Dynamic, congenial and energetic Judaic educator and Rabbi eager to join the Abraham Joshua Heschel School where extensive leadership experience and impressive academic credentials will provide an immediate and positive impact to the school and its students.

 

 

         Fluent in Hebrew and English.

         Highly collaborative, structured, systematic, and skilled at driving cohesive and cooperative efforts among all faculty members.

         Adept in curriculum and program development, team-building, and classroom management.

         Solid experience in working with students through Middle School and High School.

         Proficient in teaching, curriculum development, and scope and sequencing of all major judaic subjects such as Chumash, Navi, Jewish History, Jewish Thought, Mishnah, Talmud and Halacha, including their integration with Ivrit and general studies.

         Apply professional demeanor toward positively representing the school to a diverse parent body and community, playing a key role in building critical relationships. 

         Cultivate a safe, supportive, secure, and stimulating learning environment to foster the academic, spiritual, social, and cognitive growth of students. 

         Sound knowledge of supervisory practices, classroom management strategies, and appropriate student discipline. 

         A recognized leader in skillful and fair Financial Aid processes.

 

 

Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School, North Miami Beach, FL, 2005 to Present

Rabbinic Dean

• Proactively partner with Head of School in hiring, guiding, and leading a team of more than ten administrators.
• Analyze and execute decisions related to Judaic curriculum at Pre-K to 12 community day school.
• Oversee implementation and bringing to life of the mission of the school.
• Develop and implement the Judaic philosophy of the school.

Pretoria Hebrew Congregation, South Africa, 1995 to 2005
Community Rabbi / Associate Head of School

• Spearheaded educational initiatives at for-profit Pre-K to 12 Jewish community day school inclusive of 1,000+ non-Jewish students.
• Established and oversaw all Judaic school elements and served on Head of School s Recruiting and Hiring Committee.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

• Chosen on behalf of South African government as National Chief Examiner for matriculation examinations in Judaic Studies.
• As Community Rabbi, co-founded and taught Machon L Hora ah-Rabbinic Ordination Semicha program in Pretoria.

Welkom Hebrew Congregation, South Africa, 1993 to 1994

Community Rabbi / K-12 Teacher

        Applied versatility and advanced Judaic knowledge and awareness to teach multiple subjects such as Chumash, Navi, Mishnah, Talmud, Dinim, Jewish thought, and Jewish History.

        Leveraged a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.

        Developed and administered curriculum and lesson plans tailored to students' age and needs.

        Administered informal programs and events including special assemblies, lectures, Shabbatonim, Holiday celebrations, and field trips.

 

                   

 

Prior Background:

High School Judaic Teacher, King David-Victory Park, South Africa

Yeshiva Gedolah & High School Teacher, Torah Academy Yeshiva, Johannesburg, South Africa

Middle School Judaic Teacher, Landow Yeshiva, Miami, FL

 

 

Leadership Program, Harvard Graduate School of Education, MA, 2007

Principals Program, Bar-Ilan University, Israel, 2007

Diploma in Psychology, Intec College, South Africa, 2002

MA Hebrew Letters, Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College, FL, 1990

BA Hebrew Letters, Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College, FL, 1989

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the Judaic Studies Head opportunity that is currently available with Abraham Joshua Heschel School.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an excellent background in Pre-K to Grade 12 education, extensive experience in Jewish school administration, outstanding abilities in community relations, and ordination as a Rabbi. To complement these qualifications, I offer exemplary relationship-building skills and a team player work ethic.

 

If selected for an interview, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your school s objectives through dedication and superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to Abraham Joshua Heschel and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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