Seth Gorenstein

5th Grade General Education Teacher

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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About me
Manager, Deloitte, MPA, PMP
Education
- American University
  2014 - 2016
  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 3.85 GPA
  Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Purpose Journal (spring 2015) The mission of the Masters of Public Administration program is to instill the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to manage and lead with distinction in government and related organizations that serve the public good in the U.S. democratic context and abroad.I attended as a part-time student for 4 out of 6 semesters while working full-time at Education Pioneers.Select Classes: Project Management, Organizational Analysis, Organization Diagnosis & Change, Public Private… Show more The mission of the Masters of Public Administration program is to instill the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to manage and lead with distinction in government and related organizations that serve the public good in the U.S. democratic context and abroad.I attended as a part-time student for 4 out of 6 semesters while working full-time at Education Pioneers.Select Classes: Project Management, Organizational Analysis, Organization Diagnosis & Change, Public Private Partnerships, Grant Management, Quantitative Methods for Public Managers, Budgeting & Financial Management, Public Managerial Economics, Managing Non-Profit Organizations Show less
- Drew University
  2005 - 2009
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science and Government 3.82 GPA
  Activities and Societies: Editor in Chief of The Acorn, Drew University's Student-Run Newspaper (2009). UN Semester (Fall 2008). Student tour guide (2007-08). Orientation Committee (Fall 2006). Senior Speaker at commencement (May 2009).
- Needham High School
  2001 - 2005
Experience
- Teach For America
  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
  5th Grade General Education Teacher
  Selected from approximately 20,000 applicants nationwide to join a national teacher corps of recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-served public schools • Chosen as fifth grade-level chair during second year to coordinate lesson, testing, and event planning• Developed and implemented an after-school reading initiative which had students collectively read 135 chapter books by the end of the year • Awarded “Teacher of the Month” by administration for positive classroom culture and instructional delivery Show less
- E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
  Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
  5th Grade Math & Science Teacher
  Selected to teach in a nationally recognized year-round public charter school that serves 800 students from pre-school to 9th grade• Developed and implemented math and science lessons, supplemental material, and unit assessments for 53 fifth-grade students• Taught students through data-informed instructional techniques such as small group teaching, online laptop math programs, and Jeopardy-style review• Stimulated scientific curiosity through hands-on experiments such as growing terrariums and building model pendulums, boats, and airplanes Show less
- Partnership for Public Service
  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012
  Communications Fellow - Fall 2012 Public Service Fellows Cohort
  The Partnership for Public Service works to revitalize our federal government by transforming the way government works and inspiring a new generation to serve. We help government serve the needs of all Americans by strengthening the civil service and the systems that support it.• Transcribed and edited The Federal Coach interviews with federal leaders, which appear weekly in The Washington Post and The Huffington Post• Selected and compiled government-related news stories for a daily e-news letter delivered to federal agencies, universities, and individual subscribers Show less
- District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
  Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
  Coordinator - Teacher Effectiveness Strategy
  • Edited and revised IMPACT guidebooks, which outline rubrics and expectations by which all teaching and non-teaching staff are evaluated in DCPS schools • Designed multiple communication outreach plans to recruit participants for the 2013 New Teacher Orientation program• Conducted phone interviews with principal candidates and prepared evaluations based on hiring metrics
- Playworks
  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
  Nonprofit Management and Development Intern
  Playworks' mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.• Led online promotion campaign and secured fund-raising location for United Way’s #DoMore24, which raised approximately $2200 in 24-hours• Wrote and edited grant proposals for national and regional foundations, which resulted in winning grants from the George Preston Marshall and Clark Winchcole Foundations • Updated website by writing staff profiles, news stories, and event landing pages • Planned and managed donor appreciation mail campaign, in which staff had students write personalized thank you letters to 130 donors Show less
- DC State Board of Education
  May 2014 - Aug 2014
  Graduate Policy Fellow
  The Mission of the District of Columbia State Board of Education is to provide policy leadership, support, advocacy, and oversight of public education to ensure that every student is valued and learns the skills and knowledge necessary to become informed, competent, and contributing global citizens.• Researched history and changing role of state education agencies for a white paper on OSSE• Led social media efforts to expand the State Board’s online presence
- Education Pioneers
  Aug 2014 - Jan 2018
  Education Pioneers exists to identify, train, connect, and inspire a new generation of leaders dedicated to transforming the educational system so that all students receive a quality education.• Managed Education Pioneers Fellowship programming in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL by producing and facilitating multi-day workshops on race & equity, local school systems, and change management for fellows with business, policy, and education backgrounds• Designed internal project management systems, including a project planning tracker and communications strategy that streamlined cross-team logistical planning and newsletter production• Produced webinar content and programming, during which national audiences of 50 – 100 fellows attended professional development webinars on implicit bias, project management, and conflict resolution • Solicited, confirmed, and managed workshop speakers and panelists, including former United States Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. and Chancellor of District of Columbia Public Schools Antwan Wilson • Lead pro bono partnerships with major consulting firms, including partnership with Deloitte to offer professional development to EP fellows and alumni through Impact Day, and M Powered Strategies to provide an analysis of fellow survey evaluation • Delivered Fellowship recruiting sessions to MBA and MPP students at Georgetown University, resulting in 12 percent of McCourt School of Public Policy applying to Fellowship (Fall 2016) Show less • Designed, directed, and facilitated full-day workshops that provided professional development and networking opportunities for 35 summer education consultants, of whom 90 percent or greater reported “satisfied” or “very satisfied” for five of the six summer 2015 workshops• Invited and confirmed a range of prominent education thought leaders as summer 2015 workshop keynote speakers and panelists, including DC Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles, State Superintendent Hanseul Kang, and Bellwether Education Co-Founder and Partner Andrew Rotherham, among others • Led fall 2015 campus recruitment presentations at American University and George Washington University, in which 60% of attendees at the latter school’s presentation were converted into admitted Fellows Show less
  - Manager, Learning Programs
    Oct 2015 - Jan 2018
  - Program Associate, DC Metro Area
    Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
- Deloitte
  Jan 2018 - now
  - Manager, Government & Public Services
    May 2024 - now
  - Senior Consultant, Government & Public Services
    May 2021 - May 2024
  - Consultant, Government & Public Services
    Jan 2018 - May 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- Industry Proficiency Foundation : Government & Public Services
  Deloitte
  Dec 2019
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- Project Management Professional (PMP)
  Project Management Institute
  Mar 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Seth Gorenstein
  Pi Alpha Alpha American University School of Public Affairs Apr 2016 Pi Alpha Alpha is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. There are more than 160 chapters located around the world at NASPAA member schools. The purpose of Pi Alpha Alpha is to encourage and recognize outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in public affairs and administration.
- Awarded to Seth Gorenstein
  Phi Beta Kappa Drew University May 2009 The Phi Beta Kappa Society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Phi Beta Kappa chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at 286 leading U.S. colleges and universities. The ideal Phi Beta Kappa member has demonstrated intellectual integrity, tolerance for other views, and a broad range of academic interests.
- Awarded to Seth Gorenstein
  Pi Sigma Alpha Drew University May 2009 Pi Sigma Alpha seeks to promote excellence in the study of political science through a variety of programs for student members and local chapters.
Volunteer Experience
- Mentor
  Issued by StreetWise Partners on Sept 2019
  Associated with Seth Gorenstein
- Advisory Board Member
  Issued by First Book on Aug 2013
  Associated with Seth Gorenstein
- Mentor
  Issued by Higher Achievement on Sept 2012
  Associated with Seth Gorenstein