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Austin, TX, US

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Provide tailored educational and instructional approaches, working with families and institutions to meet the needs of diverse student populations, from early childhood through college.
• Focus on serving vulnerable populations, including individuals in recovery, those with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, and students in special education.
• Track student progress through data-driven instruction, fostering confidence and self-sufficiency in students.
• Spearheaded operations and technology strategies, improving efficiency and streamlining processes across the organization.
• Oversee new hire onboarding, providing technical support and training to ensure seamless integration into company systems.
• Develop and orchestrate content for blogs and newsletters, enhancing company outreach and engagement.

Austin, TX

• Led a 5-part service learning series for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their caregivers
• Developed and implemented curriculum focused on Jewish values and community service
• Organized hands-on activities to teach children the importance of kindness and giving back
• Fostered a connection to Jewish identity through service-oriented learning experiences
• Cultivated meaningful interactions between families and their local community

Austin, Texas Area

• Facilitated service learning and volunteer activities for students and families at local non-profits.
• Led service-oriented conversations, connecting participants with meaningful community engagement.
• Served as a liaison between Generation SERVE and partner organizations, ensuring smooth and effective collaboration during activities.

Austin, Texas Area

• Utilized project management skills to build a robust program within the pre-trial post-booking system, working closely with mental health dockets in Travis County.
• Coordinated with public and private community partners to divert offenders with mental health issues from traditional criminal justice processes to rehabilitative alternatives.
• Played a key role in improving community outcomes through strategic collaboration and program development.

Chicago, IL

• Developed and implemented the "Professionalism=Power" curriculum to equip inmates with essential skills for workforce reintegration, including application completion, resume writing, interview techniques, and.
• As an Advisory Board Member, contributed to the development of The Alumni Association, a support network for formerly incarcerated individuals. Assisted in translating participant stories into impactful development and.

Chicago, IL

• Led and developed a cohort of 24 special education teachers, driving significant academic and personal growth in students across the Chicago region.
• Facilitated reflective practice and instructional improvement through content team leadership, supporting first and second-year corps members in applying effective teaching strategies.
• Collaborated across teams to achieve critical organizational goals, including recruiting and selecting new corps members and enhancing regional educational outcomes.
• Engaged deeply with local schools and communities, fostering leadership in classrooms and promoting educational equity.

Chicago, IL

• Managed and developed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans for 20 students with varying disabilities.
• Taught self-contained classes in Language Arts, Reading, Reading Intervention, and Algebra; co-taught College, Career & Skills, Algebra 1, and Math Foundations.
• Analyzed student data to enhance academic and social-emotional supports, and collaborated on creating unit plans, trackers, and differentiated assessments.
• Ensured legal compliance for IEPs, coached teachers, and communicated expectations to paraprofessionals.
• Maintained daily communication with staff and weekly updates with parents and guardians.

Chicago, IL

• Selected as one of 5,300 candidates from 45,000 applicants (12% acceptance rate) to teach in a challenging urban or rural school district.
• Taught a remedial summer program for Chicago Public Schools in 2011, developing long-term plans based on Illinois curriculum standards and creating daily lesson plans.
• Engineered and implemented effective classroom management systems and procedures.
• Completed over 100 hours of coursework and seminars in instructional planning, classroom management, learning theory, literacy, and diversity training.
• Actively engaged in professional development workshops and discussions.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Community Service Intern: Led and managed a variety of community service projects, including a campus-wide event that produced over 5,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless and organized weekly service.
• Intern Adviser: Supervised three interns, enhancing programming through bi-weekly seminars, engagement strategies, and personal development initiatives. Planned and executed weekly and monthly campus-wide events.
• Facing Change Intern: Promoted peace, understanding, and open dialogue among a diverse student body through campus-wide initiatives.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Mount Scholars, Undergraduate Student Government, Hillel, Starfish: Community Service Organization, Big Brother.

Masters Of Arts In Teaching, Master Of Arts In Teacher Special Education

Considered “Highly Qualified” under No Child Left Behind Act Type 27 Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) Certificate Type 28 Initial.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Class President 3 out of 4 years of Upper School, Tour Guide, Faculty Award Recipient

High School Summer Experience, Biomedical Ethics And Archeology

Activities and Societies: Studied Medical Ethics and Archaeology