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Carl Abramowitz

Carl Abramowitz

Middle School Dorm Head / Teacher / National Junior Honor Society Advisor /

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Teen Engagement at Katz JCC

  • Education

    • Washington University in St. Louis

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Comparative Arts & Spanish 3.33

      Activities and Societies: KWUR, Washington University's Radio Station; Impromptu Writing Workshop DJ at KWUR, Washinton University's Radio StationInternational Study Abroad in Chile; Pontificia Universidad Católica and La Universidad de ChileRegular Participant in the Jazz at Holmes Lounge and Poetry, Thursday nights.

    • Harvard University Graduate School of Education

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Language and Literacy

      Activities and Societies: Teachers as Writers Studied under Pamela Mason, Karen Mapp, and Eleanor Duckworth the interconnections of Literacy, Teacher-Coaching, Family Engagement, and Constructivist Education. I studied to be a Literacy Coach, interned at a Cambridge Public School (working closely with the 5th grade teacher to augment his curriculum), attended Guest Lectures of Howard Gardner, Arne Duncan, and Lady Gaga. I created a Family Engagement Writing Workbook for my Internship designed to provide interactive writing activities for… Show more Studied under Pamela Mason, Karen Mapp, and Eleanor Duckworth the interconnections of Literacy, Teacher-Coaching, Family Engagement, and Constructivist Education. I studied to be a Literacy Coach, interned at a Cambridge Public School (working closely with the 5th grade teacher to augment his curriculum), attended Guest Lectures of Howard Gardner, Arne Duncan, and Lady Gaga. I created a Family Engagement Writing Workbook for my Internship designed to provide interactive writing activities for elementary students. I studied the relationship between Reading and Writing as a teacher and student through the combination of two HGSE classes: Writing Development and Teachers as Writers. Show less

  • Experience

    • Chinquapin Preparatory School

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2011
      Middle School Dorm Head / Teacher / National Junior Honor Society Advisor /

      Curriculum writer; Young Men's Group Coordinator; Student-Led Initiatives; Service-Learning Projects.

    • Harvard Graduate School of Education

      Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
      Ed.M. in Language & Literacy, Literacy Coach, Writer

      Designed a Family Outreach Writing Handbook for K-5.Provided Professional Development Support for K-5 teachers.

    • Ardmore Language Schools Ltd

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
      Teacher and Activity Specialist

      Provide hands-on curriculum for international students in the study of English literacy. Provide experiential learning in the form of excursions and activities that support the learning of English literacy.

    • YSC ACADEMY

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2019

      Develop 8th-12th grade curriculum, 8th grade Advisor, Parent Liaison, Website and Editor, Professional Development, School Historian, School Librarian.

      • English & Humanities Coordinator

        Aug 2012 - Aug 2019

      • English Department Chair

        Aug 2012 - Jun 2019

    • St. Peter's School 1834

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
      Upper School English Teacher

      Co-Lead English Teacher for grades 5-8

    • Westfield Friends School

      Jul 2021 - Dec 2023
      Middle School Dean of Students / English Teacher

      Developing and implementing restorative practices with a focus on DEI. Facilitating project-based learning with a focus on autonomy, belonging, and competence. Maintaining high standards on behavior and academics.

    • Kings Consulting Company

      Jun 2024 - now
      Grants Specialist

      https://www.rahsaanking.com/kcc

    • Katz JCC

      Aug 2024 - now
      Director of Teen Engagement

      To foster a vibrant, inclusive community where teens can explore their identities, build meaningful relationships, and develop leadership skills. To create dynamic programs and events and to empower teens to grow personally, socially, and spiritually in a supportive environment.To inspire a generation of engaged, confident, and compassionate teens who are connected to their Jewish heritage and committed to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Internship as Literacy Coach

      Issued by Andrew Peabody School of Cambridge on Jan 2012
      Andrew Peabody School of CambridgeAssociated with Carl Abramowitz