Adina Adry
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. A keen ability to foster positive learning environments conducive to agency, efficacy and success. Imparts comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning, while monitoring student progress and differentiating instruction as needed. Develops meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title 1 Instructor - Literacy and Math
Shaare Torah Girls Elementary
11.2020 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps, improve instructional technique and enhance pedagogy.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Created shared live database for all support staff that tracked student progress throughout 2023 , frequently checking in with them to identifying common concerns and worked collaboratively towards solutions.
- Increased student participation by introducing PBL, Book Club, and year round PD, resulting in more engaging learning experiences and assignments.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices in two grades.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals, communicating performance metrics, and encouraging parent engagement.
Title 1 Instructor - Literacy and Math
Magen David Yeshivah
11.2020 - 06.2023
- Applied various teaching aids and creative learning opportunities to motivate students during after school instruction.
- Tracked 15 students' progress to ensure all needs of struggling students were readily identified and remediated.
- Initiated new assessment program that projected future outcomes, eliminating instructional gaps and improving instruction.
- Supervised small reading groups of 10 students
Girls Middle School Student Teacher
Lamplighters Yeshiva
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Internship during Graduate Program
- Trained in curriculum development - UbD (Understanding by Design)
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Art Instructor
Bnos Menachem School For Girls
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Art instruction - Elementary and Middle school
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Created and delivered lessons through virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of curriculum program.
- Planned an in-school student art exhibition as part of school-wide initiative to foster culture of community that grew into dynamic fund raiser.
- Collaborated with community/city arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms as well as field trips to provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
Workspace Manager
Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs
01.2010 - 08.2012
- Managed shared workspace, website, media including press release statements and web marketing, and event planning.
- Cultivated positive rapport with young entrepreneurs to boost their morale and promote vibrant workspace environment.
- Developed professional standards for client interactions in addressing concerns and requests.
- Enhanced caliber of customer service and experience in entrepreneurial shared workspace.
Personal Assistant
OMEK
01.2005 - 06.2010
- Managed speaking engagements, retreats and events.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Communicated with external departments, vendors and contractors to discuss schedules, project requirements and upcoming appointments.
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Sourced, hired and trained new staff.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support and boost team productivity.
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
- Developed website, online marketing and press release statements.
Director Young Professional Division
American Sefardic Federation
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Developed Young Professionals outreach initiative to promote Sephardic Jewish young professionals intercultural engagement.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to recruit members and enhance membership retention rates.
- Managed all events and projects.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential sponsors to drive community development.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen member relationships.
- Interacted regularly with members to build, cultivate, and strengthen connections, while encouraging conflict resolution and dynamic communication channels.
HR Manager and Clientele Specialist
Banana Republic
08.1990 - 01.2000
- Spearheaded Clientele Specialist program in New Orleans & NY.
- Member of management team that opened 34th Street flagship store in Manhattan.
- Held second position in National Sales for five consecutive years.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Hired and coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service, lasting client relationships, and adherence to standard practices.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Managing Director
Diagnostic Management Affiliates
07.1995 - 07.1997
- Responsible for business development, employee recruitment, clientele retention, department collaboration, develop strategic marketing plans and sales, operations.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Ms Ed - SBL/SDL Leadership And Curriculum - Education
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06.2023
Ms J Ed - Education
Azrieli School of Education, Yeshiva University
New York, NY09.2021
Pre-MBA - International Business Management
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA01.1995
BA - Business Administration And Management
Loyola University
New Orleans, LA01.1995
Skills
- Supervision and Management
- Client Relations
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Progress Evaluations and Assessment
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Techniques
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Achieved the #2 national store ranking within 3 years (New Orleans)
- Managed a store that exceeded company expectations in every category for five years.
- Managed 15 high-profile clients' personal and professional wardrobes as a client specialist.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers which increased repeat business.
- Supervised team of over 60 staff members in
- Supported 4 classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally-appropriate and differentiated literacy curriculum and ICAP framework for a group of approximately 18 students each.
- Developed school improvement proposal that led to better systems and procedures aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Certification
- Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Course
- Advanced Certification in Holocaust Education
- Collins - Writing Conventions: Pedagogy Strand
- Orton Gillingham - Hebrew Literacy in Lower Elementary
- Universal Design (UDL)
- UbD - Core training
Timeline
Title 1 Instructor - Literacy and Math
Shaare Torah Girls Elementary
11.2020 - Current
Title 1 Instructor - Literacy and Math
Magen David Yeshivah
11.2020 - 06.2023
Girls Middle School Student Teacher
Lamplighters Yeshiva
08.2019 - 03.2020
Art Instructor
Bnos Menachem School For Girls
09.2012 - 06.2017
Workspace Manager
Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs
01.2010 - 08.2012
Personal Assistant
OMEK
01.2005 - 06.2010
Director Young Professional Division
American Sefardic Federation
01.2000 - 12.2003
Managing Director
Diagnostic Management Affiliates
07.1995 - 07.1997
HR Manager and Clientele Specialist
Banana Republic
08.1990 - 01.2000
Ms Ed - SBL/SDL Leadership And Curriculum - Education
Brooklyn College
Ms J Ed - Education
Azrieli School of Education, Yeshiva University
Pre-MBA - International Business Management
Tulane University
BA - Business Administration And Management
Loyola University
- Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Course
- Advanced Certification in Holocaust Education
- Collins - Writing Conventions: Pedagogy Strand
- Orton Gillingham - Hebrew Literacy in Lower Elementary
- Universal Design (UDL)
- UbD - Core training
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