Experience

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  Long beach unified school district

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Taught 3rd grade at Tincher Elementary School and also 5th grade at Monroe Elementary School as a long-term substitute teacher. Coordinated Tincher Elementary School's school-wide science curriculum. Provided instructional support to students in a classroom setting, in small groups, and one-on-one. Provided technical assistance and technology support.

  • Long Term Substitute Teacher

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  • Teaching Aide

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1993
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  Progress schools

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1993

  Teacher

  Taught pre-kindergarten classes during their Summer Camp session, providing educational, cultural, and recreational activities for inner city students.

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  South basin writing project

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Professional development consultant - writer's workshop

  Completed the summer invitational leadership program with the South Basin Writing Project, part of the National Writing Project. Designed and delivered professional learning programs for eight Southern California School Districts including Los Angeles and Long Beach Unified, participated in curriculum development and assessment projects, and joined in research efforts. Taught summer session youth writer's workshops.

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  California state university, long beach

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1996

  Research assistant

  Selected to work with Dr. Ruth Knudsen, Professor of Education, on research to establish grading criteria and curriculum for preparing students for Subject A exams.

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  Long beach unified school district

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Taught, motivated, and empowered 175, 9th and 10th grade students each year in English while developing reading, writing, computer literacy, and communication skills. Program Designer. Co-Author of Lakewood North Camp Human Relations manual. On-Site Program Director for Lakewood North Camp. Provided students and staff a variety of team building activities that promoted tolerance and respect, effective communication, and campus harmony.

  • English Teacher

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  • Program Designer and Director: Lakewood North Camp, Lakewood High School

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
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  True nature education programs

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Professional organizer

  Creator/Owner providing comprehensive on-site organizational and logistical support for individuals and companies.

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  Karen goldstein, tutor

  Sept 2005 - now

  Educational consultant, tutor

  Utilize classroom, curriculum, and mentoring expertise to support diverse learners and educational programs.  Develop and adapt curriculum for pre-K through high school. Design activities to increase critical thinking and active learning. Foster and strengthen writing and communication skills. Facilitate math classes and living history workshops. Tutor academic students in elementary, middle, and high school.  Strengthen organizational and study skills. Coach parents on academic and curricular goal setting and differentiating curriculum. Teach mindfulness classes. Show less

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  Congregation bet haverim

  Nov 2018 - now

  Teacher, substitute teacher, tutor, family program educator, and curriculum consultant

  Work with groups and individual learners. Teach Hebrew, tutor students preparing for Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations. Previously facilitated early childhood family program.

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  Horizon charter schools

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  Teacher & tosa (teacher on special assignment), english language arts

  Partner with staff, students, and families to support students to achieve academic success. Teach English Language Arts for Middle and High School Academies. Facilitate and provide leadership for the implementation of content standards, curriculum, equity, and effective instructional practices; provide coaching and support for staff; take leadership role in District and site initiatives; curate, develop and present resources and materials to support curriculum and instruction.

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  Shalom school sacramento

  Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

  Wasc coordinator

  Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating a successful WASC self-study accreditation process, establishing timelines, facilitating stakeholder surveys and meetings, collaborating with school administration, faculty leaders, and staff to write and assemble reports, compiling, maintaining, and updating necessary data, guiding staff professional development, research, and reflection to promote ongoing school improvement. Support the Director of Curriculum and Instruction with program review and development. Investigate barriers, challenges, and solutions to student success. Utilize ACS WASC/CDE criteria to ensure compliance and complete a full review of programs and their impact on student achievement. Support faculty as an onsite substitute and team teaching. Show less

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  Westlake charter school

  Jul 2024 - now

  Teacher, dual enrollment coordinator

  The dual enrollment program is an opportunity for high school students to enroll in college-level courses and receive both high school and college credit. Students gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in a college environment.Dual Enrollment Responsibilities: Provide leadership in the planning, development, organization, and implementation of the dual enrollment program. Partner with local community colleges, WCHS faculty, and the WCHS leadership team to ensure student accessibility and success. Create a rigorous and respectful learning environment. Teach time management and study skills, reading of complex texts, oral and college-level written communication skills, and college exploration. Mentor students as they acclimate to college expectations, course requirements, and assignments. Collaborate to set goals, reflect, and monitor progress. Use student achievement data to guide classroom instruction. Provide additional support to students as needed. Show less