Experience

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  Metairie park country day school

  Aug 1993 - May 1997

  Upper school english teacher

  • Faculty Cum Laude Society, in recognition of distinctive contribution to the cause of scholarship, Metairie Park Country Day School, 1995• Taught Regular & Honors 10 English, Contemporary Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop, Writing II. Wrote curriculum, supervised classroom activities, led discussions, counseled students, evaluated student performance, maintained records; Academic Advisor; Faculty Advisor for student-run Literary Magazine; Organizer Annual Literary Luncheon; Organizer SAT tests; Co-Chair of New Faculty Committee; Researched, compiled & edited “New Faculty Handbook” to help new teachers; Peer Mentor to new teachers needing support. Show less

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  Brighton high school

  Dec 1997 - Jun 1999

  English teacher

  Taught Regular 9, Regular 11 & Basic 11 English. Wrote curriculum, created lessons, supervised classroom activities, led discussions, counseled students, evaluated student performance, maintained records

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  Jewish community center of greater rochester

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  Editor, "friends" alumni magazine

  Wrote and edited a magazine format newsletter published 4 times per year. Initiated the conversion from printed content to online content to save money and to be able to increase material published. Worked as Communications Liaison between Alumni of Camp Seneca Lake and the Jewish Community Center of Rochester. Maintained and updated a database of 2,500 alumni and helped create a better way for alums to stay in contact with each other which became instrumental in fundraising efforts.

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  Razz to the rescue

  May 2001 - May 2014

  Self employed clutter consultant/organization specialist

  Help clients organize their personal and commercial spaces. Individualize systems and teach clients how to integrate new behaviors into their lives. Instruct people on how to let go of items that are literally and/or psychologically weighing them down.

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  Monroe community college

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2012

  English adjunct instructor & tutor

  Taught Intro Composition-101 where students explored modes of discourse including: narration, description, compare & contrast, persuasion/argumentation with an emphasis on proper MLA citation during research. Evaluated student performance, maintained records. ANGEL trained for computer enhanced classroom activities. Assist students in the Center for Academic Reading by individualizing instruction so they can successfully complete their educational goals.

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  Http://www.rasjacobson.shop/blog

  May 2010 - now

  Freelance writer, blogger and content creator

  Create fresh content that is relevant to readers, ages 21-65. Work with marketing representatives to endorse products with a unique, storyteller's flair.

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  Rasjacobson art

  May 2014 - now

  Owner/independent artist

  As I healed from an iatrogenic brain injury caused by a widely prescribed anti-anxiety medication, I discovered my love for painting. A mostly self-taught artist, I favor a bright color palette, and gravitate towards creating whimsical portraits, paired with evocative words.

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  Self-employed

  Dec 2016 - now

  Teacher/editor/content creator

  Providing Introductory & Intermediate Memoir Writing instruction in a casual setting and also as an independent consultant. Provide comprehensive content editing and copy editing.

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  Rasjacobson

  Sept 2017 - now

  Support coach for psych med harmed

  Having survived an iatrogenic brain injury caused by a commonly prescribed anti-anxiety drug, I offer emotional support to individuals on their de-prescribing journey.I offer:• affordable, emotionally supportive sessions, which can be conducted in person or via telephone;• presentations to healthcare professionals about my experience and information regarding better protocol to use to safely assist patients in coming off their medications;• a strong message about the dangers associated with psychiatric drugs, delivered to organizations and schools in which I share my story and talk about the connection between trauma and resilience. I also offer a group activity in which I teach people to connect with their higher power/deepest intuition. Show less