Simcha Nathan

Experience

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  United Cerebral Palsy

  Apr 2000 - Jun 2010

  Special Education Teacher

  • Prepared and taught multi-sensory, differentiated lessons for Prek-3rd grade • Encouraged and developed socially acceptable behavior, utilizing behavior modification techniques and positive reinforcement.• Collaborated with parents, administrators, social workers, and professionals to develop individual education plans• Advocated for students at IEP meetings• Maintained accurate and complete student records to monitor learning and track growth• Promoted parent/teacher collaboration though weekly notebook check ins, phone calls, and a welcoming classroom environment• Worked towards least restrictive environments, and integration achieving full student potential and success• Led 15 professionals and paraprofessionals in weekly team meetings• Planned, coordinated and organized school wide events such as; pajama day, color war, staff sensitization, bring your child to work day, and graduation• Fund-raised thousands for an integrated accessible playground and led the committee in its design and development• Loved teaching, learning and watching the students grow from strength to strength Show less

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  AGT The Safe Money People

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2016

  Chief Operating Officer

  • Maintained continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.• Developed, upgraded and executed appropriate systems of policies and procedures.• Doubled production from 20M to 40M• Planned, coordinated and executed weekly client events, prospecting seminars, team building activities and staff meetings• Cultivated relationships with 1000's of clients ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.• Trained and supervised staff promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that valued learning, mutual respect and a commitment to quality. • Analyzed, prioritized and communicated to staff key objectives and organizational goals.• Streamlined operations and reduced expenditures.• Interacted with third party vendors, contractors and legal counsel.• Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees.• Administered benefits programs and analyzed wage and salaries to determine competitive compensation plan. Show less

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  Kehillah Jewish Education Fund

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Director of Operations and Donor Relations

  The Kehillah Jewish Education Fund is a non-profit project of the Foundation for Learning & Development promoting private Jewish education. • Collaborated with Executive Director on various projects and campaign development• Designed, implemented, monitored and built planned giving program and surveys• Cultivated and maintained sponsored schools and donor relationships• Spearheaded corporate branding, website development and updates, Google analytic advertising and tracking• Developed and maintained internal operational procedures and corporate calendar• Managed and organized corporate sponsorship program• Created, developed and implemented marketing strategies, advertising avenues, email newsletters, and social media posts• Researched, planned and oversaw organizational events• Supervised volunteers Show less

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  Keshet: Special Needs. Extraordinary Opportunities.

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  Program Manager GADOL

  Giving Adults with Disabilities Opportunities for Life

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  Chicago Public Schools

  Aug 2019 - now

  Diverse Learning Teacher