Lauren Goldstein

KesherKIDS Education Coordinator

• Coordinate and execute all organizational and operational duties for the youth education department of the Kesher Pittsburgh Jewish community
• Seek out and hire new teachers
• Recruit students in grades one through seven
• Provide professional development opportunities for class teachers
• Communicate with families about registration, events, and progress throughout the school year
• Provide in-class support to teachers, when needed
• Lead music/prayer learning sessions with youngest students (1st-3rd grade)

Kesher Pittsburgh Leadership Team Member

• Part of a six person leadership team that operates the Kesher Pittsburgh organization
• Responsible for updating team on all aspects of the KesherKIDS education program
• Assist in production and promotion of all events and gatherings throughout the year
• Provide support to Program Manager in budgeting and financial decisions
• Participate in ongoing conversation and critical decision-making regarding the growth and direction of the organization

• Plan, organize, and execute schedules for multiple family members
• Manage household budget, bill pay, and expenses
• Oversee all household design projects, renovations, and repairs
• Coordinate social engagements, extra-curricular activities, religious commitments, and school responsibilities
• Plan and host family events, holiday gatherings, and celebrations
• Develop and implement tools for conflict resolution, stress management, and discipline
• Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve multiple meals each day - with a focus on nutritional value and health benefits
• Organize and provide transportation
• Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics, and itineraries for family trips
• Provide comfort and care for physical, emotional and spiritual injuries sustained by all household members

• One-on-one coaching in health and wellbeing
• Provided an integrative approach to wellness through focusing on the areas of dietary choices, exercise, stress management, work/life balance,  and healthy relationships
• Supported clients by offering knowledge of nutritional value of food and identifying possible food intolerances
• Educated clients on the food-mood connection, in order to support mental health
• Offered educational workshops and cooking demonstrations, as well as corporate educational seminars
• Instructed students of all ages in the physical discipline of Hatha Yoga
• Worked within an individual's physical limitations, using body postures and breath-work to achieve the benefits of strength, flexibility, and balance
• Provided meditation sessions to individuals to help promote calmness, spiritual insight, and overall wellbeing