Andrew Berenfeld
Great Oaks Charter School
Brooklyn,NY
11
years of professional experience
Andrew is an educator with passion, compassion, and malleability. His classrooms are student-centric with a heavy focus on cultural literacy. Developing the skills to observe the world around us and respond in our own, powerful perspectives are the key to learning how to communicate better as people. Andrew is committed to the safety and comfort of students who are learning to share their own unique voices while discovering the world through the lens of English literature.
Work History
ELA & AP Literature Teacher
3 Years- 11th & 12th grade classes
- Oversees poetry club, creative writing club, social research club, Dungeons & Dragons club
SAT Tutor
1 YearEnglish Teacher
10 Months- Liaison to student government
- Oversaw multiple online/in-person literacy courses
English Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- 9th & 11th grade classes, average class size 30+
Waitstaff
6 Months- I now know far too much about wine and cheese pairings.
Bookseller/Barista
2 Years 3 Months- Daytime manager of bookstore and co-captain of the café
Education
Masters of Education
Bachelor of Science - Education / Bachelor of Arts - English
Skills
AP Literature Certified
Collaboration across teams and leading by influence
Conflict-resolution training
Effective multi-tasker & quick to adapt
CPR certified with lifeguard training
Timeline
ELA & AP Literature Teacher
Great Oaks Charter School
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
SAT Tutor
Bell Curves
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
English Teacher
Bradford Preparatory School
08.2021 - 06.2022Read More
English Teacher
South Mecklenburg High School
08.2018 - 06.2021Read More
Waitstaff
Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar
05.2018 - 11.2018Read More
Bookseller/Barista
City Lights Bookstore
02.2016 - 05.2018Read More
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Education / Bachelor of Arts from English
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Masters of Education
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