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TEMPLE EDUCATOR
Summary

Visionary Religious School Principal with a proven background developing and fostering student-focused learning environments.

Core Qualifications

MA Religious Education

Fluent in Hebrew


  • Teaching, tutoring and counseling
  • Faculty Development
  • Grant Writing
  • Curriculum Development
  • Community Involvement
Achievements
  • Created new post-B'nei Mitzvah courses and learning opportunities centered around student interests, which increased the retention rate of students and families.
  • Created collaborative classroom experience through integrating arts and enrichment activities into the learning experience, especially through fostering greater collaboration amongst the faculty.
  • Expanded experiential learning opportunities to serve multiple constituencies simultaneously.

Professional Experience
Temple Educator07/2010 to CurrentTemple Emanu-ElMarblehead, MA
  • Responsible for running a supplemental religious school of approximately 200 students, including budgeting, scheduling, curriculum development, special programming, personnel management, and emergency procedures.
  • Tutored all Bar and Bat Mitzvah students individually to prepare them to lead worship and taught the 7th grade class, increasing retention post-B'nei Mitzvah to over 67%.
  • Supervised informal youth programming, including social, religious and social action programs outside of school hours, growing program participation almost 200%.
  • Planed and delivered quality family education programming for all age groups, both during school hours and on Shabbat.
  • Developed quality programming for families with young children as a recruitment opportunity for the Temple.
  • Collaborated with community partners on programs of mutual interest and benefit.
  • Directed all members of the educational staff, both formal and informal, through regular staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
  • Worked with other members of the Temple staff to ensure that the Religious School is fully integrated into Temple life.
Youth Educator08/2008 to 06/2010Temple Israel of NatickNatick, MA
  • Developed and implemented informal youth group programming for students in grades 3-12, that provided opportunities for Jewish socialization and developed familiarity with major Jewish holidays, rituals, and values.
  • Oversaw the informal education budget, including growing the endowment and fundraising to expand the program offerings in a fiscally responsible manner.
  • Increased active participation in youth group programming by creating meaningful leadership opportunities for students.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing family education and religious school programming.
  • Led Shabbat youth services for children in grades 3-6.
  • Worked with the Religious school to reinforce lessons through experiential learning and through developing and teaching special units on various topics.
  • Supervised two youth advisors in planning and executing youth programming.
English Language Instructor09/2006 to 06/2008Lori's Educational CenterRa'anana, Israel
  • Taught a comprehensive English language course to students ages 7-18, including phonics, grammar, elocution, communication (both written and oral), literature, and prepared advanced students for the Bagrut examination.
  • Planed and supervised enrichment activities throughout the academic year.
  • Trained, supervised and assisted other instructors to achieve the Center's goals and meet the needs of the students.
  • Researched grant opportunities and wrote grant applications, as needed, to support the activities of the Center.
Director of Programming07/2003 to 07/2004Vancouver Hillel FoundationVancouver, BC
  • Responsible for meeting the religious, educational, cultural, spiritual, and social needs of Jewish youth between the ages of 18 and 30 on campus and in the community.
  • Oversaw an array of formal and informal opportunities for Jewish religious and cultural learning.
  • Identified uninvolved Jewish student populations and develop strategies for better attracting and serving them.
  • Identified and developed collaborative relationships and partnerships with other campus organizations and community groups for outreach efforts and programming initiatives.
  • Counseled students at their request.
  • Researched grant opportunities, and write grant proposals to help fund student programming, as well as assist in development activities.
Education and Training
Masters of Arts in Religious Education2014Hebrew Union CollegeNew York, NY
Certificate in Jewish Informal Education, Leadership and Camping2009Hebrew CollegeNewton, MA
B.A: History and Religious Studies1999McGill UniversityMontreal, QC, CanadaGPA: Dean's Honours List

First Class Joint Honours, History and Religious Studies

Dean's Honours List

Golden Key National Honour Society

Scarlet Key Society for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life

Languages

English (mother tongue)

Hebrew (functionally bilingual)

Some Spanish and French

Skills

Curriculum development

Staff development

Grant writing

Community Outreach

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Temple Emanu-El
  • Temple Israel of Natick
  • Lori's Educational Center
  • Vancouver Hillel Foundation

School Attended

  • Hebrew Union College
  • Hebrew College
  • McGill University

Job Titles Held:

  • Temple Educator
  • Youth Educator
  • English Language Instructor
  • Director of Programming

Degrees

  • Masters of Arts in Religious Education 2014
    Certificate in Jewish Informal Education, Leadership and Camping 2009
    B.A : History and Religious Studies 1999

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