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Towson University

During my time in this position, I have been responsible for creating and implementing Israel and civic engagement related programming; building an Israel-interested student community; facilitating Israel educational efforts on campus through learning cohorts, programs, and social media content; leading and recruiting for Birthright trips; liaising with.

During my time in this position, I was responsible for assisting in the creation and facilitation of lesson plans for the Integrative Studies- Leadership Through Community Engagement Living Learning Community class as well as assisting with the facilitation of other SAIL (Social Action and Integrative Learning Office) events. I also sat on the Selection.

Congregation Olam Tikvah

During my time in this position, I was responsible for creating and facilitating lesson plans for the sixth grade class at Olam Tikvah Religious School. My curriculum was focused on Jewish identity, Holocaust Education, and religious Jewish education via the Conservative movement. In this role, I was also responsible for teaching and tutoring Biblical.

During my time in this position, I was responsible for recruiting for the Onward Israel Summer 2019 program as well as overseeing the general welfare and adjustment of participants of this program. I sent weekly updates with events and opportunities in the participants' local areas and provided emotional and technical support to participants upon request.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

During my time in this position, I was responsible for overseeing and guarding the lives of patrons while on the premises of the Aquatics Center, general pool maintenance, and assisting with swim lessons for students of all ages. I was in this position during both the summer and the winter and was the primary lifeguard on duty for Women's Only Swim for two.

Jerusalem Area, Israel

During my time in this position, I was responsible for assisting with organizing tours and speaking engagements for top tier journalists as well as providing source sheets for said journalists and tracking subsequent articles. I was also responsible for editing and updating the MediaCentral InfoBook and website. Journalists that I worked with included.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

During my time in this position, I was responsible for assisting with the facilitation of Jewish religious education via the Reform movement for both seventh and ninth graders. During my time with the seventh grade class, lesson plans and curriculum focused on Jewish identity and Jewish religious education. During my time with the ninth grade class, lesson.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

During my time in this position, I was responsible for teaching students grades K-9 how to read Biblical Hebrew as well as Biblical Hebrew tutoring for students preparing for their Bnai Mitzvot (Jewish coming-of-age ceremonies).

Chesapeake, Virginia

During my time at the Founder's Inn and Spa, run by the Founder's Inn in association with Regent University, I was responsible for overseeing and safeguarding the lives of patrons while on the premises of the Aquatics facility.

Master'S Degree, Israel Education

This academic degree offers professionals the inspiration and strategies to place Israel Education at the heart of Jewish communal life..

Government And International Relations B.A. Honors College, Cum Laude, Concentration In Comparative Politics, Minor In International Security

Activities and Societies: Honors College, Social Action and Integrative Learning Office, Israel Student Association, George Mason.

Science And Medicine Academy, Honors

Activities and Societies: Deep Creek High School Science and Medicine Academy Deep Creek High School Writing and Tutoring Center.