Facilitating learning is something I deeply value. And while the general theme of spiritual development and education quickly becomes apparent, my experience in education spans age groups, subject areas, and populations.
Founder and Director, The Jewish Spirituality Center of Western New York
(September 2015-2018)
- Creator and founder of organization based in mindfulness and spiritual practice and education
- Curriculum development
- Volunteer management
- Fundraising and Budgetary management
- Operations management and assessment
- Strategic long term planning
Educator, Bureau of Jewish Education, Buffalo NY (September 2013-2018)
- Educator and facilitator in diverse learning experiences such as online journalism, religious studies, and yoga for teens
- Curriculum development of mindfulness classes for teens
- Guest lecturer for multiple adult education programs
Founder, The Jewish Teachers’ Network (January 2011 to November 2012)
- Creator and founder of non-profit organization based in social networking and Jewish education
- Research and development of on-line resource sharing platform for Jewish educators
- Project development and researcher
- Fund raising
- Budgetary management
- Operations management and assessment
- Strategic long term planning
Society for the Advancement of Judaism Educator, New York, NY (September 2010 to May 2011)
- Teacher of Bible Through Drama class for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
- Teacher of Hebrew, using Mitkadem and independently crafted curricula for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
- Teacher for “How the Jews Talk to God,” part of the Great Stories Curriculum (a course on prayer) for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
Agudas Achim Congregation Educator, Iowa City, IA (July 2004 to June 2006)
- Teacher of tikkun olam, personal observance, and holidays for 6th graders, independently crafted curricula
- Organized class field trips, volunteer programs, and charitable programs for 6th graders
- Assistant to Rabbi in adult education and programming
Educator at Temple Judah, Cedar Rapids, IA (August 2005 – May 2006)
- Teacher of Hebrew for 4th graders
- Teacher of Hebrew for 5th graders
Administrative and Development Experience
Blaustein Center for Pastoral Counseling Internship (August 2012 to 2013)
- Development support for educational film series in pastoral care
- Research and development of pilot program “Creating Sexually Healthy Institutions” with the Religious Institute
- Coordination support for continuing education seminars in pastoral care at HUC-JIR
- Website support for Blaustein Center’s online presence
- Marketing and branding support for the Center
Office of the Assistant Dean for the Rabbinical Program at HUC-JIR Internship, New York, NY (August 2009 to May 2012)
- Administrative and logistical planning for Kallah (HUC-JIR’s beginning-of-the-year retreat)
- Consultation and research for HUC-JIR’s internal website for New York campus
- Administrative assistance and logistical support for rabbinic placement program (2010 only)
Additional Professional Experience
Item Technician, ACT Standardized Testing Organization (August 2002 to 2006)
- Standardized Test and Professional Examination creation and question management (specifically for the Multi-state Bar Exam and Federal Foreign Service Exam)
- Project development
- Quality control and departmental development in quality assurance
- Head of organization and maintenance of information archives and directories
Founder of Art in the Garden, Annual not for profit art show in central Illinois (est. July 2000)
- Creator and co-founder of community event and art exhibition designed to educate and increase awareness of local artistry and artists
- Public outreach, engagement, and education
- Fund raising
- Budgetary management for exhibition
- Design, construction, and circulation of press releases, marketing, and advertising
- Coordination of international guest artists, guest speakers, and community outreach
- Coordination of multiple news agencies including television, print, and radio
