Molly Balk Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

As a writing tutor for the Relay Graduate School of Education, I assist Year 2 students across the country with all parts of the writing process for their final writing tasks, which may include the Masters' Defense (general education teachers), the TEL Capstone (special education teachers), and the edTPA.

Greater New York City Area

- As Special Education Coordinator, ensured 90% or above compliance in Special Education mandates and coordinated with teachers, evaluators, and providers to schedule and hold IEP meetings - Co-taught ICT and SETSS classrooms for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English, Global History, and Living Environment- Mentored four new special education teachers.- Independently taught schoolwide electives in Theater, Acting, Intervention Literacy, and Intermediate Intervention Literacy- Developed and delivered lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each students ability to read, write, speak, and listen in the content area- Acted as Special Education Liaison, attending monthly districtwide professional development and seminar regarding best practices for Special Education Teachers and turnkeyed information to my school- Attended professional development on Special Education, Literacy, VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies), Co-Teaching, Classroom Management, Restorative Circles, and Theatre Practices

Bronx, Ny

- Accepted into a rigorous training program, focused on continuous feedback and practice-based learning.- Received training specialized in serving high-need populations of students with disabilities in the Bronx.- Certified as a Special Education Generalist, Grades 7-12.

Italy

• Implemented "Performance and Play" theater curriculum for 50+ children in Italy.• Led creative brainstorming sessions to create meaningful learning experiences.• Taught English as a new language up to B-1 language proficiency.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Principal Investigator Dr. Jana Iverson specializes in motor, social and communication development in typically developing children and children with a higher risk of developing autism as part of the Pitt Early Autism Study.- Co-manage team of undergraduates in the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenence of behavioral coding schemes for analysis using ELAN - Assist with data collection as a computer tech at home visits, using APDM motion sensor technology and sensory mat technology- Assist with data collection as a recording tech at home visits- Engage in play with siblings of research participants during data collection at home-visits- Enter data collected from assessments, visits, and questionnaires into secure database using Microsoft Access- Participate in group discussions of Autism research articles- Manage Facebook page, website, and intermember communications

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Assisted lead teacher in implementing curriculum and daily activities in the classroom, with students aged 2.5 months - 5 years. Managed classroom learning and group activities with anywhere from 2-15 children per classroom.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Working as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the course THEA 1338: Musical Theatre Performance. Collaborating with another undergraduate TA and Professor Rob Frankenberry to produce lesson plans, coach, direct, and perform for 18 undergraduates in various showcases relating to musical theatre. Producing a week-long curriculum on the topic of Vocal Health and Proper Warm-Up Technique.

Conover, Wisconsin

Drama counselor living and working with ages 9-16. Directed 3 full-length Hebrew language productions, including three with 23 campers with special needs, and taught classes and voice lessons in a Jewish environment. Senior Education Lead in charge of planning and executing theatre curriculum (2015).Taught Israeli dance classes. Co-facilitated the writing, performance, and direction of an original devised piece, written and performed by 15 campers with special needs and 15 neurotypical 10th graders, based on the theme of "Creation" in the Torah.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Gained a summer internship through Camp Ramah in Wisconsin's Zell Internship Program. Worked closely with staff from Hillel to create arts programming and restructure arts groups for the upcoming school year.

Master Of Arts In Teaching - M.A.T., Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Secondary Special Education Programs

Activities and Societies: Member of Relay Student Advisory Committee; Dean's List, Spring 2018

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Communication Sciences And Disorders, General

Activities and Societies: University of Pittsburgh Stages, NSSLHA, Musical Theatre ClubMajor: Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Select Choir, Aves Theatre, Jewish Student Union, A cappella ensembles