- Collaborate with neighborhood stakeholder groups including the Village of Skokie, Skokie Fire Department, Skokie Police Department, JUF, and JFMC- Supervise the move-in and move-out procedures of truckloads of camping equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records and inventories in order to ensure proper delivery

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Managed and structured 2 camp groups (60 campers) ranging Pre-K through 8th Grade- Supervised and guided staff of 8 with daily activities to instill a safe and active environment for campers

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Designed, implemented, and oversaw camp-wide communications, logistics and procedures year-round- Created efficient process for program-wide arrival and departure for 400 campers, including COVID protocols- Recruited, hired, supervised, and mentored staff of 10 to instill active and safe environment for multiple camp groups

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Led 20+ young adults (middle/high school) as they assist day camp staff- Provided professional development, guidance, and initiatives for CITs to apply to their camp groups

Greater Chicago Area

- Lead 35 campers and 7 staff members- Organize and manage field trips, activities, snack, deal with injuries- Leading field trips, activities, swimming to ensure everything runs smoothly

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Led group of 20 campers in daily activities; managing time and officiating games- Oversaw Sports Camp on field trips; ensured bus safety and attendance- Promoted to Assistant Director - Sports Camp due to experience, leadership, management ability

Greater Chicago Area

Tolono, Il

- Collaborated with 3rd Grade team to create engaging material for students, both for in-person learning, and as a result of COVID-19, remote learning- Created, routinely evaluated, and updated curriculum in all subject areas to ensure rigor and increased student engagement, success, understanding- Assumed additional responsibilities, acted in an advisory capacity to Administration, and helped implement classroom, grade-level, and school-wide improvement initiatives- Cooperating Teacher | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (9 Teacher Candidates 2021-2024)- Team Lead/Mentor | 3rd Grade Team- Committee Member | University of Illinois Department of Curriculum & Instruction Stakeholder Group- Committee Member | Unity West Leadership Team- Committee Member | Unity West Rocket Boosters (Formerly PBIS) Team- Committee Member | Unity West Fun Day Team (2020)- Building Representative | Unity Educator's Association (Union)- Committee Member | Unity Educator's Association (Union) Contract Negotiations Team

Tolono, Illinois, United States

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Implemented social media campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for 7 large University-wide events- Captured our organization's events through multimedia; create promotional films and photo sets to showcase and promote our campus impact- Engaged with students, faculty, University officials, alumni, and the community to foster ideals of community service and Illini spirit

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Led 30 kids in physical activities, arts & crafts, creative writing exercises and more- Assisted with homework and helped continue students' education after school- Cleaned and organized classroom, prepared materials, and coordinated with 10 other staff/directors

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Provide care for children (Infant-preschool)- Responsible for classroom clean-up, nap-time duties, feeding, and more- Work in all classrooms to become familiar with all children and staff

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

- Tutor students one-on-one in reading fluency and vocabulary development activities- Review and lead lessons from the Reading Mentors Program one-on-one- Establish rapport with students to gain their comfort and create excitement in reading

Greater Chicago Area

- Administered fitness testing using new FITNESSGRAM software to all 250 students) - Chaperoned and led activities for sixth grade Outdoor Ed Experience Trip (80 students) to foster collaboration and bonding- Produced and instructed daily lessons, assisted in the organization of the school olympic event, and administered PARCC tests/read for students with IEPs

Greater Chicago Area

- Created and presented daily lessons, led activities, and organized tournaments- Facilitated activity for 30 students to ensure on-task, appropriate behavior- Collaborated with KW teacher to enrich student experience and health/nutrition knowledge

Greater Chicago Area

- Supervised a class of 15 for Sunday School- Managed supplies and preparation of classroom activities- Stepped in as instructor in the teacher’s absence

Greater Chicago Area

- Granted a total of $40,000 of Village of Wilmette funds designated for the betterment of youth and seniors living in Wilmette- Developed an annual Person of the Year Award honoring an individual who exemplifies a lifestyle dedicated to the community and reflecting the values of the HRC

Master Of Education - Edm, Education Policy, Organization And Leadership

Educational Administration & Leadership (EAL) prepares outstanding social justice leaders and change agents who create organizational.

Bachelor Of Science In Elementary Education | College Of Education, Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Ambassadors | Publicity Co-Director Best Buddies | Secretary & Social Media Coordinator.

High School Diploma, General Education

Activities and Societies: Breaking Boundaries Treasurer - scholarship fund was designed for students with special needs who want to attend.