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The Academy at Palumbo is an academic magnet public high school in the School District of Philadelphia.

Conductor of HaZamir Philadelphia, a chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir. I implement the organization’s musical vision through preparation, rehearsal, and performance of Jewish choral repertoire with students in grades 9–12. I support the organization’s educational mission by providing high-quality, Jewish musical education to teens in the Philadelphia area and around the world.

Conductor of HaZaPrep Philadelphia, a chapter of HaZaPrep, the HaZamir Preparatory Program. HaZaPrep is a program of the Zamir Choral Foundation. I implement curriculum designed to prepare students in grades 6–8 with the choral skills, music vocabulary, and language skills they need to enter into the HaZamir high school program. I support the organization’s educational mission by providing high-quality, Jewish musical education to students in the Philadelphia area and around the world.

Conductor of HaZamir New Haven, a chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir. I provided logistical and musical support outside of rehearsal to teens in grades 9-12, and planned and led warm-up activities, and implemented the organization’s musical vision through rehearsal of repertoire.HaZamir New Haven did not have a local conductor during the 2020–21 season. I filled the role of interim conductor remotely in order to provide both administrative and musical leadership to HaZamir New Haven.

Alumni Intern of HaZamir Philadelphia, a chapter of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir. I provide logistical and musical support in rehearsals, lead warm-up activities, and conduct rehearsals in absence of regular director.

Senior Counselor at the Kaiserman JCC's Camp KEF for Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, and hopefully more summers after those.

Boyer Ambassadors represent Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance at admissions events and auditions, and act as current-student hosts for prospective students.

–Provided onsite logistical support for events–Addressed patron needs and concerns–Ensured a clean and safe environment for patrons and performers

• Applied conducting and rehearsal management skills learned in the classroom to selected repertoire• Managed and developed solutions content for online presence (Facebook, website, email)• Served as Producer for the May 2017 concert

• Ensured camper safety at all times• Planned and implemented afternoon recreational activities, including an improvisational humor activity• Provided leadership and supervision in the cabin, at evening social activities, and during special events

• Reduced administrative backlog by organizing information and materials for design and print projects from across the university• Identified trends in project frequency, scope, and cost by analyzing and synthesizing information from past projects • Streamlined office operations by implementing small-scale, technology-based solutions