AKIVA KLEIN
Brooklyn N.Y.,NY
Summary
Passionate English Teacher with over five years of experience teaching students literature and English language skills. Expert at educating students with well-rounded lessons in grammar, reading and writing. Motivated with strong history helping students advance English language abilities for future personal and professional success. ABA Therapist with several years of exceptional and documented success improving behaviors through applied behavior analysis. Enthusiastic and empathetic professional with passion for helping autistic clients gain productive independence and reduced need for special services. Dedicated to delivering practical and affirming therapy that cultivates new and exciting client skills. Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes. Hardworking educator experienced in collecting and evaluating data on students and courses in order to make effective plans and materials decisions. Looking for a challenging new role with room for advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Camp Counselor
mevakshei hashem
BROOKLYN, NY
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Maintained tidy, clean and organized play and work areas.
English Teacher
Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Tested students on concepts taught in class to determine comprehension levels.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Discussed grades and methods for improvement with students privately.
Day Camp Counselor
KLAUSENBURG
Brooklyn, NY
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Explained and enforced rules to keep all campers safe and healthy.
English Teacher
KLAUSENBURG
Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians in conference sessions to discuss students' progress.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
ABA Tutor
KLAUSENBURG
Brooklyn, NY
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Offered academic support in various subjects outside classrooms.
- Coordinated with parents and educators to schedule sessions and develop tutoring strategies.
Special Education Tutor
Enhanced services
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of [Area of study] concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated student progress to parents and teachers through written progress reports and direct conversations.
Curriculum Coordinator
Klauserburg
Brooklyn, NEW YORK
09.2022 - Current
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Avos Ibonim Director
Boro Park Center
Brooklyn, NEW YORK
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delivered fun, exciting activities to keep children entertained and happy.
- Helped children feel instantly welcomed and parents comfortable with calm, upbeat approach.
Education
High School Diploma -
UNITED TALMUDICAL ACADEMYMY
Brooklyn, NY06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Talmudic Studies
Beth HaTalmud Rabbinical College
Brooklyn, NYTalmudic Studies
Yeshiva Tal Torah
Brooklyn, NY06.2016
Special Education
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NYSkills
- Student engagement
- ESL
- Tutoring and assistance
- Student motivation
- Foundational knowledge
- Personalized learning plans
- Reading comprehension
- Communication
- Student progress analysis
References
References: Rabbi Rochlitz (English Principal) 718-791-0829. Rabbi Felberbaum (Yiddish Principal) 917-652-9436. Rabbi Meisels (Yiddish Principal) 646-306-4170. Rabbi Ledderman (Rabbi) 718-633-1098
Timeline
Curriculum Coordinator
Klauserburg
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Tutor
Enhanced services
04.2022 - Current
English Teacher
KLAUSENBURG
09.2019 - Current
Day Camp Counselor
KLAUSENBURG
06.2018 - 08.2021
Avos Ibonim Director
Boro Park Center
11.2017 - 01.2020
ABA Tutor
KLAUSENBURG
09.2017 - 06.2019
English Teacher
Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas
09.2016 - 06.2019
Day Camp Counselor
mevakshei hashem
07.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
UNITED TALMUDICAL ACADEMYMY
Some College (No Degree) - Talmudic Studies
Beth HaTalmud Rabbinical College
Talmudic Studies
Yeshiva Tal Torah
Special Education
Niagara University